罪惡的習慣

罪惡的習慣
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳19:11-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年8月15日(五)

在今天的經文中，我們知道保羅行神蹟醫治被邪靈附身的人，其他人看見保羅所做的事，「主耶穌的名從此更受尊崇」（第17b節）。 　那些人決定戒除他們的罪惡習慣並跟隨耶穌，有些使用邪術的人就燒了他們的魔法書，這表示他們真的願意捨棄老我有罪的生命來跟隨耶穌。 　當我們成為基督徒時，我們就必須戒除罪惡的習慣。我們也許必須丟掉污穢的雜誌或電影，或者不再去某些特定的場所，我們也許必須操練自己專注於耶穌而不專注於我們舊有的罪。 　也許有一些東西你今天必須從你的生命中丟棄。就專注於耶穌，祂會幫助你過一個祂所喜悅的生活。 —SH* 「你們原是在黑暗中，可是自從成為主的信徒，你們就在光明中。你們的生活必須像光明的人。光明結出一切豐盛的果實，就是良善、正義，和真理。要明辨甚麼是主所喜悅的事。」 以弗所書5:8-10 禱告：上帝，求祢幫助我擺脫生命中的罪惡事物。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Sinful Habits
Bible Reading: Acts 19:11-20
Friday, August 15, 2014

In our Bible Reading today, we learn that Paul did miracles and healed people who had evil spirits. Other people saw what Paul did and “gave great honor to Jesus” (verse 17b). 　These people decided to give up their sinful habits and follow Jesus. Some people who had used magic burned their magic books. This showed that they truly wanted to give up their old life of sin and follow Jesus. 　When we become Christians, we need to give up our sinful habits. We may need to throw away dirty magazines or movies, or stop going to certain places. We may need to discipline ourselves to focus on Jesus instead of our old sins. 　Maybe there is something that you need to throw out of your life today. Focus on Jesus. He will help you live a life that pleases Him. —SH* “In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light. This light produces every kind of goodness, right living, and truth. Try to learn what pleases the Lord.” Ephesians 5:8-10 PRAYER: God, help me to get rid of sinful things in my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.