1 Corinthians 3-4

Eliphaz the Temanite was one of Job's "friends". When he heard of Job's loss he came to comfort and encourage him. However, his immature understanding of God overwhelmed his compassion. Eliphaz spoke harshly to the man who had already suffered terrible loss. He words lifted no burden but added to Job's sorrows. Knowing that I wonder why Paul used the words of Eliphaz to corrected the divisive spirit in the people of Corinth? The believers in Corinth were focusing on wisdom and Paul hoped to redirect their focus on the foolishness of God. He pulls out Eliphaz's words from Job 5:13, "He catches the wise in their craftiness." Paul found some truth in Eliphaz's words. Truth that he hoped could help the Corinthian, and modern, believer grow in their dependence on God.
Stuart