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雅各书［第五章］
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雅各书 第五章|Book of James 5

【神喜悦的口】

主讲：郑伟健同工

01/03/2024


一、祝福人，不贪婪的口

1. 愿意祝福的心 (V1-3)

雅各在这里再一次提醒富足的人，即是有钱人。其实有钱并没有错，有钱可以是神的祝福，是好的事情，也是荣耀神的见证。这里提到财物坏了、衣服也被虫子咬了、金银都长了锈，是指当时候的有钱人只一味积攒钱财。这是有钱人的考验和试探。

财物收住不用久了也会坏，又或者收起来不用不就好像无用处之地。就像蒙恩得救的人如果不起来服事神，见证神，那也就成为“白占地土”，无用的人了。

我们的钱财都是神的，透过十一奉献、乐捐的奉献、慈惠的奉献、和敬拜时的奉献，让我们也可以成为蒙福的器皿。

2. 不亏待亏欠人 (V4)

当时候有许多收割庄稼的雇工倚靠当天的工资生活，亏欠工钱意味着他们手停，口也跟着停，让他们马上挨饿了。被亏待的人，神会为他们伸冤。这里提醒我们，若我们是为人老板的，要按时出粮，不要耽延，免得我们的得罪神。

3. 不贪婪别人的 (V5-6)

神赐给我们的财富，不是让我们不节制地去挥霍浪费，也不是为了闲置朽坏，而是让我们可以依靠神给我们的智慧，好好理财，成为分享神祝福的管道。以金钱欺压人的，最后必遭受神的审判。

二、相信祂，不埋怨的口 (V7-11)

我们要留心自己的口，不说埋怨、苦读的话。在任何的逼迫下，不急着用自己的方式为自己伸张正义。我们相信神是公义的神，也相信约伯的经历，有神我们真的可以不用去怕。神是公义的神，祂必帮助我们，神也会为我们伸冤。

三、有真诚，有爱心的口

1. 有真诚的话 (V12)

叫人相信的人，根本不需要起誓。我们口里每一句话，将来都会面对审判的。我们说话要诚实，是就说是，不是就说不是，不需要用发誓来证明自己所说的话。面对一切的挑战、艰难、逼迫，我们可以真诚待人，说诚实的话，成为可靠的人。

2. 有信心的话 (V13-18)

有受苦的人，他就该祷告，就是持续的祷告，直到神出手；有喜乐的人，他就该歌颂！这是对神的赞美，是更有力量的祷告。面对苦难的时候，让我们的口是持续感恩和赞美。我们在患难、逼迫中往往不喜乐，会发怨言，就生病了。有病的人，就可以请教会牧者和小组长奉主名为他抹油祷告，因为他们都是教会的属灵领袖。

3. 有爱心的话 (V19-20)

失迷真道的是指在试炼中软弱跌倒的弟兄。我们不要单顾自己的事情，也应该用爱心的话帮助身边的弟兄姐妹，使他悔改，领受救恩。

总结：

整卷雅各书都告诉我们在苦难中该如何做，特别是要勒住我们的舌头。我们的口可以说出彼此鼓励、互相代祷、有真诚、有信心、有爱心的话。


James Chapter 5: "The Mouth that Delights God"
GK611 Morning Devotion
01/03/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Co-worker Asher Chang

1. A mouth that blesses people and not greedy

(1) A heart that is willing to bless (V1-3)

Here James once again reminds us that a wealthy person is a rich person. In fact, there is nothing wrong with having money. Having money can be a blessing from God, a good thing, and a testimony that glorifies God. The mention here that property is broken, clothes are bitten by insects, and gold and silver are rusty refers to the fact that the wealthy people at that time just kept accumulating money. This is the test and temptation of the rich.

If the property is not used for a long time, it will break down, or if it is not used for a long time, it will become useless. Just like if a person who has been saved by grace does not stand up to serve God and bear witness to God, he will become a useless person who “use up the ground.”

Our money belongs to God. Through tithes, charitable offerings, benevolent offerings, and offerings during worship, we can also become vessels of blessing.

（2） Don’t treat those you owe wrongly (V4)

At that time, many hired workers who harvested crops depended on the day’s wages. Failure to pay wages meant that they have nothing to eat when they stopped working, causing them to starve immediately. God will avenge those who have been wronged. Here we are reminded that if we are bosses, we must pay wages on time and not delay, lest we offend God.

（3） Don’t be greedy for others (V5-6)

The wealth God has given us is not meant for us to squander without restraint, nor is it meant to be idle and decay. It is meant to allow us to rely on the wisdom God has given us, manage our finances well, and become a channel to share God’s blessings. Those who oppress others with money will eventually suffer God’s judgment.

2. Believe in Him and have a mouth that does not complain (V7-11)

We must watch our mouths and not speak words of complaint or bitterness. Under any pressure, do not rush to seek justice for yourself in your way. We believe that God is a righteous God, and we also believe in Job’s experience. With God, we don’t need to be afraid. God is a righteous God, He will help us, and God will avenge us.

3. Have a sincere and loving mouth

(1) Sincere words (V12)

He who makes others believe does not need to swear at all. Every word we speak will face judgment in the future. We need to be honest when we speak. We say yes when we do, and we say no when we don’t. We don’t need to swear to prove what we say. In the face of all challenges, difficulties, and persecutions, we can be sincere to others, speak honest words, and become reliable people.

(2) Words of faith (V13-18)

If there is a person who is suffering, he should pray, that is, continue to pray until God takes action; if there is a person who is happy, he should sing praises! This is a praise to God and a more powerful prayer. When facing suffering, let us continue to express gratitude and praise. When we are in trouble or persecution, we often feel unhappy, complain, and become sick. If a person is sick, he can ask the church pastors and cell leaders to anoint him with oil and pray in the Lord, because they are the spiritual leaders of the church.

(3) Words of love (V19-20)

Those who have lost the faith refer to brothers who are weak and fall in trials. We should not only care about our own affairs, but also use words of love to help the brothers and sisters around us to repent and receive salvation.

Conclusion：

The entire book of James tells us what to do in times of suffering, especially to bridle our tongues. Our mouths can speak words of encouragement, prayer for each other, words of sincerity, faith, and love.