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Man’s Limitations Job 38:1-7

Man’s Limitations Job 38:1-7. Introduction. Job wanted to plead his case before God- 13:3 Here God begins to ask Job many questions He challenged Job to answer them Job was wise but he didn’t know the answers to them He was humbled by the questions And brought to repentance

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Man’s Limitations Job 38:1-7

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  1. Man’s LimitationsJob 38:1-7

  2. Introduction • Job wanted to plead his case before God- 13:3 • Here God begins to ask Job many questions • He challenged Job to answer them • Job was wise but he didn’t know the answers to them • He was humbled by the questions • And brought to repentance • Job 42:6- “Therefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes.”

  3. Introduction-2 • There have been many great men since Job • Some very wise like Solomon • And others with superior abilities in different areas • But all of them, and all who are alive today are limited • Regardless of ability, education, training or experience each of us is limited • By our lack of knowledge, our lack of comprehension and our humanity

  4. Human Knowledge Is Limited • Knowledge abounds today • Daniel 12:4 has been fulfilled • Never before has knowledge increased as much • Computers have made it available to all • Yet there are many things man still does not know • And some things he will never know • Let us consider three of those things

  5. Some Things Man Cannot Know-1 1. When and how the universe was made • It had a beginning • Scientists have advanced various theories • Based on various observations and assumptions • God alone knows how the worlds began • For He designed and made them • We can only know about it by faith- Heb. 11:3

  6. Some Things Man Cannot Know-2 2. What constitutes life • Man knows that life must have had a beginning • He knows much of the chemistry of its processes • He has identified and deciphered its genetic code • He has modified and manipulated several species • But still he doesn’t know what makes things alive • Nor has anyone made even 1 living cell • Only its Creator knows what constitutes life

  7. Some Things Man Cannot Know-3 • When the world will come to an end • Reason and experience indicate that it will end • God’s word tells us that it will- II Pet. 3:10 • But no one knows when it will occur- Mk.13:32 • Many other things man cannot know because God has not revealed them- Deut. 29:29 • He has provided all the knowledge we need • To know Him and to live a righteous life

  8. Man Is Limited Morally and Spiritually-1 • Jeremiah’s testimony- Jer. 10:23 • Man cannot find the right way by himself • Those who think that they can are deceived- Prov. 14:12 • The Bible records the failures of those who have tried their own way • The sacrifice that Cain chose was rejected - Gen. 4:5 • The sons of Aaron were burned to death for using profane fire- Lev. 10:2 • The Israelites were oppressed and suffered when they chose their own way- Judg. 17:6

  9. Man Is Limited Morally and Spirtually-2 • People are still suffering for following their own foolish ways • Our society has become more selfish and lawless • Man is limited not by hereditary depravity but by his ignorance and his selfish and perverse desires- Jas. 1:14-15 • God’s word reveals the right way- Mt. 7:13 • It provides forgiveness of sins and perfects our life • It will also make for a peaceful, harmonious society • It is best for us now and in eternity

  10. Man Is Limited by Time-1 • One asset that cannot be renewed or increased • Time limits our daily activities • We have obligations that require time • We need to redeem the time- Eph. 5:16 • That is making the best use of those 24 hours • This is a challenge for all of us • We must set aside time for the most important things • Number of our days is also limited- Psa. 90:10

  11. Man Is Limited by Time-2 • With the best of health care, the current life span is about 80 years • They go by faster than the young can imagine • They may be shortened by disease, accident or violence • All have an appointment with death- Heb. 9:27 • Wise course is to prepare early in life- Eccl. 12:1 • God will bless those who remember Him to obey His word

  12. In Conclusion • We live in an age of scientific breakthroughs and technological advances • Some think science can solve all of man’s problems • We must guard against such a proud and foolish attitude • Not trusting in ourselves, other people or science • But in our loving Father in Heaven • Who is eternal, omniscient and omnipotent • Are you trusting in the Lord this morning?

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