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Friday, March 6, 2009
Ezekiel 18:21-28, Psalm 130, Matthew 5:20-26
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UNFAIR?
"You say, 'The Lord's way is not fair!' Hear now, house of Israel: Is it
My way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair?" —Ezekiel
18:25
God, the perfectly just One, is often accused of not being fair by us who
have done so many injustices. Evil people seem to get away with murder and
even prosper (Mal 3:15), while good people suffer tragedy. It doesn't seem
fair.
The Lord gives those who have worked for a few minutes a full day's pay —
the same as those who worked the whole day (Mt 20:11ff). Is that fair?
The son who squandered his inheritance on dissolute living was honored
with special gifts and a party when he returned home (Lk 15:22-23). The
older son complained that it wasn't fair (Lk 15:28ff).
One of the criminals crucified with Jesus stopped blaspheming (Mk 15:32,
Lk 23:39ff) long enough to repent. Then Jesus promised to take the man
with Him to paradise that day (Lk 23:43). The thief lived a "hell of a
life" and immediately went to heaven while many religious leaders did not
enter God's kingdom (see Mt 5:20). Is that fair?
Jesus is not fair. If He were, we'd all be condemned to hell. Because He
took on Himself the punishment for all our sins, Jesus doesn't have to be
fair. He can be better than fair — that is, merciful — because He paid the
price to redeem us.
Prayer: Jesus, innocent Victim and Victor, it wasn't fair that You died in
my place for my sins to justify me. I thank and love You.
Promise: "If you bring your gift to the altar and there recall that your
brother has anything against you, leave your gift at the altar, go first
to be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your
gift." —Mt 5:23-24
Praise: When they married, Elizabeth and James made a long-term commitment
that lasted fifty years.
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