What is the meaning of Job 34:4? Let us choose - The verse opens with an invitation to make a deliberate decision, echoing Joshua 24:15, “choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve,” and Psalm 119:30, “I have chosen the way of truth.” - It affirms that moral choices are not accidental; they flow from a will submitted to God’s revealed standard. for ourselves what is right - “Right” is not defined by culture or emotion but by the character of God. Isaiah 45:19 declares that He speaks “what is right,” and Micah 6:8 summarizes it as acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him. - Personal accountability stands out: Romans 14:12 reminds that “each of us will give an account of himself to God.” - Practical outworking: • Reject partiality (James 2:1). • Uphold honesty (Proverbs 11:1). • Pursue justice (Psalm 106:3). let us learn together - The call is corporate, fostering humility and fellowship. Proverbs 27:17 notes that “iron sharpens iron,” and Acts 17:11 commends the Bereans who examined Scripture daily. - Learning “together” points to: • Mutual encouragement (Hebrews 10:24–25). • Shared correction (Colossians 3:16). • United growth toward maturity (Ephesians 4:15–16). what is good - “Good” aligns with God’s nature; Psalm 119:68 says, “You are good, and You do what is good.” - The pursuit involves: • Renewed minds (Romans 12:2) that test and approve God’s good will. • Steadfast well-doing (Galatians 6:9) without growing weary. • Discernment, “holding fast to what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). - Goodness is never merely abstract; it expresses itself in love (1 John 3:18) and service (Titus 3:14). summary Job 34:4 invites believers into a thoughtful, communal pursuit of God’s standards. Choosing rightly springs from personal accountability; learning together anchors us in shared wisdom; embracing what is good reflects God’s own character. In every season, this verse calls the people of God to active, united, and discerning obedience. |
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