A treatise of the incomparableness of God in his being, attributes, works and word…

2. When men question the Providences of God, as if they were not good, and wise, and righteous, these compare, yea, prefer themselves before God; their voice is like Absalom's, O that I were Judge, things should not go thus at six and sevens; See here is none to do justice to you; O that I governed the world, there should be no such disorders as are now, no such inequality amongst men, The righteous should not perish, nor the wicked ⟨p. 215⟩flourish as they do: These ways are not equal, Ezek. 33.13, 17. These men contend with God for Sovereignty: Why strivest thou with him? Job 3.13. These men accuse God of folly, and think themselves wiser; but shall he that contendeth with God instruct him? Job 40.2. He that complains of Gods dealings, undertakes to teach God in what manner and by what means the world should be better governed: These men compare with God for justice; nay, condemn him of injustice, Job 40.8. Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be Righteous?

2. When men question the Providences of God, as if they were not good, and wise, and righteous, these compare, yea, prefer themselves before God; their voice is like Absolom's, O that I were Judge, things should not go thus at six and sevens; See here is none to do justice to you; O that I governed the world, there should be no such disorders as are now, no such inequality amongst men, The righteous should not perish, nor the wicked ⟨p. 215⟩flourish as they do: These wayes are not equal, Ezek. 33.13, 17. These men contend with God for Soveraignty: Why strivest thou with him? Job 3.13. These men accuse God of folly, and think themselves wiser; but shall he that contendeth with God instruct him?