TEXT:  JOB 1:1-22

•   Fearing God causes us to avoid sin  vs. 1-8
  • Job honored God so he did what was right  vs. 1, 8
  • Job honored God so he avoided what was sinful vs. 1, 8
  • Job honored God so he was blessed of God  vs. 2-7
•   Fearing God causes us to have God’s protection vs. 9-12
  • Satan knew this to be true  vs. 9-10
  • God is in control of the happenings of our life  vs. 10-11
  • Satan could not touch Job without God’s allowing it
  • God allowed Satan to touch Job but limited it
• Job still remained faithful to God in honoring Him
  • God allows trials to come our way for His glory  vs. 11-12
  • For His glory in us as we grow to trust Him more
  • For His glory through us as we honor Him in the trial 
  • For His glory from us as we praise Him for working for our good
• Fearing God helps us to be faithful even when we are sorrowful  vs. 20-22
  • Job still reverenced God as he mourns over the losses he suffered  vs. 20
  • Job still worshipped God for who He is  vs. 20
  • Job still honored God as the giver of his blessings  vs. 21
  • Job still acknowledged God as the one who allowed his losses  vs. 21
  • Job still blessed God as the good and great God that He is  vs. 22