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How do we know that Job was a righteous man?

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Job’s righteousness is affirmed in the Scriptures, particularly in God’s own testimony about him.

The book of Job presents Job as an upright man, as noted in the opening chapter where God describes him as 'blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil' (Job 1:1). Throughout the narrative, Job upholds his integrity against the accusations of his friends, who wrongly link his suffering with personal sins or hypocrisy. While human judgment may lack clarity, God sees the heart and knows the true state of each person. Job’s defense throughout chapter 31 showcases his awareness of his privileges and responsibilities in the sight of God, highlighting the need for grace.

His acknowledgment that if God were to judge him solely based on his works, he would not withstand such scrutiny underscores the reliance on divine grace. Therefore, Job’s righteousness is not rooted in perfection, but in the recognition and acceptance that he is a sinner, saved by grace, and ultimately relies on God’s grace for his righteousness. This perspective is a key tenet in Reformed theology, emphasizing that it is Christ’s righteousness that justifies believers, rather than their own.
Scripture References: Job 1:1, Job 31:1-40, Job 9:20, Job 1:8, Job 1:4-5, Job 2:3

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Job 1
Scripture Meditations · Jan 14, 2010
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