It is natural for humans to crave stability, comfort, and security in their lives. Some people even make these things the main determinants of their existence. Including in how to view the relationship with God who determines the universe. So it is not surprising if we find that there are certain spiritual symptoms that often place the relationship with Him based on what is being experienced. When life is going well, it feels easier to pray, believe in His presence, and maintain a relationship with God. However, when various struggles and trials come, it feels so difficult to build faith and maintain a relationship with God. The mouth prays to Him, but the heart doubts His actions. This is what is depicted in the passage we read. The Book of Job is a form of writing or literature that raises an important theme in ancient Middle Eastern culture, namely: why does someone who behaves well suffer? Some experts argue that the Book of Job was written around the 9th to 8th century BC. Job himself is introduced as someone who has everything, namely wealth and descendants and a person who is righteous before God. In chapter 1, Job is mentioned by name by God himself at a heavenly council. He was proud of God because of his piety. So the Devil brought up a case to test him. This figure is a figure who opposes God and tempts humans.

Seeing God showing Job's piety, the Devil tried to raise a case related to it, namely "Does Job fear God by not getting anything?" He suspected Job's motivation. Humans pursue profit, wealth, and power, so it is natural for Job to be pious because God has fulfilled all his needs. So the situation that is to be underlined is whether Job serves God for the gifts He has provided or because he loves God with all his being. Job's honesty and piety are what are to be proven here.

Through the passage at this time, we are actually invited to examine the motivation of our respective religious lives. Why are people religious and decide to worship Almighty God? Maybe we follow God only to be blessed, promoted, have a sufficient life, and succeed in this world. We approach and worship Him because we need something from Him. Such an interpretation of faith is not actually a mature faith. In fact, the maturity of our faith and sincerity in worshiping Him is proven when something we do not want happens in our daily lives. May we always worship Him in all situations. Whether it is when our lives are going well, or when life is in the opposite situation.