…溫柔

…溫柔
聖經閱讀：提多書3:1-11
2012年8月25日(六)

接下來，聖靈賜給人「溫柔」。提多書只有46節，這本簡短的書是保羅寫給提多的信。保羅與提多在克里特一起同工，後來保羅將提多留在克里特繼續完成教會的事工。在這封信裡，保羅幫助提多處理在教會裡發生的一些事情，他也寫給提多一些關於信心與假教師的教導。 在今天的聖經閱讀中，保羅要提多提醒基督徒一些事情。在第2節中，保羅談到要溫柔對待他人。「溫柔」這個詞也同時具有柔和或謙卑的意思。當我們與他人一起工作時，我們應該要柔和及謙卑。心存溫柔代表我們知道上帝正掌管我們的生命，當我們明白這一點，我們就會以尊重和恩慈來對待其他人。 想想你的家人、你的朋友和你的同事，你有以溫柔來對待他們嗎？如果沒有，聖靈會幫助你，讓你在生活中變得更溫柔。—JK 「你們要謙遜、溫柔、忍耐，以愛心互相寬容。」以弗所書4:2 禱告：親愛的天父，我願以溫柔和謙卑來對待我今天會遇到的人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林煜茹譯/台南聖教會英語團契)

...Gentleness
Bible Reading: Titus 3:1-11
Saturday, August 25, 2012

Next, the Spirit gives gentleness. The book of Titus has only forty-six verses. This short book is a letter that Paul wrote to Titus. Paul and Titus worked together in Crete. Paul left Titus on Crete to continue the work of the church. In this letter, Paul helped Titus deal with things that were happening in the church. He also gave Titus teaching about his faith and about false teachers. In our Bible Reading, Paul told Titus to remind the Christians about certain things. In verse two, Paul talked about being gentle with other people. This word “gentle” can also mean meek or humble. We should have meekness and humility when we work with other people. Being gentle means that we understand God is in control of our lives. When we realize this, we treat other people with respect and kindness. Think about your family, your friends and your co-workers. Do you show gentleness to them? If not, the Holy Spirit will help you be more gentle in your life. —JK “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient and accept each other with love.” Ephesians 4:2 PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I want to be gentle and humble with the people I will meet today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.