bitterly and even curse God for having sent fire and storm to destroy their property and kill their children? Wouldn’t they be tempted to do something drastic to others and themselves and say, “I’ve had enough! I just can’t go on!” But not Job. Although he was churning inside and almost shattered by the terrible news, he got up and tore his robe and shaved his head as a symbol of his great grief. Yet he didn’t do any physical harm to his body nor did he attempt suicide as many would if they found