We want fairness, Prov. 24:23-25

It is not reality, Ecc. 9:2-3

Unfairness is seen in:

–Joseph.

–Job.

By his brothers, Gen. 37

By his boss, Gen. 39

By the butler, Gen. 40

Joseph Was Treated Unfairly

But he never lost his faith in God!– In temptation, Gen. 39:9

– In prison, Gen. 40:8

– Before Pharaoh, Gen. 41:16, 25-32

– With sons, Gen. 41:51-52

– With brothers, Gen. 42; 45

Joseph Was Treated Unfairly

Family.– Inconsiderate.

– Use you.

– Mistreat you.

Do Others Treat You Unfairly?

Boss, coworkers.– Hard work.

– Jealousy.

– Ridicule.

Do Others Treat You Unfairly?

Greater challenges leading to more purposeful work.

God may have a bigger purpose for you.

Son Slave Prisoner

Ruler Deliverer

Greater challenges leading to more purposeful work.

Vengeance is the Lord’s, Rom. 12:17-21

God may have a bigger purpose for you.

Lost his:– Property, Job 1:13-17– Children, Job 1:18-19– Health, Job 2:1-8– Wife, Job 2:9

Job Faced Unfair Circumstances

But he did not sin!Job 1:22; 2:10

Job Faced Unfair Circumstances

Loss of job.Loss of family.Loss of health.Loss of spouse.Loss of friends.

Is Your Life Unfair?

Not to make you fall.To show you your strength.To build your faith.To use you as an example.

God Will Allow You To Be Tested

Men & women of faith face unfairness in life.

We should strive for fairness.

Face the fact: Life is unfair.