Unfairness, as a concept, is the lack of justice, equity, or impartiality. It is a deviation from what is right or just, often resulting in partiality, favoritism, or injustice. The Bible addresses the issue of unfairness in various contexts, emphasizing God's desire for justice and righteousness among His people.

Biblical Perspective on Unfairness

The Bible consistently portrays God as a just and fair judge who abhors unfairness. In Deuteronomy 32:4, God is described as "The Rock, His work is perfect, for all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This verse underscores the divine standard of fairness and justice that God embodies and expects from His followers.

Unfairness in Human Relationships

Unfairness often manifests in human relationships, whether through deceit, favoritism, or oppression. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings to guide believers in dealing with such issues. In James 2:1-4, the apostle warns against favoritism: "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, 'Here is a seat of honor,' but say to the poor man, 'You must stand,' or, 'Sit at my feet,' have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?"

Unfairness in Justice and Governance

The Bible also addresses unfairness in the context of justice and governance. Leaders and judges are called to uphold fairness and justice, reflecting God's character. In Leviticus 19:15, the Israelites are commanded, "You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly." This command highlights the importance of impartiality and fairness in legal and societal matters.

God's Response to Unfairness

God's response to unfairness is one of righteous indignation and a call for repentance and correction. In Isaiah 1:17, the prophet exhorts the people, "Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow." This call to action reflects God's heart for the vulnerable and His desire for His people to act justly.

The Role of Believers

Believers are called to reflect God's fairness in their own lives, striving to act justly and love mercy. Micah 6:8 encapsulates this calling: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse serves as a guiding principle for Christians to combat unfairness in their personal and communal lives.

Unfairness and the Gospel

The Gospel message itself addresses the ultimate unfairness of sin and the grace of God. While humanity deserves judgment, God offers salvation through Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 states, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This act of divine grace and mercy is the ultimate remedy for the unfairness of sin, offering hope and redemption to all who believe.898. bagad -- to act or deal treacherously
... very treacherously (1), faithless (2), treacherous (15), treacherous one still deals
treacherously (1), treacherous deal (1), treacherously (1), unfairness (1 ...
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Unfairness of Charging the Disciples of the New Prophecy with ...
... Chapter XV."Unfairness of Charging the Disciples of the New Prophecy with
Harshness The Charge Rather to Be Retorted Upon the Psychics. ...
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Predestination and the Justice of God
... As it is, however, when he went on to exclaim, "God forbid!""that is, "God forbid
that there should be unfairness in God""he proceeds immediately to add ...
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John v. 39, 40
... sent," that judgment hath been committed to Him by the Father, that He can do nothing
of Himself, in order that He may cut off all excuse for their unfairness? ...
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The Natural Supremacy of Reflection
... right part for him to act, which he would see to be hard, unjust, oppressive in
another, this is plain vice, and can proceed only from great unfairness of mind ...
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Reply to the Charge of "Galaticism. "
... distinguishing (as he is doing) "things new and old" [1100] "which will be ridiculous;
but (in this case too) it will be your own unfairness, while you taunt ...
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'A Dew from the Lord'
... People talk about the unfairness, the harshness, of the providential arrangement
by which the whole world was not made participant of the revelation which was ...
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Impossible that Marcion's Christ Should Reprove the Faithless ...
... The ass has only just arrived from ??sop's well, and he is already braying." Now
who would not thus have rebutted the unfairness of the rebuke, if he had ...
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He Further Proceeds Notably to Interpret the Language of the ...
... brought forward by us as following by necessary consequence from premises laid down
by Eunomius, who would not have charged us with unfairness, in employing an ...
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This Third Book Shows a Third Fall of Eunomius, as Refuting
... falsehood to rout, placing its hopes in Him Who is the Giver and the Judge of victory,
and at the same time deriving strength from the very unfairness of the ...
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Letter ccxxiv. To the Presbyter Genethlius.
... now five and twenty years ago, written by layman to layman, and not even this as
I wrote it, but altered (God knows by whom), then recognise their unfairness. ...
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Unfairness (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unfairness (1 Occurrence). Exodus 21:8 If she
doesn't please her master, who has married her to himself ...
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Unfair (1 Occurrence)

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Iniquity (299 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Gross injustice; unfairness; wickedness; sin;
as, the iniquity of bribery; the iniquity of an unjust judge. ...
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Injustice (32 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Want of justice and equity; violation of the rights
of another or others; iniquity; wrong; unfairness; imposition. ...
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Unfaithful (58 Occurrences)

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Testament (13 Occurrences)
... enjoy the new life which triumphs over death, and which he won." So also Edwards,
who does not consider that there is any real unfairness in interpreting the ...
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New (1850 Occurrences)
... enjoy the new life which triumphs over death, and which he won." So also Edwards,
who does not consider that there is any real unfairness in interpreting the ...
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Adam (29 Occurrences)
... enjoy the new life which triumphs over death, and which he won." So also Edwards,
who does not consider that there is any real unfairness in interpreting the ...
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