What does "who will repay him for what he has done?" imply about justice? Setting the Scene Job 21:31: “Who denounces his conduct to his face? Who will repay him for what he has done?” Zoom In on the Words • “Who denounces…” – calls for public accountability • “Who will repay…” – raises the question of recompense or retribution • “for what he has done” – highlights personal responsibility and moral consequence Implications About Justice • Justice is ultimately personal. Each person is answerable for his own actions. • There is a gap in human courts. Job points out that on earth no one seems able (or willing) to prosecute the wicked effectively. • God remains the final paymaster. If no human stands up, divine justice still awaits. • Timing differs from expectation. Justice may appear delayed, yet Scripture insists it is never denied (cf. Habakkuk 2:3). Supporting Passages • Romans 2:6 – “He will repay each one according to his deeds.” • Galatians 6:7 – “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” • Psalm 62:12 – “To You, O Lord, belongs loving devotion, for You will repay each man according to his deeds.” Takeaways for Today • Do not confuse God’s patience with absence. His justice is sure even when unseen. • Resist envy of the apparently unpunished. Their account is still open with God. • Trust divine timing; await God’s vindication rather than seeking personal vengeance (cf. Romans 12:19). |
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