THE NEED FOR WISDOM LITERATURE: TO UNDERSTAND THE SUFFERING OF THE STREET CHILDREN IN THE LIGHT OF THE BOOK OF JOB

Abstract

The issue of children living on the streets is one that requires immediate attention in our society. The government has made some effort, although it is not nearly enough to solve the issue. The book of Job paints a clear picture of the compassion and kindness of God. Job, who is completely blameless, ends up having to deal with some terrible consequences. In addition to this, he was a sufferer of the phenomenon known as “retributive dogma.” The majority of Job's friends were convinced that he had broken some of the laws in some way to suffer such misfortunes. But Job, being the upright man that he was, would not listen to his friend and insisted that God answer his questions about his suffering. The article delves into the history of Job and poses the following question: Do children living on the streets, especially girls, have the right to demand that God listen to them and talk about their experiences living on the streets and why they are suffering, similar to how Job, who was a male and a wealthy influencer in his community, demanded that God listen to him and explain why He allowed him to suffer?