========================================================================
  GOD IS GREATER THAN MAN
  by Theodore Epp
========================================================================

Summary: The sermon emphasizes the greatness of God over man and the
necessity of humility and trust in His divine wisdom.

Topics: "God's Sovereignty", "Trust in God's Wisdom"
Scripture References: Job 33:1

------------------------------------------------------------------------
DESCRIPTION
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Theodore Epp emphasizes that God is greater than man, a crucial
understanding for finding answers during difficult times. Elihu's
approach to Job highlights the importance of addressing faults without
causing offense, a skill that can be cultivated through the Holy Spirit.
Job's struggles stemmed from pride and doubt in God's goodness, which
Elihu pointed out, reminding Job that humans have no right to question
God's actions. The sermon stresses the incomprehensibility of God's ways
compared to our limited understanding, urging believers to trust in
God's sovereignty for peace of mind. Ultimately, Epp underscores that
without God's guidance, all human efforts are in vain.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONTENT
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job 33:1-12

Elihu's first thought in approaching Job and his problem was to make
very clear that God is greater than man. This is a fact that we must
clearly understand if we are to have the right answers in our times of
trouble.

Elihu uncovered Job's faults without stirring up his opposition. This is
an art that the Spirit of God imparts if we allow Him to take charge of
our helping others. Nothing wounds an upright person as much as
unfounded suspicion and any charges that may grow out of it.

Bible-believing churches and pastors could well apply this principle of
pointing out faults without offending. We need to be careful that we do
not let a carnal spirit divide us and hurt us so the Lord finds it
difficult to use us.

Job's problem was pride, self-will and doubting God's goodness. This is
what Elihu brought to Job's attention.

He told Job this was not right and then emphasized the fact that God is
greater than man. For this reason man has no right or authority to ask
God for an explanation of His actions.

God does things that are incomprehensible to us. He is infinite and we
are finite. He is the Creator and we are the creatures. His ways are
higher than our ways and His thoughts than our thoughts (Isa. 55:9).

We must clearly understand this fact if we are going to have any peace
of mind with regard to the everyday happenings of life and God's control
over this universe.

"Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it:
except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain" (Ps.
127:1).

========================================================================
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/theodore-epp/god-is-greater-than-man/
========================================================================