Both the loving nature of God and his faithfulness to his promises are bound up in this single verse. He is, in fact, unfazed by sin or temptation. That is an affirmation of God s unchangeableness or immutability. Now, add to all those previous things what we re taught in vss. Despite the power of any temptation, we re reminded not to be deceived.
All false principles have a secret but pestilent influence on life.
God s gifts are also perfect. The salvation he begins is also perfected as the greatest gift to man. Not only initial grace, but all the processes of spiritual life are God s good and perfect gifts. God delights in the honor of being the sole giver of good in our lives. Knowing him as such keeps us from glorifying ourselves, lording our blessings over others, and envying what others have.