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The Old Testament was written for people to learn how to live a better, more meaningful life. Because of that, it provides patience and comfort in our lives and can also be a great source of hope. This is especially true with the Book of Job because it presents a valuable lesson. It is usually suggested that the purpose of the book is to answer the age-old question, “Why does God allow the righteous to suffer?” That is certainly the question Job raises, but it is important to notice that he himself never receives a direct answer. I believe that the purpose of the book is actually to answer the question, “How should the righteous suffer?” While Job’s charging God with wrong, he never crosses the line and politely submits to God when told that the answers to his questions are beyond his ability to understand. Thus the book shows us how the righteous should act under suffering. The book of Job teaches some important lessons. For one, the book defends the absolute glory and perfection of God. God is deservin