Job, 42
14. And he called the names of one Dies, and the name of the second Cassia, and the name of the third Cornustibil.
14. And he called the names of one Dies, and the name of the second Cassia, and the name of the third Cornustibil.
Job 42 concludes the narrative of the book of Job, where Job repents and recognizes God's sovereignty and righteousness. He asks for forgiveness for talking about what he did not understand and intercedes in favor of his friends. God then rebukes Job's friends and instructs them to ask Job for forgiveness for having spoken harm of him.
Proverbs 17:10: "The rebuke penetrates more deeply in the prudent than a hundred whipping at the fool." In this verse, we see that rebuke has more impact on a wise person than punishment in a fool. This principle applies to the situation of Job's friends, who are rebuked by God for talking ill of Him.
James 5:16: "Confess your guilt to each other, and pray for each other, that you will be sore. The prayer made by a righteous can much in its effects." This verse highlights the importance of confession and prayer regarding healing. Job intercedes for his friends, showing that he is willing to forgive them.
Proverbs 16:18: "Superb precedes ruin, and the haughtiness of the Spirit precedes the fall." This verse is applicable to Job, who repents that he has spoken too much and humbles himself before God. He recognizes his smallness and dependence on God.
Matthew 6:14-15: "For if you forgive your offenses to men, your heavenly Father will forgive you to you; But but you do not forgive men to your offenses, nor will you forgive your offenses." This verse emphasizes the importance of forgiveness. Job forgives his friends and intercedes for them, showing his willingness to follow God's principles.
2 Corinthians 5:17: "As soon as one is in Christ, a new creature is; old things have passed; behold, everything has been new." This verse highlights the radical change that can occur in the life of someone who repents and trusts in God. Job experiences this transformation in his life, after going through his afflictions and having a personal encounter with God.
“Caminhe sempre e somente no bem e dê, cada dia, um passo à frente na linha vertical, de baixo para cima.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina