Job said the Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away. why was this statment made. Jesus did not say or even have any actions of taking away. The only thing Jesus took away was our sins and the results of sin. Jesus said I only do what I see my Father do, Me and My father are one. Jesus never took nothing only gave. So was Job in the spirit when he said The Lord giveth and The Lord taketh away or in the Flesh? Jesus is the way the truth and the light. He also said no one knows the Father but him. So I follow Jesus, not Job
2006-08-14 03:14:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-08-14 03:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by UncleGeorge 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where did you get the idea of comparing Job and Jesus? OK, Job said the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. What was the context? Did you read the book of Job? The context was in relation to all he had during that time. A series of accidents make job lose everything except his wife. Even at stage, Job does not curse God but says the above sentence. Job was an example for us Christians to be faithful in devotion to our Lord. Like Job, many examples are there for us to follow. Read Hebrews 11th chapter, the heroes of faith. These are meant for us to look up to as examples. Jesus is the way, THE only way to heaven. Even you said that. Follow Jesus. If you have doubts, look up to the examples given in the Bible.
2006-08-14 03:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by sunilbernard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book of Job was written even before the first five books. No one knows the exact date.
Job was a righteous man, God said so.
Out of Job's mouth came what he believed in his spirit.
As it is today, out of your mouth will come what is in your heart.
Job is the only book that gives an account of God teaching Satan a lesson. Job was the object used in the lesson. The lesson--What God says always is true. God said Job was righteous that there was no one else like him--that he would not turn against God, and he didn't.
Very tough for Job though.
2006-08-14 03:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by chris p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about being steadfast, regardless of the blessings we've received. It has nothing to do with following Job, never even heard of anyone who follows Job. Job is an example of the testing God can give us. The Lord does indeed take away, you're very lucky if its never happened to you.
2006-08-14 03:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
O_o Job is included in the Bible to give us an understanding of the nature of suffering, and to demonstrate that even when we suffer, we should not lose faith in the goodness and love of God. No one's asking you to choose between Jesus and Job.
2006-08-14 03:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by Robin J. Sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Job was referring to the loss of his children and all of his material possessions.
He knew that they were on loan to him by God. Therefore, when he lost everything he was able to let it go. He knew that God had a reason for what was happening.
As far as what God has taken away from me through the years......He has taken a great amount of pain (emotional and physical) away as well as some of my bad habits. I have several family members that have died also.
The hard part to remember is that indeed everything we have here on this earth is actually on loan to us from God.
2006-08-14 03:35:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your possessions will fall into the hands of different individuals at any time. if so, you mustn't vainlessly go through, yet you think of that God is taken them back to furnish you somehting extra effectual which includes serenity, acquiescence, thankfulness...which accompany your soul consistently. And what activity says, he accepts with extra staying power and joyfulness.
2016-12-14 05:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus did teach the same concept voiced by Job, but He taught it in a parable. John 15:1-8 reads:
1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples."
The concept of "taking away" is illustrated by a vinedresser (or pruner) who removes parts of the "branches" (or possessions, life circumstances, etc.) as a way of ensuring the "branches" (believers in Him) bear "fruit" (outward demonstrations of our Christian faith, a.k.a. "works"). "Branches" that bear no fruit (false converts to Christianity) are completely removed.
I hope this helps. Peace and love in Jesus.
2006-08-14 03:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Job at that point in the scripture was in great suffering and he was speaking of his flesh...Great observation.
2006-08-14 03:21:18 · answer #9 · answered by Blessed1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋