How do we know God's justice in affliction is true?
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God's justice in affliction is affirmed in His word, showing that He is just in all His dealings, even when they involve suffering.
The affirmation of God's justice in afflictions is grounded in the character of God Himself, who is described in Deuteronomy 32:4 as a 'God of truth and without iniquity.' His judgments are right; thus, when God afflicts His own, it can never be unjust. Even though suffering may seem disproportionate to human eyes, we recognize that the original cause of all affliction is sin. Yet, for those who are in Christ, the least of our sufferings is considered grace (Psalm 119:75), ultimately leading to greater spiritual maturity and alignment with God's holiness. Hence, understanding God's justice combines acknowledgment of our sin and trust in His redemptive plan.
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