Job, 1

20. In grief Job tore his clothes and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground and worshiped,

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Job's chapter 1 describes the story of a man named Job who was rich, just, and feared God. Satan argued with God that Job was righteous only because of his prosperity, and that if all he were taken to him, he would curse God. God allowed Satan to afflict Job, taking everything he had from his goods to his children. Even so, Job did not cursed God, but worshiped and bend the name of the Lord.

Psalm 34:19: "There are many afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from all." This verse reflects the central idea of ​​Job's chapter 1 that, although the righteous may go through many afflictions, God is still with him and will rid him of them all.

2 Corinthians 4:17: "For our light and momentary tribulation produces for us an eternal weight of very excellent glory." This verse talks about how the afflictions and tribulations we pass on in this life are temporary and prepare us for the eternal glory that is to come, just as Job remained faithful to God, despite his losses.

Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things compete for the good of those who love God, those who are called according to their purpose." This verse talks about how all things, including afflictions, work together for the good of those who love God, just as Job remained faithful, even in the midst of affliction.

1 Peter 5:10: "The God of all grace, who in Christ called you to His eternal glory, after having suffered for a little, He Himself shall improve, firm, fortify, and substantiate." This verse talks about how God is the God of all grace and how He can strengthen and improve those who suffer for a little, just as Job remained firm in the midst of affliction.