Supply and Demand Economics of God’s Grace

One of the basic tenants of economics is the concept of supply and demand. If the quantity for something is scarce and demand is high then the expectation is that prices should rise. Inversely, if something is abundant and demand is low then market dynamics will push prices down. But how does this apply to God’s grace which is infinite?

62:4 Such is GOD’s grace that He bestows upon whomever He wills. GOD is Possessor of Infinite Grace.

ذَٰلِكَ فَضْلُ اللَّهِ يُؤْتِيهِ مَنْ يَشَاءُ وَاللَّهُ ذُو الْفَضْلِ الْعَظِيمِ

Like everything else in life, when something is abundant it is more likely that we, as consumers, will take such items for granted. Consider the basic necessities in life: our bodies, the air we breathe, or the water we drink; that despite the fact that we are absolutely dependent on these things to survive we probably do not value them as much as we should. It is not until our bodies give out, our breathing is restricted, or we are stranded in a desert do we realize the true value for these precious items.

God’s grace works in a similar manner, because it is so abundant most people take it for granted.

22:74 They do not value GOD as He should be valued. GOD is the Most Powerful, the Almighty.

Not only does abundance make a person turn unappreciative, after a while individuals will feel entitled to it. This is why God, out of His mercy, will restrict it for us when we forget in order for us to remember. Because unlike the air we breathe, or the water we drink, which only affects our bodies in this world, turning unappreciative and leaving this world in that state will affect us forever.