Job 1:11-12 (KJV) But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
God accepted Satan’s challenge concerning Job. He Himself would not raise His hand against Job, but would allow Satan to put his theory to the test. God often tries His people and allows them to be tested by circumstances. The result of such trials is glory to God and great honor and spiritual good to those who come through them. In other words, God uses all the accusations, opposition, and activities of Satan against Him and His people to bring good. Job was God’s masterpiece of spiritual workmanship in that generation. God would not shield him from testing.
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