Do You Know Jehovah as Did Noah, Daniel, and Job? - Conclusion of JOB APPLIED GOD'Y PRINCIPLES IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD

Job rejected all forms of idolatry-even in  his heart. He knew that false worship, including devotion to material riches, would be a denial of "the true God above." (Read Job 31:24-28.)  He viewed marriage as a sacred bond between a man and a woman.  He even made a covenant with his eyes not to look immorally at a virgin.  (Job 31:1) Keep in mind that this was at a time when God tolerated polygamy. So Job could have take a second wife had he wanted to.  Evidently, though, he took as a pattern the marital union that God established in Eden, making that example a law to himself. (Genesis 2:18, 24)  Some 1,600 years later, Jesus Christ taught his listeners to adhere to the same righteous principles regarding marriage and sexual morality.  - MATTHEW 5:28; 19:4, 5. 

How we cultivate faith like Job's.  The key, once again, is to have accurate knowledge of Jehovah and to let that knowledge guide us in every aspect of life. For example, the psalmist David states that Jehovah "Hates anyone that loves violence," and David warns against anyone associating "with deceitful men." (Read Psalm 11:5; 26:4 ) What insight do those Scriptures give you into God's thinking?  How should the insight influence your priorities, use of the internet, and choice of associates and entertainment?  Your answer may help you to see how well you know Jehovah. To remain blameless in today's complex and wicked world, we must train our "powers of discernment" so that we ca distinguish not just right from wrong but also wise from unwise. - HEBREWS 5:14; EPHESIANS 5:15. 

Because Noah, Daniel, and Job searched for Jehovah with all their heart, he let himself be found by them.  He helped them to "understand everything"necessary to please him.  They thus became examples of righteousness and thy led truly successful lives. (Psalm 1:1-3) So ask yourself, 'Do I know Jehovah as well as Noah, Daniel and Job did?  In fact, thanks to increased spiritual light, you can know him even more fully!  (Proverbs 4:18)  So dig deeply into God's Word. Meditate on it. And pray for holy spirit.  Then you will draw closer to your heavenly Father. And you will act with insight and wisdom in today's ungodly world. - PROVERBS 2:4-7.

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