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1 | What is the tone of this statement? | Job 6:10 | stjones | 56182 | ||
Hi, Momma; I don't think Job is being prideful. He's doing what God expected him to do. Satan, in his exchanges with God in chapters 1 and 2, predicted that Job would "curse you to your face". Even Job's wife encouraged him to do so (2:9). But he doesn't. This statement is part of his defense against his friends' false accusations. Job's whole dilemma is captured in God's own description of Job in chapters 1 and 2. God himself describes Job as upright and blameless. It is a testament to Job's faith that throughout these tragedies that he does not deserve, he manages to say "though he slay me yet I will trust in Him." (13:15) Job is one of my favorite OT characters. I hope to have a long conversation with him one day. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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2 | What is the tone of this statement? | Job 6:10 | Mommapbs | 56188 | ||
Greetings Steve! God said that Job was upright and blameless (Job1:8). I think it is important to establish that this does not mean that he was without sin - for all of Adam's seed has sinned (Romans 3:23). However, because of his faith,Job was one to whom God imputed righteousness. How do you think his faith compares to the other patriarchs? I think I'd have to agree with God that indeed, there is no-one like him on the earth! I suspect that we have tended to focus more on the "sufferings" of Job rather than on his faith in God! "When you look at the scars left by the past, what do remember: the wounding or the healing?" (pbs 8/00) I anxious to dialog with Job too! Blessings, mommapbs |
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3 | What is the tone of this statement? | Job 6:10 | stjones | 56206 | ||
Hi, Momma; True, Job was not without sin. Still, chapters 1 and 2 make if very clear that God intended no punishment or discipline. I think Job showed much more faith than nearly anyone in the OT. When Job says "though He slay me, yet I will trust in Him", it reminds me very much of Peter's answer to Jesus in John 6:68, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life". Dallas Willard once said "God lives at the end of your rope". I think most of us at one time or another are reduced to the most elementary faith. We have to confess, as did Job and Peter before us, that there's just nowhere else to turn. We admire Job's faith in God during his terrible trials. What strikes me is God's confidence in Job. Imagine Satan's glee if Job had failed. God chose to make Job His champion in a very high stakes contest. And He chose to reveal to us His willingness take that risk. Maybe that's the real point of Job: God counts on us and it matters, perhpas more than we will ever realize in this life, whether we succeed or fail. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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4 | What is the tone of this statement? | Job 6:10 | Mommapbs | 56228 | ||
Greetings Steve - Great observation! I was just thinking about our government and how we came to arrive at the democratic process inlieu of a monarchy. The primary cause of this is the failure of the monarch to live up to the confidence he has been given. (Exactly your point- "God counts on us and it matters"!) Is not God the giver of all authority? Romans 13:1 We too have a trust to keep. As followers of Jesus Christ, we must be mindful of the authority entrusted to us. Blessings, Mommpabs |
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5 | What is the tone of this statement? | Job 6:10 | stjones | 56244 | ||
Hi, Momma; Absolutely right. Job was God's champion before Heaven; we are Christ's champions before men. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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6 | What is the tone of this statement? | Job 6:10 | Makarios | 56282 | ||
Excellent imagery and illustration, Steve!! This is, I believe, the "Post of the day!" - Makarios |
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7 | What is the tone of this statement? | Job 6:10 | stjones | 56326 | ||
Hi, Makarios; Thank you so much. High praise from someone who has posted a few of his own. God has opened my eyes to many truths in my studies of Job. The book is an endless treasure house of wisdom and truth. Not surprising, given chapter 28's lovely images in praise of wisdom. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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