CHARACTER STUDY ~ ZOPHAR
The name Zophar means chirping, moving swiftly, or a small bird. He was the last mentioned among Job's friends and may have been the youngest of the three . He was a Naamathite. He levelled a couple of allegations against Job, and the Lord was displeased with him. Some Characteristics of Zophar: √ Zophar began by warning Job that he could no longer hold back the anger that he felt after listening to Job. Confronting a sinner, however, should be done with restraint. Speaking out of anger only serves to injure the other person. √ Zophar relied upon tradition and worldly wisdom to make his case that Job must be a sinner. He should have instead prayed before opening his mouth. Confronting a sinner should also never be done without prayer. √ Zophar alleged that the joy of the wicked was quickly fleeting. Thus, he argued that Job’s lack of joy was proof of his wickedness. But his claim was not consistent with God’s Word. Jesus warns that believers will experience turbul...