Job 11:13-15 (KJV)
13 If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;
14 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
15 For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
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Zophar’s Wrongful Accusations Against Job
Preaching repentance is good, but accusing someone of sin unaware of their life is wrong. Judging is up to God, not us.
Job 10:8-12
Job 10:8-12 (KJV)
8 Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me.
9 Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou bring me into dust again?
10 Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese?
11 Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews.
12 Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.
God Formed Us In Our Mother’s Womb
Job knew that God formed us in our mother’s womb. This is where God breathed into us our spirit, that we might have life.
Job 9:8-10
Job 9:8-10 (KJV)
8 Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.
9 Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
10 Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.
God Created The Stars And Constellations In Space
God is the creator of the heavens and the earth. He created everything that is visible and invisible to us on earth in space.
Job 1:6-8
Job 1:6-8 (KJV)
6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them.
7 And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
8 And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
Bildad Accuses Job Of Sinning Against God
Job went through a lot and still His friends didn’t know how to lift him up, but only tear him down in their accusations.
Job Got No Comfort From His Friends
Life is hard and many times we just want to give up. It is in these trials that we should cry out to God for help and comfort.
Job 6:14-18
Job 6:14-18 (KJV)
14 To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
15 My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;
16 Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
17 What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.
18 The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
Job Pleads His Case Before His Friends
While facing trials, we should never have to plead our case before people, just to have kindness and love shown towards us.
Job 5:15-17
Job 5:15-17 (KJV)
15 But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
16 So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.
17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Eliphaz Continues To Counsel Job Instead of Comfort Him
Lean on God and give wise counsel to people and never bad counsel from yourself alone. Usher in peace, not contention.
Job 4:1-4
Job 4:1-4 (KJV)
1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,
2 If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
3 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
4 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
Eliphaz Accuses Job Of Being In Sin Because Of His Trials
It is never good to accuse people of sinning just because they are sick or going through trials. Pray for and Comfort them instead.
Job Wished He Had Never Been Born
Death of a loved one and sickness can wreck a person’s life if God is not called upon. Peace is given in life, while sorrow is no longer an issue in heaven.
Job 2:11-13
Job 2:11-13 (KJV)
11 Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.
12 And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven.
13 So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great.
Job Was Comforted In His Trials
When people are suffering in pain and anguish, it is up to us to comfort them. We pray for their needs and do what we can to help.
Job 1:18-22
Job 1:18-22 (KJV)
18 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house:
19 And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
22 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Job Praises God After Losing So Much, Including His Children
God gives and takes away, but most times it is Satan that inflicts us with pain and sorrow. In all this, we run to God in prayer.
Job 38:4-7
Job 38:4-7 (KJV)
4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Who Were The Sons Of God That Bore Giants? Part 2
Before people could receive Jesus as Lord, only angels were called, “the sons of God”. Now, the door is open to us who believe.
Ananias And Sapphira
In the early church, the people of God were those that sold all their goods and gave everything they earned to the church and those in need.
The Effects Of Pornography
If there was one word that God labels a person that is a porn watcher, it is an “ADULTERER”. This word truly suits the person well and should convict them of their wrong doings.
Trials
We go through hard times, like our neighbor does. Wouldn’t it be awesome if they responded to help us. As Christians, we ought to give care for the needy.
Abortion
Each time a woman has an abortion, she is committing murder. People go to jail and killed for this same act but they are getting off scot free.
Give Heed to God’s Messenger
God’s message of hope is for all mankind. It is being proclaimed to all the world, by people like you and me, if they might have ears to hear.
Trust In Jesus
Put your trust in Jesus and He won’t let you down. We will find mercy and strength in the Lord. We will one day stand before Him in wondrous awe.