The Splendor of His Ways

by Stephen Kaung, Herbert L. Fader (Editor)

Why do the righteous suffer? This is an age long dilemma. The human soul agitates over it. Man's wisdom endeavors to solve it. But God alone has the right answer. In the book of Job, God reveals the hidden purpose behind the suffering of the righteous. For suffering is unto sonship. Through suffering we grow into such a living knowledge of God that delivers us from self and fills us with Christ. Let all who suffer find comfort and strength in reading The Splendor Of His Ways.

Genres: Christian Living

171 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1974

About the author

Born in China, Stephen Kaung was converted to Christ at an early age. He met Watchman Nee in the early 1930's and became a co-worker with brother Nee in the Lord's work. He moved to the United States in 1952, and has continued to share Christ with the Lord's people around the world, as well as translate and publish the messages of Watchman Nee.

Today, beyond the age of 100, he continues to be a great encouragement to the saints wherever he ministers, demonstrating that "It is no longer I that live but Christ Who lives in me.

Reviews

[Laurel Hicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful meditation on the book of Job.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-read 2024: still a fantastic book and exactly what I needed to read. I didn't underline anything because I probably could underline everything.

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This was a wild ride.

I selected this book based on the description in Hoopla, wondering if it would be as good as it sounded like it would be. The answer? Yes, absolutely. My view of Job is transformed. My view of suffering is expanded. My view of the Lord is bigger and more beautiful.

Kaung's premise is that Job is not actually about suffering, but about Sonship. He roots this primarily in scripture, and when he does it is mind-blowing. It's hard to explain this book without explaining the whole book, but you need to know that I listened to the audiobook and then immediately bought the book on Amazon to keep and underline. I'll add some quotes as soon as I can because Goodreads has no views of this.

One drawback: there are a few places where he blithely asserts ideas about the book and Job's friends in particular that feel a little bit of a stretch. What he is saying is still true, but maybe not as supported by the text as other ideas. He also has a few controversial views (like the fact that Job's kids were good, not rebels) that you can take or leave.

Despite this, I found myself deeply encouraged in the midst of personal suffering of my own. Whether it's devotional or for study purposes, I highly recommend this book.

[Adam Collier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and plan to refer to again. I love how Kaung connects Job’s experience with Gods eternal purpose, and with the Christian life.