Job was declared righteous by God, demonstrating that his suffering was not a result of his sin.
Job’s innocence is established early in the narrative, particularly in Job 1:1, where God Himself describes Job as blameless and upright. Eliphaz, however, asserts that Job's suffering must be due to hidden sin. This misjudgment highlights a common misunderstanding where suffering is equated with guilt. Job's response shows his understanding that true righteousness cannot be achieved through works alone; rather, it is found in faith and grace. He recognized that his ultimate standing before God depended not on his deeds but on God’s mercy and grace, pointing to the truths of the Gospel where true innocence is found in Christ.
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