Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [13] 11/13/2025 (Evening thought)

Job 29:1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, 2 Oh that I was as in months past, as in the days when God preserved me; 12 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.

This leads us to the third theological question which most likely surfaced in Job’s mind, as he was going through his valley experience. The Bible tells us that Job was doing the very best that he could, by God’s grace, living in harmony with the principles, and the laws of God’s kingdom. This raises the question of whether or not the God- fearing person should be accounted worthy of God’s blessings and protections, if they are found to be living righteously in the sight of God, as he testified of Job.

Question [3] Is there anything such thing as persons being worthy to receive any of God’s blessings and protection? Several examples are given in the Scriptures where a person or persons may have felt that they deserved a blessing or favor, on account of their faithfulness, or because of their service to the church. In requesting a favor from God, some have touted their good deeds, while others have mentioned the issue of benevolence to God’s kingdom as a reason why God’s blessings and favor should be bestowed.

For instance, if you have been faithful in your duties to the kingdom of God, or if you have served on the board of elders for many years, or for too many years; and if you have been known to give large sums of money to the storehouse on a regular basis, does that then mean that you qualify as being worthy to receive a blessing or a favor from The Lord? Apparently, Job struggled with this question, for as he reviewed his faithfulness in former years, and his generosity to the poor and the afflicted, he seemed to wonder whether these things did not count as it pertained to warranted deliverance from his current troubles.

Job 29:15 I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. 16 I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [12] 11/12/2025 (Morning thought)

1st Peter 5: 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.

From: IFAW, International Fund for animal welfare… Lions are big cats primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa. They inhabit various ecosystems, including savannahs, grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands. They are opportunistic hunters….. Lions are skilled hunters who work in coordinated groups—called prides—to surround and ambush their prey, relying on stealth and speed to approach their target before launching a coordinated attack.

The devil is an opportunistic hunter, meaning that if he were to see any golden opportunity to tempt and destroy, you can bet your last dollar that he is going make the most of it. Thus, on the question of how he can get permission, the answer is a yes and a no. He can get permission from God, or you could give him permission by your choices and actions…. [The Desire of Ages pp 72] In His industrious life there were no idle moments to invite temptation.

[The Desire Of Ages pp 72] No aimless hours opened the way for corrupting associations. So far as possible, He closed the door to the tempter…. [Patriarchs & Prophets pp] Idleness is the greatest curse that can fall upon man because vice and crime follow in its train. It enfeebles the mind, perverts the understanding, and debases the soul. Satan lies in ambush, ready to destroy those who are unguarded, whose leisure gives him opportunity to insinuate himself under some attractive disguise.

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!