马太福音［第七章］
Book of Matthew 7
【天国子民的选择】
GK611 晨祷生命读经
主讲:陈惠菁传道
05/12/2024
耶稣在登山宝训中教导门徒避免成为假冒为善的人。挑剔别人的过错的时候，必须省察自己是否有更大的过错。
真理永远都是先对我们的生命说话，而不是用来指责别人。因为爱神，我们愿意让十字架来对付我们的生命后，以爱为基础去劝勉帮助别人。
在耶稣的时代狗与猪在当时是象征污秽不洁的人。属灵真理虽然是宝贝，但分享的对象和时机非常重要。面对不信者或属灵幼嫩的人，我们要求圣灵给我们智慧如何去引导或分享经历，避免因深奥的教义引发误解、争辩或绊倒人。
耶稣知道靠着我们天然人的能力，当遇到不公平的对待，无理的要求时，是不可能不论断人、有分辨力、不争辩。因此，耶稣教导我们要祷告。当我们多次、多方、付代价寻找天父，祂一定会应允我们的祷告。
这节经文是登山宝训的总结。耶稣说不管发生什么事，你对待人的方法，乃是根据你希望别人怎样对待你。律法和先知道理的总纲就是除了爱神，更要爱人如己。不管人是否配的，都要从生命树的角度去对待人，看别人比自己好。
耶稣指出两种门路供基督徒作选择，就是宽门大路与窄门小路。宽门象征属世的道路。人可以自由自在的任意而行。也会鼓励别人一起堕落，好掩盖自己的堕落，所以进去的人也多。但最终却是引向灭亡的门路。
乐意接受十字架的管教，进窄门、走小路的基督徒。是智慧人。因为他们的生命可以对齐真理，活出生命树的素质，讨神喜悦。
其实摆在我们面前的路虽然不同，但方向和终点不外乎两个。一个是引到灭亡，一个是引到永生。你的方向和终点是哪一个呢？
当我们愿意为主进窄门、走小路时，仇敌很常就会来诱惑神我们。耶稣提醒我们要警惕假先知。要怎样认出他们来呢？看生命的果子。
神看的不是我们做了多少好事。神看的是我们凭哪一种生命去活。我们若是凭着基督的生命去活，就必结出好果子来；若是凭着自己天然肉体的生命去活，即使是做好事，也会结出坏果子来。
不是所有呼喊“主啊”的人都能进天国，唯有遵行天父旨意的人，才能进天国。
人不能用属灵工作的热心、劳苦和忙碌来代替对神旨意的顺服与遵从。很有恩赐的人，他们的事奉若是高举自己、为得人的恭维，只为了完成任务，而完全不关心他人的需要和灵魂的状况，这样的事奉神是不接纳的。
今天，若我们的事奉不是以神为中心、遵行神旨意，但愿我们及早醒悟，以免到了那日，就再也没有补救的机会了。
聪明人和无知人做的是完全一样，他们都着手建造自己的房屋。不同的是房屋的建造是把根基立在哪里？磐石上的房子经得起雨淋，水冲，风吹。但建造在沙土上的房屋遇到同样的情况却会完全倒塌。
我们若听了主的话就去遵行，就是把我们生命的根基建造在神这磐石上，是经得起任何试炼的。绝对的顺服是基督徒生命得以坚固的保障。
耶稣讲完登山宝训时，众人对祂的教训感到希奇，因为祂的教导很明显与文士截然不同。
文士的教导通常是引用律法和传统，强调遵守规则，但忽略了神的怜悯与公义，让人陷于繁琐的宗教仪式中。而耶稣的教导却带着从神而来的权威，指出律法的真正意义。
此外也直击人心，使人看到自己在神面前的罪，激励人悔改，追求与神的建立美好的关系。
•天国子民蒙召进入窄门，走往生命的小路，在日常生活中实践爱神爱人的教导。
•拥有智慧的眼光做出属神的选择。坚持真道，警惕假先知，并将信仰建立在磐石上，成为真诚顺服主旨意的人
Matthew Chapter 7
A Life That Pleases the Heavenly
GK611 Morning Devotion
05/12/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His disciples to avoid being hypocritical. When pointing out others’ faults, they must first examine themselves to see if they have greater flaws.
Truth first speaks to our own lives, not to accuse others. Out of love for God, we allow the cross to refine us, and then, from a foundation of love, we encourage and help others.
In Jesus’ time, dogs and pigs symbolized unclean people. Spiritual truths, though precious, must be shared with the right people at the right time. When dealing with unbelievers or spiritually immature individuals, we need the Holy Spirit's wisdom to guide us in sharing, avoiding misunderstandings, disputes, or causing others to stumble through deep doctrines.
Jesus acknowledged that it’s impossible through human strength alone to avoid judging, to discern wisely, or to refrain from disputes when treated unfairly. Hence, He taught us to pray. When we persistently seek the Father with effort and sacrifice, He will surely answer our prayers.
This verse summarizes the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus taught that no matter what happens, the way you treat others should reflect how you want to be treated. The essence of the Law and the Prophets is to love God and love others as yourself. Even when others seem undeserving, treat them as better than yourself, from the perspective of the tree of life.
Jesus presented two paths for believers to choose from: the wide gate and broad way, or the narrow gate and small path.
The wide gate symbolizes worldly ways, where one can act freely and even encourage others to join in sin to cover their own. Many choose this path, but it leads to destruction.
The narrow gate represents the disciplined path of the cross. Those who walk it align their lives with truth, live by the principles of the tree of life, and please God.
Ultimately, there are only two destinations: destruction or eternal life. Which path are you on?
Not everyone who says, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the Father’s will.
Zeal, hard work, or spiritual gifts cannot replace obedience to God’s will.
Service that seeks personal glory or approval while neglecting others' needs and souls is unacceptable to God.
Let us align our service with God’s will, lest we miss the opportunity to repent and correct ourselves.
Both the wise and foolish build houses, but the difference lies in their foundation.
Houses built on the rock withstand rain, floods, and winds, while those built on sand collapse under the same conditions.
Obeying Jesus’ words lays a solid foundation on God, ensuring our faith withstands trials. Absolute obedience secures a firm spiritual foundation.
After the Sermon on the Mount, the crowd was amazed at Jesus' teaching, which was starkly different from the scribes.
The scribes focused on the law and traditions, emphasizing rules while neglecting God’s mercy and justice, leading people into burdensome rituals.
Jesus, with divine authority, revealed the true meaning of the law, convicting hearts, inspiring repentance, and encouraging people to pursue a deeper relationship with God.
Kingdom citizens are called to enter the narrow gate, walk the path of life, and practice the teachings of loving God and loving others in their daily lives.
With spiritual wisdom, make God-centered choices, remain steadfast in truth, beware of false prophets, and build your faith on the solid foundation of obedience to God’s will.
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