God judges people justly, even instructing His people in their affliction that they would repent from pride and choose to exalt God. This is not the work of a tyrant, but a loving Father who wants what is best for His children.

Your goodness or wickedness does not obligate God to act, and God does not always help those who cry out in their suffering. God condemns lack of faith and arrogant pride but He always acts in His time and in His way for His own glory and our good.

Job has claimed that God has wronged him and withheld justice from him. But Elihu affirms that God only does justice, judging with impartiality and certainty, according to knowledge, so all can see His justice in His time. (The last 30 minutes were re-recorded.)

The Passover event illustrates how God is both just and the justifier of those who trust and obey Him. But judgment comes upon those who do not obey the gospel of Jesus Christ. Take refuge in Him before His wrath is kindled.

Suffering does not always come because of sin, but God uses suffering to discipline His people and advance life. In all situations of life, God's purposes are good.

Elihu had a righteous anger because the friends and Job displayed an inadequate understanding of God. He was concerned for God's glory and set about correcting Job so God would be properly trusted and worshiped.

Job knew that his suffering was not due to his sin, but he wanted God to vindicate him and restore the intimate relationship they used to have. His catalog of righteousness displayed his fear of God and his commitment to turn away from evil.

Job's commitment to purity centered in the thoughts of his heart, known only to God. He recognized that his heart was influenced by his eyes, so he solemnly restricted his attention to avoid temptation.

Job yearned for his prosperous past when God kept him close by and blessed others through him. But now he has become an object of scorn. Job shows a portion of our Lord's humiliation in coming to earth and dying for sinful, scornful humanity.

What the friends offered Job was not wisdom nor was it even helpful. But Job knows wisdom and understanding come from fearing God and turning away from evil.