The relationship matters

Have you heard of the term "smart cookie"? I have, but I looked it up today and it says the following: If you can imagine it, men once referred to an attractive woman as a “cookie,” and you know cookies look delicious and are meant to be eaten. They are not meant to have brains and think for themselves. Certainly, the term was never meant to be pejorative — in fact, it has always been used affectionately — but a very attractive woman who was also really intelligent was merely a “smart cookie.” These days, it is probably best applied, if at all, to children.

Job had a different view of the "expert advice" his friends were offering.

Job 13:4-5, But you forgers of lies,
You are all worthless physicians.
Oh, that you would be silent,
And it would be your wisdom!

Job is obviously frustrated by his friends' advice. He knows the statements may be true, but his life does not reflect it. Instead he pleads to God.

Job 13:20-21, Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide myself from You: Withdraw Your hand far from me, And let not the dread of You make me afraid.

Job is simply amazing and perhaps his suffering has made him clear in his focus. From what I read, he simply wanted God to stop the oppression and wanted his relationship with God restored. He did not talk about his dead children or his wealth.

Father, my relationship with you is most important. I know that everything else will follow.

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