愛人

愛人
聖經閱讀：猶大書1:17-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年5月29日(日)

　聖經一再告訴我們要愛人，上帝期待我們愛所有人，但是上帝也期待我們要遠離罪惡。這個問題困惑著我，一直到我讀了今天的經文後才明白。
經文22-23節說：「對那些猶疑不定的人，你們要憐憫他們。有些人，你們要從火中搶救他們；另有些人，你們要憐憫他們，但要戒懼，連他們那沾染情慾的衣服也要厭惡。」這是對基督徒智慧的忠告，我們應該要藉著融入別人的生活、藉著幫助他們來愛他們，但是我們也應該藉著不讓這些人的罪影響我們去做錯事，來顯出我們對上帝的愛。
在跟未信主的人互動時，我們必須很有智慧並且小心，要愛他們、幫助他們認識上帝，但是我們不可陷入他們的生活方式和罪惡之中。 —JP*

「我們既然曉得怎樣敬畏主，就以此勸導人。上帝完全認識我們；我希望你們也從心裡認識我。」 哥林多後書5:11

禱告：天父，我願去愛人、幫助他們認識耶穌，求祢幫助我遠離罪惡、跟隨祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林宏哲譯)

Loving Others
Bible Reading: Jude 1:17-23
Sunday, May 29, 2016

　The Bible tells us many times that we should love other people. God expects us to love all people. But God also expects us to avoid sin. This was confusing to me until I read the verses in our Bible Reading for today.
Verses 22-23 say, “Help those who have doubts. Rescue those who are living in danger of hell's fire. There are others you should treat with mercy, but be very careful that their filthy lives don't rub off on you.” This is wise advice for Christians. We should love other people by being involved in their lives and by helping them. But we should show our love for God by not allowing these people's sins to influence us to do wrong.
We need to be very wise and careful when we interact with people who are not Christians. Love them and help them learn about God. But we should not give into their lifestyle and sin. —JP*

“We know what it means to fear the Lord, so we try to help people accept the truth. God knows what we really are, and I hope that in your hearts you know us too.” 2 Corinthians 5:11

PRAYER: Father, I want to love other people and help them know Jesus. Help me to avoid sin and follow You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

七教會 (5)

七教會 (5)
聖經閱讀：啟示錄2:12-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年4月5日(二)

昨天我們談到耶穌對士每拿教會的信息，耶穌讚許這些人的忠心。在今天所讀的經文中，耶穌在給別迦摩教會基督徒的信息中包含一些強烈的警告。
別迦摩是位於士每拿北方80公里的城市，在城裡有一座凱撒奧古斯都的廟宇，別迦摩的百姓崇拜偶像並行淫亂之事。在第13節，耶穌說：「我知道你的住處就是撒但稱王的地方。」對基督徒來說，身處在這樣的環境並且要持守對上帝的忠心是一件困難的事。
耶穌在第16a節警告這些基督徒：「所以，你要悔改，若不悔改，我馬上就來攻擊這些人。」我們也要留意這些警告，我們要單單做蒙上帝喜悅的事。
不要讓這世界的罪惡吸引你遠離上帝，要對祂和祂的話語持守忠心。 —DF

「要像新生的嬰兒，時時渴慕那純淨的靈奶，好藉著它長大，得救。」 彼得前書2:2

禱告：天父，今天我要倚靠祢和祢的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Seven Churches (5)
Bible Reading: Revelation 2:12-17
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Yesterday we talked about Jesus' message to Christians in Smyrna. Jesus praised these people for their faithfulness. In our Bible Reading today, Jesus' message to the Christians in Pergamum contains some strong warnings.
The city of Pergamum was 50 miles north of Smyrna. In this city was a temple to Caesar Augustus. The people of Pergamum worshiped idols and practiced sexual immorality. In verse 13 Jesus said, “I know where you live. You live where Satan has his throne.” It was difficult for Christians to live in this environment and still stay faithful to God.
Jesus warned these Christians in verse 16a, “So change your hearts! If you don't change, I will come to you quickly and fight against these people.” We should pay attention to this warning, too. We should only do things that are pleasing to God.
Don't let sinful things in the world draw you away from God. Be faithful to Him and His Word. —DF

“Like newborn babies hungry for milk, you should want the pure teaching that feeds your spirit. With it you can grow up and be saved.” 1 Peter 2:2

PRAYER: Father, I want to depend on You and Your Word today. In Jesus' name. Amen.