God was proud of Job. Job was special to God.

Every Christian is special to God. God knows his people (2 Timothy 2:19). God knows everything about us (Matthew 10:30). He sees our secret actions (Matthew 6:3-4). He hears our quiet prayers (Matthew 5:6). He is better than a friend (John 15:15). He is closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). God loves his people. (See the Song of Solomon, or read Revelation 21:3-4 and 1 John 4:19.)

Verses 9–10

Satan is the accuser. Firstly, he accused God. Satan said that God was not fair. God was protecting Job so Satan could not attack Job!

Satan was wrong to argue that God is not fair. God is always fair.

But Satan was right that God protects his people. God rescues us when we have troubles (Psalms 40:1–3). God saves us from our enemies (Psalms 59). God helps us when we pray (Psalms 61). God is like a castle where we are safe (Psalms 61:1–2). We can always trust God (Psalms 71).

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