God hates me and angrily tears me apart. He snaps his teeth at me and pierces me with his eyes. [Job 16.9]
The statement above is something Job said. Is it correct?
Then the LORD said to Job, “Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?” Then Job replied to the LORD, “I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand. I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.” [Job 40.1-5]
Based on the fact that Job eventually repented (Job 40.1-5 and Job 42.1-6), how could we think for a moment that what Job said in Job 16.9 could even be remotely correct? In fact, how could we trust anything Job said for accuracy?
And yet...
After the LORD had finished speaking to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “I am angry with you and your two friends, for you have not spoken accurately about me, as my servant Job has. So take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer on your behalf. I will not treat you as you deserve, for you have not spoken accurately about me, as my servant Job has.” [Job 42.7-8]
What am I missing?
Father, I don't want to spout off all kinds of stupid stuff for which I will need to repent later... But, please help me understand how what Job repented of was deemed accurate by You! Help me see...
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