Job 31:25 Meaning and Explanation
“If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;”
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Read Full Chapter →Job swears he never gloried in the greatness of his wealth or in how much his own hand had gained.
What Does Job 31:25 Mean?
Continuing from verse 24, Job denies taking proud joy in the sheer size of his fortune or congratulating himself that his 'hand had gotten much.' He refused to let abundance breed self-glory.
The danger is subtle: not only trusting wealth, but delighting in it as proof of one's own greatness. Job guarded against the pride that says, 'My power has made me rich.' Such humility recognizes that every good thing is finally received, not seized. The believer is called to hold prosperity with open, grateful hands, giving glory to the Giver rather than the gift.
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What does Job 31:25 mean?
Job swears he never gloried in the greatness of his wealth or in how much his own hand had gained.