Monday, October 25, 2021

See the End Intended by the Lord

‘'Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and SEEN THE END INTENDED BY THE LORD--that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.' (James 5:9-11)

‘Then Job answered the Lord and said: "I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. You asked, '''Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?''' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know, Listen, please, and let me speak; You said, '''I will question you and you shall answer Me.''' I have heard of You be the hearing of the ear, but now my eye SEES You. Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes." ' (Job 42:1-6)

James recognizes Job as an 'example of suffering and patience' (or affliction). He was brought to a place where he could see and not hear only. He repented in dust and ashes. He was able now to assist his humbled friends.

'Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.' (James 5:19,20)




















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































‘Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and SEEN THE END INTENDED BY THE LORD--that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.' (James 5:9-11)


'Then Job answered the Lord and said: "I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. You asked, '''Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?''' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know, Listen, please, and let me speak; You said, '''I will question you and you shall answer Me.''' I have heard of You be the hearing of the ear, but now my eye SEES You. Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes." '(Job 42:1-6)


James recognizes Job as an 'example of suffering and patience'(or affliction). He was brought to a place where he could see and not hear only. He repented in dust and ashes. He was able now to assist his humbled friends.


'Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.' (James 5:19,20)










































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