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Job 15:1-6 Opinion or truth?

Good afternoon sisters and brothers,

As we prepare for public worship tomorrow, let us remember that private worship every day is important as well.  As important as gathering together is, a reminder about Calvin and prayer. Prayer is the chief exercise of faith and by which we daily receive God’s benefits. Operative word is daily.   So I encourage those who have not yet joined the read through the Bible.  We must know truth so that we can pray truth.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow if you are able.

Jeff 

Second round of counsel from his friends.  While neither Job nor his friends knew about the events in Heaven before disaster struck, these events are the reality behind the events. Eliphaz accuses Job of not fearing God.  This is in conflict with God’s assessment of Job in chapters 1 & 2. Eliphaz would not have said this if he knew what God said about Job in chapter 1. Isn’t the lesson that we are like Eliphaz when we deal with someone suffering?  We don’t know their spiritual condition, so we should not accuse them of not fearing God. I cannot look into their heart. In effect, I am putting my opinion above God. My opinion is an idol. I have another god before God. I am violating first commandment. He takes notice of, and is much displeased with, the sin of having other gods (WSC 48 answer)


Instruction - bridle my tongue when I speak to those in difficult circumstances. Bad things can and do happen to believers. Do not be like Eliphaz. 


Thanksgiving- warning me through example of Eliphaz. He spoke personal opinion not Your truth.  The Holy Spirit teaches, reproves, and corrects me in and through the word. 


Confession- not being moved by Your majesty.  Limiting first commandment to carved images and likenesses. 


Petition- as I think about items on church prayer list, help me to place Your truth before my opinion.

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