Job 34:9 For he hath said, it profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Once again Job’s friends speak nuggets of truth hidden behind false assumptions and conclusions. It is true that unbelievers, sinners, evildoers, and atheists speak this way, but it is false that Job is accounted as one of those. “The fool hath said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” It is foolish stupidity to think, say, and act in such a way.
The practical atheist says that it doesn’t do me any good to delight myself in God, which means believe Him. “What’s in it for me? What do I get out of it?” It profits me nothing. To think this way about God, that He is not good to me, is the same thing as unbelief. It is how the devil tempted Adam and Eve.
All of us sinners are at times tempted to think the same way. What material or physical benefit do I get out of going to church, praying, studying the Bible, or even being kind to others? God didn’t give me anything; I worked hard for everything I have.
The Spirit through the Gospel creates delight (faith) in the Lord. If God can be so good to us, then we will delight ourself in the Lord. Believing God is good brings great joy.