How does Job 36:3 encourage us to "ascribe justice" in daily life? Verse at a Glance “ I will fetch my knowledge from afar and ascribe righteousness to my Maker.” (Job 36:3) What “ascribe justice” means here • “Ascribe” = intentionally give credit, publicly acknowledge • “Righteousness/justice” = God’s perfectly fair, morally flawless character • Elihu vows to gather truth “from afar” so nothing clouds the verdict: God is always just Seeing God’s Justice in the Big Picture • Scripture presents justice as one of God’s core attributes (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 97:2) • Because His justice never changes, every circumstance—pleasant or painful—carries the imprint of His righteous purpose • Recognizing this keeps us from accusing God when life feels unfair, just as Elihu reminded Job Practical Ways to Ascribe Justice in Daily Life • Speak well of God’s character – When discussing news, hardships, or blessings, include phrases like “The Lord is righteous in all His ways” (Psalm 145:17) • Interpret trials through a just-God lens – Instead of “Why me?” say “What righteous purpose might God be working here?” (Romans 8:28) • Treat people with impartial fairness – God’s justice shapes ours: refuse favoritism (James 2:1) – Defend the vulnerable (Proverbs 31:8-9) • Make decisions anchored in Scripture – Evaluate choices by God’s standards, not culture’s shifting morals (Psalm 19:7-9) • Celebrate justice publicly – Share testimonies of how God has righted wrongs or supplied wisdom in conflict • Reject bitterness and revenge – Trust the Judge who “will by no means leave the guilty unpunished” (Nahum 1:3) Encouragement from Other Scriptures • Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you… what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to act justly…” • Isaiah 30:18 – “For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him.” • 1 John 1:5 – “God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.” These verses reinforce that honoring His justice brings blessing and clarity. Living it Out Today 1. Start mornings by affirming aloud: “Lord, You are always just.” 2. Before major decisions, ask, “Does this reflect God’s righteous character?” 3. When wronged, hand the case to the ultimate Judge, refusing to slander or retaliate. 4. Look for daily moments—family talks, workplace debates, social media posts—to highlight God’s fairness rather than grumble about life’s inequities. 5. Keep a journal of ways God has proven just in Scripture and in personal experience; review it when doubts rise. As Elihu modeled, we “fetch our knowledge from afar” by gathering God’s revelation in His Word and His world, then we consciously “ascribe justice” to Him—letting His flawless righteousness shape every attitude, word, and action today. |
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