讀經:希伯來書第十二章

默想:「你們要追求與眾人和睦,並要追求聖潔,非聖潔沒有人能見主。」(來12:14)

默想一:基督徒的人際關係講求的是什麼?就是『和睦』。基督徒與眾人和睦不是消極被動,乃是積極主動地去追求得來的。和睦的秘訣,是活出基督的生命來。耶穌說:『使人和睦的人有福了!因為他們必稱為神的兒子』(太5:9)。當基督徒遵行主耶穌要我們「彼此相愛」的命令時,眾人因此就認出我們是祂的門徒(約13:34-35)。

默想二:基督徒與神的關係講求的是什麼?就是『聖潔』!那是人與神相處的首要條件,也是一個人虔誠和敬畏神的結果。人一旦蒙恩得救,他會從世界中被分別出來過聖潔的生活,不再犯罪,即使偶然犯罪,他會立即悔改,求主的赦免。那召我們的既是聖潔的,我們在一切所行的事上也要聖潔(彼前1:15)。

禱告:感謝神,因祢所顯的心意,就是要我們追求和睦和聖潔。沒有聖潔就很難跟人相處;沒有聖潔更不能見祢。袮已應許『清心的人才有福了,因為他們必得見神』(太5:8)。求祢光照我,讓我時刻活在祢的光中,過一個分別為聖的生活。奉主耶穌的聖名禱告。阿們!

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12

Insight:  “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” (Heb 12:14)

Insight one: What is the Christian’s interpersonal relationship all about? It is “to live in peace with”. Christians is able to live in peace with others is not passively waiting but proactively pursuing. The secret of living in peace is to live out the life of Christ. Jesus said:” Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Mat 5:9).When Christians follow the command of the Lord Jesus to “love one other”, everyone will know that we are His disciples (Joh 13:34-35).

Insight two: What is the essential part of a Christian’s relationship with God? It is “to be holy”, which is the most indispensable prerequisite for people to be with God. It is also the result of a person’s reverence and godly fear. Once a person is saved by grace, he/she will be sanctified from the world to live a holy life and no longer sin. Even if is caught in a sin, he/she will immediately repent and ask the Lord for forgiveness. As He who called us is holy, we also be holy in all our conduct (1Pe 1:15).

Prayer: Thank God, because the will You have revealed is to ask us to make effort to pursue peace and holiness. Without holiness, it is hard to get along with others. Without holiness, we cannot face You. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Mat 5:8). Please shine on me, let me always live in Your light, and live a sanctified life. I pray in the holy name of the Lord Jesus. Amen!

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