1)Abraham was not rebuked for throwing Sarah under the bus. The criticism comes from sensibilities of this world. MeToo and sl-tshaming ideas. Abraham did nothing wrong in the Eyes of God. Why? The Lord commanded him to be a Father of the Nation. He did as the Lord commanded at great price. His beloved Sarah. And still better yet our allegorical mother probably agreed to it.
2)Abraham was sacrificing his beloved son Isaac at Moriah. This is the son of his old age. Why because his God asks! Cannot get any hardcore than that. Not knowing how God feels, you should remark Jesus was sacrificed for the betterment of this world. There is a parallel with Abraham and Isaac.
3)Rebuking is means of correction. If the one who is rebuked repents, it is a blessing. Otherwise, the delusion will deepen. Blessing is a secondary effect.
Noah a most righteous Patriarch, Daniel a great Prophet, and Job a superbly Righteous man. Not even these would sway punishment of God. The punishment of famine. But consider Abraham
Gen 18:23And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? 24Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein? 25That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? 26And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.
Abraham questions God in a way that had Job rebuked. Like I said, it is not wise to ask God "Why?". Only a true blue beloved can be comfortable doing this.
Lot was never in the equation. But will need to check it out. I only remember Lot being rescued by some kings.
Not written that Job was God's friend. God's manner to Job was in stark contrast with that of Abraham.
I am guessing.
James 2:18Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? 22Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? 23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. 24Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Job's righteousness ended with rebuke and repentance. Abraham's righteousness ended with a nation.
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You have a misapplication of Abraham, seeking to exalt him beyond the scope of Scripture and his role.
The LORD calling Abraham 'friend' has to do with the Gospel and God's plan thru Abraham Isaac and Jacob.
The timing of this by the LORD is crucial to to the Gospel, God foreseeing those who would believe the Gospel as Abraham.
Therefore God reserved the 'freind' quote for the sake of the Gospel and ALL who would believe as Abraham = Jew & Gentile alike
This is what you are not seeing.
JESUS says: "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you."
Now, you will say to me: 'SEE DavidTree, Job was the servant of God whereas Abraham was God's friend..."
ALL who believe the Gospel and are Baptized in the Holy Spirit are God's friend and even more.
Job was BEFORE Abraham and Job's Faithfullness in enduring unjust suffering against him while remaining TRUE to God is the Greatest Aspect and Example of CHRIST going to the Cross and suffering unjustly for our sins.
Which Abraham was not tested in because
it was not his role under the Plan of God.
Job began as the "servant of God" and in the End Job became the freind of God.
Job was exalted by God so much so that HE had Job pray for his 'friends' = Can you SEE now???
There is another servant of God who was far greater the Abraham = Enoch
Enoch had this testimony "that he pleased God and was not for God took him."
FINALLY there is the Greatest Servant of ALL = Do you know Him???
Behold,
My Servant shall deal prudently;
He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high.
Just as many were astonished at you,
So His visage was marred more than any man,
And His form more than the sons of men;
So shall He sprinkle many nations.
Kings shall shut their mouths at Him;
For what had not been told them they shall see,
And what they had not heard they shall consider.
“For truly against
Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of
Your holy Servant Jesus.”
And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness." Acts 4:27-31
Do a word study on 'servant' and see why JESUS said: "But he who is
greatest among you shall be your servant."
Job was as much a friend to God and even the more so for Abraham never suffered for Righteousness as the LORD Jesus did and Job.
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
a 8You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
9Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
10Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.