"As
for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, in judgment and
abundant justice; He does not oppress. Therefore men fear Him; He shows no
partiality to any who are wise of heart." (vv. 23-24)
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in chapter 36, Elihu implied that Job may have set himself apart as something
special because of his wealth, perhaps even thinking he could buy his way out
of affliction (Job 36:18-19). While this was not a correct assessment of Job’s
character, Elihu makes a valid point here in chapter 37: God shows no
partiality and doesn’t care about a person’s wealth, social status, appearance, or skin
color, but only about his heart.
Therefore,
may we all look past the superficial issues that can create hang-ups in seeing
others as God does – by their heart.
The
Truth: But the Lord
said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature,
because I have refused him. For the
Lord does not see as man
sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks
at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)
