Unfair!
Something bad happened. You were accused of wrongdoing. You were criticized. You were excluded from something important.
What happened? Was it unfair? Or worse? Was it the Lord’s discipline?
What should you do? Is it an opportunity to demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit? It is a battle you should engage?
Bad Things are Facts of Life
Christians don’t always win. See Hebrews 11.
Unfair things happen. See Paul’s list. 2 Corinthians 11:23-27
People may not like you. In fact, the world hates you. John 15:18
Your brothers may sell you into slavery. Genesis 37:28.
Your boss may be harsh and unreasonable 1 Peter 2:18
BUT
God’s Power and Love are Eternal Facts of Life
God, for His children, works good out of the bad. Romans 8:28
Bad things are used by God to make you into the image of His Son. Romans 8:29
We were chosen to be holy and blameless before Him. Ephesians 1:4
Nothing can separate you from the love of God. Romans 8:38-39
What to Do when Life’s Unfair
Do not be surprised. 1 Peter 4:12
Be a good soldier. We are in an all-out spiritual battle, serving in Christ’s army. 2 Timothy 2:3
Trust God. God is sovereign over this hard thing and has a loving purpose for your trial. Be humble before Him. Justice is coming, but later. Rewards are also coming. but later.
Pray for discernment on what to do, putting God in first place.
- We’re to treat even unreasonable bosses with respect (1 Peter 2:18).
- There may be some truth to the criticism, or the accusations might point to an underlying problem you need to confess. Put it through Christ’s filter.
- Or it might be that your gentle response is a shining testimony to those involved.
- But hold your ground where you must obey the Lord. (Acts 4:19-20)
Fix your eyes on Jesus and run your race with endurance. Hebrews 12:1-2
TAKE HEART. HANG IN THERE. PRAY. REJOICE. Philippians 4:4-8
Question for you
What is your default mode when something bad happens? Do you come out swinging? Or with a gentle spirit?
I tend to fight…but the Lord is working on me.
