Job 22:17 · KJV

"Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁵Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden?

¹⁶Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:

¹⁷Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?

¹⁸Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.

¹⁹The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.

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Reflection Questions

How does this verse challenge your view of rebellion against God?

What does it mean for you to acknowledge God's authority in your life?

When have you felt the tension between following God and pursuing your own desires?

Life Application

submission

Practice submitting your will to God and seeking His guidance in your decisions.

humility

Reflect on areas of pride in your life and consider how to cultivate humility.

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