2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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THE WAY OF THE WICKED
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Job 15:25-35
Isaiah 59:1-8
“…the LORD’S hand
is not shortened,
that it cannot save…”
THE WAY OF THE WICKED
While Eliphaz’s basic premise was not correct, many of the things that he said are true. In this part of his speech, he gave a good description of the unsaved man.
Eliphaz mentioned two major sins which bring judgment upon the wicked. The first is a haughty arrogance against the Almighty. The phrase “strengtheneth himself ” (Job 15:25) actually means to make oneself something one is not. Wealth causes a man to rest in possessions and be unfeeling towards God (Job 15:26-27; Ps 17:10). As the unsaved man stands against God, the Scriptures speak of the unsaved as being “enemies” (Rom 5:10) with God.
The second sin mentioned is man’s refusal to admit that God punishes sin – he is content to live in cities destroyed by God because of the sin of their former inhabitants (Job 15:28). Later, the law would forbid the rebuilding of such towns (Deut 13:12-16). Today, man scoffs at the idea that God punishes sin. Due to this disregard for God, sinful man’s posterity will tend toward the same sinfulness and judgment (Job 15:29-30).
The Scriptures give many warnings to the unsaved concerning the dangers of sin in this life and the eternal punishment it brings. The wicked are warned not to trust in worthless things (Job 15:31; Isa 59:4). On a number of occasions, the Scriptures mention that men who continue to flaunt their power in the face of God will have their lives shortened. Also, we are reminded that after death comes punishment (Job 15:32; Heb 9:27).
The man who lives all of his life separated from God will end up with absolutely nothing and his children will follow his steps (Job 15:33-35). On the other hand, we, who know the Lord, have the hope of seeing our posterity come to know the Lord and continue in righteousness.
Let us be sure to live for Him.
THOUGHT: What were the two major sins mentioned?
PRAYER: Father, may I be watchful of sins in my life.