Why Doesn't God Treat Everyone the Same? (And Why That's Actually Good News)
One of the objections to the Christian faith says: "If God is good and just, why doesn't He treat everyone the same?" This question stems from observing that some are healed, while others are not. Some prosper while others struggle. Some experience peace early. Others walk long roads of suffering. Critics often assume that fairness must mean sameness. A closer look Scripture teaches us otherwise. And even life itself has examples that clarify this perspective. A good father does not treat a toddler and a teenager the same way. A wise employer does not give identical responsibilities to every employee. A just government recognizes different needs, roles, and circumstances. Difference does not negate justice. It often defines it. God's Wisdom, Not Our Comparison The Bible doesn't claim that God distributes experiences evenly. What it does affirm - clearly and repeatedly—is that God distributes grace generously. "For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,...
