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Job 42:5
5 I have heard [shama`] of thee by
the hearing [shema`] of the ear ['ozen]: but now mine eye [`ayin]
seeth [ra'ah] thee. KJV-Interlinear
5 'I have heard of Thee by the
hearing of the ear; But now my eye sees Thee;NASB
Ultimately, one of the goals we all should have in our
spiritual life, is to be able to apply what we know, to our daily life, such
that the principles of doctrine become real and alive, practical and functional
in our life.
In most things, unless you can translate something
into a productive use, it really is of no use. That is generally where we see
the terms 'street smart' vs. 'book smart.'
A person can know a whole lot about something, but if
they cannot apply it to some practical or good use, then it is of no use.
Job grew up his whole life, in an environment of
learning scriptural principles, of which he was able apply them through ritual
activities, and advance in his spiritual life.He knew prosperity and wealth, but never knew hardship, even though he
could observe it all around him.
He learned about life by listening.He learned about the spiritual life by
listening.He pursued his education,
both academic and spiritual, by seeking out those who knew the answers to his curiosity
and questions.Job wanted to learn, and
so he pursued his learning by his own initiative.
And although Job knew a great deal of doctrine, it is
only now, through suffering, that a great deal of it all came together for him,
in understanding.
Hearing is not learning.Learning is not comprehension.Comprehension is not understanding.Understanding is not wisdom.And it is wisdom that gives us the ability to
apply what we know, to our real world situations, making things happen
productively and practically for ourselves, our families, our work and so
forth.
You can grow up in life with little or no
difficulties, but that in turn can restrict your ability to learn and
understand how the other half lives their life.This is why the so called 'elite' folks are said to be, detached from
reality.
Having to much wealth or prosperity can be a
disadvantage. Odd as that may seem.
Job got hammered as no one has ever been hammered in
life.He fell from vast wealth into
horrible adversity.As a result, he here
states that his eyes have been opened as never before.
Job grew up seeing poverty and suffering.Job grew up hearing all of the principles of
doctrine.But as we all probably know,
or should know, often times you have to go through an experience before you can
really understand it.And only then are
you in a position to form reasonable opinions or advice for others, as well as
being able to see life a bit more clearly.
God has the very best in mind for your life.But forewarned, He may just guide you through
some hard times in order to help you in your spiritual education.And believe it or not, that is a good thing.
Now is the time to post a prayer.
End Of Lesson
Study to show thyself approved (mature) unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing (studying/discerning), the Word of truth.
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