You people will certainly say: “The way of Jehovah is not adjusted right.”—Ezek. 18:25.
The ancient Israelites fell into this way of thinking and drew a wrong conclusion concerning Jehovah’s dealings with them. Notice what Jehovah said to them: “Hear, please, O house of Israel. Is not my own way adjusted right? Are not the ways of you people not adjusted right?” A key to avoiding the trap of judging Jehovah by our own standards is to recognize that our viewpoint is limited and at times seriously flawed. Job needed to learn this lesson. During his time of suffering, Job struggled with despair and became somewhat self-centered. He lost sight of the bigger issues. But Jehovah lovingly helped him to broaden his viewpoint. By asking Job over 70 different questions, none of which Job could answer, Jehovah emphasized the limitations of Job’s understanding. Job reacted in a humble way, adjusting his viewpoint.—Job 42:1-6. w10 10/15 1:5, 6
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