Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Job replies to Zophar in chapter twenty-one. His consolation could just be listening to him. “Why should I not be impatient?” Wait a minute, what about the patience of Job? All my life I have heard people say they wish they had the patience of Job-like it was something to be desired. He declares that he is not patient.

He lists all the things that seem unfair to him for wicked people to enjoy. These are the same things that his three friends say do not happen. God does not bless the evil ones, but our hero believes that He does. Why? Remember that Job is the only one that Jehovah called to the attention of Satan. These other men are not on the same level of righteousness as these. He does not understand why God would publish the children for the sins of the fathers. He considers all his friend’s answers as falsehood.

Eliphaz speaks again in chapter twenty-two. Are we beneficial to God? If we aren’t, why did He create humans? Does it please Him if we obey or disappoint Him if we do not? Of course, He is pleased by our positive actions. Look at the accusations that are made. Demanding security, stripping people and leaving them naked, and refusing water and food to those who need it. He is using reverse reasoning to prove that he is correct.

Chapter twenty-three has Job’s reply to Eliphaz. He will meet with God and voice his arguments. If he could do this, his innocence could be seen. He can’t find the Lord. The power of Jehovah is not in doubt to Job. This terrifies him.

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