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    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    Eliphaz Demonstrates How Not to Give Comfort

    Eliphaz told Job that humans could never please God (Job 15:14-16; w05 9/15 26 ¶4-5)

    Eliphaz implied that Job was wicked and that this was why he was suffering (Job 15:20)

    Eliphaz’ words did not comfort Job (Job 16:1, 2)

    Eliphaz pointing an accusing finger at Job, who is covered in boils, while two other false comforters observe.

    What Eliphaz said to Job was a lie. Jehovah values our efforts to serve him. (Ps 149:4) Even the righteous can expect to experience problems.​—Ps 34:19.

    FOR MEDITATION: How can we “speak consolingly to those who are depressed”?​—1Th 5:14; w15 2/15 9 ¶16.