Another of Job's friends, Zophar, attempts to speak to Job about the dilemma he faces. He reminds Job that God is not fooled. To say one thing about God when the evidence is to the contrary just doesn't fly. For Job to claim that he is innocent - when all the evidence points to the contrary - doesn't seem to add up to any of Job's friends. They are eager to see Job make a right assessment of his situation.
Job responds to all his friends. His position has not changed - he is innocent. He calls heaven, earth, and all creation as his witness. There is no secret sin, no hidden flaw, no slight error for which God would be punishing Job. For his friends to suggest otherwise is not only pointless, it is foolish to mention. Job asks again for an opportunity to speak in the courts of eternity and present his case for innocence. What will be the response?
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