In this exegesis-style sermon on Job 8, we take a deep dive into the sharp and often cold words of Bildad the Shuhite, one of Job’s so-called friends. Bildad doesn’t waste time offering comfort—he comes in swinging, accusing Job of hidden sin and boldly claiming that Job’s children may have deserved their fate. But what’s driving this harsh approach?

This message unpacks Bildad’s philosophy, how he leans heavily on history and tradition as his authority, and how he distorts truth in the name of religion. He offers no grace—only rigid logic and generational dogma. As we examine his worldview, we’ll uncover what happens when people speak truth without love, and how easy it is to weaponize theology against the suffering.

One quote from this sermon captures the heart of the message:
“To counterfeit friendship is worse than counterfeiting money!” – Thomas Watson
Being a faithful friend is biblical. So is suffering. The question is—are we learning to walk through both faithfully?

This episode is part of a larger series through the book of Job. Don’t stop here. Listen to the full series and discover what real comfort, real theology, and real faithfulness look like in the middle of sorrow.

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