TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

Eliphaz Demonstrates How Not to Give Comfort

Eliphaz told Job that humans could never please God (Job 15:14-16; w22.10 44:10)

Eliphaz implied that Job was wicked and that this was why he was suffering (Job 15:20)

Eliphaz’ words did not comfort Job (Job 16:1, 2)

Eliphaz pointing an accusing finger at Job, who is covered in boils, while two other false comforters observe.

What Eliphaz said to Job was a lie. Jehovah values our efforts to serve him. (Ps 149:4) Even the righteous can expect to experience problems.—Ps 34:19.

FOR MEDITATION: How can we “speak consolingly to those who are depressed”?—1Th 5:14; w15-E 2/15 9 ¶16.