We are now entering Job’s final argument in the court proceedings in front of his peers. He gives us a list of all his righteous deeds and shows that he is not guilty of the accusations against him. His defense strategy is honorable, and we can use it as a list of what we should and should not do.
- He never trusted in his wealth or set his heart upon it. Job 31:24-25
- He worshipped God only and was never guilty of idolatry. Job 31:26-28
- He wasn’t guilty of Baal worship but looked past the sun to worship the Creator.
- He thought sin should be punished by a judge. Job 31:28
- He wasn’t vengeful. Job 31:29
- He was urged to retaliate but refrained from doing so. Job 31:31
- He was always kind to strangers. Job 31:32
“A trial is moved for, and the motion earnestly pressed… An upright heart doesn’t dread scrutiny.” Matthew Henry.
When facing accusations of misconduct when you are not guilty, plead your case before God, and He will come to your defense because He sees no sin in you. Patiently wait for the “not guilty” verdict. Our sins are cleansed, and our guilt is placed on Jesus. He has taken our punishment and made us whole and pure. Our salvation is our most precious possession; no worldly wealth can compare.
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book. Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me. Job 31:35-36
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