Would it have been easier to live under God's Providence before Christ or after Christ? In the times of the Patriarchs and Prophets, was it easier to accept God in everyday living more so or less so than it is as easy to accept God in everyday living today? Did living under God's Providence become harder or easier as time went on? What IS the progression supposed to be? God is the same yesterday, today and forever so why would the challenges of serving God change from one generation to the other?