Jobs “friends” that were rebuked by God, talked to Job in much the same way as the Church talks. It is
amazing to see the similarity! The reason why the “friends” of Job spoke to him in the way that they did, is because it is transparently obvious that
they believed in free will and they lectured and reprimanded Job because of their confidence in what they assumed was true thinking that man and Job have free choice. By stark contrast, Job’s rebuttal of his “friends” advice shows to me that Job
knew that free will is a myth and false teaching. he may not have articulated it this way but his dialogue shows the understanding he had because out of the abundance of Job's heart he spoke and his words were true!
I see the Myth of Free Will demonstrated in the following Scripture for example that the Church can not see or comprehend and excuse with statements like:
Eliphaz says to Job 22: vs 23
If YOU RETURN to the Almighty (John 15:16
YOU have NOT chosen ME but I have chosen YOU…)you will be built up if you put away unrighteousness far from your tents. Eliphaz believes if man does that then this will happen. Sound like prosperity preaching? Not only does this belief err, but it makes God into a slot machine, or a stark raving idiot and opponent of man in a game that man can beat God and make God into his own servant.
There is so much error in the way these friends thought and spoke and advised Job who knew his friends were clueless. Job challenged his friends to think and Job asked them 13:8
Will you speak unrighteously for God and talk deceitfully for Him?Job 32:5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled. The “friends” miss the point of Jobs question
entirely as do many who profess…”The Lord TOLD ME….do this or do that ” And then follows the biggest lot of hogwash!…
Job tells his “friends” 13: 12
Your memorable sayings and proverbs of ashes, valueless; your defenses are of clay and will crumble.
Did they get it? Not a chance! On the contrary, they were hushed into silence by the rebuttals of Job’s intimidating remarks.
This sets the stage for Elihu to introduce himself to speak to Job
not in the manner by which the three have already spoken themselves into a corner of speechlessness before self righteous Job. To avert the possibility that they might believe themselves to have found out wisdom, Elihu says to them :
Job 32:13 that you do not say, We have found out wisdom. God has pushed him down, not man.God confirmed Job’s understanding that fits well with Rays teaching on the Myth of Free will, and against the three friends, not against Elihu, God affirms,
Job 42:7
My wrath is kindled against you and against your two friends, for you have not spoken of Me the thing that is right, as My servant Job HAS!Reading the book of Job with the comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God 's Sovereignty expressed in the teachings that expose the MYTH of Free Will is a real
treat. The book of Job offers insights into what the Church is continually saying and its tactics against those who know the truth and find no comfort.
Job asked his friends
How, then can you comfort me with empty and futile words, since in your replies there lurks falsehood?Job knew his friends didn't get it yet he was not about to lead them in prayer to God for them. God had to make that happen!
Peace be to you
Arcturus