Title: Eliphaz's First Argument/4:1-21
Content Title: Eliphaz's First Argument
Text:4:1-21
Introduction
The first part of the text indirectly describes the reason why Job had to suffer (verses 1-6).
In the second half (verses 7-11), the riverside of Eliphaz, who is the only object of judgment that God performs, is written about the wicked.
Consists of
The text thus structured emphasizes the fact that
Main subject
1. Arguing about God's Justice (4:1-11)
Step by step, Eliphaz has a strong sense of duty to his friend and righteousness.
In other words, when Eliphaz gave advice to Job, he felt a sense of duty towards his friend to do his best
was losing
Also, Eliphaz felt his duty to himself not to be silent about crimes and at the same time,
had a sense of duty
Therefore, Eliphaz mobilized all his wisdom to strongly urge the suffering Job to repent.
it was saved
The text says that Eliphaz tried to discover the sins of the past by comparing Job's past and his condition.
is describing
In other words, Eliphaz told Job to cast off self-satisfaction, false self-confidence, and the disguise of hypocrisy, and turn to God.
claimed to be
However, Eliphaz's argument had limitations.
Eliphaz, who was trying to condemn Job based on his own experience and will, thought of the suffering as follows.
because
That is, he suffers from suffering as a share of the first class, absolutely inevitable in human life, and from birth to death.
was considered to be continuous until the moment
This is a true principle in general
However, when this universal truth was applied to a specific person named Job, the limitations were revealed.
Lee Han-seong First, Eliphaz tried to understand God's blessings and discipline only from a practical level.
and that the universal truth about the second original sin was applied to specific crimes.
As such, Eliphaz believed in his own doctrine as a self-righteous doctrine, so he
They are showing only a dogmatic attitude without accessing the core.
In other words, he believed in a certain principle too much and tried to explain everything mechanically based on it.
shows an error
In the text, we are reminded that the writer of God's message to the people and readers
It can be seen that the intention was to present a new perception of discipline.
Because it is inevitable that all human suffering comes only from human “internal faults” or “external evil deeds”.
Because the result may be ignoring the providence of God.
Therefore, human beings must realize that there are temptations or temptations of which they are not aware,
Good or bad luck is not determined solely by good deeds or transgressions, but is given according to the will of God.
should be sure
The lesson that can be learned from the text that begins this argument about human suffering and God's justice is
As follows
Teach the correct attitude of the person in charge
The mission of a minister is to teach, comfort, and rebuke.
Therefore, in carrying out the task of moving, the minister must understand God's gracious purpose in giving suffering.
He should be able to form a consensus with the example of Christ and Sarah.
Finding the good in others is a greater reward than finding faults.
Therefore, the saints not only be careful not to trust in their own righteousness, but always fear God and obey Him.
You will have to maintain your confidence in
2. The word of God heard in visions (4:12-21)
The circumstances under which Eliphaz was able to find Job through the passage of time in the text, and the change to Job before the other friends
I realized why I was able to do Ron
The part where the revelation that Eliphaz received is mentioned is the first part in which the process of receiving the vision is recorded, and the righteous man of God.
Total corruption of the liver. And the seriousness of the sin. It consists of the second half that is portrayed.
Eliphaz mentions a vision he received for a special purpose, which is as follows:
In Chapter 3, in order to rebuke Job's human lamentation, Job's insistence on his own righteousness
Finally, it was to solidify his thesis asserted in the previous paragraph.
A moving and poetic description of the human condition
In other words, this writer shows that human beings have no choice but to fail by showing human reality through deductive statements.
I wanted to show the thread
This text clearly reveals the essential features of human beings.
1) Human sinfulness (verse 17)
This verse presents the sinful nature of man in terms of relationship with God beyond the simple ethical dimension.
I'm crying
In other words, the cause of man's sinfulness is not because he commits a specific sin, but at the level that God wants.
It's because I couldn't
2) Fragility (verse 19)
In the text, to express the fragility of human beings, the term “earth house” is used.
seems to be a metaphor for the human body
As such, humans are very fragile beings not only physically but also mentally, like grasshoppers.
is existence
The Apostle Paul referred to the saints as earthen vessels
3) foolishness (verse 18)
The Bible says that the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and that human reason and thoughts are very dull.
So, whenever we face difficulties that are difficult to comprehend, we seek the wisdom that comes from God.
will have to depend
4) Finiteness (verse 20)
In God's time of eternity, a person's life can be compared to a fleeting moment.
Therefore, believers should realize the finiteness of human beings and live in this world with hope in heaven.
However, the reason why this verse emphasizes human weakness and sinful nature is as follows.
*This is to imply that humans should always examine themselves and realize their limitations.
*Suggests that only those with this attitude can resist "self-pride" and be humbled in the presence of God.
In other words, Eliphaz mentions God's absolute providence for human life and the limits of life.
As a result, the source of Job's suffering is cleverly hinted at once again following the previous paragraph.
conclusion
Through the above facts, we can realize the following spiritual truths
* The perfect God wants to be respected and revered by His creatures
* Imperfect human beings realize that they are lacking and have a humble attitude before God's presence.
must succumb to
* Don't go around too much mystery
Satan tempts people with mysticism, and the saints must always live in solid faith.