Study Desk

Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.

After each feast, Job would send for his children and perform a ceremony, as a way of asking God to forgive them of any wrongs they may have done. He would get up early the next morning and offer a sacrifice for each of them, just in case they had sinned or silently cursed God.

That servant was still speaking, when a second one came running up and saying, "God sent down a fire that killed your sheep and your servants. I am the only one who escaped to tell you."

When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshiped God

In spite of everything, Job did not sin or accuse God of doing wrong.

his wife asked, "Why do you still trust God? Why don't you curse him and die?"

Job replied, "Don't talk like a fool! If we accept blessings from God, we must accept trouble as well." In all that happened, Job never once said anything against God.

by saying to God:

Why does God let me live when life is miserable and so bitter?

Why do I go on living when God has me surrounded, and I can't see the road?

You respect God and live right, so don't lose hope!

and then they are swept away by the angry breath of God.

They may roar and growl like powerful lions. But when God breaks their teeth,

"No humans are innocent in the eyes of God their Creator.

I have seen fools take root. But God sends a curse, suddenly uprooting them

Job, if I were you, I would ask God for help.

God sends showers on earth and waters the fields.

God swiftly traps the wicked

God rescues the needy from the words of the wicked and the fist of the mighty.

Consider yourself fortunate if God All-Powerful chooses to correct you.