“If you believe that you must also show this to those who are ungrateful, you will nonetheless consent that God is undoubtedly superior to all. Therefore, since he is also the first in justice and wisdom, he cannot appear to have done something that may incur your note of reproof.”
Julian of Eclanum, 5th c. — EXPOSITION ON THE BOOK OF JOB 33:12
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12Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
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10Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,
11He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.
— Job 33:12 —
13Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
14For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.