Old Testament • 6 Verses
1Then Baldad the Suhite answered, and said:
2Power and terror are with him, who maketh peace in his high places.
3Is there any numbering of his soldiers? and upon whom shall not his light arise?
4Can man be justified compared with God, or he that is born of a woman appear clean?
5Behold even the moon doth not shine, and the stars are not pure in his sight.
6How much more is man than rottenness and the son of man than a worm?
Job Chapter 25 continues the biblical theme of suffering, faith, and divine mystery. According to Catholic teaching, the Church sees Job as prefiguring Christ in innocent suffering (CIC 1502). This chapter invites us to reflect on God's ways transcend human understanding.
The Church Fathers and saints have meditated on these passages for centuries, finding in them nourishment for the spiritual life. The Catechism teaches that "the Sacred Scriptures contain the Word of God and, because they are inspired, they are truly the Word of God" (CIC 135). As we read this chapter, we join the great Tradition of Catholic biblical interpretation.
Catholic spirituality encourages us to approach Scripture with faith, seeking not merely information but transformation. Through the practice of lectio divina—reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation—we allow God's Word to penetrate our hearts. May this chapter deepen your love for God and neighbor, and strengthen your commitment to live the Gospel in daily life.
💡Catholic Reflection • Church Teachings
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