2 2 Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple.
3 I have seen that fools may be successful for the moment,
but then comes sudden disaster.
17 “But consider the joy of those corrected by God!
Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin.
18 For though he wounds, he also bandages.
He strikes, but his hands also heal.
19 From six disasters he will rescue you;
even in the seventh, he will keep you from evil.
20 He will save you from death in time of famine,
from the power of the sword in time of war.
21 You will be safe from slander
and have no fear when destruction comes.
22 You will laugh at destruction and famine;
wild animals will not terrify you.
23 You will be at peace with the stones of the field,
and its wild animals will be at peace with you. - Job 5
3 I have seen that fools may be successful for the moment,
but then comes sudden disaster.
17 “But consider the joy of those corrected by God!
Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin.
18 For though he wounds, he also bandages.
He strikes, but his hands also heal.
19 From six disasters he will rescue you;
even in the seventh, he will keep you from evil.
20 He will save you from death in time of famine,
from the power of the sword in time of war.
21 You will be safe from slander
and have no fear when destruction comes.
22 You will laugh at destruction and famine;
wild animals will not terrify you.
23 You will be at peace with the stones of the field,
and its wild animals will be at peace with you. - Job 5
Message:
When you belong to GOD, HE will not leave you sinning but HE will surely correct those whom He loves because He wants them to be successful and blessed.
Observation/Promise:
Sometimes we don't understand what happens to us. We undergo difficulty and trials, hardships but when you belong to GOD, you just have to trust GOD with your circumstance, and look through the eyes of faith that GOD is in control and He is working in your character, far deeper than what you can understand now. His ways are truly higher, so different from our human petty ways. We can only understand GOD after He finishes His work and we see the whole objective and goal of His plans.
Application/Command:
Trust GOD, Obey. Do not resent. Fear Him alone.
