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Job 22:21 | Matthew Henry's Commentary
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. — Job 22:21
Source Coverage: Job 22:21-30
The answer of Eliphaz wrongly implied that Job had hitherto not known God, and that prosperity in this life would follow his sincere conversion. The counsel Eliphaz here gives is good, though, as to Job, it was built upon a false supposition that he was a stranger and enemy to God. Let us beware of slandering our brethren; and if it be our lot to suffer in this manner, let us remember how Job was treated; yea, how Jesus was reviled, that we may be patient. Let us examine whether
there may not be some colour for the slander, and walk watchfully, so as to be clear of all appearances of evil.
The answer of Eliphaz wrongly implied that Job had hitherto not known God, and that prosperity in this life would follow his sincere conversion. The counsel Eliphaz here gives is good, though, as to Job, it was built upon a false supposition that he was a stranger and enemy to God. Let us beware of slandering our brethren; and if it be our lot to suffer in this manner, let us remember how Job was treated; yea, how Jesus was reviled, that we may be patient. Let us examine whether
there may not be some colour for the slander, and walk watchfully, so as to be clear of all appearances of evil.