马太福音［第十九章］
Book of Matthew 19
【回到神起初的心意】
GK611 晨祷生命读经
主讲:陈惠菁传道
02/01/2025
主耶稣结束了在加利利对门徒的教导和服事后，正前往耶路撒冷。许多人跟着祂一起上耶路撒冷。有些是要受教导，有些是要得医治，有些却是出于好奇，有更不怀好意的就是要来抵挡祂。就像接下来经文提到的法利赛人一样。
法利赛人问耶稣人可不可以休妻，以此来试探耶稣。
耶稣无论怎么回答，他们都可以控告祂。因此耶稣并没有回答他们可不可以休妻。而是把他们带回神原本对婚姻的心意。就是一男一女，一夫一妻，一生一世联合成为一体。按照神的心意，是不同意离婚的。但因为人心硬才有摩西律法的休妻条例。
当我们心硬不听从神的话时，神可能会暂且容许或任凭我们随从己意，但这绝不是神原本的心意。偏离神心意的选择将带来负面的影响。就像因过度追求事业成功、财富，造成健康恶化或家庭关系疏离的后果，显然不是神对我们得着丰盛生活的心意。
其次，法利赛人装作谨守律法，目的只是想要以此作为掩饰恶行的工具。让我们所做的都是出自诚实无伪的心态。
神赐婚姻除了使人生养众多，治理全地外，其实神更是以地上的婚姻来带出祂与人之间的盟约关系。但门徒听了耶稣对婚姻的解释，觉得为了省去麻烦，倒不如独身就好了。
因此，耶稣用小孩子作为比喻，呼召天国的子民无论在婚姻、独身还是其他人生选择中，回到对神单纯的信靠。
年轻财主来问耶稣，他需要做什么善事才可以得永生。耶稣指出因为他心里是没有神，纵使他守了诫命中的第5-9条，也是枉然的。因为不是出于爱神爱人的心。他缺乏的不是再多一点的好行为，或多做什么善事。而是跟神建立真关系。
v21，耶稣很爱这年轻财主，因此耶稣要求他变卖所有分给穷人，并跟从祂。靠神恩典从心里活出爱神爱人的诫命。但很可惜，年轻的财主因产业很多，舍不得与人分享富足，结果忧忧愁愁离的走了。
财主的安全感是建立在属世的产业上。因此耶稣说：骆驼穿过针的眼，比财主进神的国还容易呢！耶稣不是说有钱人不可以进神国。而是如果我们的安全感不是建立在神那里，我们是会被世俗的诱惑或困扰。属灵生命会摇摆不定而无法忠心跟随主。
其实神赐永生的目的就是要与人和好。渴望我们更认识祂与祂同行。让我们与神建立有爱与信任的真关系。更要活出爱人如己的诫命。
古时犹太人的城门，往往在正常的门上另开一个小门，叫‘针眼门’。骆驼要过针眼门时，须先把货物从牠身上卸下来，再加上人力的推和拉，才能通过。
这也代表神儿女要卸下一切不属神的，单单依靠祂，因为在神凡事都能。
彼得问主：“我与其他的门徒为跟随主撇下了职业、家庭和一切属世的保障，我们这样舍弃一切跟随你，将来会得到什么呢？”
真正的撇下不仅是放弃物质的东西，更是放下生命的主权，不求回报的让基督掌权。也求神帮助我们，撇下后渴慕得着的奖赏，不是物质或其他的，而是得着神祂自己作为我们的奖赏。因为有了神就有了天上地下一切的奖赏。
每一天都问自己：我是否比昨天更明白神的心意？
•在前的：避免像财主或彼得那样满足于目前光景，抓住属地的成为我们安全感。否则就必落到‘在后’
•在后的：虽然在起头的时候落在人后，但并不就此决定一切，只要愿意谦卑顺服，努力寻求神，就能在生命更新和信仰追求中变成超前。
让我们在2025年里更深的经历主，更懂神的心、生命继续被来神提升，为神成就大事。
Matthew 19
Returning to God’s Original Intent
GK611 Morning Devotion
02/01/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah
After completing His teachings and ministry in Galilee, Jesus headed to Jerusalem. A crowd followed Him, including those seeking teaching, healing, or driven by curiosity. Some, like the Pharisees, had ulterior motives to oppose Him.
The Pharisees asked Jesus if it was lawful for a man to divorce his wife, attempting to test Him.
Jesus avoided answering directly and instead redirected them to God’s original intent for marriage: a union between one man and one woman, joined as one flesh for a lifetime. Divorce was not part of God’s design but was permitted by Moses because of the hardness of human hearts.
When people harden their hearts and resist God’s word, He may allow them to follow their desires temporarily, but this is never His true will. Straying from God’s intentions often results in negative consequences, such as strained relationships or physical and emotional harm from misplaced priorities like excessive ambition or greed.
The Pharisees used the law as a façade for their actions, but their intent was not pure. Believers are called to act with sincerity and integrity, reflecting God’s heart in their actions.
Marriage, beyond its role in procreation and stewardship of the earth, represents the covenant relationship between God and His people.
When the disciples heard Jesus’ teaching on marriage, they found it challenging and suggested that remaining single might be easier.
Jesus responded by using children as a metaphor, emphasizing the importance of childlike trust and dependence on God. Whether in marriage, singleness, or any other life circumstance, believers are called to return to simple, wholehearted trust in Him.
A wealthy young man approached Jesus, asking what good deed he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus pointed out that, while the man outwardly followed commandments such as honoring his parents and refraining from murder, his heart was not fully surrendered to God.
In verse 21, Jesus, out of love, told the man to sell all his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Him. This invitation revealed the man’s misplaced security in his wealth. Sadly, the man left sorrowfully, unwilling to part with his riches.
Jesus then remarked that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter God’s kingdom. This does not mean wealth is inherently evil and prevents one from entering God’s kingdom but highlights the danger of placing trust in material possessions rather than God. Without placing our trust in Him, our faith are easily influenced by the temptations of this world.
The purpose of salvation is for harmonious relationship with God and people. Let’s desire a deeper knowledge of Him and walk with Him. Let our relationship with God be built on trust and love, and love others with our lives.
The "eye of a needle" may reference a small gate in ancient city walls, where a camel had to be unloaded and pushed through. This illustrates that believers must surrender all that hinders them from trusting God completely, for with God, all things are possible.
Peter asked Jesus, “We have left everything that provide security to follow You. What then will there be for us?”
Jesus affirmed that those who forsake worldly possessions, relationships, or security for His sake will inherit eternal life. However, true surrender means relinquishing not only material possessions but also authority over one’s life, trusting God entirely.
The ultimate reward is God Himself—knowing Him and enjoying His presence. Those who have God lack nothing, for He is the source of all blessings.
Jesus reminded His followers that “the first will be last, and the last first.” The First: Like the rich young man or even Peter, it’s easy to grow complacent in one’s current state or rely on earthly security, only to fall behind spiritually.
The Last: Those who begin with humble trust and obedience may surpass others in spiritual growth and faithfulness.
As we step into 2025, may we strive daily to know God’s will more deeply, allowing Him to transform us and accomplish His purposes in our lives. Let us experience God’s heart and walk closely with Him, achieving great things for His glory.
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