• Luke 12:47-48
    And that servant who knew his master's will, and did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.
     
  • Romans 1:18-20
    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
     
  • Romans 9:18-24
    Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills He hardens. You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?" But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, "Why have you made me like this?" Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor? What if God, wanting to show His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, and that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory, even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
     
  • Romans 11:33
    Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!

     
  • Ecclesiastes 12:14
    For God will bring every work into judgment,
    Including every secret thing,
    Whether good or evil.
     
  • Romans 9:14-16
    What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! For He says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion." So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.
     
  • Romans 11:22
    Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Fairness


Resources

Is God Fair?

CGG Weekly by Mike Fuhrer

God is fair in all His dealings. When meting out punishments, He expects fairness from us as well. Under the Old Covenant, He established the principle of life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. In the wilderness, He protected the Israelites from venomous serpents for nearly forty years, holding back the dangers as part of …


Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's fairness is a cornerstone of His holy character, distinct from human notions of justice rooted in tradition and equality. His justice conforms to His own righteous standard, not to man-made laws or societal norms. As seen in Job's trials, though Job questioned whether God was being just, he never succumbed to a bitter …


Living by Faith and God's Justice

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God is just and therefore fair, evenhanded, and impartial in all His dealings. His justice forms part of His perfectly balanced character and is executed in love as an act of love. God is supreme in judgment, and His mind pierces through all justifications that excuse bad attitudes and conduct as measured against His righteous …


The Myth of Fairness

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God alone provides true equity under the law. He judges everyone fairly and impartially and then allows freedom to unleash human potential. That is God's way. Only God can truly proclaim a fair future for all.


The Sovereignty of God: Part Three

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Consider two end-time, dominant forces: the Beast power of Revelation 13 and God. To whom will we yield to in the coming years?


Fairness and Grace

Sermonette by James C. Stoertz

God's fairness differs vastly from worldly definitions. His perspective on fairness is rooted in His divine authority and will, not in equal outcomes or merit. In Romans 9:10-13, it is shown that God's choices, such as loving Jacob and hating Esau, are based on His purpose and election, not on human actions or birthright. …


Living By Faith: God's Justice

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In order to live by faith, we must understand God's sovereignty, God's character, and God's justice, realizing that we do not see the entire picture.


God's Sense of Justice

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God is absolutely justified in what He decides regarding the judgment and punishment of us all. However, He is merciful and always rewards righteousness.



For more resources, please see the library topic for God's Fairness