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Chapter XXIII.—The Inequalities of Lot in Human
Life.
And Simon said: “Let me grant that
this is the case: does not the inequality of lot amongst men seem
to you most unjust? For one is in penury, another is rich; one is
sick, another is in good health: and there are innumerable
differences of a like character in human life.”1471
| 1471 [Comp.
Recognitions, iii. 40, 41.—R.] | And Peter said: “Do you
not perceive, Simon, that you are again shooting your observations
beyond the mark? For while we were discussing evil, you have made
a digression, and introduced the question of the anomalies that appear
in this world. But I shall speak even to this point. The
world is an instrument artistically contrived, that for the male who is
to exist eternally, the female may bear eternal righteous sons.
Now they could not have been rendered perfectly pious here, had there
been no needy ones for them to help. In like manner there are the
sick, that they may have objects for their care. And the other
afflictions admit of a like explanation.” And Simon
said: “Are not those in humble circumstances unfortunate?
for they are subjected to distress, that others may be made
righteous.” And Peter said: “If their
humiliation were eternal, their misfortune would be very great.
But the humiliations and exaltations of men take place according to
lot; and he who is not pleased with his lot can appeal,1472
| 1472 An amendation of
Wieseler’s. | and by trying his case according to law,
he can exchange his mode of life for another.” And Simon
said: “What do you mean by this lot and this
appeal?” And Peter said: “You are now demanding
the exposition of another topic; but if you permit me, we can show you
how, being born again, and changing your origin, and living according
to law, you will obtain eternal salvation.”
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