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Yes, let's look at the people whom James is addressing in his letter. He states it 15 different times. James 1:2,3 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that *the testing of your faith* produces endurance. James 1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved...

Instead of answering the question, you have retreated into one of your talking points, again. Are you afraid to answer the question? Why would James use Job as an example of suffering to believers? If you cannot address everything the Bible says about Job, then your interpretation of the book...

So how does your independent interpretation of the book of Job comport with the theme of suffering in James's epistle to his brethren and fellow believers? He mentions Job in one verse, and it is in conjunction with the larger, overall theme he is addressingr, namely suffering. So why would...

You appear to be hiding from the question. Why do you think you are doing that? You have used a lot of other Scripture which does not mention Job and extrapolated an application to Job and his ordeal. Then when other Scripture is pointed out to you which explicitly mentions Job *by name*, you...

In your opinion, are the people James is writing to in his epistle also "lost" like Job?

Now it appears you are beginning to answer the questions! Excellent. So you write that Job is an example of enduring with patience. In other of your writings, you claim Job is "lost". So why would James use Job as an example to his brethren and fellow followers of Christ Jesus who are not "lost"?

You did not answer the questions. Do you know why? How does what James says about Job comport with your independent interpretation of the book of Job? And: Why does James provide Job as an example in his epistle to the believers James is writing to?

It is becoming painfully obvious you either cannot or will not provide any answer. Do you know why? How does what James says about Job comport with your independent interpretation of the book of Job? Considering your extensive analysis and extended commentary about the book of Job, it would...

Nobody is confused about the epistle of James and the narrative (story) in the book of Job. Are you trying to equivocate? And we already know James referes to Job’s patience (endurance, patience, patient continuance, waiting) in his letter. Are you trying to avoid the question? Can you address...

So if you believe what you wrote, then explain your interpretation of this story with the explicit words of the apostle James about Job in his letter to believers. Do you accept the epistle of James as part of Scrupture? As God’s word? If so, then can you address James’s specific words about...

This question to you still remains unanswered: How does your whole interpretation of Job’s story comport with the actual words the apostle James writes about Job in his epistle to believers? The only answer you provided was that you would commend Job because he blesses God after the first...

Yes, I did answer this question in Post #403. Did you read it? You can look it up yourself, but here it is *again* for you. "Because the accuser of the brethren, Elihu, a puppet of satan, was trying to beat that idea into Job's head. To clear the record, God asks Job about it. Notice God does...

Nice try. It seems like you are avoiding the question. Why is that? And you're changing the subject, again. I have answered this question, more than once, most recently in Post #305. Did you read it? You can look it up, but here was my reply: "Yes, God asks Job that **question** and Job...

What does James write in his letter *specifically* in his commendation of Job? And why is James referencing Job at all in his letter to his brethren and fellow believers?

Which is what? Please share.

The question is not why you would commend Job. The question is why James would commend Job. So why would James commend Job?

Typo in last message. It should have read: Can you explain what James commends Job for and why?

Can you answer why James commends Job and why? What is your answer?

The question was not if you would commend Job. The question is why would James commend Job? You can't have it both ways. Either Job is steadfastly persevering in his faith in God, or he is stubbornly persevering in his pride and self-righteousness (according to your interpretation). Which is it?

More equivocation? James is writing to believers, and he is encouraging believers to remain faithful to God during their trials and tribulations. In that vein, James references Job as an example of such patience, endurance, steadfastness with his faith in God, not in himself. Can you answer...