Job 31:24 | MHM | STEP | Job's Abhorrence of Idolatry In these verses, Job continues to defend his character. He shares four more ways he kept his heart pure before God and people. Job explains that he never loved wealth more than God, never committed idolatry, never took pleasure in the downfall of his enemies, and was always kind to strangers. He wants to show that he lived a life that honored God above all else. v. 24–25 : Job says he never put his trust in riches. If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence (Job 31:24 ). He did not take pride in his wealth or think that money made him safe or happy. Even though he had much, he did not boast or rely on his riches (Deuteronomy 8:17 ).

‏ Job 31:24

Job's Abhorrence of Idolatry

In these verses, Job continues to defend his character. He shares four more ways he kept his heart pure before God and people. Job explains that he never loved wealth more than God, never committed idolatry, never took pleasure in the downfall of his enemies, and was always kind to strangers. He wants to show that he lived a life that honored God above all else.

v. 24–25: Job says he never put his trust in riches. If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence (Job 31:24 ^a). He did not take pride in his wealth or think that money made him safe or happy. Even though he had much, he did not boast or rely on his riches (Deuteronomy 8:17 ^b).