In this verse-by-verse Bible study of Job 31:13–40, Reasoning Through the Bible examines Job’s final defense as he lists the good things he has done for servants, the poor, widows, orphans, strangers, and the needy. This session explains why those works are commendable and necessary, but why they still cannot justify anyone before God. 

This study also highlights two important biblical truths from Job 31: human beings are known by God in the womb, and all people are equal before their Creator. The passage speaks clearly against class pride and shows that every human life bears dignity because God made each person. 

The second half of the episode addresses trusting in wealth, boasting in moral behavior, and Job’s bold desire to stand face to face with God and defend himself. The session shows why that instinct is dangerous, why self-righteousness always fails before God’s holiness, and why the only true righteousness a sinner can have is the righteousness of Jesus Christ credited by faith. 

Topics in this episode include:

•  Job 31 explained 
•  good works and justification 
•  helping the poor and orphans 
•  life in the womb 
•  equality before God 
•  trusting in wealth 
•  self-righteousness 
•  righteousness through Christ 
•  the judgment seat of Christ 

Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.

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