My study bible notes say that in 10:1, "Job begins to wallow in self pity"...you know, personally I think Job was allowed to be bummed...his wealth was taken, his kids were killed, his health was taken as he sat their with boils, and then this friends come and tell him what a sinner he is....I'm afraid I'd get a bit of an attitude, if truth be told.....
Note that in 10:20-22, Job is talking about death with an Old Testament view. Remember that Jesus had not come and they had no concept of eternal life. This is one reason that the children were so important to the Jews....their lives would continue on through the children.
I'm just over Zophar...enough said....what are you all thinking at this point......how does this all apply to us today?
Look what comes up from the depths of the sea.
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I guess how this applies is that those who do not trust completely in God can become as bitter and negative as job was at this time......he complained to God and had his friends putting him down. But then Job did say he had complete trust in God........and that is the difference for so many today because they do not have God in their lives. Many have no other way to look at their lives and misery except through bitterness because they have no relationship or trust in God........does this make sense? Not sure if I am saying it like I need to to be understood.......
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