#soap # Job 06 ## Title: Be Careful With the Hurting ## Scripture: (Job 6:14) “To the one in despair, kindness should come from his friend even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. (NET) ## Observation: This should be obvious, but it isn’t always. Job is telling his friends that they should show kindness to someone whose heart has been through so much. They seem to be quick to want to help, but their “help” is to tell Job he’s wrong. In this situation, Job is not wrong. However, what if he was? We must always be careful to ask these two questions: Should it be said? Should it be said now? Remember that our job is not to add to someone’s sorrow, but to bring hope. This doesn’t mean that we don’t point out truth. It would be wrong if someone had an untreated broken arm and all we did was tell them it was going to be okay. In this situation, we should point out that their arm is broken and take them to the emergency room. However, this isn’t always the case. Therefore, we should be careful with the hurting. ## Application: Take time and be careful when dealing with hurting people. You almost never know where the true pain is coming from. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being endlessly patient with all of us.