Daily Bread Content


JOB'S FINAL DEFENSE

Date : Jan 01, 2000
Passage : Job 31:1~40
Keyverse : 4


1. A covenant with my eyes (1-12)

Job was a man of integrity. He knew right from wrong, and he sought to do what was right. He did not allow his heart to be led by his eyes, so he maintained a pure heart and life.

2. To act justly (13-23)

Job feared God. He knew that God created all men equal (15). He sought social justice. He fed the hungry, cared for widows and orphans, provided warm clothes for the destitute, and used his influence to protect the helpless.

3. To trust God, not gold (24-40)

Love of money is idolatry. It is unfaithfulness to God (24-28). Rejoicing in the misfortune of an enemy, failing to practice hospitality toward strangers, holding in the heart unrepented sins, misusing the land, cheating tenants or the landlord--all of these are sins of which Job is innocent. He completes his defense and signs it.

Application: Lord, teach me Job's integrity. I want to give my heart to you so that you may keep me pure.
One Word: Make a covenant with your heart