How can we emulate Job's integrity in our daily interactions? The Commendation of Job’s Life (Job 29:11) “ ‘For the ear that heard me blessed me, and the eye that saw me commended me.’ ” Job’s neighbors could not help but speak well of him because what they heard matched what they saw. Integrity was audible and visible. Traits That Earned Job Such Respect • Truthfulness – he spoke without deceit (Job 27:4). • Compassion – he rescued the poor and orphan (Job 29:12). • Justice – he “broke the fangs of the unjust” (Job 29:17). • Purity – he made a covenant with his eyes (Job 31:1). • Generosity – he shared his bread with the needy (Job 31:17). • God-fearing humility – he shunned evil because he revered the LORD (Job 1:1). Putting Job-like Integrity Into Daily Speech • Let truth govern every word (Ephesians 4:25). • Refuse gossip; defend the absent (Proverbs 10:18). • Offer words that build up and give grace (Ephesians 4:29). • Keep promises promptly (Psalm 15:4). • Admit fault quickly (James 5:16). Putting Job-like Integrity Into Daily Actions • Treat every transaction as if the LORD Himself audits it (Proverbs 11:1). • Protect the vulnerable: speak for the unborn, assist the widow, mentor the fatherless (James 1:27). • Pay fair wages, on time (Leviticus 19:13). • Give discreetly so glory goes to God, not self (Matthew 6:3-4). • Step in when you see injustice, even if it costs convenience (Isaiah 1:17). Guarding the Heart That Fuels Integrity • Keep short accounts with God; confess sin immediately (1 John 1:9). • Meditate on Scripture daily; it shapes motives (Psalm 119:9,11). • Cultivate the fear of the LORD; it anchors every ethical choice (Proverbs 14:27). • Remember that unseen conduct is seen by God (Hebrews 4:13). • Surround yourself with the wise; integrity sharpens integrity (Proverbs 13:20). A Life That Makes the Gospel Visible • “The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.” (Proverbs 20:7) • “Live such good lives among the pagans that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God.” (1 Peter 2:12) When ears bless and eyes commend, a believer’s everyday faith becomes a living witness, echoing Job’s legacy and magnifying Christ. |
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