Job 31 Commentary

Job exhibits unwavering moral discipline and a decision to devote his whole being to righteousness.

Job 31:2 reminds believers that everything we receive—good or difficult—comes from God’s just oversight.

Calamity awaits those who persist in injustice, but Job acknowledges the ultimate workings of God are far deeper than simplistic formulas.

God sees every action and desire of the human heart.

All of this reminds us that God honors a life of honesty and integrity.

Job’s integrity exemplifies unwavering righteousness, even in the face of suffering.

A heart aligned with God rejects secret sin and pursues uncompromising purity.

Job’s self-imposed curse highlights his unwavering confidence in living a life of righteousness.

Job’s final emphasis is on the authenticity of one’s heart before God.

Job 31:10 underscores the drastic penalty Job willingly invokes against himself if he had committed adultery, revealing his deep commitment to righteous living and his unwavering belief in his own innocence.

Job 31:11 warns that lust and unfaithfulness are never trivial, but rather are serious breaches of both divine authority and human trust.

Job warns that moral wrongdoing devours one's life and results in complete devastation.

Job 31:13 shows that true righteousness entails giving fair regard to everyone’s voice, regardless of status.

Job reminds us that accountability to God is certain and should drive us to live with integrity and humility.

This verse highlights that God is the Creator of every person, affirming our inherent equality and calling us to treat others with fairness and compassion.

God cares deeply for those in need.

Job articulates that caring for the orphan reflects a faithful commitment to God and a moral standard that transcends time.

Job has always cared for the needy, molded by compassion since his childhood.

Job’s question is a call for believers to verify that their faith aligns with their actions.

Job trusts in God’s justice and proclaims his innocence through practical compassion.

He demonstrates unwavering integrity by refusing to exploit the orphan.

Job here dramatically demonstrates the seriousness of his stance: he is fully convinced of his innocence and is willing to stake his very limbs on it.

God’s sovereign power demands humility and trust.

Job rejects the notion that he has ever replaced the Creator with created treasures.

Job’s words remind us that the real measure of life is not the greatness of our wealth, but the greatness of our dependence on God.

This verse teaches the importance of resisting idolatry by placing our praise solely in the one true God.

This verse magnifies how idolatry resides first in the hidden intentions of the heart.

Job warns against even subtle forms of idolatry because they undercut true devotion to God.

This verse reminds believers that true integrity includes refusing to find joy in the downfall of our enemies.

This verse reminds us that godly character includes refusing to speak evil upon those who have caused us pain.

No one in Job’s household lacked provision because of his faithful compassion.

Job exemplifies the selfless love and care for others commanded by God.

Job determines to maintain a clear conscience and demonstrates the importance of resisting the impulse to conceal sin.

Job’s unwavering integrity reminds us that authentic faith transcends human intimidation.

Job yearns for his day in court before God, certain that his integrity will be upheld.

Job’s words stress the unwavering confidence of a just person who entrusts his cause entirely to God.

This verse shows Job’s unwavering commitment to honesty and reveals his confidence that God respects those who live uprightly.

God’s faithful servant avows his innocence by summoning his land to witness his just treatment.

Job’s final declaration in this verse is that he has not enriched himself at the expense of others.

Job’s willingness to accept curses upon his fields conveys his unwavering confidence in his righteousness.