Job 22:2

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“Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

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Referenced Verses

  • Luke 17:10 : 10 So you too, when you have done everything you were commanded to do, should say,‘We are slaves undeserving of special praise; we have only done what was our duty.’”
  • Gal 6:7-8 : 7 Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows, 8 because the person who sows to his own flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.
  • Deut 10:13 : 13 and to keep the LORD’s commandments and statutes that I am giving you today for your own good?
  • Job 21:15 : 15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?’
  • Job 35:6-8 : 6 If you sin, how does it affect God? If your transgressions are many, what does it do to him? 7 If you are righteous, what do you give to God, or what does he receive from your hand? 8 Your wickedness affects only a person like yourself, and your righteousness only other people.
  • Ps 16:2 : 2 I say to the LORD,“You are the Lord, my only source of well-being.”
  • Prov 3:13-18 : 13 Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. 14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. 18 She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.
  • Prov 4:7-9 : 7 Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding! 8 Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her. 9 She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”
  • Prov 9:12 : 12 If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you have mocked, you alone must bear it.
  • Eccl 7:11-12 : 11 Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day. 12 For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
  • Matt 5:29 : 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into hell.

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    9For he says,‘It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.’

    10God is Not Unjust“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

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    15Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?’

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    1Eliphaz’s Second Speech Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered:

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    2“Do you think this to be just: when you say,‘My right before God.’

    3But you say,‘What will it profit you,’ and,‘What do I gain by not sinning?’

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    7If you are righteous, what do you give to God, or what does he receive from your hand?

    8Your wickedness affects only a person like yourself, and your righteousness only other people.

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    9Man is Ignorant of God’s Timing What benefit can a worker gain from his toil?

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    2“If someone should attempt a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?

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    17“Is a mortal man righteous before God? Or a man pure before his Creator?

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    4He is wise in heart and mighty in strength– who has resisted him and remained safe?

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    3Futility Illustrated from Nature What benefit do people get from all the effort which they expend on earth?

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    6and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

    7“Can you discover the essence of God? Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?

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    26Surely then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face toward God.

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    34Men of understanding say to me– any wise man listening to me says–

  • Eccl 2:25-26
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    25For no one can eat and drink or experience joy apart from him.

    26For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth– only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile– like chasing the wind!

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    10Will he find delight in the Almighty? Will he call out to God at all times?

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    2What then would be one’s lot from God above, one’s heritage from the Almighty on high?

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    21“Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him; in this way your prosperity will be good.

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    2“Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?

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    2“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!”

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    2“Truly, I know that this is so. But how can a human be just before God?

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    22So I perceived there is nothing better than for people to enjoy their work, because that is their reward; for who can show them what the future holds?

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    3Do you fix your eye on such a one? And do you bring me before you for judgment?

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    8So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool? And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?

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    13So do not say,‘We have found wisdom! God will refute him, not man!’

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    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

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