The question of whether we have standing to argue with God is an easy one (yes) but the method we use is a tougher question.
Job poses the dilemma here:
32 “He is not a mere mortal like me that I might answer him,
that we might confront each other in court.
33 If only there were someone to mediate between us,
someone to bring us together,
34 someone to remove God’s rod from me,
so that his terror would frighten me no more.
35 Then I would speak up without fear of him,
but as it now stands with me, I cannot.
that we might confront each other in court.
33 If only there were someone to mediate between us,
someone to bring us together,
34 someone to remove God’s rod from me,
so that his terror would frighten me no more.
35 Then I would speak up without fear of him,
but as it now stands with me, I cannot.
I am certain that Job is not one to confront God in a way to say that God is wrong for what He is doing (or allowing to happen to) to Job...this of course is acknowledged by Job. Job recognizes that he is not perfect and he acknowledges that he does not know more than God. The question becomes one of method.
And here I found an interesting commentary by John Piper on this subject. What strikes me in this commentary is how the argument is a more of struggle for God to reveal truth and His plan. From Piper, "Finally, always and only ask for what will honor God."
My Prayer: Lord, I am clear that You are great. Your wisdom and righteousness is above all and Your will is perfect. I am unclean and for this I seek You - please forgive me when I seek other gods who can be no substitute. Purify me of my uncleanliness - my harshness in my dealings with others at work and at home with Lisa, Zach, and Dusting. Help me see and deal with others as You do. Help me be more like you Jesus and help me depend more on You and seek only what honors You.
