I get the impression from 2 Cor 2 that Paul realises he has been a bit harsh in his correction of the church and expresses heart felt love and care in talking about the importance of forgiveness.
Job 32 sees Job's younger friend Elihu speaking up. He starts modestly. He's been listening. He's upset at what he's heard. He can't contain himself. What follows is a few chapters of Elihu's self righteous criticism of Job's friends and Job.
I sense in Elihu a very human response of meaning well, trying to listen well but being caught up in self deception and the need to get things off his chest.
Thot: as we live out our Christian faith in harmony with others, how can I better forgive and consider the interest of others above my own?
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