How do we trust God during the trial like gold being purified in the fire? Job 23:8-10 Did God send Job a messenger to help him come forth as gold? Elihu’s character: Not rebuked by God (Job 42:7) Respectful (Job 32:7) Observant (Job 32:12) Compelled to speak (Job 32:17-20) Impartial (Job 32:21-22) Gentle (Job 33:6-7) Main Idea: Elihu is a type of friend we need when we’re in a trial, and the friend we can be to others in their trial. Elihu Job’s self righteousness. Job 32:1; Job 33:9; Job 34:5; Job 35:2 Elihu calls out the friends’ . Job 32:3, 9; Job 34:2; Job 35:4 Elihu God’s Justice and Goodness. Job 34-37 “We have seen the end (GOLD) intended by the Lord.” James 5:11