Many great paintings. “Fenster” always but also a very original Collet at #19; Durer at #29 and my favorite, Georges de la Tour at #31. Love the play of light from the candle.
Also, I'm not sure about the getting new children at the end. If you lose children, does it make up for it if you get new children? Even if the old kids were rotten, something doesn't quite jive with me.
I see Job's greatest gift as getting a glimmer of God. Being materially restored at the end wasn't necessary for understanding the story, unless it is a metaphor for eternal restoration. .
The story of Job has always fascinated me.
For all I have been through, I don’t blame God for anything.
Satan, yes.
Our failings, our sins, are our responsibility.
Insurance companies call weather related disasters “Acts of God”.
How do they know? “Acts of Satan” would make more sense.
God allows free will. He could eliminate evil in this world; but, to do this, he would have to restrict everyone’s freedom — not just the freedom of the “other guy” — and people would eventually hate him for this more than they already do.
Good Morning Dan, and good morning to each of you; I enjoy every comment.
Well done Dan, all are excellent choices. What an instructive story from God’s Word.