撒母耳记上［第25章］
Book of 1 Samuel 25
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撒母耳记上［第25章］|Book of 1st Samuel 25【同人却不同结局】
16/08/2023
引言：吃亏就是占便宜，占便宜就是吃亏
一、谦卑摆上的撒母耳 （V1）
撒母耳一生谦卑为神摆上，一生膏立了两位王。撒母耳死了，大卫即不能再倚靠撒母耳，也可能担心扫罗不守诺言，就吓到巴兰的狂野了。
二、愚顽又傲慢的拿八 （V2-13）
1. 名如其人 (V2-3)
拿八的名字或许是别人为他取的绰号，意思是‘愚顽’。可见他在人的眼中或是活出来的生命就是愚顽的生命。相反的，他的夫人则是亚比该，意思是‘我父是喜乐’，一位以父神为乐的人最后被神建立。
2. 回答愚顽惹祸上身 （V4-12）
大卫的仆人谦卑拜访，可是换来的是拿八的讥讽。他嘲笑大卫是悖逆扫罗奔逃的仆人。他并没有看见神的手，而且否定大卫。结果差一点酿成灭族之祸。
三、一时冲动的大卫 （V13）
傲慢的拿八却完全没有把大卫放在眼里，而且还公然羞辱他。大卫在过去都有柔和谦卑、忍耐顺服和非常节制的形象。但是这一刻因为自尊被伤，就被愤怒冲昏了头脑，而且命令各人都要带上刀，要找拿八算账。这里提醒我们，越是属灵的人，越要留心自己隐藏的肉体的软弱。
四、谦和智慧的亚比该 （V14-35）
1. 识时务者为俊杰 （V14-20）
亚比该只是从仆人听见，就意识到不对，马上随机应变，因为她明白大卫是神所拣选的仆人。她的选择并不是辩解，或是指责丈夫和怪罪任何人，而是把责任揽到自己身上，然后用实际的行动调动所有人预备礼物要去迎接大卫。
2. 说话合宜化冲突 （V21-31）
谦卑柔和的亚比该放下自己俯伏在大卫脚前，她也坦诚丈夫的软弱。她完全放下自己，只高举神，既诚恳又得体，处处为大卫着想。最后帮助到大卫，没有酿成大错。
3. 敬畏神且有见识 （V32-35）
大卫称赞亚比该的见识，见识原文的意思是一个人的判断力。她是一位敬畏神且有智慧判断里的妇女，面对冲突时，她不是以恶报恶，而是以神为先。
五、赏罚分明公义的神 （V36-44）
1. 神击打拿八 (V36-38)
凡自高的，比降为卑，拿八羞辱神的的受膏者，最后的结局就是被神击打。因为他的行为就如侮辱神一样。
2. 神建立提升亚比该 (V39-44)
自卑的，必升为高，亚比该从寡妇提升成了未来的王后。
总结：不一样的生命带来不一样的结局
拿八丝毫不顾念大卫曾经帮助他、守护他的产业，反而用言语羞辱大卫。感恩亚比该很有智慧又很谦卑，才化解了一触即发的冲突。傲慢的生命带来祸患，谦卑又柔软的生命则带来了平安。无论是对待人还是面对神，都让我们保有一颗谦卑的心！
1 Samuel 25 Different lives, different endings
GK611 Morning Devotion
16/8/2023
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Co- worker Asher Chang
Introduction: It may seem like a loss but actually is a gain
1. Samuel who humbly offer up (V1)
Samuel humbled himself for God and anointed two kings in his life. After Samuel's death, David could no longer rely on Samuel, and probably feared that Saul would not keep his promise, so he was afraid of Balaam's wildness.
2. The foolish and arrogant Nabal (V2-13)
(1) As the name implies (V2-3)
Nabal's name may have been a nickname given to him by others, meaning 'foolish'. It is evident that he was seen or lived out a life of foolishness and obstinacy. On the other hand, his wife was Abigail, which means 'my Father is joy', a man who took pleasure in his Father God and was eventually established by God.
2. Answering Foolishness and Facing Trouble (V4-12)
David's servant humbled himself and visited, but was rewarded with the mockery of Nabal. He mocked David as a servant who had fled against Saul. He did not see the hand of God and denied David. The result was nearly the end of the family.
3. David was in the heat of the moment (V13)
The haughty Nabal, however, had no regard for David at all and had publicly humiliated him. David had been portrayed in the past as gentle and humble, patient and submissive, and very temperate. But at this moment, because of his wounded pride, he was overcome with anger and ordered everyone to bring a sword to settle the score with Nabal. Here we are reminded that the more spiritual a person is, the more he must be aware of his hidden weaknesses of the flesh.
4. The Humble and Wise Abigail (V14-35)
(1) The man who knows when to do his duty (V14-20)
Abigail realised from the mere fact that her servant had heard, that something was wrong, and immediately improvised, for she understood that David was God's chosen servant. Her choice was not to defend herself or blame her husband or anyone else, but to take the blame on herself and then to mobilise all the people to prepare a gift to meet David.
(2) Speaking well to resolve conflict (V21-31)
Abigail, humble and gentle, laid herself down at David’s feet and confessed her husband’s weakness. She completely laid herself down and exalted God, and was both sincere and decent, thinking of David in every way. In the end, she helped David and did not make a big mistake.
(3) God-fearing and insightful (V32-35)
David praised Abigail's insight, which means one's judgement. She was a woman who feared God and had wise judgement. When faced with conflict, she did not repay evil for evil, but put God first.
5. A Righteous God Who Punishes and Rewards (V36-44)
(1) God struck Nabal (V36-38)
The anointed one who exalts himself and humiliates God like Nabal will end up being struck by God, for his behaviour is like insulting God.
(2) God establishes and exalts Abigail (V39-44)
He who humbles himself will be exalted. Abigail was exalted from a widow to a future queen.
Conclusion: Different lives lead to different endings.
Nabal had no regard for David's help and protection of his property, but instead humiliated David with his words. Thanks to Abigail's wisdom and humility, the conflict was resolved. A haughty life brings trouble, but a humble and soft life brings peace. Whether we are dealing with people or with God, let us keep a humble heart!
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