that some deteriorate, which is extremely unlikely, in view of the fact
that the normal law of God's universe is advancement.

Then, further: We cannot conceive of equality of endowment as producing
the maximum of happiness. It is a great joy to impart a new idea; and it
is a great joy to receive one. But if all were equal, there could be no
joy, either of imparting or receiving; which is contrary to our idea of
the highest perfection and blessedness.

Again: It is reasonable to believe that in the future world there will
be variety of service, calling for different endowment and capacity to
perform it; and if such different equipment is required, we may be sure
that it is provided. If that is so, equality cannot be the ideal
condition.

Still more: As time is so short, and eternity so long, the least
compensation in eternity would infinitely over-balance the greatest
inequality in time. From that point of view we could not look for
equality, even in the most distant age.

Add to these various considerations the Scriptural intimation that "one
star differeth from another star in glory," with all that is intended to
be illustrated by that statement; and the idea of equality seems to
have no place.

On such grounds as these we believe that there will be forever a variety
of endowment and capacity; and that such variety is in full agreement
with God's infinite justice.