Biblical Answer

The Concept of Fairness

The concept of fairness is a complex one, and it is not always easy to determine what is fair or unfair. In the context of God's justice, we often struggle with the idea of why God would save some people and not others. This objection is based on the idea that it is unfair of God to save some people and not to save all. However, this objection assumes too much about what would or would not happen, and it may not be a conclusive argument. The Bible teaches that God's ways are not our ways, and that His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). We must be careful not to impose our own understanding of fairness on God's justice.

The Analogy of the Vineyard Owner

The Bible provides an analogy that helps to explain God's justice in relation to fairness. In the parable of the vineyard owner, the owner pays the workers who were hired last the same amount as those who were hired first (Matthew 20:1-16). The workers who were hired first complained about this seeming injustice, but the owner replied that he was not being unfair to them. He pointed out that they had agreed to work for a denarius, and that he wanted to give the one who was hired last the same opportunity. This analogy teaches us that God's justice is not based on our idea of fairness, but rather on His own sovereign plan. Just as the vineyard owner had the right to pay his workers as he saw fit, God has the right to save whom He chooses.

The Reality of Sin

The reality of sin is a key factor in understanding God's justice and fairness. The Bible teaches that we were all born into sin, and that we all sinned against God (Romans 3:23). This means that we are all guilty and deserving of punishment. However, God chose to save us through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. This was not an act of unfairness, but rather an act of love and mercy. Just as the woman in the parable chose to adopt one child and not others, God chose to save some people and not others. However, this does not make Him unfair or unrighteous. Rather, it is a demonstration of His sovereignty and His desire to save those who will accept Him. We must learn to trust in God's justice and fairness, even when it does not align with our own understanding of what is fair.