When we hear words like “predestination” or when we consider that God “hardens hearts,” our minds may try to conceive of a defense for God or fight against the idea that the Lord would direct our steps in such a way. Even so, Pauls asks, “Is there injustice with God?” Absolutely not! For if there is anything we have earned, Scripture says that it is only the wages of sin and death. We praise God that He has mercy on anyone, for what we deserve is death and separation from a holy God for rebelling against Him. The free gift, that which is entirely undeserved, is to be made right before God the Father through Jesus Christ, our Lord.