Thought from today’s Bible reading from Job 6-9.
“In truth I know that this is so; but how can a man be in the right before God? If one wished to dispute with Him, he could not answer Him once in a thousand times” (Job 9:2-3).
Far too often, man tries to argue with the Lord. It is not a direct confrontation like what may happen when two people argue over a matter, but it happens. Man believes he knows what is best, what is right, what is truth. Yet when we claim to be right, but are not conformed to His will, Paul says, “Let God be found true,” and “every man… a liar” (Romans 3:4). No matter how wise and discerning we believe we are, we cannot come close to even the “foolishness of God” (1 Corinthians 1:25). Having a thousand chances to prove ourselves right before Him will have the same result every time — God is always right. When we challenge Him, we are always wrong.
“If it is a matter of power, behold, He is the strong one! And it if is a matter of justice, who can summon Him? Though I am righteous, my mouth will condemn me; though I am guiltless, He will declare me guilty” (Job 9:19-20).
Any strength we have, whether it is our power, being just, or anything else, pales in comparison with the Lord. No matter how righteous we are, we are not as righteous as God. Job was certainly a righteous man (Job 1:1,8), but in a dispute with the Almighty, he would stand condemned, just as any of us would. No matter how righteous one may be, he is not perfect (Romans 3:23). God is perfect (Matthew 5:48).
Do not be arrogant, thinking you can challenge God. His will is best. Trust Him, follow Him, and strive to be like Him.
Tomorrow’s reading: Job 10-13
[I’m using the Chronological reading plan on the Bible Gateway website if you’d like to follow along, too.]
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