傳道書 (7)

傳道書 (7)
聖經閱讀：傳道書7:7-9 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年8月27日(四)

在傳道書第7章中，作者寫了一系列智慧的教導，這些教導和所羅門王在箴言中所寫的非常相似。 　第7到第9節經文給了我們一些智慧的教導，遵行這些教導對我們有幫助。第7節談到了賄賂，賄賂也許看起來是完成事情的簡單方法，但它只會讓人行事看起來像是傻瓜或笨蛋。 　第8節提醒我們，當我們開始做一件事情，把它完成是重要的，這節經文也告訴我們：「忍耐勝過傲慢。」 　第9節談到了怒氣。我們不應該輕易發怒，為什麼呢？因為「胸中懷恨是愚蠢。」 　我鼓勵你把傳道書第7章讀完，然後在你今天的生活中運用這些智慧的教導。－JK 「要思想上帝的作為。他造成彎曲的，誰能使它變直？事事順利的時候，你要歡樂；患難的時候，不要忘記喜樂和患難都出於上帝。」 傳道書7:13-14a 禱告：天父，求祢幫助我今天成為有智慧並且順服的人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林威妮譯)

Ecclesiastes (7)
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 7:7-9
Thursday, August 27, 2015

In chapter 7 of Ecclesiastes, the writer includes a list of wise teachings. These teachings are very similar to those written by King Solomon in the book of Proverbs. 　Verses 7 through 9 give us some wise teachings that are good for us to follow. Verse 7 talks about bribery. Bribery may seem to be the easy way to get something done. But it only makes people act foolish and stupid. 　Verse 8 reminds us that when we start something, it is important for us to finish it. And this verse also tells us that it is “better to be gentle and patient than to be proud and impatient.” 　Verse 9 talks about anger. We should not become angry quickly. Why? Because “anger is foolish.” 　I encourage you to read all of Ecclesiastes, chapter 7. Then use these wise teachings in your life today. —JK “Look at what God has made. You cannot change a thing, even if you think it is wrong. When life is good, enjoy it. But when life is hard, remember that God gives us good times and hard times.” Ecclesiastes 7:13-14a PRAYER: Father, help me to be wise and obedient today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.