For Tuesday, April 22, please read through Chapters 1-5, 19 and 37-42 of the Book of Job. In addition to addressing the problem of evil, what other wisdom does Job offer? Cite a verse or two you think would be particularly good to include in an anthology of ancient wisdom, and explain why you think this verse or these verses are particularly worth including.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Job (assignment for April 22)
For Tuesday, April 22, please read through Chapters 1-5, 19 and 37-42 of the Book of Job. In addition to addressing the problem of evil, what other wisdom does Job offer? Cite a verse or two you think would be particularly good to include in an anthology of ancient wisdom, and explain why you think this verse or these verses are particularly worth including.
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Job 42:5, "I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee."
ReplyDeleteSeeing is believing. This reminded me of the "looking but not seeing" phrase that is sometimes used. I think this can also mean seeing something in a new light. A good addition to an anthology of ancient wisdom because I think people should remember that situations may change and there is always a chance that you might look at something differently down the road.
Job 28:18
ReplyDeleteNo mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
This verse is one that I particularly enjoy. It is something that I would expect Solomon would say and indeed the entire first part of this chapter is worth quoting but that would take up too much space. This would be a great addition to any anthology of wisdom, due to the truth of how valuable it can be. It does not mean that Wisdom is more valuable due to how one could use it to acquire more wealth but more how valuable it is in helping one make the right choices. In Job's case this is invaluable based on the mostly deplorable advice given to him by his so called 'friends'
Overall, I think Job offers the wisdom of maintaining one's integrity as well as the wisdom of having confidence. Chapter 19, Verses 25-29 might make for good additions to an anthology of wisdom, but to be honest I had a hard time finding a verse that really summed up the wisdom of Job. The story is great, but the verses are all expository!
ReplyDeleteJob 9:2&4 But how can mere mortals prove their innocence before God? His wisdom is profound, his power is vast. Who has resisted him and come out unscathed? These seem like pretty profound statements. Wise enough to be included in an ancient wisdom text. Job struggles with his painful afflictions and can figure out why God would let his suffer like this. No matter the pain, he won’t curse God, but continues to question himself, humans, and mankind. Is Job resisting God in some way? He list several ways that resisting would painfully unpleasant.
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