Job 22:3

“Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?”

"Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?" - Job 22:3
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What does Job 22:3 mean?

Job 22:3 (KJV) reads, "Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?" In this passage, Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, is questioning Job's righteousness and suggesting that God is not pleased with Job's…

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The Divine Economy of Righteousness

In Job 22:3, we encounter a profound question posed by Eliphaz the Temanite: "Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?" At first glance, this verse may seem to challenge the very foundation of living a…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Righteousness

Heavenly Father, As I kneel before You today, I am reminded of the profound and challenging words from Job 22:3: "Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?" Lord, in my heart, I sense the weight of this…

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Job 1:22 - "In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly."
Job 3:2 - "And Job spake, and said,"
Job 40:3 - "¶ Then Job answered the LORD, and said,"
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