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Sacrifices for his children's silent sins

Job was so careful about speech that he offered sacrifices in case his children had cursed God in their hearts while feasting.

Which makes his protests remarkable.

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The man most worried about 'sinning with his lips' ends up indicting God, and is approved.

Bible reference: Job 1:4–5

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 433

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