THEOSISGregory the Great
Answer, I implore you, without contention, Job 6:29. For those who stray from the truth do not seek to understand it through their inquiries; rather, they aim to appear triumphant. In their desire to display wisdom externally, they find themselves ensnared by the shackles of their own arrogance. Consequently, they engage in rivalry and struggle, yet they lack the peaceful discourse needed to approach God, our source of Harmony. Their quest for peace only leads to conflict, as the Apostle Paul observes: "But if any man would dispute, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God," 1 Cor. 11:16. It is rightly stated: "And saying that which is just, judge," Job 6:29.
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Anyone who speaks, while awaiting the response from those who hear him, is essentially subject to their judgment. Therefore, the one who fears condemnation for their words must first scrutinize what they express; a fair and discerning judge should reside between the heart and the tongue, accurately assessing whether the heart conveys the appropriate words for the tongue to present to the listener. Hence, let the blessed Job, while reflecting upon his situation with his companions, also address our encounters with heretics. He should challenge their impulsive speech and choose his words thoughtfully, saying, "And speaking what is just, judge." It is as if it were plainly stated, "If in what you articulate you discover no fault, maintaining the scales of righteousness, then that which is presented outwardly will be accepted based on the weight of truth, provided the balance of discernment assesses it wisely within." Therefore, those who render a correct judgment on the statements of others are those first accustomed to justly appraise their own words. After declaring, "And saying that which is just, judge," he aptly continues: