Friendship in the context of Job 4:1-21

Friendship in the context of Job 4:1-21 

     A good friend is someone who not only became friends in the happy situation , but also a sincere friend in an atmosphere of mourning . A good friend is someone who can not only hear the complaints his friend, but also who feel motivated to convey expressions that do not just entertain his friends, but also pushing for the purpose reawaken the hope which vanished. 

     Eliphaz ( 4:1-21 ) is a man who wanted to show his role as the friend of Job, and therefore offered to share their opinions of what is experienced by Job. According to the testimony of Eliphaz , Job , in his role as head of a family and a servant of God , he has shown exemplary in carrying out its functions , which he not only working and welfare families , but also have shown much less responsibility to serve every person residing in the scrimmage . He not only teaches , but also gave a boost in morale for those who struggle so they still have hope in God . Job not only serve those who are lucky and be glad , but also particularly those who load . 

     Observing that while the struggle experienced by Job, not the words that bring comfort and peace of mind that is conveyed by friends was Eliphaz . Eliphaz express a view and opinion that the appointment of his own understanding , which, in turn , think that just add to the burden on the struggles of Job. From one side of this argument is understandable , because God in His authority wants people to live holy before Him. But in the context of Job's experience was seen as an expression statement is judgmental and discredit Job 're struggling. 

     Lion of God's creation is the animal known as a wild beast, also known as the king of the jungle . By all appearances , the lion is also used as a symbol to illustrate the existence of a power , the power and authority. But have we ever heard the story about a cat fool a lion just to get food? Thus the illustration was also used to describe the strength and the limited human effort . Man can do whatever it takes to sustain life, but he can not surpass the power of God let alone power . Property , wealth and position is just the gift of God simply because people believe it should receive it in gratitude and respect only to God as the giver of blessing. In our lives , we often experience a variety of issues , struggles and suffering. 

     In these circumstances we desperately needed a collective effort to preserve the true friendship which can only be created from an effort to build communication with each other especially when someone is stricken with the burden of life. This awareness needs to always grow in understanding of the faithful, so that as human beings who distanced themselves on being arrogant , self-assertive and self-centered efforts . but as the man who was always conscious of his weakness he will always try to humble themselves before God while maintaining friendships with others in life that help one another and turn on one another.