Job 23:10 But he knows the way that I take: when he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold. A Christian in trouble should seek comfort in himself. His chief comfort lies in his relation to God. Only sincerity Godward makes such a statement as this possible. I. THE GOOD MAN'S WAY. 1. It is the way He chooses for me. 2. It is the way of obedience to His will. 3. It is the way His Son trod. 4. It is the way of self-sacrifice for others. II. GOD'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE GOOD MAN'S WAY. 1. He knows it; for He knows all. 2. He knows it with a sympathetic interest. 3. He knows it when the path is darkest and roughest. 4. He knows whither it leads. III. THE OUTCOME OF A GOOD MAN'S TRIALS. 1. God sees the discipline to be essential. 2. He fixes its limits. 3. He guarantees the beneficial result. 4. This will be precious and bright in its end. (I. E. Page.) Parallel Verses KJV: But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.WEB: But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold. |
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