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lihu begins this section of his speech with a request for a
little more time to speak (Job 36:2). His topic hasn't really changed. He
primarily intends to elevate and exalt God in the minds of his listeners. And,
he briefly reminds Job that gratitude and praise are appropriate responses in
the middle of even the greatest of pain.
Lest we jump on Elihu too quickly for what may appear to be
insensitive piety, take a look at a few other passages regarding his secondary
topic (compare Job 36:24 to James 1:2, 1st Peter 4:12-14, & 1st
Thessalonians 5:18). Elihu’s advice
isn't so strange after all... hard to swallow, yes; but not unique or unusual
in Scripture.
So, even when we are hurting, we are obliged to declare that
our God is righteous (Job 36:3), mighty, strong, wise (Job 36:5), compassionate
(Job 36:6), sovereign (Job 36:7), judicial (Job 36:10-12), autonomous,
instructive, perfect, worthy, present, eternal, creative, controlling,
detailed, generous and evident.
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