Which statement best matches Job's initial condition as described in the material?

• A. He is rich and a man of faith.
• B. He is poor with wavering faith.
• C. He is a priest of a temple.
• D. He is a wealthy man known for his faith.

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is Job’s status and reputation at the outset: he is very wealthy and widely known for his faith. In the opening portrayal, Job is described as the greatest man in the East, with a large family and many possessions, and he is blameless, upright, and feared God. This combination shows both substantial wealth and a public reputation for faithfulness, which the statement “a wealthy man known for his faith” captures most accurately.

The other descriptions don’t fit as well: being poor with wavering faith contradicts the initial wealth and steadfast character, and being a priest of a temple isn’t how Job is described in the material.