Job 34:12 Of a truth, God will not do wickedly, and the Almighty will not pervert justice.
Job's trials had attracted sympathy and dialogues from his friends in Elihu.
They found it difficult to believe that Job was innocent despite his travails which seemed to be a punishment for sin.
However, job continued to argue that he was innocent.
Thus, Elihu, in his response Job's argument boldly declared that God would neither do wickedly nor pervert judgment.
This response is a strong reminder of the unchanging justice of God despite Job's suffering.
Elihu responding to Job's complaints, defended God's integrity, justice and fairness
He emphasized that no matter how mysterious life's trials appear, God cannot act unjustly or wickedly.
The Hebrew word translated as pervert means twisting or bending justice, something impossible for the almighty.
Though Elihu's statement was made out of ignorance of the real reason behind Job's travails, it remains the truth that God cannot be accused of wickedness or injustice.
Today's text reassures us that God's dealings are always rooted in righteousness, even when they are beyond human understanding.
When life feels unfair, we may be tempted to question God's character.
But we need to know that God is always fair and just in relating with us as his creatures.
For believers, this means trusting God's plan, even during trials, resting in the assurance that he cannot make a mistake.
Let us walk faithfully, knowing that he sees, knows, and rewards justly.
When it seems that we are not getting the right treatment in life, let us refrain from accusing God of wickedness or injustice.
Gracious Lord, help me to trust your decisions, especially in times of trials.
It is blasphemous to accuse God of wickedness or injustice.
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