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10:8-13 It seems as if Job is saying to God that He should appreciate that he was struggling with his problem because He had created him and therefore would know his strengths and weaknesses.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Peter
Just a quick thought linking the days readings.
Job, throughout the book, along with other lessons, is being taught the importance of the law of faith over the law of sin and death - the events occurring in his life are not a result of any his actions of works, but a test of his faith (Job 1:8-9).
In Mic 6:4-8 we are told to take a lesson from Balak and Balaam. v 6 and 7 and Num 23:1-4 indicate Balaam's view that merely offering sacrifices was the way to gain Gods favour. However, as can be seen from the rest of Num 23 and Mic 6:8, God requires humility and faith, and the obedience of the heart.
An important and well known theme in the James reading is that of faith and works, and indeed vice versa - works without faith or meaning behind them are of no consequence to God - the lesson we are told Balaam had to learn in Micah.
Jess Ellis [Derby Bass Street, UK] Comment added in 2005 Reply to Jess
9:8-9 In our position as believers in the promises that God made which involves the resurrection from the dead we will not doubt that the Creator who has plans for us has our best interests at heart.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Peter
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1. My soul <5315> is weary <5354>(8804) of my life <2416>; I will leave <5800>(8799) my complaint <7879> upon myself; I will speak <1696>(8762) in the bitterness <4751> of my soul <5315>.
2. I will say <559>(8799) unto God <433>, Do not condemn <7561>(8686) me; shew <3045>(8685) me wherefore thou contendest <7378>(8799) with me.
3. Is it good <2895>(8804) unto thee that thou shouldest oppress <6231>(8799), that thou shouldest despise <3988>(8799) the work <3018> of thine hands <3709>, and shine <3313>(8689) upon the counsel <6098> of the wicked <7563>?
4. Hast thou eyes <5869> of flesh <1320>? or seest <7200>(8799) thou as man <582> seeth <7200>(8800)?
5. Are thy days <3117> as the days <3117> of man <582>? are thy years <8141> as man's <1397> days <3117>,
6. That thou enquirest <1245>(8762) after mine iniquity <5771>, and searchest <1875>(8799) after my sin <2403>?
7. Thou knowest <1847> that I am not wicked <7561>(8799); and there is none that can deliver <5337>(8688) out of thine hand <3027>.
8. Thine hands <3027> have made <6087>(8765) me and fashioned <6213>(8799) me together <3162> round about <5439>; yet thou dost destroy <1104>(8762) me.
9. Remember <2142>(8798), I beseech thee, that thou hast made <6213>(8804) me as the clay <2563>; and wilt thou bring <7725> <0> me into dust <6083> again <7725>(8686)?
10. Hast thou not poured me out <5413>(8686) as milk <2461>, and curdled <7087>(8686) me like cheese <1385>?
11. Thou hast clothed <3847>(8686) me with skin <5785> and flesh <1320>, and hast fenced <7753>(8787) me with bones <6106> and sinews <1517>.
12. Thou hast granted <6213>(8804) me life <2416> and favour <2617>, and thy visitation <6486> hath preserved <8104>(8804) my spirit <7307>.
13. And these things hast thou hid <6845>(8804) in thine heart <3824>: I know <3045>(8804) that this is with thee.
14. If I sin <2398>(8804), then thou markest <8104>(8804) me, and thou wilt not acquit <5352>(8762) me from mine iniquity <5771>.
15. If I be wicked <7561>(8804), woe <480> unto me; and if I be righteous <6663>(8804), yet will I not lift up <5375>(8799) my head <7218>. I am full <7649> of confusion <7036>; therefore see <7202>(8798)(8676) <7200>(8798) thou mine affliction <6040>;
16. For it increaseth <1342>(8799). Thou huntest <6679>(8799) me as a fierce lion <7826>: and again <7725>(8799) thou shewest thyself marvellous <6381>(8691) upon me.
17. Thou renewest <2318>(8762) thy witnesses <5707> against me, and increasest <7235>(8686) thine indignation <3708> upon me <5978>; changes <2487> and war <6635> are against me.
18. Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth <3318>(8689) out of the womb <7358>? Oh that I had given up the ghost <1478>(8799), and no eye <5869> had seen <7200>(8799) me!
19. I should have been as though I had not been; I should have been carried <2986>(8714) from the womb <990> to the grave <6913>.
20. Are not my days <3117> few <4592>? cease <2308>(8798)(8675) <2308>(8799) then, and let me alone <7896>(8798)(8675) <7896>(8799), that I may take comfort <1082>(8686) a little <4592>,
21. Before I go <3212>(8799) whence I shall not return <7725>(8799), even to the land <776> of darkness <2822> and the shadow of death <6757>;
22. A land <776> of darkness <5890>, as darkness <652> itself; and of the shadow of death <6757>, without any order <5468>, and where the light <3313>(8686) is as darkness <652>.
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V.4 The roles of Moses and Aaron in Egypt are clear, but Miriam's seems less so. However, let us remember that Miriam was directly involved in the survival of Moses as a baby (Exo 2:4-8). We then see her as a prophetess leading the women in a song of praise after deliverance from Egypt (Exo 15:20,21). Unfortunately, she rebelled and was punished with leprosy, but was subsequently healed (Num 12:1-15). She seems to have stayed out of trouble following that incident.
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to Michael
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1. Hear <8085>(8798) ye now what the LORD <3068> saith <559>(8802); Arise <6965>(8798), contend <7378>(8798) thou before the mountains <2022>, and let the hills <1389> hear <8085>(8799) thy voice <6963>.
2. Hear <8085>(8798) ye, O mountains <2022>, the LORD'S <3068> controversy <7379>, and ye strong <386> foundations <4146> of the earth <776>: for the LORD <3068> hath a controversy <7379> with his people <5971>, and he will plead <3198>(8691) with Israel <3478>.
3. O my people <5971>, what have I done <6213>(8804) unto thee? and wherein have I wearied <3811>(8689) thee? testify <6030>(8798) against me.
4. For I brought thee up <5927>(8689) out of the land <776> of Egypt <4714>, and redeemed <6299>(8804) thee out of the house <1004> of servants <5650>; and I sent <7971>(8799) before <6440> thee Moses <4872>, Aaron <175>, and Miriam <4813>.
5. O my people <5971>, remember <2142>(8798) now what Balak <1111> king <4428> of Moab <4124> consulted <3289>(8804), and what Balaam <1109> the son <1121> of Beor <1160> answered <6030>(8804) him from Shittim <7851> unto Gilgal <1537>; that ye may know <3045>(8800) the righteousness <6666> of the LORD <3068>.
6. Wherewith shall I come before <6923>(8762) the LORD <3068>, and bow <3721>(8735) myself before the high <4791> God <430>? shall I come before <6923>(8762) him with burnt offerings <5930>, with calves <5695> of a year <8141> old <1121>?
7. Will the LORD <3068> be pleased <7521>(8799) with thousands <505> of rams <352>, or with ten thousands <7233> of rivers <5158> of oil <8081>? shall I give <5414>(8799) my firstborn <1060> for my transgression <6588>, the fruit <6529> of my body <990> for the sin <2403> of my soul <5315>?
8. He hath shewed <5046>(8689) thee, O man <120>, what is good <2896>; and what doth the LORD <3068> require <1875>(8802) of thee, but to do <6213>(8800) justly <4941>, and to love <160> mercy <2617>, and to walk <3212>(8800) humbly <6800>(8687) with thy God <430>?
9. The LORD'S <3068> voice <6963> crieth <7121>(8799) unto the city <5892>, and the man of wisdom <8454> shall see <7200>(8799) thy name <8034>: hear <8085>(8798) ye the rod <4294>, and who hath appointed <3259>(8804) it.
10. Are there <786> yet the treasures <214> of wickedness <7562>(8676) <376> in the house <1004> of the wicked <7563>, and the scant <7332> measure <374> that is abominable <2194>(8803)?
11. Shall I count them pure <2135>(8799) with the wicked <7562> balances <3976>, and with the bag <3599> of deceitful <4820> weights <68>?
12. For the rich men <6223> thereof are full <4390>(8804) of violence <2555>, and the inhabitants <3427>(8802) thereof have spoken <1696>(8765) lies <8267>, and their tongue <3956> is deceitful <7423> in their mouth <6310>.
13. Therefore also will I make thee sick <2470>(8689) in smiting <5221>(8687) thee, in making thee desolate <8074>(8687) because of thy sins <2403>.
14. Thou shalt eat <398>(8799), but not be satisfied <7646>(8799); and thy casting down <3445> shall be in the midst <7130> of thee; and thou shalt take hold <5253>(8686), but shalt not deliver <6403>(8686); and that which thou deliverest <6403>(8762) will I give up <5414>(8799) to the sword <2719>.
15. Thou shalt sow <2232>(8799), but thou shalt not reap <7114>(8799); thou shalt tread <1869>(8799) the olives <2132>, but thou shalt not anoint <5480>(8799) thee with oil <8081>; and sweet wine <8492>, but shalt not drink <8354>(8799) wine <3196>.
16. For the statutes <2708> of Omri <6018> are kept <8104>(8691), and all the works <4639> of the house <1004> of Ahab <256>, and ye walk <3212>(8799) in their counsels <4156>; that I should make <5414>(8800) thee a desolation <8047>, and the inhabitants <3427>(8802) thereof an hissing <8322>: therefore ye shall bear <5375>(8799) the reproach <2781> of my people <5971>.
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:25 The inclusion of Rahab as one who was justified by faith is a powerful testimony to the truth that observance of the law of Moses is not a pre requisite for pleasing God. A powerful lesson for Jews.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Peter
James exhorts against favouritism in our assembly. Brothers and sisters should be treated equally in love and respect. Do we naturally gravitate towards some and find it difficult to deal with others? Of course we do. But let us remember the example of Jesus. Although He was drawn affectionately to John (John 19:26; 21:20), He still treated His betrayer Judas with love (Matt 5:44).
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to Michael
Having scriptural knowledge, understanding, and faith means nothing unless it is translated into Godly action.
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2007 Reply to Michael
ILLOGICAL REALLY.
When James spoke about people showing faith through the things that they did, he gave two examples. One of them was Abraham as he was about to sacrifice Isaac, and the other was Rahab, as she hid the spies and sent them off in a different direction.
Neither of these actions were really common-sense logical. After all, if you had been promised that your son was to be your heir, and the door to a multitude of descendants, it would seem stupid to kill him! And in the case of Rahab, when approached by people who were planning to flatten her city, it doesn't seem right to hide and protect them.
But, both Abraham and Rahab had their eyes on something bigger and better when they acted in faith. Abraham was so sure God's promises would be fulfilled, that he obeyed anyway. And Rahab was so sure of God's strength, and that God was good to those who were good to Israel, that she put her own life in peril from the authorities in Jericho to put her trust in God.
What faith opportunities do we have in our lives? What about the opportunities to let God take vengeance rather than ourselves? What about forgiving others and trusting God for the rest? Or giving money or possessions away when asked? Or speaking out about our faith in God at an appropriate time?
Faith is seen in what we do. Let's make sure God sees it in our lives.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2013 Reply to Robert
2:2 Do we ever consider ourselves as “new born babes”? Maybe not especially if we have been followers of Christ for many years. However it is worth remember that we are all “babes” in terms of understanding the character of Christ.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2023 Reply to Peter
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1. My <3450> brethren <80>, have <2192>(5720) not <3361> the faith <4102> of our <2257> Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, the Lord of glory <1391>, with <1722> respect of persons <4382>.
2. For <1063> if <1437> there come <1525>(5632) unto <1519> your <5216> assembly <4864> a man <435> with a gold ring <5554>, in <1722> goodly <2986> apparel <2066>, and <1161> there come in <1525>(5632) also <2532> a poor man <4434> in <1722> vile <4508> raiment <2066>;
3. And <2532> ye have respect <1914>(5661) to <1909> him that weareth <5409>(5723) the gay <2986> clothing <2066>, and <2532> say <2036>(5632) unto him <846>, Sit <2521>(5737) thou <4771> here <5602> in a good place <2573>; and <2532> say <2036>(5632) to the poor <4434>, Stand <2476>(5628) thou <4771> there <1563>, or <2228> sit <2521>(5737) here <5602> under <5259> my <3450> footstool <5286>:
4. Are ye <1252> <0> not <3756> then <2532> partial <1252>(5681) in <1722> yourselves <1438>, and <2532> are become <1096>(5633) judges <2923> of evil <4190> thoughts <1261>?
5. Hearken <191>(5657), my <3450> beloved <27> brethren <80>, Hath <1586> <0> not <3756> God <2316> chosen <1586>(5668) the poor <4434> of this <5127> world <2889> rich <4145> in <1722> faith <4102>, and <2532> heirs <2818> of the kingdom <932> which <3739> he hath promised <1861>(5662) to them that love <25>(5723) him <846>?
6. But <1161> ye <5210> have despised <818>(5656) the poor <4434>. Do <2616> <0> not <3756> rich men <4145> oppress <2616>(5719) you <5216>, and <2532> draw <846> <1670>(5719) you <5209> before <1519> the judgment seats <2922>?
7. Do <987> <0> not <3756> they blaspheme <987>(5719) that worthy <2570> name <3686> by <1909> the which ye <5209> are called <1941>(5685)?
8. If <1487> <3305> ye fulfil <5055>(5719) the royal <937> law <3551> according to <2596> the scripture <1124>, Thou shalt love <25>(5692) thy <4675> neighbour <4139> as <5613> thyself <4572>, ye do <4160>(5719) well <2573>:
9. But <1161> if <1487> ye have respect to persons <4380>(5719), ye commit <2038>(5736) sin <266>, and are convinced <1651>(5746) of <5259> the law <3551> as <5613> transgressors <3848>.
10. For <1063> whosoever <3748> shall keep <5083>(5692) the whole <3650> law <3551>, and yet <1161> offend <4417>(5692) in <1722> one <1520> point, he is <1096>(5754) guilty <1777> of all <3956>.
11. For <1063> he that said <2036>(5631), Do <3431> <0> not <3361> commit adultery <3431>(5661), said <2036>(5627) also <2532>, Do <5407> <0> not <3361> kill <5407>(5661). Now <1161> if <1487> thou commit <3431> <0> no <3756> adultery <3431>(5692), yet if <1161> thou kill <5407>(5692), thou art become <1096>(5754) a transgressor <3848> of the law <3551>.
12. So <3779> speak ye <2980>(5720), and <2532> so <3779> do <4160>(5720), as <5613> they that shall be <3195>(5723) judged <2919>(5745) by <1223> the law <3551> of liberty <1657>.
13. For <1063> he shall have judgment <2920> without mercy <448>, that hath shewed <4160>(5660) no <3361> mercy <1656>; and <2532> mercy <1656> rejoiceth against <2620>(5736) judgment <2920>.
14. What <5101> doth it profit <3786>, my <3450> brethren <80>, though <1437> a man <5100> say <3004>(5725) he hath <2192>(5721) faith <4102>, and <1161> have <2192>(5725) not <3361> works <2041>? can <1410>(5736) <3361> faith <4102> save <4982>(5658) him <846>?
15. If <1437> <1161> a brother <80> or <2228> sister <79> be <5225>(5725) naked <1131>, and <2532> destitute <3007>(5746) <5600>(5753) of daily <2184> food <5160>,
16. And <1161> one <5100> of <1537> you <5216> say <2036>(5632) unto them <846>, Depart <5217>(5720) in <1722> peace <1515>, be ye warmed <2328>(5728) and <2532> filled <5526>(5744); notwithstanding <1161> ye give <1325>(5632) them <846> not <3361> those things which are needful <2006> to the body <4983>; what <5101> doth it profit <3786>?
17. Even <2532> so <3779> faith <4102>, if <3362> <0> it hath <2192>(5725) not <3362> works <2041>, is <2076>(5748) dead <3498>, being alone <2596> <1438>.
18. Yea <235>, a man <5100> may say <2046>(5692), Thou <4771> hast <2192>(5719) faith <4102>, and I <2504> have <2192>(5719) works <2041>: shew <1166>(5657) me <3427> thy <4675> faith <4102> without <1537> thy <4675> works <2041>, and I <2504> will shew <1166>(5692) thee <4671> my <3450> faith <4102> by <1537> my <3450> works <2041>.
19. Thou <4771> believest <4100>(5719) that <3754> there is <2076>(5748) one <1520> God <2316>; thou doest <4160>(5719) well <2573>: the devils <1140> also <2532> believe <4100>(5719), and <2532> tremble <5425>(5719).
20. But <1161> wilt <2309>(5719) thou know <1097>(5629), O <5599> vain <2756> man <444>, that <3754> faith <4102> without <5565> works <2041> is <2076>(5748) dead <3498>?
21. Was <1344> <0> not <3756> Abraham <11> our <2257> father <3962> justified <1344>(5681) by <1537> works <2041>, when he had offered <399>(5660) Isaac <2464> his <848> son <5207> upon <1909> the altar <2379>?
22. Seest thou <991>(5719) how <3754> faith <4102> wrought <4903>(5707) with his <846> works <2041>, and <2532> by <1537> works <2041> was <5048> <0> faith <4102> made perfect <5048>(5681)?
23. And <2532> the scripture <1124> was fulfilled <4137>(5681) which saith <3004>(5723), <1161> Abraham <11> believed <4100>(5656) God <2316>, and <2532> it was imputed <3049>(5681) unto him <846> for <1519> righteousness <1343>: and <2532> he was called <2564>(5681) the Friend <5384> of God <2316>.
24. Ye see <3708>(5719)(5720) then <5106> how that <3754> by <1537> works <2041> a man <444> is justified <1344>(5743), and <2532> not <3756> by <1537> faith <4102> only <3440>.
25. Likewise <3668> <1161> also <2532> was <1344> <0> not <3756> Rahab <4460> the harlot <4204> justified <1344>(5681) by <1537> works <2041>, when she had received <5264>(5666) the messengers <32>, and <2532> had sent them out <1544>(5631) another <2087> way <3598>?
26. For <1063> as <5618> the body <4983> without <5565> the spirit <4151> is <2076>(5748) dead <3498>, so <3779> faith <4102> without <5565> works <2041> is <2076>(5748) dead <3498> also <2532>.