NOT ALWAYS
Today's reading: Job 31-32

"But sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand justice." Job 32:9 NLT

I am not in the habit of agreeing with Job's friends.

I will admit they made some good points in their sympathetic attempts to console, but their advice was wrongly timed. They should have kept their mouths shut in regards to several issues. They over-stepped their purpose.

I guess I'm a lot like them.  Been there, done that.

But in noticing this verse, I get what Elihu is saying.

He's telling Job, and his other three friends, that no one is perfect.

A title doesn't give wisdom.

A diploma doesn't give wisdom.

An office doesn't give wisdom.

An age doesn't give wisdom.

I think what it's saying to me this morning is this...No one is perfect.

Now I'm not stating that as an excuse to be used, but a fact to be wrestled with.

I cannot expect perfection from others--no matter who they are or the role they have.

I should not set myself up for a let-down when I'm propping another up on a pedestal.

I wouldn't be wise to think someone is 'above that'.

People will let us down. Job's friends are sparkling examples of that truth. The best can fall. The most godly can mis-speak and falter. The leaders can make poor decisions that affect many.

I must be careful in placing trust in broken vessels...and I would hope others would allow me the same consideration.