Job
31-33 – Elihu Speaks
So,
these three men had stopped talking because Job was righteous in his own eye.
They had said many things that were true, but they did not answer Job’s
problem. They found no answer because there was no answer. Only God can answer
a self-righteous man.
Elihu
is a Buzite from an Arab tribe. Elihu speaks because he is angry because Job
spent his time justifying himself rather than God. He was also angry because
the three friends had been condemning Job.
Elihu
had waited. He thought these older men would come up with something very wise.
However, the length of days did not always indicate knowledge or depth of
wisdom.
Elihu
recognizes there is only one sure authority, and that is the Word of God. He is
preparing the way for God to answer.
Job
had been bruised, but he still was not contrite. Only God can deal with one who
thinks he knows it all.
Elihu
really wants to say a lot, but he will not say it. Apparently the Spirit of God
held him back.
Job 32,33
Elihu
speaks by the Spirit of God. “if any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of
God.” I Peter 4:11. Any ministry is powerless, valueless, and fruitless unless
a man is speaking as the oracles of God. Elihu wants to stand as a mediator
between Job and God. Elihu tells Job that God is greater than man and not
responsible to man. He doesn’t have to give an answer to us. He only asks us to
trust Him. Elihu said God instructs men through discipline. We are the objects
of His deep and tender and unchanging love, but we are also subject of His wise
and moral government. God permits trouble to come to His own and he chastens
every son whom he receives. That is the great purpose that is behind all that
has been happening to Job. God is going to bring it to a great end.
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
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