English Christian Song | "The Warning of Job's Testimony to Later Generations"
September 9, 2026
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Job's faith, submission, and his testimony of overcoming Satan have been a source of huge help and encouragement to people. In Job, they see hope for their own salvation, and see that through faith, and submission to and fear of God, it's entirely possible to defeat Satan, to prevail over Satan. They see that as long as they submit to God's sovereignty and arrangements, and as long as they possess the determination and faith not to renounce God even if they lose everything, then they can bring shame and defeat upon Satan, and they see that as long as they possess the determination and perseverance to stand firm in their testimony even if it means losing their lives, Satan will be cowed and beat a hasty retreat.
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Job's testimony is a warning to later generations, and this warning tells them that if they do not defeat Satan, then they'll never be able to rid themselves of the accusations and disturbances of Satan, nor will they ever be able to escape the attacks and abuse of Satan. Job's testimony has also enlightened later generations. This enlightenment teaches people that only if they become perfect and upright people will they be able to fear God and shun evil; it teaches them that only if they fear God and shun evil can they bear strong and resounding witness for God; only if they bear strong and resounding witness for God can they never be controlled by Satan and live under the guidance and protection of God—only then will they have been truly saved.
from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God's Work, God's Disposition, and God Himself II
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