Job 31:34 | KingComments | STEP | Here Job bears witness to his complete transparency before God and men. He walked in the light of God’s face. He was never hypocritical by seeking a cover for his transgressions and covering them up, but confessed them honestly ( ). Adam had covered his transgression by covering himself with an apron of fig leaves and hiding from God ( ). Job openly confessed his sin and didn’t keep it hidden within himself. Confession of sin made him feel free before God and men. This also applies to us. Not confessing sins can also come from fear of what people will say. Job did not let this prevent him from confessing his sins ( ). He was not afraid that everyone would despise him and that he would get completely upset as a result. An additional consequence of this would be that he no longer dared to say anything and no longer dared to show himself anywhere. Job here declares that he has a pure conscience before God and men.

‏ Job 31:34

Hypocrisy

Here Job bears witness to his complete transparency before God and men. He walked in the light of God’s face. He was never hypocritical by seeking a cover for his transgressions and covering them up, but confessed them honestly (Job 31:33). Adam had covered his transgression by covering himself with an apron of fig leaves and hiding from God (Gen 3:7-8). Job openly confessed his sin and didn’t keep it hidden within himself. Confession of sin made him feel free before God and men. This also applies to us.

Not confessing sins can also come from fear of what people will say. Job did not let this prevent him from confessing his sins (Job 31:34). He was not afraid that everyone would despise him and that he would get completely upset as a result. An additional consequence of this would be that he no longer dared to say anything and no longer dared to show himself anywhere. Job here declares that he has a pure conscience before God and men.