Walking In Someone Else’s Shoes…

Be careful when talking with people who are suffering. The best thing you can do is be there for them and not say much. Their state of mind may misinterpret any truth you may present. Put your arm around them and just be there. There’s no confusion in doing this. Job’s friends did this for a week, but then opened their mouths and inserted their foot. And 98% of the book of Job is about responding to their misapplied advice. It’s gives a whole new perspective on walking in someone else’s shoes, doesn’t it?

14 “One should be kind to a fainting friend, but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty.15 My brothers, you have proved as unreliable as a seasonal brook that overflows its banks in the spring Job 6:14-15

26 Do you think your words are convincing when you disregard my cry of desperation? 27 You would even send an orphan into slavery or sell a friend.28 Look at me!Would I lie to your face? 29 Stop assuming my guilt, for I have done no wrong.30 Do you think I am lying? Don’t I know the difference between right and wrong? Job 6:26-30

5 If only you could be silent! That’s the wisest thing you could do. Job 13:5