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THE HONORABLE MAN

THE HONORABLE MAN. JOB 31. Job 31. Proverbs 31 describes the worthy woman Job 31 describes the honorable man Job is defending his integrity against the accusations of his friends The only reason they thought he sinned was because he was suffering horribly Job knew he hadn’t done wrong

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THE HONORABLE MAN

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  1. THE HONORABLE MAN JOB 31

  2. Job 31 • Proverbs 31 describes the worthy woman • Job 31 describes the honorable man • Job is defending his integrity against the accusations of his friends • The only reason they thought he sinned was because he was suffering horribly • Job knew he hadn’t done wrong • He knew he had to defend his character

  3. Job Describes His Character • Job has already defended his character 9:21 • He challenged his friends to tell him what he did wrong 6:24-30 • Job never claimed perfection 14:17 • He just thought he didn’t do anything to deserve what he was getting • Eliphaz did attempt to make some specific charges but had no proof 22:4-11

  4. Job Describes His Character • He made a covenant with his eyes not to look upon a young woman v.1 • He intended not to • David failed to do that 2 Samuel 11:2-3 • Matthew 5:27-30 • Lust of the eye is a powerful attraction Proverbs 23:31, 1 John 2:16 • Women can help by dressing modestly1 Timothy 2:9

  5. Job Describes His Character • He recognized God’s standard to live by v.7 • He knew not to waver from it • Not to the left or right Deuteronomy 4:2 • Not to go beyond 2 John 9; 1 Cor. 4:6 • Not to fall short Rom. 3:23, Colossians 3:17 • Whoever changes God’s word is accursedGalatians 1:6-9 • Revelation 22:18-19

  6. Job Describes His Character • He didn’t let himself be deceived by a woman • He did not look for opportunity to sin v.9 • He guarded his heart and avoided situations that would create temptationsProv. 4:23-27 • How can you trust someone who breaks his or her marriage vows? • No integrity = no trust = no unity • No integrity = no stability = no progress

  7. Job Describes His Character • Job recognized the equality of men v.13-15 • He listened to his servants’ grievances • He treated them with respect • Why? • Because God is the Creator of them and him • People are created in God’s image Gen. 1:27 • We should respect every person for God’s sake Proverbs 17:5

  8. Job Describes His Character • Job helped the needy v.16-23; 31-32 • For the same reason: they are in God’s image • He shared his blessings which came from God • 1 John 3:16-17 • Matthew 25:41-46 • Galatians 1:10 • James 1:27

  9. Job Describes His Character • Job was wealthy, but he was not materialistic v.24-25 • He was not proudLuke 12:15-21 • He did not trust in his riches 1 Timothy 6:17 • These two attitudes make covetousness a powerful temptation 1 Timothy 6:10 • Covetousness is idolatryColossians 3:5 • This is why Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything and give to the poor Luke 18:22

  10. Job Describes His Character • Job did not worship God’s creation • He worshiped God onlyv.26-27 • To worship or trust in anything else is to deny God what is rightfully His • Idolatry is worshipping man-made objects • It is also worshipping God-made objects • Our hope, our security, our first love, our basis of esteem, our primary goal, whatever it is, is our god

  11. Job Describes His Character • Job did not rejoice in bad things happening to his enemies v.29-30 • He would not sin by cursing them • He did not seek revenge Romans 12:17-21 • He did not hold a grudge 1 Cor. 13:6 • God loved us while we were His enemies • Romans 5:6-8 • We should be like of God Matthew 5:44-48

  12. Job Describes His Character • Job kept his integrityv.33-34 • Integrity is doing right when no one is looking • He didn’t sin secretly and try to cover it up 2 Samuel 11 • He didn’t cave in to the crowd Exodus 23:2 • He stood up for what was right even if everyone else did not • That is the courage we are to add to our faith 2 Peter 1:5

  13. Job Describes His Character • Job was honest in his business dealings • His gain was not because of someone else’s loss • He did not profit from his land dishonestly • Do you enjoy the benefits of things you haven’t earned? • If it is a gift from someone who has the right to give it, that is fine • Salvation is God’s gift to us Eph. 2:8-9, Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-5

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