Romans 9:14
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14 [a]What then are we to say? Is there injustice on the part of God? Of course not!(A)
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- 9:14–18 The principle of divine election does not invite Christians to theoretical inquiry concerning the nonelected, nor does this principle mean that God is unfair in his dealings with humanity. The instruction concerning divine election is a part of the gospel and reveals that the gift of faith is the enactment of God’s mercy (Rom 9:16). God raised up Moses to display that mercy, and Pharaoh to display divine severity in punishing those who obstinately oppose their Creator.
Job 34:12-17
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12 Surely, God cannot act wickedly,
the Almighty cannot pervert justice.(A)
13 Who gave him charge over the earth,
or who set all the world in its place?(B)
14 If he were to set his mind to it,
gather to himself his spirit and breath,
15 All flesh would perish together,
and mortals return to dust.(C)
16 Now you[a]—understand, hear this!
Listen to the words I speak!
17 Can an enemy of justice be in control,
will you condemn the supreme Just One,
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- 34:16 Now you: Elihu turns to Job and addresses him directly.
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