Jean Rubes
Jean Rubes's Notes
Jean Rubes
Refining separates the surrounding alloy from the mined product. If we are to be useful to God, we have to go through a purifying process, to separate us from corruption.
Sep 2
Jean Rubes
He takes an oath to live holy. God swore and commanded the Israelites to swear by His name. He dishonored God by how he spoke of Him.
Aug 25
Jean Rubes
Observers at the Washington Observatory say there is an empty space in the north without a solitary star. scripture reported this over 3 thousand years ago.
Aug 25
Jean Rubes
Who are you talking to, none of your speech is relevant to my situation, who prompted the speech. Job is not disputing the speech, it is just not applicable.
Aug 24
Jean Rubes
He is asking how they have helped him. Did they want to help him or did they come to "rub it in", the fact that he was no longer great.
Aug 24
Jean Rubes
The moon is a reflector. From commentary - God's standard of holiness is so high that even the universe is impure. Men make laws to justify evil practices, for their standard of righteousness is so low. … Expand
Aug 24
Jean Rubes
Many rulers bring war to people, but God brings peace. The world does not want God to rule, so we do not have peace in the world. Peace treaties leave out God. (From commentary)
Aug 24
Jean Rubes
It appears that the wicked is protected from evil and implied that the righteous are not.
Aug 24
Jean Rubes
Job thinks that God does not judge the wicked or make them reckon for their evil deeds.
Aug 24
Jean Rubes
Wicked scare their victims. Yes, we get this today from our government, they want power over us, "If you do not let us do this, something bad will happen to you.", Can we not take care of ourselves anymore. … Expand
Aug 24
Jean Rubes
Describing the action of a sinner, this is not how Job was acting before his affliction. Stealing to increase their gain. According to the commentary - much that is called legal today is simply stealing, Ex: unfair, but legalized taxes another example was booze and gambling, all legal but they steal health, happiness and wealth. This example I do not agree with, because a person has the choice to drink and gamble. A person has no choice in paying taxes. … Expand
Aug 24