Avoid getting on the wrong track

Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson "Acknowledge That Life Seems Unfair" takes its last point (Step 4) from Job 21:7-9. Job’s perspective is limited by his personal experience. Man’s wisdom leads to wrong conclusions about God when compared with the truth as revealed in the Bible. Thank God that we have His written word! Remember Proverbs 17:15: Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—the LORD detests them both.

This passage teaches us to avoid getting our faith in God on the wrong track based on human reasoning. It should not be based on personal judgments about the prosperity of others (or lack thereof). Instead, our faith should depend on God as revealed to us in Scripture by the Holy Spirit.

What is the foundation of your faith in God? Is it personal experience? Church services? Creation? Power of God revealed in Scripture? See 1 Cor 2:4-5. Is your faith in God, or something else?