Job 31:1
Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)
Wat betekent dit?
Job is speaking and says he made a promise to himself not to look at women inappropriately. He believes thinking about a young woman in that way would break his promise.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you promise yourself not to eat cookies before dinner. Job did something similar about looking at girls in a way he knew was wrong. He was very serious about keeping his promise, just like you might be with your cookie promise.
Historische achtergrond
Job 31 is part of the Book of Job, written during the Old Testament period, likely between 2000 to 2500 years ago. The Book of Job is a narrative about a righteous man who experiences great suffering, and this verse reflects Job's commitment to purity before his suffering.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In today’s world, this verse can remind us of the importance of setting boundaries for our thoughts and actions. For example, someone might decide to avoid certain TV shows or websites to maintain their integrity and focus on their goals.