Study Desk

So I say, ‘Does it make any difference? God destroys the innocent as well as the guilty.'

Is it God who laughs when a disaster kills innocent people?

Is it God who keeps the leaders from seeing when an evil person takes control? If it is not God, then who is it?

But the suffering still frightens me. I know that God will not see me as innocent.

God would still push me into the slime pit, and even my clothes would hate to touch me.

God is not a human like me, so I cannot argue with him. I cannot take him to court.

I will say to God, ‘Don't just say I am guilty! Tell me what you have against me.

Do you think we don't have an answer for you? Do you think no one will warn you when you laugh at God?

You say to God, ‘My arguments are right, and you can see I am pure.'

I wish God would answer you and tell you that you are wrong.

He could tell you the secret of wisdom. He would tell you that every story has two sides. You can be sure of this: God is not punishing you as much as he should.

"Do you think you really understand God? Do you completely understand God All-Powerful?

"If God decides to arrest you and take you to court, no one could stop him.

God knows who is worthless. When he sees evil, he remembers it.

Prepare your heart to serve only God. Lift your arms and pray to him.

If you will do that, you could look to God without shame. You can stand strong and not be afraid.

You will feel safe because there is hope. God will protect you and give you rest.

"My friends laugh at me now. They say, ‘He prayed to God and got his answer.' I am a good, innocent man, but still they laugh at me.

But robbers' tents are not bothered. Those who make God angry live in peace, even though God has them in his power.

But wisdom and power belong to God. Good advice and understanding are his.