Editor's Note: I will attempt to summarize some of the themes and statements made by Job and his visitors. My observations are by no means the final word on this; please feel free to weigh in and give your thoughts on what's going on
Job 29
(Job continues)
...I wish for the good old days
...the Almighty was on my side, my family and work were blessed
...I was a blessing and encouragement to others
Job 30
...now even "the least of these" and victims despise me
...i am an easy target; any sense of security is gone
...my health is gone, too
...my deeds were not repaid; I am without hope
Job 31
"Doesn't he see my ways and count all my steps?"
...I have not acted wickedly toward others
...i have acted faithfully towards those in need
...i have not been lazy or stingy
Job 28:28 To man he said, ‘Look, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”
ReplyDeleteIt seems like understanding is the observable proof of wisdom.
I also wondered about the timing of the account of Job because many of the sayings are repeated in other writings.
- Stacy
yes! ...almost like they were quoting him, or vice versa. Or it could also be that Job and the other writers were *inspired* to say/write the same kind of thoughts.
Delete- jeffrey
I've seen the Proverbs 31 woman but now I see a lot of practical examples of godly living here in Job 31.
ReplyDelete- Stacy
...I've been thinking along those lines, too... something like, "wow, sounds like Job knew his Torah; he seemed to be living out how to act in a loving way toward his fellow man" Once again, if he lived *after* the instructions were given in Exodus, then he was doing a good job of following those guidelines. If he lived *before*, that makes sense, too, since he was serving (and representing) the Almighty, who gave those instructions to the people at Sinai.
Delete- jeffrey