God never gives Job a reason for his suffering, but He lets us have a peek behind the curtain. Job suffers as a witness for God to the spiritual powers that God's servants love Him without expectation of reward but because of Who He is. As Paul says, God's "wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens" (Ephesians 3).
Prosperity Gospel Lite. So insidious. Thanks for the reminders, Michelle. 💜
God never gives Job a reason for his suffering, but He lets us have a peek behind the curtain. Job suffers as a witness for God to the spiritual powers that God's servants love Him without expectation of reward but because of Who He is. As Paul says, God's "wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens" (Ephesians 3).
The allure of “The American Gospel” is strong! I find the Sermon on the Mount to be strong medicine to counteract the slippage.
I love this! Set your heart and mind on things above…or the thorns (cares of this world and deceptiveness of riches) will choke the Word out. ❤️