極大的奧秘 - 基督與教會

Old Testament's Job VS New Testament's Paul

Job 1:13-19 "One day, while Job's sons and daughters were eating and drinking in the house of their oldest brother, a messenger came to Job and said, 'The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing nearby, and the Sabeans attacked and took away the animals. Abduct..."

Job 2:7 "So Satan went out and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the top of his head."

Philippians 3:7-8 "But whatever things were gain to me, I now count as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the knowledge of The greatest treasure is Jesus Christ our Lord."

Philippians 1:21-25 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But if the life I live in the flesh means fruitfulness, I do not know which to choose. I am torn between To depart and be with Christ, for this is far better. But my remaining in the flesh is more necessary for you.

2 Corinthians 4:8-18 "We are hard pressed on every side, but not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed."

Colossians 1:24 "Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up in my body what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, which is the church."

Conclusion:

• * Job represents the Old Testament believer passively accepting trials
• * Paul represents the New Testament believer actively cooperating with God's work
• * Both experienced divine destruction, but with different attitudes and responses
• * Paul demonstrates a more mature and spiritual life approach