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Title

Be A Comforter

Scripture

I have heard many such things; miserable comforters are you all!
(Job 16:2)

Devotional

We never beat people up, we only beat them down. It is easy to throw stones. It is much more difficult to remove them. People need encouragement. They know their condition. They know where they are. What they want to know is how to get from where they are to where they need to be. It is okay to tell them how and why they are in their present state. It is not okay to stay there. When a shortcoming is shared and repentance is evident, press onward. Job’s “friends” were so concerned with what Job had done to deserve such a state that they neglected to help him out of his circumstance. Their words made them comfortable, but brought no comfort to Job. Isaiah writes, “‘Comfort, yes comfort My people!’ Says your God.” Therefore, when a friend is down, do not beat him further down. Comfort him. Do not condone his condition. Get him out of it.

Daily Reading

Rom 11:19-36, Psa 94:20-23

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On August 11th, Corinne said:

It is easy to throw stones, not through. I have found several errors in spelling. Do you need a proofreader? I would be happy to help. Blessings to you.

On August 14th, David said:

That would be a big help to have another set of eyes. Please email dcoons@discoverthebible.com to connect with me.

Thanks so much for the offer to help.

David