The Book of Job depicts the story of a man named Job, who is faced with a horrible fate. God, influenced by Satan, questions Job's faith to him. If all his possessions and valuables are taken away would Job still believe in God? This story corresponds to the other stories in the Old Testament. For instance, In Noah's Arc, the story begins with a kind, faithful man being chosen by God to do a task, a task which was caused by God's destruction (the flood). In the Book of Job, a loyal and faithful man is chosen as well, but instead the man is tortured by God. Job's situation also relates to the story of Adam and Eve, since both Job and Adam were being tested by God. Abraham had an similar position where he was tested, however God didn't treat him as harshly as he did to Job. This is mainly different from the Old Testament stories because Job's suffering was by a mutual decision from both God and Satan. Job was being used as something to bet on. This was unlike any of the stories in the Old Testament, since God has never been persuaded by another being. Overall, from looking at the differences and comparisons between the stories, it's known that God is not a force to reckon with. Job was a non sinful man, even with obeying God, the lord is still capable of being creul and causing destruction.
No comments:
Post a Comment