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Job 9:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

A gospel outline.

I. A SUBLIME TRUTH. Them is no unrighteousness with God (Job 9:1), in either:

1. Permitting sin. (Psalms 92:5.)

2. Afflicting man. (Deuteronomy 8:5.)

3. Saving the penitent. (Romans 3:26; 1 John 1:9.)

4. Punishing the wicked. (Romans 3:5; 2 Thessalonians 1:6.)

II. A MELANCHOLY FACT. It is impossible for man to establish his righteousness before God (Job 9:2), his guiltiness being:

1. Declared by Scripture. (Psalms 143:2; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:19, Romans 3:23.)

2. Attested by conscience. (Romans 2:15.)

3. Confirmed by experience. (Psalms 58:3; Ephesians 4:17, Ephesians 4:18; James 3:2.)

III. AN HUMILIATING DISCOVERY. That man is utterly unable to answer God's accusations against him (Job 9:3), in respect of either:

IV. A CHEERING EVANGEL. That salvation may be found by yielding to God (Job 9:4).

1. Nothing but hurt can arise from braving and opposing God (Isaiah 27:4).

2. Certain salvation springs from humble submission to God (Job 33:27; Psalms 76:9; Isaiah 27:5 ).

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