Even after all Job had been through, he proclaimed his innocence. After losing everything—possessions, animals, servants, children, health—he says he is pure.
“Let God weigh me in accurate scales, and He will recognize my integrity” Job 31:6.
That’s a bold statement for a man who just endured one of history’s most severe smackdowns. Shouldn’t Job be more humble? How can he be so confident? It is integrity. And not just “pretty good” integrity. God said Job had “perfect” integrity. One secret to his remarkable life may be his COMMITMENT.
“I have made a covenant with my eyes, not to look lustfully on a woman. For if not, what portion would I have with God above? What inheritance from the Almighty?” Job 31:1-2.
As a young man, Job must have recognized the overwhelming power of lust and taken a step to control it. HE MADE A COVENANT WITH HIS EYES.
Have you ever made a covenant? Have you tried writing down a solemn vow, a promise, or a decision of some kind? I have done it several times and it can be an incredibly powerful step. It must be solemn; it must be serious. And I would not suggest writing down commitments and resolutions every day—it must be rare enough to be DEEPLY MEANINGFUL.
But if God leads you and the time is right, locate paper and a pen, maybe a few big words, and WRITE DOWN your commitment to do or not do some critical thing in your life. If God puts a burden on your heart, a written resolution can be a powerful and effective tool to change the direction of your life from that day on. My life was changed forever when I made two written commitments.
Job made a COVENANT WITH HIS EYES. He made a solemn vow, and found a way to follow it; often a written commitment is just the thing. (Take it seriously. Share with no one unless you feel strongly led. This is between you and God. Otherwise, the attention and comments of others may weaken your resolve.)
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