What is the true moral of the Book of Job?
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What is the true moral of the Book of Job?
The Book of Job does not challenge the conception that God is powerful but that God is moral in that God is unwilling, though able, to prevent the evil that occurs to Job. This restoration also includes the giving to Job new children in place of those he lost (42, 13).
What does the story of Job teach about suffering?
God is omnipotent , merciful and just, therefore evil and suffering must be part of God’s plan for humanity. In times of suffering, Jews may turn to the Book of Job where God allows Satan to test Job. Satan suggests that Job would not worship God if God did not protect him.
Why did God punish Job?
The Talmud mentions him as one of the three Prophets consulted by Pharaoh prior to his decision to drown the Hebrew baby boys (Exodus). Balaam tells him to kill the Jews, Yithro to spare them and Job who does not agree with the plan says nothing. The Talmud concludes that it was for this reason that Job was punished.
What happened to Job in the Bible?
Satan afflicted sores all over Job’s body. Job’s wife told him to curse God and die. Even though Job lost everything he had and suffered from painful sores all over his body, he did not sin against God by cursing him. Satan had failed in trying to make him sin.
What happened in the story of Job?
The Bible tells the story of a man called Job who is described as a good man who loves God. Satan challenges God, saying that Job is only good because he has a happy life. God allows Satan to put Job’s faith to the test by causing him to suffer. First, Job loses his livestock, his servants and all his children.
What did Job get back in the Bible?
And the Lord not only restored Job’s fortunes, he restored them in abundance. This promise of abundance is found throughout the Bible. Zechariah 9:12 says, “Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.”
How did God restore Job in the Bible?
He maintained his faith and his belief. “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him,” Job 13:15. And the Lord not only restored Job’s fortunes, he restored them in abundance. This promise of abundance is found throughout the Bible.
What happens when God restores you?
When Jesus restores you, you always turn out better than you ever were. You may have scars that show what you have been through, but they are only a testimony of God’s love and power. Jesus was crucified and buried, but when He rose again, He was fully restored.