SPIRITUAL GEMS: Week of November 13 to 19, 2023, Job 15 to 17, Answers.

SPIRITUAL GEMS: November 13-19, 2023, Job 15 to 17, Answers.

Spiritual Gems (10 min.)

Job 16:22. Do these words imply that Job did not believe in the resurrection? (w06 3/15 14 para. 11).

Job is not denying the belief in the resurrection in this verse. Instead, he is talking about the reality of death and how, when a person dies, he does not return to life in the land of the living unless God Determines it. Perhaps he meant that if he died, his contemporaries would no longer see him from their point of view, he would not return to their house or be recognized again until God so willed. Or perhaps Job implied that no one can return from Sheol by himself. However, as Job 14: 13-15 mentions, it indicates that he had a belief in a future resurrection, which in other passages of Job's book expresses his faith in the resurrection.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Of course not, if we analyze these words within the context, within what the people who were with Job at that time believed, we see why he had to put it that way, but we could say that if he died his contemporaries would not return to him. see more from their point of view, he was not going to return home, nor would he be seen again until God so ordered, perhaps Job also implied that no one can return from Sheol by himself, that is important to clarify, however Job 14:13-15 shows a firm conviction that there would be a future resurrection.

Job's words in this passage can be understood from several perspectives. For this reason, it is important to consider the context and the specific situation that Job was experiencing at that time. His grief, the loss of his children, his deteriorating health, and the questioning of his friends may all have influenced his expression.

These comments could refer to Job's immediate future and could be intended to express that, if he died, his contemporaries would no longer see him. In other words, from the perspective of those around him, if Job died he would not return to his house, nor would he be recognized again unless God so determined.

Job, in his suffering, could be expressing his desolation as he thinks about his current state and how his contemporaries would not recognize him if he died. He could have been expressing the idea that his future state would be unknown to those who knew him in his current form.

However, this does not imply that Job did not believe in the resurrection. In fact, in Job chapter 14 verse 13 to 15, Job clearly expresses his hope in the future resurrection. These words are a clear example of Job's faith in the possibility of an afterlife, a resurrection. The rhetorical question of him, "If a man dies, will he live again?" It shows the longing for the hope of a future beyond the grave.

Job was reflecting on how he would be perceived by his contemporaries after his death, without them being able to witness his resurrection. This does not contradict his belief in his resurrection, but rather reflects his anguish over his immediate situation.

Ultimately, understanding these passages leads us to the idea that Job, despite his suffering and the doubts expressed in times of extreme distress, maintained a belief in the resurrection. His faith in divine justice and the possibility of an afterlife is evident throughout his words and his narrative.

What spiritual pearls have you found about Jehovah, ministry, and other topics in this week's Bible reading?

Job 15:2-3. Verse 2 mentions the term he will fill his belly with the wind from the east, referring to the idea that some people can talk a lot without saying anything of value. However, this verse warns us about vanity and superficiality in communication. But at the same time it encourages us to avoid filling our conversations with empty words without real meaning.

Job 15:24. This text makes us think that we live in a world full of anguish, pain, suffering and death. For this reason we need the paradise that God has promised us. Hence the importance of having faith, being grateful to Jehovah and doing everything possible to see that day with our own eyes.

Job 15:4-5. These texts show us that since we are all imperfect we can make mistakes, and perhaps someone in the congregation will treat us unfairly, but as faithful Christians we should not allow ourselves to be stumbled by this, since Jehovah gives us practical advice in the Bible to help us remain faithful, to a if a brother treats us unfairly.

Job 15:3. Eliphaz wanted to make Job see that just talking does not do any good. And this is something that we must be careful and not imitate this example, because currently with many problems that exist, many brothers need to talk and vent, and the reason is because they need encouragement, and we must be ready to listen to each other with empathy. For this reason, it is very important to remember that Jehovah is a just God who sees and takes into account everything we do to lovingly help those who are depressed.

Job 15:1-2. This text shows us that we have to be very careful with these words, because since we are imperfect it is easy to judge others unfairly, as Eliphaz did with Job. Instead, let us strive to invite Jehovah and look for the good in our brothers instead of focusing on their shortcomings.

Job 15:22. This text teaches us that soon Jehovah will bring destruction and evil people who do not want to make the necessary changes in their lives, Jehovah will take care of them.

Job 15:12. In this verse we see the importance of taking care of our treacherous heart, since when we let ourselves be carried away by it we act in a foolish way, and we could harm ourselves and others.

Job 15:14-16,20. Eliphaz attempted to break Job's integrity by assuring him that God does not trust his servants. And this is totally false, because Jehovah highly values ​​those who maintain integrity.

Job 15:14. We learned that we must guard against diabolical lies, for example, Elif was making Job understand that Jehovah does not consider any human being Righteous. The devil also exploits negative ideas. He wants us to anguish over past failures, to judge ourselves relentlessly, and to believe that we are hopeless. He also wants us to think that God is too demanding and too uncompassionate, merciful, and willing to help us. Without a doubt, nothing could be further from what the Bible says.

Job 15:9. This text teaches us that it is good to remember that we can always learn something new and avoid putting others down, instead of thinking that we already know everything and that we do not need to learn anything from others. A biblical example of this was Eliphaz who disparaged the words of Job, some time later the Pharisees and some people said the same thing to Jesus, and consequently they lost a golden opportunity due to their arrogance.

Job 15:25. In our days there are people who dare to challenge and blaspheme God, they even mock him. The Bible says that no one can mock God, everything we do that will also blind us, without a doubt we would never want to fall into such an offense. However, without realizing it when telling jokes, we could mention God and his sacred name in an indecorous manner.

Job 15:14. Since we are sinners, we cannot justify ourselves before God on our own merits. Adam and Eve lost perfection and eternal life, and this loss is suffered equally by all of us. But Jehovah, in his immense love, has taken the appropriate measures so that our sins are forgiven and we demonstrate faith in the sacrifice of his son.

Job 15:14. We learn that we must guard against diabolical lies. For example, Eliphaz was making Job understand that Jehovah does not consider any human being Righteous. The devil also exploits negative ideas. He wants us to anguish over past failures, to judge ourselves relentlessly, and to believe that we are hopeless. He also wants us to think that God is too demanding and too uncompassionate, merciful, and willing to help us. Without a doubt, nothing could be further from what the Bible says.

Job 15:5. It teaches us the importance of taking care of the words that come out of our mouths, and taking care of those who speak cunning words to trap others, without a doubt, is something that we will learn with time and experience.

Job 15:1. In this verse, Eliphaz disparagingly continues his argument against Job. He shows his lack of patience and his desire to impose his point of view on Job's situation. The lesson here is about empathy and understanding. Often, when we are convinced we are right, we can be impatient or insensitive to the experiences and feelings of others. For this reason, it is essential to listen with empathy and consideration before drawing conclusions or judging someone.

Job 15:2:6. We see that Eliphaz accuses Job of speaking with empty wisdom and considering his own knowledge and the tradition of his ancestors to support his argument. These verses highlight the importance of perspective and context. Eliphaz relies on tradition and accepted wisdom, but forgets the uniqueness of Job's situation. This reminds us that general knowledge cannot always be applied to all circumstances, and sometimes it is necessary to consider each situation individually, rather than blindly trusting conventional wisdom.

Job 15:14-16. Eliphaz paints a dark picture of humanity, presenting a picture of humanity that is corrupt and deviant. This text can serve as a reminder to us of the importance of hope and the salvation that will soon come. Despite the strife and corruption that may exist, there is always room for repentance, change and restoration. It challenges us not to lose faith in goodness and in the possibility of saving ourselves, even in the midst of difficult situations.

Job 15:2. This verse says: Will a wise person respond with empty arguments or fill his belly with the east wind? This teaches me that genuine wisdom is manifested through sound arguments and useful reasoning.

Job 15:2-3. These verses show a warning about vanity and superficiality in communication. So I learn that I should avoid filling my conversations with empty words without real meaning.

Job 15:14-16. Eliphaz is implying that Jehovah does not consider any human being righteous, in opposition to Jehovah, Satan tries to exploit these negative ideas so that we become distressed by our failures and doubt the mercy of God. So the lesson we can draw is that we should not let ourselves be carried away by negative thoughts when we go through problems, since we must remember God's compassion and willingness to help us. 

Job 15:3. This verse mentions that it is no use correcting with simple words. This teaches me that discipline must not be done with empty words in order to be truly effective. From this I learn that correction must be done with the wise words that come from Jehovah through his word in the Bible.

Job 15:4. This verse shows how Eliphaz makes erroneous assumptions about Jehovah, accusing him of not fearing God and losing interest in him. This teaches me that I should not rush to judge people without fully knowing their situation and motives, especially when they are going through difficult situations in their life. On the contrary, I must strive to support each other and show them empathy.

Job 16:2. This text can help us understand that giving comfort to others is something very important, especially to our brothers who suffer situations, even so, Job's false friends, far from comforting him, what they did was hurt him with false accusations, they used what they he said against him, it's something we don't want to do, instead, we want to be a source of encouragement and encouragement to others.

Job 16:5. Job gives us an example of choosing not to become that which has hurt us, and not to repay those who have wronged us. He spoke that if they changed places with his false friends, instead of tearing them down with words as they had done to him, he would rather strengthen them.

Job 16:4. It teaches us that judging and criticizing others is very easy, but if we changed places, we would understand many things that we do not know about others today. In reality, not judging maliciously is good for us, because with the measure we judge we will be judged.

Job 15:8-9. These verses show the importance of humility in relation to wisdom and knowledge. From this I learn that in this sense I should not boast about my knowledge or understanding, but rather recognize my limitations and be willing to always desire to learn from Jehovah and from spiritually mature brothers who put divine teachings into practice.

Job 15:14-16. With the words of these verses Eliphaz makes Job understand that Jehovah does not consider any human being Righteous. Today we know that Satan also exploits this negative idea so that we become anxious about the mistakes of the past, and think that we have no remedy. From this I learn that I must be careful not to say anything to someone that could convey this idea, much less keep it in my mind or heart myself.

Job 15:11. The words of this verse show that, although at least part of the accusation was presented in a mild tone, its content was harsh. Hence, kindness in tone of voice or manners is not always proof of true kindness, since it must come from the heart.

Job 15:3. He mentions that there is no use correcting with mere words, and just talking does not do any good. This reminds us that correction or repression is not effective if it is done with empty words only. The lesson is that correcting someone is not just about talking and criticizing, but doing so in a constructive and meaningful way. Correction must be accompanied by love, understanding and concrete solutions.

Job 15:4. In the context of this verse, Eliphaz is making erroneous assumptions about Job accusing him of not fearing God and losing interest in him. It is a reminder that we should not hastily judge people without fully knowing their situation and motives, we should try to understand their struggles and challenges. He was going through an extremely difficult period in his life, and instead of supporting him, his friends accused him. Empathy and support are essential when someone is facing difficulties.

Job 15:4. Throughout the book of Job, we see that Job maintains his faith in God despite his sufferings and the accusations of his friends. Apart from showing yourself in Jehovah, he had patience and perseverance and these are virtues that we can all learn from Job. It is true that we are not born with these virtues, we have learned that they are qualities that we must cultivate, and it is encouraging to know that we count on Jehovah and we can ask him that helps us cultivate and develop them to apply in our daily lives.

Job 15:8-9. This passage reminds us of the importance of humility when it comes to wisdom and knowledge. It leaves us with an important choice and that is that instead of assuming that we know more than others or that we understand all aspects of life, we must recognize our limitations and be willing to learn from God and from others, especially from mature brothers, elders. of the congregation, and those who put divine teachings into practice.

Job 16:2. Job feels frustrated and hurt by the words of his friends. This reminds us of the importance of being empathetic and understanding when someone is going through difficult times. Because sometimes we intend to give comfort, but our words of comfort could be inappropriate or even hurtful to the person who is suffering. So we must be very careful with our words, since we want our words to be a comforting balm.

Job 16:5. In this text Job says: "I would strengthen them with the words of my mouth", the word of God teaches us that the words we say can have a strengthening or edifying power, especially when it comes to depressed people. That is why this comment highlights that we must use words that can rebuild the self-love of those who are dealing with depression.

Job 16:2. In this same text we find another Pearl, since we see that although Job's friends were trying to console us with words, he finds them insufficient. This verse reminds us that there are times in life when words cannot solve problems or alleviate suffering. For this reason we do well to take this as a lesson and learn that sometimes simply being present and offering emotional support is the best thing we can do, the importance of empathy, active listening, sensitivity and limiting words, It is decisive when we are trying to comfort someone who is going through difficult times.

Job 16:2-5. Job rebukes his friends, saying that, if they were in his place, he could speak the same way and strengthen them with his speech. This text highlights the idea of ​​reciprocal empathy. Job urges his friends to consider how they would react if they were in his situation. Empathy is crucial to understanding the suffering of others, and Job challenges his friends to step into his light shoes before judging.

Job 16:6:8. Job describes his extreme suffering and how his affliction is a testimony against him, making it clear that he is exhausted and in agony. The lesson here is about the honest expression of pain. Job does not hide the severity of his suffering. He teaches us the importance of not repressing our emotions, but honestly expressing our feelings, even in difficult situations. But if we do not make our circumstances known, it is difficult for us to receive help.

Job 16:5. This verse shows that the words we say when we give Comfort should effectively build up the self-love of the depressed. And to do this, a good way is to resort to this person's faculty of reasoning.

Job 16:15. This verse teaches me that our words should encourage and strengthen others instead of irritating them.

Job 16:15-17. Job continues his lament, describing his innocence and his despair at finding no comfort. These verses highlight the importance of comfort and compassion in times of suffering. Job longs for understanding and comfort, highlighting the human need for support and empathy in times of distress. That's why this reminds us that we must show that love and empathy for all our brothers who are in pain. That is part of the love that Christ taught us.

Job 16:5. In this verse we can see that the word strength can be compared to trying to reinforce a construction that is weakened and for this, brick by brick is used. Which then teaches us that, to strengthen our brothers, many things intervene, such as our actions towards them, our way of seeing them and the words we use. 

Job 16:16-17. These verses reflect the deep suffering of Job. Job had experienced the loss of his family, his health, and his wealth, and his suffering had brought him to a state of emotional distress. This teaches us that it is valid and human to express our emotions and suffering in difficult times. Job also used prayer, he claims that his prayer is pure, despite his suffering. This reminds us of the importance of sincerity in our relationship with Jehovah. Although Job questions God and expresses his pain, his communication with Jehovah is honest and sincere. Therefore, with this we can learn that we have an important means of communication, prayer, to tell all our anxieties to Jehovah, and if necessary it is not bad for us to cry. For this reason we must be sure that Jehovah will listen to us and give us the necessary help.

Job 16:2. This verse shows how Job feels frustrated and hurt by the words of his friends. This teaches me the importance of being understanding with those who go through difficult times. It also teaches me that I must choose my words of Comfort so that they are not inadequate but a comforting balm.

Job 16:11-12. We see that instead of addressing the reasons why he suffered, Job and his friends engaged in a useless dialogue centered on personal justification. The lesson learned is that when faced with their position or difficulties, we should not limit ourselves to focusing on the immediate suffering, but should also consider the reasons behind the persecution, and reflect on our purpose of remaining loyal to Jehovah despite the hardships. evidence.

Job 16:10. We see that not only in physical actions, but also words, can cause hurt and pain to people. Therefore, the importance of being careful with our words is emphasized, especially when expressing ourselves in front of our siblings or our spouse. Hence the importance of our words reflecting love towards others.

Job 16:11-12. We also see that despite her ignorance of the plot behind his suffering, Job remained upright and loyal in the eyes of Jehovah. This faithfulness of Job was crucial, as he demonstrated the falsehood of Satan's accusation that people serve God solely for selfish reasons. The lesson here is the importance of fidelity and loyalty to God, even in difficult circumstances, even if we do not fully understand the reasons behind our trials.

Job 16:16,17. These verses show that although Job questions God and expresses his pain, his communication with Jehovah is honest and sincere. From this I learn that prayer is the means to tell all my anguish to Jehovah. For this reason I must be sure that Jehovah listens to me and that whenever I ask him, he will give me the necessary help.

Job 16:15 . With the words of this verse, Job shows that he felt completely abandoned. This teaches me that parts of the Consolation that we should give to the discouraged and the depressed is quality company. So that he does not come to think that his brothers, friends, family or Jehovah have abandoned him in his difficult times.

Job 16:6-9. In the texts we see that although Job believed that his sufferings came from God, he still did not deny God or curse him, this is a great lesson for us, since we should feel driven to imitate Job's example, and continue forward in our life. service to Jehovah, regardless of what God's adversary may bring against us.

Job 16:20. In this verse, Job, instead of showing empathy and support in his time of suffering. The lesson here is that, in difficult times, it is essential that we be compassionate and understanding towards those who are experiencing difficulties. If we really are true friends, we will be willing to support and provide comfort when they need it most, instead of rejoicing or blaming them for going through difficulties.

Job 16:12. This text shows us that Satan uses lies to discourage Jehovah's servants. Since he wants us to think that the bad things that happen to us are works of God. However, we must be alert and continue to trust that God will soon make the necessary changes for our physical and spiritual well-being.

Job 16:20. This verse makes us see the importance of looking for true friends, because false friends, instead of being kind, uplifting and positive, bring you down and hurt you. Fake friends can really hurt a person emotionally and make them doubt their own worth. On the contrary, true friends are with us through thick and thin and help us to be better people and, above all, to remain faithful to Jehovah.

Job 17:1-2. Job begins by expressing the state of his spirit and the deep affliction he feels. This makes us think that the attitude of acknowledging suffering is important, because it reminds us that it is okay to admit and express our struggles and emotions when we face difficult times. There is no need to hide the pain or hold it in. We must remember that our loving father, Jehovah, invites us to express ourselves. This lesson can be applicable in various life situations in which we face challenges and trials.

Job 17:10. It shows us that the idea of ​​wisdom by this world's standards is not always true wisdom. So the lesson drawn is that true wisdom is found in the knowledge of Jehovah and that sometimes it can involve doing things that the world often considers a waste of time, that is when we must trust in Jehovah and do what he tells us. says.

Job 17:2. The lesson we can draw from this text is that although Jehovah's servants may face hatred and persecution from the world, we find comfort and endurance in knowing that we are being loyal to Jehovah, and that Jehovah is sustaining his people through these evidence.

Job 17:16. Job points out that we will all go down to the dust together. This highlights the fundamental equality of all human beings in the face of death. No matter how successful or powerful we are in life, we all face the same fate. This verse invites us to humility and reflection on the vulnerability of today's life. We can also learn that we should not boast about our earthly possessions or our status, yet we also fail to remember the importance of eternal life and the hope of the resurrection.

Job 17:1,2. In these verses Job expresses the state of his spirit and the deep affliction he feels. This teaches me that it is okay to admit and express our struggles and emotions when we face difficult times, because our loving father, Jehovah, invites us to express ourselves. Therefore, these verses can be very useful to me in the Ministry to teach this lesson, which can also be applicable to various situations in life.

Job 17:1. This text shows us that no one can escape death. However, all of Jehovah's servants know that death is not the end of everything, and the reason is because we have the hope of the resurrection, and billions of people will be resurrected and will have the hope of living forever in peace.

Job 17:16. In this verse Job points out that we will all go down to the dust together. This highlights the equality of all human beings in the face of death. So it encourages us to be humble and reflect on how quickly life goes by in this system. So we must strive to be worthy of eternal life and the hope of the resurrection.

Job 17:2-4. The loving Christian does not assume that his sister is responsible for the problems he faces. For confidently criticizing mistakes made in the past, whether real or imagined, can totally discourage a person who is struggling to move forward. The dejected soul needs comfort. Jehovah wants the overseers to be a hiding place from the wind, and to avoid being annoying comforters, as Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar were not.