There is another feature that cowardly people think of when it comes to faith in God. For example Job a righteous man was given into the devils hand because he was righteous. Then many horrible things befell Job; he lost his money, his belongings, the lives of his children and even his wife turned against him. Many people claim that the cost for his faith in God was unjustified. Let's talk about this.
Job
When we think about the story about Job, we think about faithfulness to God. We also get a look into what happens behind the scenes. The Bible talks about Satan in other places as "An Accuser Of Our Brothers" (Rev 12:10-12). We find this exactly to be the case in the story of Job yet, it appears that Job might of been uninformed about what was happening behind the scenes.
Better To Not Have Faith?
Now think of the coward that does not want to do the right thing because something bad may happen to him. He reasons out in his heart that it is better to be evil so that the Devil may not accuse him. Imagine that, a person being evil on purpose to stay on the Devils good side so to speak. However, what they fail to know is that the Devil is never on their side, even if they are evil. So, there is no benefit at all in this reasoning.
Integrity
The story of Job is most often associated with "Patience" however, Job himself said during this time, "God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me." (Job 27:5). Integrity in doing what is right is Faith, even if it means suffering. Yes, we suffer either way yet, how much better that suffering is when we do it with integrity.
Pride Before Downfall
Now when we look at the story of Job, although a righteous man it may appear that he was prideful. As we examine the Chapters in the book of Job during his trials; God indeed answers Job. Over and over again starting in Chapter 38 God asks Job where were you when I did this and when I did that? Understand that even with Faith and Integrity, Humility is essential. Take a look at how Job answers Yehovah.
Then Job answered the Lord, and said,
2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
3 Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.
6 Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. Job 421-6
Job was sorry for his pride and repented of it. But now Jobs three companions are in trouble because of their bad advice and what they falsely told Job about God Almighty.
Job's Three Companions
The three companions of Job were telling him that he must of sinned against God somehow and therefore this is why Job is suffering. They blamed God for what Satan was doing, tell me, does that sound like anyone today? I do not digress, there are people like that everywhere today. Now, let's look at how the Almighty responds to Job's accusers.
7 And it was so, that after the Lord had spoken these words unto Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath. Job 42:7
False representatives of God, yes, He did not send these men to speak what is false to Job. Yet, God dealt with each one according to their shortcomings. To Job he showed him the value of Humility with Integrity. Now notice this, Job had to pray for his three false companions before they were forgiven for speaking falsely in the name of God.
8 Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.
9 So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the Lord commanded them: the Lord also accepted Job.
10 And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Job 42:8-10
Leading People Down The Wrong Path
Is it a sin to lead people down the wrong path? Do you think preaching lies about God will go unpunished? Think again. Within the story of Job we get a lot of valuable insights. Be faithful but not prideful. Karma is bull shit because it has no idea what is going on behind the scenes, it is man's wisdom which indeed is folly.
Advantages Of Being Evil
The fact of the matter is there is no advantage in being evil and practicing iniquity or lawlessness. Breaking God's commands does not get you on the good graces of Satan, he will torture the evil men as well as the good man because he believes that evil is necessary. However, there is something that changed when Yeshua came to earth and died for us, check it out.
To Be Delivered From Trail
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36
There is a major trial coming on the entire Earth. Yet, this time, we have the knowledge of what is about to happen. What is the difference? To be delivered from this trail takes Faith, Integrity and yes Humility. If Job would of cried out to God and repented from the very start from his pride, perhaps things would of been different for him? Satan is looking for a weakness, tell me, do you think you know everything? are you prideful so as to now obey the commands of God clearly given in the Holy Scriptures?
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