马太福音［第十五章］
Book of Matthew 15
【让信仰从表面走向真实】
GK611 晨祷生命读经
主讲:丘均发传道
19/12/2024
法利赛人指责耶稣的门徒因吃饭不洗手违背传统，耶稣却揭露他们用人的遗传取代神的诫命，表面敬虔，内里虚伪。他指出，他们的敬拜只是嘴唇的功夫，心却远离神。
耶稣揭露法利赛人和文士的问题，是提醒我们：神看重内心的真诚敬虔，而非讨人欢心的外表表现。表面敬虔就像电影中的假动作，看似精彩却毫无真实；而真信仰如特技演员，背后是有扎实的苦功夫。
让我们学会‘心灵洗手’，用神的话洁净内心，从虚伪表面走向心口合一的真实敬拜。
今天，我们不可做‘瞎眼的领路者’对真理一知半解，只追求外在敬虔，却忽略反思内心动机，甚至误导他人。
真正的洁净，不靠消毒液，也不靠仪式，而在于清理内心的垃圾，让神更新我们的生命。因为真正的污秽，源自心中的恶念。
耶稣退到推罗、西顿后，有一位迦南妇人来恳求耶稣医治她被鬼附的女儿。耶稣对妇人的对话看似冷漠，妇人却坚持不放弃，显明了她的真实信心。耶稣因此称赞她的信心是大的，并医治了她的女儿。
这段经文让我们看到，真正的信心经得起考验，且能够突破种族、文化、甚至主的‘沉默’！ 我们要效法这位迦南妇人，无论遭遇考验还是等待，都能持守真实的信靠。因为信心的真实，不在顺境中，而是在逆境中被证明！
耶稣离开推罗、西顿后，来到加利利海边，众人纷纷带着病患寻求医治，耶稣不仅施行神迹医治，更用七个饼和几条鱼喂饱四千人。这些神迹显明了主的真实与慈爱。
这段经文告诉我们，真心寻求主的人绝不会失望。不论是身体的医治、灵里的饥渴，还是生活的需要，当我们带着信心和谦卑来到主面前，必经历祂奇妙的恩典，成为祂神迹的见证人！
信仰不是表面的‘化妆品’，而是深入心灵的‘内服药’，唯有进入心里才见效！
主耶稣呼召我们，将信仰从注重外在的‘表面功夫’，化为发自内心的‘真实生命’！让每个言行都能荣神益人！
Matthew Chapter 15:
Moving Faith from Superficial to Genuine
GK611 Morning Devotion
19/12/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
Jesus revealed the Pharisees’ and scribes’ flaws to remind us that God values sincere devotion from the heart rather than outward displays to please others.
Superficial piety is like staged actions in a movie—appearing impressive but lacking authenticity. True faith, however, resembles a stunt actor's effort, built on genuine dedication and hard work.
Let us "wash our hearts" with God’s Word, cleansing our inner selves and transitioning from hollow appearances to genuine worship that aligns our hearts and words.
Jesus taught the crowd that it’s not what enters a person that defiles them but what comes out. He rebuked the Pharisees for focusing on external rituals while neglecting inner holiness, calling them blind guides who mislead others. Later, Jesus explained to His disciples that evil thoughts, deceit, and envy originate from the heart and are the true sources of defilement.
Today, we must avoid being "blind guides" who are superficial in understanding and outwardly devout but fail to examine our inner motives, even misleading others.
True cleansing doesn’t come from disinfectants or rituals but through clearing the "garbage" in our hearts and allowing God to renew our lives. Genuine defilement stems from the evil within our hearts.
When Jesus withdrew to Tyre and Sidon, a Canaanite woman pleaded with Him to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Though Jesus’ response seemed dismissive, the woman persisted, demonstrating unwavering faith. Jesus praised her great faith and healed her daughter.
This passage shows that true faith withstands tests, transcends barriers of race and culture, and even perseveres through the Lord’s "silence." Let us emulate this Canaanite woman, holding steadfast in genuine trust, even amid trials and waiting. True faith isn’t proven in favorable circumstances but in adversity.
After leaving Tyre and Sidon, Jesus went to the Sea of Galilee, where crowds sought His healing. Jesus performed miracles, healing the sick and feeding 4,000 people with seven loaves and a few fish. These miracles demonstrated His compassion and authenticity.
This passage assures us that those who sincerely seek the Lord will never be disappointed. Whether for physical healing, spiritual thirst, or daily needs, when we approach Him with faith and humility, we’ll experience His grace and become witnesses of His miracles.
Conclusion:
Faith isn’t a superficial "cosmetic" but an "inner medicine" that works only when it reaches the heart!
Jesus calls us to move from focusing on external "performances" to cultivating a genuine inner life of faith. Let every word and deed glorify God and benefit others!
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