Being accused of something we didn’t do is an unpleasant experience. Unfortunately, that’s what often happens. People only base their judgments on limited facts without trying to understand more fully and hear the voice of the person directly involved. This is what Eliphaz did to his friend, Job.

Eliphaz spoke as if he represented the voice of God. Again, he stated that Job’s suffering was evidence of a great hidden sin. He even accused Job of oppressing the poor, refusing to feed the hungry, and driving away widows and orphans. This accusation was very cruel, considering that in the law, our attitude towards the weak is one of the ‘judgments’ before God. It is very possible that Eliphaz’s accusation was based on assumptions and suspicions, not evidence. He linked Job’s complaints against God as a sign of arrogance. Then from there, he concluded that Job must also be cruel to his fellow man. On the contrary, Job continued to cry out to God, he knew that His justice was greater than human assumptions. He brought his suffering before God, not to fight, but to understand.

Bible friends, let us reflect, are we putting our trust in a mistaken understanding of God—that He only loves us if we are successful and blessed? The book of Job invites us to see God in a broader perspective. When people around us experience suffering, do not form theories or hasty judgments. Suffering is not absolute evidence of sin, just as blessing is not always a sign of godliness. God does not call us to be prosecutors of others, but friends. But if today you feel like Job, misunderstood, slandered, or left alone in suffering. Remember that God is never far away. He sees deeper than all human judgments, He knows your heart, and is always by your side, whether in light or in darkness.