Theme: Daily Scripture
“Shall man be justified in comparison of God, or shall a man be more pure than his maker?”
Reflection for Today
Today's Catholic verse of the day is Job 4:17: “Shall man be justified in comparison of God, or shall a man be more pure than his maker?”
Scripture rarely flatters us. It loves us enough to tell the truth, and then it stays with us while we learn to live that truth. Job belongs to the wisdom books, where faith meets daily decisions. Holiness is not only for extraordinary moments; it is learned in ordinary choices.
If nothing else remains from this page, let one phrase of Job 4:17 remain. Write one sentence of response in a notebook or phone note: what you hear God asking, promising, or healing. Then do one small act that matches that sentence.
Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit. Open the Scriptures to me as You opened them to the apostles. In Job 4:17 I hear, “Shall man be justified in comparison of God, or shall a man be more pure than his…” Give me understanding, give me desire, and give me the grace to obey with joy. Amen.
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