Job vaguely corrected his friend's opinion. They think they know God, but who can really know what God has done?
Job knew that God was a righteous God.
From the beginning, Job admitted that Bildad's argument that God is just is correct, but Job's question is, how can people be just before God?
Job thinks that people can't be justified before God and are all sinners (Romans. 3: 20).
Job knew that God was a wise God.
Job knew that God had transcendental wisdom, which people could not understand. How can you prosper by clinging to this great god?
Job knows that God is the master of the universe.
Job knows that all living things should obey the power of God, and God's will is unstoppable.
Secondly, Job denied suffering because of sin (9: 13-24).
God's power can deal with arrogant people, such as Rahab the sea monster in Egyptian mythology. But isn't that too harsh for a man as young as Job? Job didn't suffer because of sin, but if he says he is just, doesn't it mean that God is unjust?
Job thinks that man can't go to court with God, and even if he is reasonable, he can't argue with God, because God is powerful. 2 1/24 job thinks that the agent of god can't understand it. He destroyed all the good guys and bad guys, and even gave the world to the bad guys, which means the world seems to be dominated by the bad guys. If God didn't take the initiative to give the world to the wicked, he at least passively allowed such a thing to happen.
Here, Job refutes the view that one good thing deserves another good thing and another bad thing deserves another bad thing. Job admitted that he was innocent, but he was in such trouble, so he concluded that God must have counted him guilty. Irresistible, no chance of revenge.
People are indeed vague about God in their sufferings, and even distort the truth of God, but God is full of love and compassion. He listened to people's complaints quietly. He waited for people to turn around and be kind to them.
Thirdly, Job sighed and complained that there was no one else (9:25-35).
Job felt sad about his life: "My life is faster than that of a runner, and I can't see happiness. My life is like a flying boat, like an eagle pouncing on food. "
Job felt wronged, but God refused to accept it. If God is just, why does he suffer for no reason? Job believes that God is just, but his own experience conflicts with his belief. He can't figure it out. God did not give him an explanation, but his friends insisted that he had committed a crime.
Now that he has been condemned before God, he can't be washed with water, so his heart is bitter and he has nowhere to complain. In this case, it is understandable to ask God some seemingly disrespectful questions.
God will never fail to listen to people's faithful prayers in Christ, but he will not give us what we ask in the way and at the time we specify, because he will not be dominated by us. -Martin Luther
Job sends out many confused question marks in front of God, using nearly two words "I" and one word "you" on average, which shows that Job is eager for God to tell him the reason of his suffering.
1. Why did God treat him unfairly (1-7)
Job asked God why he favored the righteous and the wicked. Because he has no sin, but he can't escape from God.
Job knew that he was suffering at the hands of God. If not for sin, then for what? Suffering is a problem that can never be explained.
Job began to indulge in self-pity and self-righteousness. However, by asking God why he suffered, we can see that Job still recognized the belief of God's sovereignty even in his pain. Because for him, there is no world without God, and there is no redemption without God.
When we face inexplicable pain, our pain will induce us to feel sorry for what happened to us. But it will make us easy to become self-righteous. We will complain about the injustice in life: "Look at what happened to me, it's so unfair!" " "We will also start to blame God.
But please remember that the challenges we face in life, whether allowed by God or given by God, may be opportunities to improve and perfect us. When encountering trials, we should ask, "What have I learned from trials? How can I grow on this? " Instead of "Who did this? How can I get rid of it? "
Second, why did God create and destroy (8- 17)
Job remembers that God created him with love, and he always cared about him, but he found that God is so cruel now, and he is completely different. Job really doesn't know why God created him and destroyed him. Why give him life and love and attack him? Why was he born and sent to the grave?
In Job's pain, he really didn't understand what God wanted.
In our pain, we often don't understand God's mind. Where do we know that what God wants is a vessel that can show his glory, and the predetermined person calls them? Those who are called are also called righteous; Those who are called righteous also glorify them.
Our God will reveal our true situation through suffering, and then bring us into a glorious situation! But did Job understand at that time?
Iii. Why did God make him suffer (18-22)
Job then asked why God gave him life and then made him suffer severe pain and die. If elaborate creation is only for destruction, what is it for? It is better for born this way not to live in this world than to suffer inexplicably.
Since God is omniscient, why not let him die young and avoid physical and mental pain? Now Job feels that death is not terrible, so he asks God for mercy and feels better before he dies.
Job even hoped that God's hand would relax and the fire of trial would be lighter! How does he know that olives can't be pressed for oil and grapes can't be pressed for wine! If Nada is not refined, it will not give off fragrance. Lord, do we have to go through the trauma you allow?
Socrates said: "Suffering is the highest institution to temper people's character!"
How many times, because we have no light and sight, we stay in the original position, we really don't want to move on, and even misunderstand God, thinking that he has wronged us! Job asked God to forgive him and let him play for a while before leaving and never coming back!
Our God is faithful and unchangeable, an all-powerful and all-knowing God, a just and loving God. Therefore, when something difficult to understand comes to us, let us trust him without doubt. God will never break his word or contradict himself.
If we can keep faith in God, life will be very painful, but there is still hope. Soon, confusion and contradictions will become the past. Thank God for asking all the questions for us through Job.