Job 5:1 (KJV)
Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints wilt thou turn?
These are, again, the words of Eliphaz and should not be viewed as spiritually accurate. While there are some truths in this chapter, a truth spoken with the wrong motivation, spirit, or purpose can become misleading.
I read verse one as sarcasm.
"Call now. See if anyone will answer and help you!"
"Look around. See if there is any child of God who will support you!"
The word saint means set apart, especially for spiritual purposes. In our pagan world, the term has taken on meanings the Bible never intended. A saint in God's Word is not what the Catholics claim. Some have suggested that, particularly in the New Testament, saint refers only to saved Jews. That view doesn't fit the biblical usage. A saint is every believer. We have been called out of the world and set apart for God.
Eliphaz looked Job squarely in the eyes and challenged him: "Call and see if there is a believer on earth who is on your side."
Even if there wasn't, Job was still right with God.
When God is on your side, it is a blessing when others stand with you. But even if no one does, God's approval is enough.
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