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II. THE DIALOGUE CONCERNING THE BASIS OF THE DIVINE-HUMAN RELATIONSHIP 3:1--42:6 >
B. The First Cycle of Speeches between Job and His Three Friends chs. 4-14 >
1. Eliphaz's first speech chs. 4-5 >
Eliphaz's reminder of God's blessings 5:17-27
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Eliphaz concluded his speech by urging Job to repent of his sin. Since God was good He would then bless Job who could die prosperous and happy. Eliphaz's final statement reveals smug self-satisfaction (v. 27).
In this speech Eliphaz said that Job's suffering was a result of his sin. He asserted that sin is part of the human condition and that it brings retribution and discipline from God. He also called Job to repent with the promise that God would then bless him. However, he falsely assumed that Job had deliberately rebelled against God.
We should learn from this speech not to judge another person's relationship with God by what they may be experiencing be it adversity or tranquillity.
