ELIPHAZ THE TEMANITE
JOB 4: 1 - 11
JOB 4: 1 - 11
1) Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 2) "If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can keep from speaking?
3) Think how you have instructed many, how you have strengthened feeble hands, 4) Your words have supported those who stumbled; you have strengthened faltering knees.
5) But now trouble comes to you, and you are discouraged; it strikes you, and you are dismayed. 6) Should not your piety be your confidence and your blameless ways your hope?
7) Consider now: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Where were the upright ever destroyed? 8) As I have observed, those who plow evil and those who sow trouble reap it. 9) At the breath of God they are destroyed; at the blast of His anger they perish. 10) The lions may roar and growl, yet the teeth of the great lions are broken. 11) The lion perishes for lack of prey, and the cubs of the lioness are scattered." Job 4:1-11 (NIV)
COMMENTARY ON JOB 4:1-11
Job's morning routine was to consecrate his family. Job was known for instructing others, giving strength to others. Today, we would consider him an elder in the church. He was a leader in the community. His wealth was unequaled. Job was a sinner but he was "upright and blameless" through his faith. There was much "fruit" of his faith, as he had counseled and helped many. Now, he is the one who suffers.
We need to pay attention to who we judge and why. Keeping our mouths quiet is probably the best response. In time, the truth will be known. We should support the person, as Eliphaz did, but not judge. If we know of a sin committed, we support our friend in confessing and repenting, again, without judging. It is written that if we judge, we shall also be judged (Matthew 7: 2).
As for the innocent perishing or the upright being destroyed, we all know this happens. Babies die; Christians have been persecuted and killed for thousands of years. Rachel Scott's name is included in the Christian Hall of Fame. Miss Scott was born on August 5, 1981 and her precious life was cut short on April 20, 1999 because she would not denounce her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The only ultimate way to be found "not guilty" (or innocent and upright) is to be washed in the innocent blood of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Do you know Him? You can learn more on our "Pathway to Salvation" page: https://omaswisdom.blogspot.com/p/path-to-salvation.html
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We need to pay attention to who we judge and why. Keeping our mouths quiet is probably the best response. In time, the truth will be known. We should support the person, as Eliphaz did, but not judge. If we know of a sin committed, we support our friend in confessing and repenting, again, without judging. It is written that if we judge, we shall also be judged (Matthew 7: 2).
As for the innocent perishing or the upright being destroyed, we all know this happens. Babies die; Christians have been persecuted and killed for thousands of years. Rachel Scott's name is included in the Christian Hall of Fame. Miss Scott was born on August 5, 1981 and her precious life was cut short on April 20, 1999 because she would not denounce her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The only ultimate way to be found "not guilty" (or innocent and upright) is to be washed in the innocent blood of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Do you know Him? You can learn more on our "Pathway to Salvation" page: https://omaswisdom.blogspot.com/p/path-to-salvation.html
If this ministry is a blessing to you, we would love to hear from you. Please leave us a comment and share on your favorite social media. Thank you.
You can also follow me at http://omaslife.blogspot.com/, http://omashealth.blogspot.com/, and http://omaspolitics.blogspot.com/
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