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  GOD WILL DO WHAT IS RIGHT IN THE END
  by William MacDonald
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Summary: We can trust God to do what is right, even when His ways are
not clear to us.

Topics: "God's Righteousness", "Trust in God's Justice"
Scripture References: Genesis 18:25, Psalm 73:3, Mark 10:14, Romans 9:14

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William MacDonald emphasizes the unwavering righteousness of God,
reminding us that despite life's mysteries and injustices, we can trust
that the Judge of all the earth will ultimately do what is right. He
addresses concerns about the fate of children who die young, the
complexities of election and predestination, and the apparent prosperity
of the wicked, assuring us that God's decisions are rooted in absolute
righteousness. MacDonald encourages believers to maintain faith and
patience, as the final outcome will reveal God's perfect justice and
wisdom.

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Â"Shall not the judge of all the earth do right?Â" (Gen. 18:25)

When there are mysteries in life too deep for us to fathom, we can relax
in the confidence that the Judge of all the earth is the God of absolute
and infinite righteousness.

There is the question of the status of children who die before reaching
the age of accountability. For many of us, it is enough to know that
Â"of such is the kingdom of God.Â" We believe that they are safe through
the blood of Jesus. But for others who are still not satisfied, the
words of our verse should be sufficient. God can be counted on to do
what is right.

There is the perennial problem of election and predestination. Does God
choose some to salvation without at the same time choosing some to be
damned? After the Calvinists and Arminians have all had their say, we
can have full confidence that there is no unrighteousness with God.

Again there is the seeming injustice that the wicked often prosper while
the righteous are passing through deep tribulation. There is the
recurring question as to the fate of the heathen who have never heard
the Gospel. Men puzzle over why God ever allowed sin to enter. We often
stand dumb in the face of tragedies, of poverty and hunger, of horrible
physical and mental impairments. Doubt continually murmurs, Â"If God is
in control, why does He permit it all?Â"

Faith replies, Â"Wait till the last chapter is written. God hasnÂ't made
His first mistake. When we are able to see things from a clearer
perspective, we will realize that the Judge of all the earth has done
right.Â"

God writes in characters too grand

For our short sight to understand;

We catch but broken strokes, and try

To fathom all the mystery

Of withered hopes, of death, of life,

The endless war, the useless strife,Â--

But there, with larger, clearer sight,

We shall see thisÂ--His way was right.

John Oxenham

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/william-macdonald/god-will-do-what-is-right-in-the-end/
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