The Book Of Job: A Righteous Man Of God

The book of Job is essentially one that tests faith. Job was a righteous man of God and lived a prosperous life. Sadly, a series of unfortunate events caused him to lose everything; his source of income, his family, and his health began to suffer. Even though this test was prompted by Satan, God allowed it because he wanted to see if the many blessings he bestowed upon Job were the reason for his loyalty. However, the conservation that transpired between Job and his friends left God very angry. The key to figuring out why is to first know the exchange of words then comprehend the meaning that lies within.

During Job's mourning period, his three friends came to visit him and tried to comfort him in his time of need, as well as offer some advice. They suggested possible explanations as to why the events occurred. One reason that was discussed was that Job must have committed a sin or done something extremely displeasing to God. Therefore, all that has happened is somewhat of a consequence or punishment. Conversely, the judgments that are made are inaccurate. As a result, Job becomes perplexed but still tries to explain that there must be another rationale. He cries out to God, praying that he will answer him and show him the way. Conveyed in Job seven verses twenty, “I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? Why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?” Job never once cursed God, he may have cursed himself since he felt discouraged; saying that he should have never been born but he did not turn on God. Job, instead, continues to plead for God to respond and assist him, like in Job thirty verses twenty, “I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardes...

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... grasp why he was put in that position, never blamed God or felt that he was punishing him, but had continual faith that he would see him through his tragedy. Job’s friends could not realize the bigger picture and trust in God to now that Job did nothing wrong.

Conclusively, the story of Job demonstrates that human anguish can arise for reasons beyond our understanding. The age old question, is why do good people suffer while bad people prosper? But we cannot always perceive why unless God chooses to reveal his motive. However, it can be said that God is just testing that his servants will love, trust and have faith in Him no matter what. Since, it is not always the case that trials and tribulations transpire due to a specific sin. Therefore, as a result of Job’s undying commitment and unconditional love towards God, God restored all that was taken away from Job.