經文: | 箴言22-24章 |
中心思想: | 箴言24章 |
提要
箴言最後的十一章是向位高權重的人進言,這一段經文的精髓早已揭櫫在「前門」上──二十一章一至二節說:「王的心在耶和華手中,好像隴溝的水隨意流轉,人所行的,在自己眼中都看為正,惟有耶和華衡量人心。」今天的經文同樣也對身負重任的人提忠告:其範圍從為人父母者到王孫公子,從牧者輔導到國王君主,無所不包。領袖們若要在行為與個性上完全榮耀上帝,就需了解上帝的道德觀、倫理觀與屬靈的觀點。 |
第22章
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第23章
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第24章
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公正的行為
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正直的聯結
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合宜的期望
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試探與節制
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每日與主同行
有人說得好:「生命中最重要的,往往是那些無法計算的事。」
你認為最重要的事是什麼?從一到十(一是最少,十是最高,餘此類推)列出你認為重要的次序。
╴╴名聲 ╴╴尊榮 ╴╴慈悲
╴╴謙卑 ╴╴慷慨 ╴╴誠實
這些特質──以及其他的特質──對一個屬上帝的領袖是不可或缺的!如果你對你所圈選的分數完全不滿意,那麼就利用一點時間想想下列的箴言:
•美名勝過大財,恩竉強如金銀(22:1)。
•敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜(22:4)。
•不可無故作見證,陷害鄰舍,也不可用嘴欺騙人(24:28)。
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默想
箴言──以關切的心看待一切
世界各地的統治者曾親至耶路撒冷,要聽所羅門的智慧話(王上10:24),日後,耶穌被宣稱高過所羅門(路11:31),耶穌警告那些聽祂的教訓卻不跟隨的人,「終有一日會被所羅門時代的統治者懲罰」。今天,你讀到當年他們曾讚歎的智慧之言──上帝期望你以相同的關切來看待這些智慧的言語!
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金言
只要你不怕音樂,或許有朝一日就能指揮一個樂團。 |
English |
7/7/2013 Wise Words for the King |
Scriptures: | Proverbs 22-24 |
Heart of the Passage: | Proverbs 24 |
Overview
The final 11 chapters of Proverbs contain sound counsel for those in positions of authority. The key to the section is hanging at the front door (21:1-2)—"The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts." Today's reading contains wise counsel for anyone in a position of responsibility: from parents to princes, pastors to potentates. Leaders need to know God's moral, ethical, and spiritual precepts if they are to direct their charges into God-honoring paths of conduct and character. |
Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Right Actions
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Right Associations
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Right Expectations
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Temptation and Temperance
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Your Daily Walk
It has been well said, "The things that count most in life are the things that cannot be counted." What do you value most? On a scale of 1 to 10 (with I being low and 10 being high), how much do you value ...
_____. a good name?
_____. reverence?
_____. mercy?
_____. humility?
_____. generosity?
_____. honesty?
These qualities—and others—are indispensable for a godly leader. If you weren't totally satisfied with the numbers you assigned, spend some extra moments medilating on these proverbs:
• A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold (22:1).
• By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life (22:4).
• Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; and deceive not with thy lips (24:28).
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Insight
Proverbs—Handle with Care!
Learned world rulers once traveled to Jerusalem to hear the wisdom of Solomon (1 Kings 10). Later, Jesus would claim to be greater than Solomon {Luke 11:31). And Jesus warned that those who heard His teaching but failed to respond would one day be condemned by the rulers of Solomon's day. Today you are reading the same wisdom they responded to—and God expects you to handle it with the same care!
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Adage
If you're not afraid to face the music, you may some day lead the band. |
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