Does God Treat Everyone the Same? (And Why That's Actually Good News)
One of the most frequent objections to the Christian faith sounds reasonable on the surface: "If God is good and just, why doesn't He treat everyone the same?" Some are healed. Others are not. Some prosper. Others struggle. Some experience peace early. Others walk long roads of suffering. Critics often assume that fairness must mean sameness. But life itself teaches us otherwise. 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 never claims that God distributes experiences evenly. What it does claim—clearly and repeatedly—is that God distributes grace generously. "For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." (Hebrews 12:6) Discipline here is not pu...
