Is life fair?
A: It is simply because God gave man dominion over the earth, and this is what we have done with it.
Was it fair that God had to give His only Son for you and I and all those who love Him? Our journey with Christ gives us hope for a bright eternal future but He never said that in THIS sin filled life, we would not have trouble.
Remember in the Garden in Genesis 3, where they were told to not partake of the tree of knowledge and good and evil?
Well, that's what we're enduring, them turning against Love and opting for sin. By their sin, Evil entered into existence. That's what this world is, what they brought on us - Evil & Suffering. And the thing about evil? Not the least bit fair, nor does it care.
This is what God is rescuing us from.
And we praise God it is only temporary.
Each person is different and has their own unique situation. Suffering we go through is a lesson God teaches, and produces much good and good fruit in the end. So just continue to keep your faith and pray. Surrender to his love in your most vulnerable moments and you will be rewarded in ways you cannot fathom. 🙏
Psalm 37 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Life is hard...absolutely. But He never promised life here would be perfect or easy. He said We would have our trials and tribulations on this Earth, but to take heart, He has overcome the world. Some people do have more trials than others. Whether it be to test your faith, or because you are doubting him this trial he strengthens you by it, for his plan, there is a purpose for every trial. If you are trusting in God, we should do our best to be thankful for our trials, because those who struggle while they are doing his will are blessed, and bless others around them.
God doesn’t promise our life to be perfect or even easy at that. Take John 16:33 for example! It says “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”” John 16:33
Our pain is what determines our faith, are you going to let that pain turn you away from God or are you going to allow that pain to strengthen your in your faith in God for leading you through that pain to the better in result that God had planned?
We walk through the valley of the shadows of death, with God right by our side! The pain of this world will not go with us when we are done on earth, our everlasting life in heaven will be filled with nothing but joy and happiness.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” Revelation 21:4
We live in a sinful world and people still have free will to sin and further mess things up.
In 1 John 5:19 it tells us “The world is under the power of the evil one.” & also in Ephesians 6:12” We wrestle against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly place”
James 1:2-3 says “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Dont look at the trials as being an inconvenience the fact of the matter is we live in a very fallen world and we are going to face hardships. Yes some worse than others, I mean look at the life Jesus lived here on Earth. He faced hard hard times right? We are blessed to face those hardships it is what builds us up stronger. God uses what the enemy meant for evil for our good!!. My struggles got me sooo much closer to God because I have a deep deep appreciation for what He redeemed me from & what glory awaits in the future. Those struggles here built the endurance up and what a blessing to have the testimony that we do. Dont look at hardships with anything less than something God is going to use to build strength and bring perseverance in you.
I've had a pretty rough life but Jesus has been the love and positive in it. Only Jesus could do something like that. Keep passing every second with Him, and even pray his will be done. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
He has promised to always be with us, no matter what we are going through. The Fall ruined everything but you know what... through Jesus we gain more than what Adam and Eve had, esp in our getting to know God deeper.
The unfairness of life is rooted in the selfishness and fallen nature of humanity. To even define what's considered "fair vs. unfair" is tainted with selfish bias. Don't have that mentality ok?
Because humanity still resfuses to acknowledge the role their sin nature plays in the destructioin of the world, God continues to permit us to face the consequences of our actions.
Like how a spoiled child will never learn until their consquences bite them hard enough, so too is the path of humanity, till Jesus returns.
Was it unfair for all the mayrters from Stephen to foxes book of mayrters, to all those who died for their faith then till now, to have their life cut short? Did the disciples ask Jesus why they had to give up their lives for the sake of the gospel to be spread to you and me? No. They loved and obeyed God & trusted in His plan for them. They saddled up their horses, put on their helmet of salvation and shod their feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Then they took their shield of faith and sharpened their sword which is the word of God. They prayed always and with that..... They were in one accord with the will of God and never questioned any why. They even gave their lives willingly. Literally. As did Jesus, the only Innocent One, to bring us into right standing and relationship with God. That was the greatest injustice in man's history, yet we are blessed and benefit from it.
Believers understand from Scripture that this world is full of suffering and problems because of the Fall in Eden.
We understand we humans only deserve eternal Hell, but by God's grace (and at extreme cost) he chose to redeem us from the judgment and wrath thru Jesus.
Thank God we dont get what's fair and what we deserve.
We believers also know God provides our basic needs and does good to and for us, taking special care due to his love and special Grace towards his children [believers]. Scripture tells us if we are seeking righteousness [not selfishness] he gives us these things. And sometimes blesses us with extra.
We are to be grateful and not ungrateful, content not discontent, and not to be complainers. Do not assault God's character. Know & trust that God works all things out for our good and His plans for our life.
Our focus is to be on the eternal not temporary things of earth.
In the end, believers recieve Grace, eternal life, eternal rewards, eternal inherentance, and eternal positions, as well as the love of God. Earth here is the worst we will ever know. The unsaved not so, this is the best they'll ever have and the never ending eternity of Hell for them is what awaits. Keep eternal perspective.
God is Soverign & in control. Trust Him.
Hope this helps you more than a little bit.🙂
God bless you!
Here are other resources related that I really encourage you to go through, for a fuller understanding, & to gain a proper understanding of God. And to help guide/correct any of your sinful perceptions, to help you can live more godly in line with right mindedness.
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If you are not saved; born again, or need a refresher on the Gospel, this will help. 😊
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