JOB 11
Job has heard two points of the sermon from his friends: man is sinful (Eliphaz), and God is just (Bildad). Zophar now finishes the sermon with the third point: God punishes sin and gives less than we really deserve (v. 6). “Things could be worse!” is a cruel statement to make to somebody who has lost everything.
People in pain think that their suffering is worse than anybody else’s, so do not argue with them. Zophar responded to Job’s words, not his feelings, and that was a mistake. He told Job to repent and seek God, promising that God would hear him. He warned Job that if he did not repent, he would die (v. 20).
You cannot measure pain or the greatness of God (vv. 7–9). These are dead-end streets. Instead, lose yourself in the measureless love and power of God (