Read Job 32.
Most of the book involves three rounds of back and forth between Job and his three visitors. Each took a turn and then Job would respond. After a response to Bildad that took six chapters, Job is done. It was Zophar's turn but he never got the opportunity. A fourth visitor had been sitting by listening. He was young and kept silent while the older men spoke. But he became so angry at Job for what he perceived was self-righteousness that he verbally exploded...six chapters worth.
However, as we have seen before, even in the misdirection of the blame, there are some solid insights concerning God and life.
1. Spiritual understanding comes from the Holy Spirit.
"The breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand." v.8
1 Corinthians 2:6-16 describes how it is not possible for one to perceive spiritual truth with natural means. "Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual." (1 Corinthians 2:12-13)
2. Wisdom does not always come with getting older.
"It is not the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right." v.9
Unfortunately, not everyone learns from their experiences. Some may learn valuable life lessons without ever having those experiences. The Word of God is the key to helping us know, understand and live in ways that will protect us and to be able to help others.
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." (Proverbs 9:10)
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