Reason for Suffering (2) - Job's Story (Parallel to mine)
Job is a rich man who loves God and is the most upright and spiritual man of his day. Incredibly, a series of calamities destroyed his ranch and all his possessions. Only his wife survived the series of ordeals. In a second phase of trials, Job breaks out in ulcerous boils. He tries to put up with the pain from his sores. Strangely, Job seems to be bothered more by a sense of betrayal, then the pain. Until then, he has always believed in a fair and loving God. Now, he asked anguished questions : Why me? What did i do wrong? What is God trying to tell me?
In that setting, Job and his friends, who are devout, discuss the mystery of suffering. Their arguments are identical:
[Job, God is trying to tell you something. No one suffers without cause. Common sense tells us that God who is just will treat people fairly. Those who obey and remain faithful, he rewards. Those who sin, he punishes. Therefore, confess your sin, God will relieve you of your misery.] Every defense of suffering seems to be mentioned by these friends of his.
Job's wife even suggested to Job : "Curse God and die".
After making many contradictory statements, he finally came to 2 contradictory conclusions.
1) He, Job, does not deserve the tragedy.
2) God deserves his loyalty.
Which seems to be my current conclusion. But i will attempt to clear the air with God in the next few days.
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