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Satan is Relentless

In the first chapter, we learn that Job is credited for not sinning by blaming God for the sudden calamity that befell him. But get this, Satan appears before the Lord a second time and God brings Job to his attention yet again.

After the second set of misfortunes falls on Job, his wife urges him to curse God and die. Still, with unwavering conviction, Job tells her she is speaking as if she were foolish, insisting people should accept bad things from the Lord just like they embrace His blessings.

Job is then visited by three friends who try to justify his adversities by accusing him of sinning against God.

Naturally, Job, who was confident in his innocence, defends himself and in the process, questions God’s justice as he laments over his situation. After a long dialogue between the men, the Lord finally shows up in a whirlwind.

Instead of answering the questions Job put to him concerning justice, He reminds Job that He is the Creator of the world with wisdom that surpasses all human reasoning.