I think I caught Job’s misconception in 31:3; he assumed that blessing will ALWAYS accompany those who are faithful to God and disaster is reserved for those who are evil. But Job’s suffering was a lesson to him, and to me, that God can gain the greatest glory when his servant faces unjust suffering. That principle will lead Jesus, and thousands of his followers, to the cross. But each time that a Christian suffers with their faith being evident to those around them God is honored. Though it may seem like a calamity to us in reality such suffering is a means to honor God. Job endured his suffering with his integrity intact BECAUSE he trusted in God. I’m thinking that Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar, and Elihu might not have fared as well in their faith. Thankful Job was a wonderful example to everyone who saw him; even those who mocked him.
It took me about 13 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
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