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1 | Is God fair? | Ps 11:7 | charis | 2191 | ||
Saints, Is God fair? I often hear righteous equated with fair. However, I perceive that that our Lord is often 'not fair,' not only from the world's point of view, but even from the believer's as well. Explain the difference, please. (Please, I know that God is 'beautiful') In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Is God fair? | Ps 11:7 | KBurgee | 2576 | ||
What's fair? Fair is more of a worldly term, in my humble opinion, and it is subject to opinion. What I may consider fair can be different from your perception, and so forth. From a worldly perspective, fair is basically "The Golden Rule", but that saying has been warped in so many ways that it sucks (not like it wasn't bad when it started). God is not "fair", if you take the worldly meaning, but how "fair" is it for a parent to discipline their kids for doing something wrong, even if they had no knowledge of it? God's reasons for His actions are beyond our comprehension; to even attempt to do so before everything happens brings about frequent headaches and immeasurable possibilities. I'll take it to another level: Was it "fair" that God made me black? I've suffered in ways that no one else would understand (not trying to "glorify" my suffering and experiences above anyone else's, so don't get it twisted), but my suffering has allowed me to grow further in Christ, and to appreciate the good times, as well as the bad. Was it fair? I don't think like that. I ask, "Would I have appreciated God in the same sense if I didn't suffer the way I did?" The obvious (and LOUD) answer is NO!! In some ways, to conform to this world would mean to consider God "unfair" to whomever suffers (good, bad, indifferent), but that only shows 1)a lack of trust towards God, and 2)trying to put a number on something that can't be measured (His knowledge and foresight). If someone can give me an exact number for infinity, I'll retract that statement. Another way: If God were "fair", His level of forgiveness would be VERY limited, and most of us would be roasting in Hell right now, so in that way, I'm glad God isn't "fair". Think about Paul and the number of Christians he helped kill before writing the books of the New Testament. Think about Gideon questioning God's miracles. Think about Peter's brazen denial. The number of people who have disappointed and flat out denied God would be frying in that overgrown deep fat fryer we call Hell if God were "fair" in earthly ways. Gotta love that grace; keeps me from burning! At the same time, His JUSTICE and His Word are just and true. No one will escape Judgement Day. When all is said and done, ALL THINGS will come to the glory of God. |
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3 | Is God fair? | Ps 11:7 | littleboy_rusty | 2592 | ||
I believe God is more than Fair, if He weren't, NONE OF US WOULD BE HERE..Wasn't fair that OUR LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST had to bleed and die for us to be saved, but He did to give us a chance to be saved from our sin. MORE THAN FAIR. I have had a lot of very difficult things, death suffering trials, trouble, BUT I SAY. None of us have suffered like Jesus did. He is our perfect example. I try hard to never complain, I have not suffered in comparision to Jesus. God Bless | ||||||
4 | Is God fair? | Ps 11:7 | KBurgee | 2595 | ||
I'm not trying to imply that God isn't fair in a detrimental sense, but what I mean is that in some ways, God ISN'T fair, as far as worldly examples are concerned (immediate retribution is what I mean). God is INCREDIBLY fair, but it's a fairness that, unfortunately, most of this world (and some of ourselves included) doesn't understand. Hence, you have some like Jehovah's witnesses among others who automatically deem God "unfair" because "if there was a God, why is there suffering in the world?" Jesus' perfect example of suffering and sacrifice for God's word are a model that we all should try to live by. I was using the word "unfair" as a spin, as a higher meaning, if you will, stating that God's fairness is WAY beyond what the world would consider fair. In that case, it would be UNfair, for it's not what the world would consider fair. Our earthly vessels restrict us from truly understanding and fathoming God's grace, mercy, love, and fairness, and not seeking a personal relationship with Him just feeds the ignorance. I'm just thankful that we serve an awesome and mighty God who's power, grace, love and mercy are at the least, stunning, and in the middle, overwhelming. |
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5 | Is God fair? | Ps 11:7 | littleboy_rusty | 2624 | ||
Praise the Lord God !!!!!!!! He is awesome... You sound as tho you may be a preacher??? My husband is. We serve a mighty and good God Have a blessed day.... |
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