Job 15 Bible Study: Eliphaz’s Harsh Words and the Power of Compassion | Practical Advice from the Scriptures

In Job Chapter 15, we hear Eliphaz’s second speech—a stinging rebuke that accuses Job of arrogance, unrighteousness, and empty words. Instead of offering comfort, Eliphaz insists Job’s suffering must be the result of hidden sin, doubling down on the belief that pain is always punishment.

This episode explores the danger of speaking from assumption instead of empathy. Eliphaz’s words remind us that even well-meaning counsel can wound when it comes from pride, tradition, or judgment rather than compassion. We’ll look at the timeless lessons from this exchange: why humility matters in offering advice, why judgment without grace fails, and how to recognize when our words may hurt more than help.

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of unkind counsel—or feared giving the wrong advice—this chapter offers powerful wisdom for practicing patience, empathy, and humility in the way we speak into the lives of others.