What does Job 21:22 reveal about God's role in judging the "exalted"? Setting the Scene Job 21:22: “Can anyone teach God knowledge, since He judges even the highest?” Key Truths in Job 21:22 • God’s knowledge is complete; no creature can add to it. • His jurisdiction extends “even [to] the highest”—the exalted, powerful, and influential. • Judgment is an ongoing function of His sovereignty, not merely a future event. God’s Sovereign Authority over the Exalted • Absolute prerogative – Psalm 75:7: “It is God who judges; He brings one down, He exalts another.” – Romans 13:1: “There is no authority except from God.” • Impartiality – Job 34:19: “He shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor.” – Acts 10:34: “God does not show favoritism.” • Accountability for every rank – Psalm 82:1: “God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods.” – Isaiah 2:11: “The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.” Why This Matters Today • Human prestige never shields from divine scrutiny. • Outward success is not proof of divine approval; ultimate evaluation is still pending. • Comfort for the oppressed: the One who sees all will settle every score (Ecclesiastes 5:8). Living in Light of This Truth • Cultivate humility – James 4:6: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” • Reject envy of the powerful – Psalm 37:1–2: “Do not fret over those who do evil…they wither like grass.” • Embrace accountability – 2 Corinthians 5:10: “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” • Trust God’s timetable – 1 Peter 5:6: “Humble yourselves…that He may exalt you in due time.” Takeaway Job 21:22 underscores that God alone possesses perfect knowledge and absolute authority to judge every person—even the most exalted. Titles, power, and status cannot insulate anyone from His righteous evaluation, and believers can rest in the certainty that divine justice will prevail. |
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