You Are the People

Then Job responded, “Truly then you are the people, And with you wisdom will die!"

Job 12:1

Job was speaking in satire to his friends who thought that they knew everything. They claimed to know that Job had sinned. They told him. That righteous people don't suffer. Job made this stinging comment to remind them that they were not always right and maybe they weren't seeing this situation correctly.

We also need to remember that we are not the only people with wisdom. Sometimes, other people may have a better perspective than we do. We should state our opinions humbly and be willing to admit when we are wrong.

Lord, help me to be willing to accept the criticism or correction of other people. Help me to realize that wisdom will not die with me. Help me to be humble and live as a servant to you and those around me.