STUDYING THE BOOK OF JOB, AND DETANGLING THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BAG

Still in the book of Job. Here Eliphaz makes a judgement against Job that is groundless. It is a trap for believers in Christ. It is assuming that a person is facing difficult circumstance due to some sin committed, when it may be a result of sin that has NOT been committed, and is an attack of the Devil to cause setback and havoc. There are consequences to our sin, that can be traced back to our sins. But, I have learned that anytime God disciples me in my sin, He does so in a way to bring me back to Him. That is always His purpose. The sooner I stop, the quicker it's over. Job like all of us knew/knows when we've sinned. That's why Christ left us with the Holy Spirit. We also know when we are accused of sins we've not committed. Some times it's best to speak the truth and speak no more about it. Sometimes it's best to let the lie drop, and not defend yourself. God is now teaching me not to be so breakable, meaning, I am learning, (it's not easy,) to let a lie drop and not defend myself. To do this, you have to trust God more than you trust the power of a lie. Whatever we are led to do, we must turn the situation over to God. He will most certainly settle the matter, because he loves all parties, and His goal is to disciple all parties. Yes, there is a difference between being discipled by God and disciplined by God.

"Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: “Can a person do anything to help God? Can even a wise person be helpful to him? Is it any advantage to the Almighty if you are righteous? Would it be any gain to him if you were perfect? Is it because you’re so pious that he accuses you and brings judgment against you? No, it’s because of your wickedness! There’s no limit to your sins. “For example, you must have lent money to your friend and demanded clothing as security. Yes, you stripped him to the bone. You must have refused water for the thirsty and food for the hungry. You probably think the land belongs to the powerful and only the privileged have a right to it! You must have sent widows away empty-handed and crushed the hopes of orphans. That is why you are surrounded by traps and tremble from sudden fears." (Job 22:1-10 NLT)