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If honest, we have all said in our hearts, Why? It’s just not fair! God, why would You allow... The why’s in life are bewildering on this side of heaven and require a true knowledge of and deep faith in the character and the heart of God.
At times life is simply not fair! In fact, most people have muttered, “Why? Why would God allow something so cruel... so evil?” Where was He? Doesn’t He care? Left unanswered or incorrectly answered, these questions often become the basis for denying the existence of God or rejecting the goodness of God—or both. We can give thanks that God has given us insight into truth through His Word and His dealings with humanity. This truth not only validates the existence of God, but confirms the goodness of God. Nowhere in Scripture is the fairness of God more poignantly addressed than in the book of Job. In spite of his severe losses, Job posed a profound question—a question for all of us to consider in times of tragedy...
“Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” (Job 2:10)
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