Job 31 - My Integrity

16 Jul 07

1 “I have made an agreement with my eyes.
Then how can I look with lust at a virgin?
2 What would God above do {to me}?
What would be my inheritance from the Almighty on high?
3 Aren't there catastrophes for wicked people
and disasters for those who do wrong?
4 Doesn't he see my ways
and count all my steps?

5 “If I have walked with lies
or my feet have run after deception,
6 {then} let God weigh me on honest scales,
and he will know I have integrity.

7 “If my steps have left the {proper} path,
or my heart has followed {the desire of} my eyes,
or my hands are stained {with sin},
8 {then} let someone else eat what I have planted,
and let my crops be uprooted.

9 “If I have been seduced by a woman
or I have secretly waited near my neighbor's door,
10 {then} let my wife grind for another {man},
and let other {men} kneel over her.
Job 31:1-10 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Job insisted on his innocence and integrity, that he did no wrong to anyone. Job guard is eyes and is resolved in his heart not to lust after a woman, or face the consequences.

Our eyes are the ones that usually caused us to sin and fall. We have to keep them under control to keep our integrity. When we did no wrong we can have the boldness to speak up no matter how others may accuse us.


Dear Lord,
I pray that I will always live rightly before You s that I have boldness regardless of what others think of me. Keep me waling in the light always.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.