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耶利米书 第十章 |Book of Jeremiah 10

【唯独耶和华是真神】

主讲:林国晶传道

04/09/2024

引言：

这章经文是一段对以色列人强烈的警告和劝戒，为要他们认识耶和华的独一真神性，警戒偶像崇拜的虚妄，并坚定依靠上帝的智慧和引导。

一、谴责百姓敬拜偶像 (V1-11)

1. 偶像的虚无 (V1-5)

经文描绘了偶像的本质——它不过是一块木头，由人手制作成的饰物。经文中提到偶像“好像棕树，是旋成的，不能说话，不能行走，必须有人抬着”。这生动地描述了偶像的无能为力。在今天的生活中，偶像可能表现为我们对某些物质的依赖，不管是金钱、地位、关系或其他。

2. 神的超越性 (V6-11)

这里强调了耶和华神的绝对超越性。祂的名大有能力，超乎万名之上。祂的尊荣，超乎一切，无人能比。所有的人本该单单赞美敬拜神。当时的犹大百姓不仅假冒伪善，而且在事奉神的同时，追求偶像。他们将信仰和价值观完全颠倒，将精力花在那些虚无的“神”上，而忽视了真正的创造主。因此，我们要清楚知道，只有神掌管万物，只有祂知道我们的未来。

二、称颂耶和华的伟大(V12-16）

这段经文是一首颂赞独一真神创造万有、管理宇宙的诗歌。耶利米对比了偶像的虚无和上帝的威严，强调了上帝是唯一无可比拟的真神，祂是真实的、永生的王。其实，我们可以常常看到上帝的创造之美。每一次日出日落，每一场风雨，都显明了上帝的伟大和权能。

三、宣告百姓即将被掳(V17-22）

以色列即将面临的困境，就是他们要被抛出去，离开他们的家园，并要受苦和被捉拿。这一切都表明了上帝对以色列背离祂的惩罚。然而，这段经文也反映了上帝的主权，祂掌管着历史的进程，甚至包括列国的兴衰。

对于我们今天的生活而言，这也警戒我们，如果我们选择依赖虚假的‘偶像’）或不义的行为，最终的结果只能是灾难。

四、先知为百姓的代祷(V23-25）

这里反映了耶利米的谦卑和对上帝的依靠。他承认人类的有限和无助，并请求上帝在施行公义时怜悯祂的百姓。同时，他也祷告上帝将愤怒倾倒在那些不认识祂的列国中。

我们在生活中也常常会面对不确定和无法掌控的处境。在这些时刻，我们应当向神祷告，按照祂的旨意行事，而不是依靠自己的理解和判断。

总结：

弟兄姐妹，唯独耶和华是真神，祂超越一切受造之物，掌管着万有。今天，我们生活在一个充满诱惑和虚假承诺的世界中，各种‘偶像’试图取代上帝在我们生命中的位置。然而，神的话提醒我们，只有上帝才是真实可信的，只有祂能带给我们真正的平安与满足。

Jeremiah Chapter 10: The LORD is the Only True God
GK611 Morning Devotion
04/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella

Introduction：

This passage is a strong warning and reminder to the Israelites, intended to make them recognize the unique divinity of the LORD, warn them about the futility of idol worship, and encourage them to rely on God’s wisdom and guidance.

I. Condemnation of the People’s Idol Worship (V1-11)

1.The Futility of Idols (V1-5)

The scripture describes the nature of idols—they are merely a piece of wood, crafted by human hands into ornaments. The scripture mentions that idols “are like a scarecrow in a cucumber field, they cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk.” This vividly illustrates the powerlessness of idols. In our lives today, idols may manifest as our dependence on certain material things, whether it be money, status, relationships, or other things.

2.The Supremacy of God (V6-11)

This section emphasizes the absolute supremacy of the LORD God. His name is mighty and above all other names. His honor surpasses everything, and no one can compare to Him. All people should praise and worship God alone. At that time, the people of Judah were not only hypocritical but also pursued idols while serving God. They completely inverted their faith and values, spending their energy in those futile “gods” while neglecting the true Creator. Therefore, we must understand that only God controls all things, and only He knows our future.

II. Praise for the Greatness of the LORD (V12-16)

This passage is a hymn praising the one true God who created and governs the universe. Jeremiah contrasts the futility of idols with the majesty of God, emphasizing that God is the only incomparable true God, the true and eternal King. In reality, we can often see the beauty of God’s creation. Every sunrise and sunset, every rain, reveals the greatness and power of God.

III. Announcement of the People’s Imminent Captivity (V17-22)

The Israelites are about to face a situation where they will be cast out, leaving their homes, and will suffer and be taken captive. All this signifies God’s punishment on Israel for turning away from Him. However, this passage also reflects God’s sovereignty, as He controls the course of history, including the rise and fall of nations.

For our lives today, this serves as a warning that if we choose to rely on false ‘idols’ or unrighteous behavior, the ultimate outcome will be disaster.

IV. The Prophet’s Intercession for the People (V23-25)

This reflects Jeremiah’s humility and dependence on God. He acknowledges the limitations and helplessness of humanity and asks God to have mercy on His people when executing justice. He also prays for God’s wrath to be poured out on the nations that do not know Him.

In our lives, we often face uncertain and uncontrollable situations. In these moments, we should pray to God, act according to His will, and not rely on our own understanding and judgment.

Conclusion：

Brothers and sisters, the LORD alone is the true God, surpassing all creation, and ruling over everything. Today, we live in a world full of temptations and false promises, where various ‘idols’ try to take the place of God in our lives. However, God’s word reminds us that only God is truly trustworthy, and only He can bring us true peace and fulfillment.

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耶利米书 第九章 |Book of Jeremiah 9

【先知泪水中的呼声】

主讲:丘均发传道

03/09/2024

引言：

耶利米被称为‘流泪的先知’，因为他为以色列的堕落流下了无数的泪水。在他心中，那些泪水不仅是对过去的哀叹，也是对未来的呼唤。

一、痛心的哭诉（V1-6）

耶利米因以色列百姓的堕落而感到深深的痛心。他强烈地表达了对百姓道德败坏的悲痛，描述了他们彼此欺诈、虚伪、不忠的情景。他的泪水不仅是个人的哀伤，更是代表了神对百姓不肯认识祂的痛心。

在我们的生活中，我们是否也对世界上的罪恶、家庭的破裂、朋友的背叛感到痛心？是否曾经为他人的失落、迷失而流泪？耶利米的眼泪提醒我们，罪恶不仅伤害我们自己，更深深刺痛了神的心。我们应该为自己和他人的罪悔改，祈求神的怜悯和帮助。

二、审判的宣告（V7-16）

神透过耶利米宣告了对百姓的审判。百姓的心如金属中的渣滓，无法被炼净，随从顽梗的心去敬拜假神，因此神将带来惩罚，使他们因自己的罪而受熬炼，神要以审判炼净他们的罪恶。

神的审判虽然严厉，但是必要的，因为罪不能被姑息！我们在面对自己生活中的问题时，是否愿意接受神的炼净？这不仅是外表的行为，更是内心的洁净。

三、悲惨的结局（V17-22）

神借耶利米预言了哀哭与死亡的情景，甚至连妇女和孩子也无法幸免。这段经文预言了以色列人因不悔改将遭受的悲惨结局。

这里提醒我们，哀哭和悲伤并不足以让我们摆脱困境，只有真诚的悔改，才能带来真正的改变。如果我们只是在生活的挑战和困境中，一直抱怨和哀叹，而不思考自己的错误和罪过，不回转归向神，我们的哀哭是徒劳的。

四、心要受割礼（V23-26）

神借着耶利米呼吁百姓要正视自己的问题，不要以自己的智慧、力量和财富为夸耀，他们唯一当夸口的是，寻求认识神并行祂所喜悦的事。因为神所看重的是内心的敬虔；祂以割礼为例，指明祂所悦纳的，不是外在肉体的割礼，而是在心里守约的割礼。

今天的基督徒也面临同样的挑战。我们或许在外表上看起来敬虔，参加教会活动、奉献、服事，但如果我们的内心没有真正的悔改，与神建立亲密的关系，那么这些外在的表现就如同‘心未割礼’，无法讨神的喜悦，不能在神的审判中站立得住。

总结：

先知的泪水中充满了：神对百姓罪恶的痛心，以及神对罪恶的公义审判。在这些泪水中，我们听到的是呼唤悔改的声音，是对神真正认识的呼求。让我们从耶利米的呼声中汲取智慧，悔改归向神，追求与神建立真实的关系!

Jeremiah 9 Cry in the tears of the prophet
GK611 Morning Devotion
03/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel

Introduction：

Jeremiah was called the ‘weeping prophet’ because he shed countless tears over the fall of Israel. In his heart, those tears were not only a lament for the past, but also a call for the future.

1. Heartbroken crying (V1-6)

Jeremiah was deeply saddened by the depravity of the people of Israel. He strongly expressed his grief at the moral decay of his people, describing their mutual deceit, hypocrisy, and disloyalty. His tears were not only personal sorrow, but also represented God’s heartache over the people’s refusal to know Him.

In our lives, do we also grieve over the evil in the world, the breakdown of families, the betrayal of friends? Have you ever shed tears for someone else’s loss? Jeremiah’s tears remind us of that sin not only hurts us, but it deeply cuts into the heart of God. We should repent of our own sins and those of others and pray for God’s mercy and help.

2. Announcement of Judgment (V7-16)

God announced judgment on the people through Jeremiah. The hearts of the people are like dross in metal and cannot be purified. They follow their stubborn hearts to worship false gods. Therefore, God will bring punishment to refine them for their sins, to purify their hearts with judgment.

Although God’s judgment is severe, it is necessary because sin cannot be tolerated! When we face the problems in our lives, are we willing to accept God’s refinement? This is not only outward behaviour, but also inner purity.

3. Tragic ending (V17-22)

God prophesied through Jeremiah a scene of mourning and death, in which even women and children would not be spared. This passage foretells the tragic outcome that will befall the Israelites because of their unrepentance.

Here we are reminded that weeping and sorrow are not enough to get us out of trouble. Only sincere repentance can bring about real change. If we just complain and weep over the challenges and difficulties in life without thinking about our mistakes and sins, and without turning back to God, our weeping will be in vain.

4. The heart must be circumcised (V23-26)

Through Jeremiah, God called on the people to face their own problems and not to boast about their wisdom, strength, and wealth. The only thing they should boast about was seeking to know God and doing what pleases Him. Because what God values is inner piety; He used circumcision as an example to indicate that what He accepts is not circumcision of the external body, but circumcision that keeps the covenant in the heart.

Christians today face the same challenge. We may appear to be devout on the outside, participating in church activities, giving, and serving, but if we do not truly repent in our hearts and establish an intimate relationship with God, then these external manifestations will be like an “uncircumcised heart” and we cannot please God, cannot stand in the judgment of God.

Conclusion：

The prophet’s tears are filled with God’s sorrow for the sins of the people and God’s righteous judgment on sins. In these tears we hear a cry for repentance, a cry for a true knowledge of God. Let us draw wisdom from Jeremiah’s cry, repent and turn to God, and pursue a real relationship with God!

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箴言 第22|Proverb 22

02/09/2024

箴言第 22 章

1 美名胜过大财,恩宠强如金银。
2 富户穷人,在世相遇,都为耶和华所造。
3 通达人见祸藏躲。愚蒙人前往受害。
4 敬畏耶和华心存谦卑,就得富有,尊荣,生命,为赏赐。
5 乖僻人的路上,有荆棘和网罗。保守自己生命的。必要远离。
6 教养孩童,使他走当行的道,就是到老他也不偏离。
7 富户管辖穷人,欠债的是债主的仆人。
8 撒罪孽的,必收灾祸。他逞怒的杖,也必废掉。
9 眼目慈善的,就必蒙福。因他将食物分给穷人。
10 赶出亵慢人,争端就消除,分争和羞辱,也必止息。
11 喜爱清心的人,因他嘴上的恩言,王必与他为友。
12 耶和华的眼目,眷顾聪明人。却倾败奸诈人的言语。
13 懒惰人说,外头有狮子,我在街上,就必被杀。
14 淫妇的口为深坑,耶和华所憎恶的,必陷在其中。
15 愚蒙迷住孩童的心,用管教的杖可以远远赶除。
16 欺压贫穷为要利己的,并送礼与富户的,都必缺乏。
17 你须侧耳听受智慧人的言语,留心领会我的知识,
18 你若心中存记,嘴上咬定,这便为美。
19 我今日以此特特指教你,为要使你倚靠耶和华。
20 谋略和知识的美事,我岂没有写给你吗?
21 要使你知道真言的实理,你好将真言回覆那打发你来的人。
22 贫穷人,你不可因他贫穷,就抢夺他的物。也不可在城门口欺压困苦人。
23 因耶和华必为他辨屈。抢夺他的,耶和华必夺取那人的命。
24 好生气的人,不可与他结交。暴怒的人,不可与他来往。
25 恐怕你效法他的行为,自己就陷在网罗里。
26 不要与人击掌,不要为欠债的作保。

27 你若没有什么偿还,何必使人夺去你睡卧的床呢?
28 你先祖所立的地界,你不可挪移。
29 你看见办事殷勤的人吗?他必站在君王面前,必不站在下贱人面前。

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箴言 第21|Proverb 21

01/09/2024

箴言第 21 章

1 王的心在耶和华手中,好像陇沟的水,随意流转。
2 人所行的,在自己眼中都看为正,惟有耶和华衡量人心。
3 行仁义公平,比献祭更蒙耶和华悦纳。
4 恶人发达,眼高心傲,这乃是罪。(发达原文作灯)
5 殷勤筹划的,足致丰裕。行事急躁的,都必缺乏。
6 用诡诈之舌求财的,就是自己取死。所得之财,乃是吹来吹去的浮云。
7 恶人的强暴,必将自己扫除。因他们不肯按公平行事。
8 负罪之人的路,甚是弯曲。至于清洁的人,他所行的乃是正直。
9 宁可住在房顶的角上,不在宽阔的房屋,与争吵的妇人同住。
10 恶人的心,乐人受祸。他眼并不怜恤邻舍。
11 亵慢的人受刑罚,愚蒙的人就得智慧。智慧人受训诲,便得知识。
12 义人思想恶人的家,知道恶人倾倒,必至灭亡。
13 塞耳不听穷人哀求的,他将来呼吁也不蒙应允。
14 暗中送的礼物,挽回怒气。怀中搋的贿赂,止息暴怒。
15 秉公行义,使义人喜乐,使作孽的人败坏。
16 迷离通达道路的,必住在阴魂的会中。
17 爱宴乐的,必致穷乏。好酒爱膏油的,必不富足。
18 恶人作了义人的赎价。奸诈人代替正直人。
19 宁可住在旷野,不与争吵使气的妇人同住。
20 智慧人家中积蓄宝物膏油。愚昧人随得来随吞下。
21 追求公义仁慈的,就寻得生命,公义,和尊荣。
22 智慧人爬上勇士的城墙,倾覆他所倚靠的坚垒。
23 谨守口与舌的,就保守自己免受灾难。
24 心骄气傲的人,名叫亵慢。他行事狂妄,都出于骄傲。
25 懒惰人的心愿,将他杀害,因为他手不肯作工。
26 有终日贪得无厌的,义人施舍而不吝惜。

27 恶人的祭物是可憎的,何况他存恶意来献呢?
28 作假见证的必灭亡,惟有听真情而言的,其言长存。
29 恶人脸无羞耻,正直人行事坚定。
30 没有人能以智慧,聪明,谋略,敌挡耶和华。
31 马是为打仗之日预备的。得胜乃在乎耶和华。

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箴言 第20|Proverb 20

31/08/2024

箴言第 20 章

1 酒能使人亵慢,浓酒使人喧嚷。凡因酒错误的,就无智慧。
2 王的威吓,如同狮子吼叫。惹动他怒的,是自害己命。
3 远离分争,是人的尊荣。愚妄人都爱争闹。
4 懒惰人因冬寒不肯耕种。到收割的时候,他必讨饭,而无所得。
5 人心怀藏谋略,好像深水。惟明哲人,才能汲引出来。
6 人多述说自己的仁慈。但忠信人谁能遇着呢?
7 行为纯正的义人,他的子孙,是有福的。
8 王坐在审判的位上,以眼目驱散诸恶。
9 谁能说,我洁净了我的心。我脱净了我的罪。
10 两样的法码,两样的升斗,都为耶和华所憎恶。
11 孩童的动作,是清洁,是正直,都显明他的本性。
12 能听的耳,能看的眼,都是耶和华所造的。
13 不要贪睡,免致贫穷。眼要睁开,你就吃饱。
14 买物的说,不好,不好。及至买去,他便自夸。
15 有金子,和许多珍珠。(或作红宝石)惟有知识的嘴,乃为贵重的珍宝。
16 谁为生人作保,就拿谁的衣服。谁为外人作保,谁就要承当。
17 以虚谎而得的食物,人觉甘甜。但后来他的口,必充满尘沙。
18 计谋都凭筹算立定。打仗要凭智谋。
19 往来传舌的,泄漏密事。大张嘴的不可与他结交。
20 咒骂父母的,他的灯必灭,变为漆黑的黑暗。
21 起初速得的产业,终久却不为福。
22 你不要说,我要以恶报恶。要等候耶和华,他必拯救你。
23 两样的法码,为耶和华所憎恶。诡诈的天平,也为不善。
24 人的脚步,为耶和华所定。人岂能明白自己的路呢?
25 人冒失说,这是圣物,许愿之后才查问,就是自陷网罗。
26 智慧的王,簸散恶人,用碌碡滚轧他们。
27 人的灵是耶和华的灯,鉴察人的心腹。
28 王因仁慈和诚实,得以保全他的国位,也因仁慈立稳。
29 强壮乃少年人的荣耀。白发为老年人的尊荣。
30 鞭伤除净人的罪恶。责打能入人的心腹。

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耶利米书 第八章 |Book of Jeremiah 8

【对得起神吗？】

主讲:郑伟健实习传道 30/08/2024

引言：

在婚约里“爱若不真伤很深”！

一、我们会死不悔改吗？

1.死后还有审判啊！(V1-2)

俗语说“入土为安”！意思说人既死了，也已经安葬了，事情也就安了。但是这里说到 尸骨还要挖出来被折腾一番，这似乎在说着“死后还有审判啊！这不也是对我们说的 吗？

2.人都偏行己路啊！(V3-6)

神的子民本为“义人”，怎么后来却变成“恶民”呢？而且被警告之后明知前方神死路，怎么还一路奔向死路呢？无知吗？蒙蔽吗？被迷惑了吗？我们也会如此吗？

3.人真禽兽不如吗？（V7-9）

连空中的飞鸟都知道来去的定期，人怎么比禽鸟还不如呢？地上的野兽、甚至是渺小 的蚂蚁都懂得分辨时节，人怎么会无知呢？原来人一旦没有了神的话，就毫无智慧可 言，就只是无知啊！

二、我们有贪婪毒根吗？（V10-12）

从最小的到至大的都一味地贪婪，意思说从老到少都是贪心的！这是生命的毒根啊！人一旦有了贪婪，什么事都以个人的利益为出发。

1. 贪婪结果可亏大！

结果是一无所有啊！正所谓十赌九输不是吗？

2.只说好话非真话？
结果是骗人骗自己啊！世人常是聪明反被聪明误！

三、我们也惹神发怒吗？

2.难免惊恐不安的日子（V13-15）

一般上平安或不安是在乎外在环境与局势，但是神的子民要学会，以【自己与神的关系如何】为真平安指数啊！

2.始终无法脱离的灾难（V16-20）

从经文的形容可以看出是一种天灾人祸的双面夹攻，而且背后的主使者是神的手。你想人要如何脱离这样的灾祸呢？绝对不是如何应对、如何处理外在的祸患；关键是如何回转归向神啊！

总结：我们让神受伤哀痛吗？（V21-22）

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耶利米书 第七章 |Book of Jeremiah 7

【我生命的殿像贼窝吗？】

主讲:陈惠菁传道 29/08/2024

引言：

耶利米书7-10章的信息，是神让先知耶利米，对南国犹大在圣殿门口发出第3次的信息。因为是在圣殿门口宣讲，所以被称为‘圣殿讲章’。

一、不要把神的殿变成贼窝（V1-11）

圣殿是犹大百姓生活的中心。当时的犹大百姓对圣殿充满了热情，但却忘记来圣殿的真正目的是敬拜神。因此，神差遣耶利米到圣殿门口去，警戒所有进出圣殿敬拜神的人要改正行动作为，真正的悔改回转。不要把神的殿变成贼窝。神的殿怎样成为贼窝呢？

1.听从虚谎的话（V4）

当耶利米在警戒百姓要悔改时，他们却听信假先知、假教师虚谎的话，认为神既然拣选了圣殿作为祂的居所，就绝对不会让圣殿被毁。因此，他们为所欲为的以一些宗教的仪式来敷衍神了事。

我们是一个对真理不熟悉，容易听信世界、假教师、撒旦虚谎的话的人吗？

假教师用人所定义的恩典淡化神的圣洁，用人认为的慈爱抹杀神的公义。导致不少信徒成为不受教、随意犯罪，不敬畏神的人。

2. 行神憎恶的事（V5-11）

百姓当时除了以奸诈对待人和邻舍、欺压寄居的和孤儿寡妇、流无辜人的血、偷盗，杀害，奸淫，起假誓，拜偶像等外，更糟糕的是，v10作尽了各样可憎之事后，还天真地以为，只要来到圣殿敬拜，献祭就可以塞住神的口，消除祂的怒气，然后继续随意作恶。

求神帮助我们不一脚踏两船的穿梭在罪恶的世界和圣殿之间。不把圣殿当作犯罪之余的休息所、包庇盗贼的避难所。不让自己成为神圣殿中虚有其表的盗贼。

二、不让神设下恩典的时限（V12-20）

百姓长期违背圣约，已经耗尽了神丰富的恩慈、宽容、忍耐。因此神要犹大百姓去看士罗的结局。

神虽有丰盛恩典，不轻易发怒。但人若一而再再而三地践踏神的恩典，神是会设下恩典的时限。当时限一到人就会面对神的审判。我们的心要敬畏神。愿意被神管教，真心悔改的对齐真理。以至神永远不向我们定下恩典的时限。

三、侧耳听与行神所吩咐的（V21-34）

百姓不听从神，因此他们所做的都不是神所吩咐的事。

1.不以献祭代替听从（V21-28）

根据律法，燔祭与平安祭的不同是，燔祭必须完全焚烧在祭坛上，人是不可以吃燔祭的祭肉。但神却一反常态的叫他们吃肉罢！因为当人不侧耳而听从，对神来说，献祭就变得毫无意义，也与神无关。

听命胜于献祭；顺从胜于公羊的脂油。神在乎的不是祭物。献祭只是让我们看到自己的生命是否听从神。

神对百姓的要求很简单，就只有一件事。v23就是当听从我的话，我就作你们的神，你们也作我的子民。你们行我所吩咐的一切道，就可以得福。这也是神今天对我们的要求。让我们决心活出顺服神的生命来。

2.不焚烧自己的儿女（V29-34）

犹大百姓一面到圣殿献祭，也一面到欣嫩子谷焚烧儿女献给偶像摩洛。因此V32神说，这献祭之谷将变成杀戮之谷。他们必在此遭到巴比伦的屠杀。并且尸首必给空中的飞鸟和地上的野兽作食物。

在现今这法治的社会里，当然不可能有父母会焚烧儿女献祭给假神。我们若把自己或孩子的生命年日都花在追求世上的短暂享乐、物质的满足上，而不是为主而活，或培育儿女明白真理、敬畏神，其实我们也是变相的在欣嫩子谷焚烧自己或儿女的生命。

总结：

不要让自己的生命成为贼窝，更不要让教会成盗贼聚集的地方。我们要认真的侧耳听从神所吩咐的，也要认真行神所吩咐的。让神的教会里充满顺服神、追求生命的人。

Jeremiah 7: Is My Temple of Life a Den of Robbers?
GK611 Morning Devotion
29/08/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah

Introduction:

The message in Jeremiah chapters 7-10 is the third message God gave the prophet Jeremiah to deliver at the gate of the temple in the southern kingdom of Judah. Since it was preached at the temple gate, it is known as the “Temple Sermon.”

I. Do Not Turn God’s Temple into a Den of Robbers (V1-11)

The temple was the center of life for the people of Judah. The people of Judah were passionate about the temple but had forgotten that the true purpose of coming to the temple was to worship God. Therefore, God sent Jeremiah to the temple gate to warn everyone who came through the gate of the temple to worship God to reform their actions and truly repent. They were not to turn God’s temple into a den of robbers. How did God’s temple become a den of robbers?

1 Listening to Lies (V4)

When Jeremiah warned the people to repent, they listened to the false prophets and teachers who deceived them, thinking that since God had chosen the temple as His dwelling place, it would never be destroyed. So, they performed religious rituals to superficially worship God without truly seeking Him.

Are we people who are unfamiliar with the truth and easily believe the lies of the world, false teachers, or Satan?

False teachers diminish God’s holiness with man-defined grace and remove God’s righteousness with human notions of love. This leads many believers to become unteachable, casually sinning and not fearing God.

2 Doing Things God Detests (V5-11)

In addition to deceitfully dealing with others and neighbors, oppressing the foreigners, orphans, and widows, shedding innocent blood, stealing, killing, committing adultery, perjury, and idolatry, the people also, after doing all these detestable things, naively believed that as long as they came to the temple to worship and sacrifice, they could make peace with God and silence His wrath, and continue their evil ways.

May God help us not to shuffle between the sinful world and the temple. Do not treat the temple as a resting place or a shelter for robbers after committing sins. Do not let ourselves become the robbers with only external holiness in God’s holy temple.

II. Do Not Let God Set a Limit to His Grace (V12-20)

The people had long violated the covenant, exhausting God’s abundant kindness, patience, and tolerance. Therefore, God wanted the people of Judah to see the outcome of Shiloh.

God is rich in grace and slow to anger. But if people repeatedly trample on God’s grace, He will set a limit to it. Once this limit is reached, people will face God’s judgment. Our hearts must fear God, be willing to be disciplined by Him, and genuinely repent to align with the Truth so that God will never set a limit to His grace for us.

III. Listen and Do What God Commands (V21-34)

The people did not listen to God, so what they did was not what God commanded.

1 Do Not Replace Obedience with Sacrifice (V21-28)

According to the law, burnt offerings and peace offerings are different; the burnt offering must be entirely burned on the altar, and no one can eat the meat of a burnt offering. But God, contrary to the norm, asked them to eat the meat because when people do not listen to God, sacrifices become meaningless and irrelevant to Him.

To obey is better than sacrifice; to heed is better than the fat of rams. What God cares about is not the offering. Sacrifices are just a way for us to examine whether our lives obey God.

God’s requirement for the people was simple: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you. This is also God’s requirement for us today. Let us resolve to live lives of obedience to God.

2 Do Not Burn Your Children (V 29-34)

The people of Judah, while offering sacrifices at the temple, also went to the Valley of Ben Hinnom to burn their children as sacrifices to the idol Moloch. Therefore, in verse 32, God said that this valley of sacrifice would become a valley of slaughter. They would be slaughtered by the Babylonians here, and their bodies would become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth.

In today’s society governed by the rule of law, it is impossible for parents to burn their children as sacrifices to false gods. However, if we spend our lives or our children’s lives pursuing worldly pleasures and material satisfaction instead of living for the Lord or nurturing our children to understand the truth and fear God, we are essentially burning our or our children’s lives in the Valley of Ben Hinnom.

Conclusion:

Do not let your life become a den of robbers, and do not let the church become a gathering place for robbers. We must earnestly listen to and obey what God commands. Let God’s church be filled with people who obey Him and pursue life.

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耶利米书 第六章 |Book of Jeremiah 6

【被炼净或被弃绝？人的选择！】

主讲:林国晶传道 28/08/2024

引言：

以色列因罪恶、背叛和拒绝悔改，面临毁灭的命运。然而，即使在这些警告中，神依然展现了祂的怜悯，祂愿意炼净祂的百姓，使他们不被弃绝。但这一切取决于百姓是否愿意回转，听从神的呼召。

一、即将来临的毁灭（V1-9）

1.审判的预告（V1-2）

灾祸与大毁灭从北方逼近，耶路撒冷将面临摧毁。耶利米警告耶路撒冷的居民，他们将面临即将来临的战争和毁灭。他们被比作美丽的锡安女子，但他们的美丽将被侵略者摧毁。审判将如同风暴般降临，毫无躲避之地。

2.敌军的逼近（V3-6）

敌军如牧羊人带领羊群般逼近耶路撒冷，战争不可避免。耶路撒冷的居民被警告要准备面对这场不可避免的战争，敌人将毫不留情地进行进攻。

3.神公义审判（V7-9）

耶路撒冷的罪恶如泉水涌出，神的审判不可避免。神决定惩罚牠的百姓，直到他们的罪恶被测地消除。因为，神的公义不允许这些罪恶继续下去。

当预警出现时，我们是否会像耶路撒冷的居民一样忽视，还是会选择警醒，采取行动？那些愿意听从警告并采取措施的人往往能避免灾难，而那些忽视警告的人则最终被毁灭。

二、百姓的顽梗堕落（V10-15）

1.不愿听从的耳朵（V10-12）

耶利米哀叹百姓的顽梗，他们的耳朵已经被封闭，无法听从神的警告。结果，神的烈怒将倾倒在他们身上，整个社会都将面临毁灭。

2.宗教领袖的虚伪（V13-15）

以色列的宗教领袖们并没有真正关心百姓的灵魂，反而用假平安的信息来安抚百姓，导致他们在罪恶中坠落。

现代社会中，我们是否也有‘耳朵未受割礼’的情况，无法听从正确的教导？就像一个病人，如果拒绝医生的诊断和治疗，结果只能是病情加重。

三、先知最终的警告（V16-30）

1.警戒与聆听（V16-21）

耶和华呼吁百姓回归古道，但他们顽梗不听。殊不知这些话都是生死攸关的角声和大难临头的警报。最终迎来审判。

2.北方的侵略（V22-25）

百姓对罪无动于衷，把先知的警告当作耳边风，最终遭遇敌军从北方来侵略和毁灭。百姓将惊慌失措，而神的审判临头。

3.被弃的银子（V26-30）

百姓如同废弃的金属，无论如何炼净，都无法去除其中的渣滓。最终，神宣布他们是被弃绝的银子，不再有价值。神的试验表明百姓如同杂质过多的银子，无法被炼净，最终被弃绝。

因此，悔改机会有限，若不珍惜，灵命的冷漠和顽梗会让我们逐渐失去与神的关系，最终陷入无尽的黑暗。

总结：悔改的紧迫性

悔改的机会：耶利米书第六章提醒我们神的审判即将来临，但悔改的门依然敞开。
回应的呼召：选择悔改，接受神的炼净，避免走向被弃绝的命运。

Jeremiah 6 Be Refined or Be Rejected? Humans’ choice!
GK611 Morning Devotion
28/08/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella

Introduction:

Israel faced the threat of destruction due to their sins, betrayal, and refusal to repent. However, even amidst these warnings, God showed His mercy and expressed His willingness to refine His people so they would not be rejected. But everything depends on whether the people are willing to turn back and heed God’s calling.

I. The Impending Destruction （V1-9)

1.The Announcement of Judgment （V1-2)

Disaster and great destruction are approaching from the north, and Jerusalem is facing devastation. Jeremiah warns the residents of Jerusalem about the coming war and destruction. They are likened to a beautiful woman of Zion, but their beauty will be devastated by the invaders. Judgment will come like a storm with no place to hide.

2.The Approaching Enemy （V3-6)

The enemy will approach Jerusalem like shepherds leading their flocks. War is inevitable. The residents of Jerusalem are warned to prepare for this unavoidable war, as the enemy will attack relentlessly.

3.God’s Righteous Judgment （V7-9)

Jerusalem’s wickedness pours out like a well pouring out its water. And God’s judgment is unavoidable. God decides to punish His people until their sins are completely removed, for His righteousness does not allow these sins to continue.

When warnings appear, will we, like the residents of Jerusalem, ignore them, or will we choose to be alert and take action? Those who heed warnings and take measures often avoid disaster, while those who ignore warnings are ultimately destroyed.

II. The Stubborn Depravity of the People （V10-15)

1.Unwilling Ears （V10-12)

Jeremiah laments the stubbornness of the people, whose ears are closed and unable to hear God’s warnings. As a result, God’s wrath will be poured out upon them, and the entire society will face destruction.

2.The Hypocrisy of Religious Leaders （V13-15)

The religious leaders of Israel did not truly care for the souls of the people; instead, they used false messages of peace to appease the people, leading them deeper into sin.

In modern society, do we also have “uncircumcised ears” that prevent us from listening to correct teachings? Just like a patient who refuses a doctor’s diagnosis and treatment, the result can only be a worsening condition.

III. The Prophet’s Final Warning （V16-30)

1.Warning and Listening （V16-21)

The Lord calls His people to return to the Truths, but they stubbornly refuse to listen. Little do they know that these words are the horn of life-and-death matters and the alarms of impending disaster. Ultimately, judgment comes.

2.Invasion from the North （V22-25)

The people are indifferent to sins and turn a deaf ear to the prophet’s warnings. Eventually, they face invasion and destruction from an enemy from the north. The people will be panic-stricken as God’s judgment falls.

3.Rejected Silver （V26-30)

The people are like discarded metal. No matter how much it is refined, the impurities cannot be removed. Ultimately, God declares them as rejected silver, no longer of value. God’s testing reveals that the people, like silver with too many impurities, cannot be refined and are ultimately rejected.

Therefore, the opportunity for repentance is limited. If not cherished, spiritual apathy and stubbornness will gradually cause us to lose our relationship with God, eventually falling into endless darkness.

Conclusion: The Urgency of Repentance

Opportunity for Repentance: Jeremiah Chapter 6 reminds us that while God’s judgment is imminent, the door for repentance is still open.
Call to Respond: Choose to repent, accept God’s refinement, and avoid the destiny of being rejected.

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耶利米书 第五章 |Book of Jeremiah 5

【你的结局要怎样行？】

主讲:丘均发传道 27/08/2024

引言：人生如同一部电影

一、百姓的罪恶与背道（V1-9）

神通过耶利米发出强烈的指控，指出耶路撒冷的罪恶和背道。神指示耶利米走遍耶路撒冷的街道，寻找一个行公义、求诚实的人。但遍寻城中，甚至无法找到一人。人民的罪恶与背离神的情形极为严重，神的子民已经完全偏离了神的道。这里显示了神对百姓堕落的痛心。

这段经文提醒我们，罪恶不仅是个人的，也是集体的。当整个社会集体背离神的标准时，最终将带来神的审判。所以，我们不能因社会的普遍堕落，而妥协真理的教导和价值观。社会的堕落，不应该成为我们堕落的借口，反而是应该成为我们更加坚持做对事情的理由！

二、执意不悔改的结果（V10-19）

在这一段经文中，神继续通过耶利米警告百姓，执意不悔改将导致严重的后果，即将到来的毁灭。虽然神宣告毁灭，却留有余地，允许一部分人幸存。但人民虽被神一再警告，却仍旧硬心不悔改，终将自食恶果，除非人回转向神。

这段经文提醒我们，拒绝悔改的后果是可怕的，神虽然满有耐心，但不是无限的。当我们一次次拒绝神的引导和警告时，最终会迎来无法挽回的审判。

三、神必讨罪 公义审判（V20-29）

这一段经文集中讨论神的审判，强调神是公义的，祂的审判是出于人类的恶行和对祂的回应。尽管神是慈爱的，但祂的公义要求罪必受罚。人民因不敬畏神、不行公义而招致神的审判。

神的审判就像一位公平的裁判，祂不会因任何人的辩解或拒绝承认错误而动摇。任何试图逃避或忽视神的公义审判，最终都无法改变神的判决。我们需要在生活中行公义，敬畏神，以免遭受神的公义审判！

四、最后呼吁 悔改有路（V30-31）

这一段经文是神对百姓的最后呼吁。耶利米问道：到了结局，你们怎样行呢呢？这句话是对以色列的严肃警告，促使他们反思自己的行为，并考虑最终的结局。神仍旧给出最后的机会，若能悔转向神，神仍愿意赦免。

神总是给予我们悔改的机会。如果我们抓住机会，回转向神，就不会继续在虚假和误导中沉沦，而是走向更好的结局。

总结：最终结局取决于今天的决定

今天，神依然给我们机会悔改；你是否愿意在神面前谦卑，寻求祂的赦免和出路？
我们的结局如何，取决于我们今天的决定！

Jeremiah 5 What will be your end?
GK611 Morning Devotion
27/08/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel

Introduction: Life is like a movie

1. The sins and apostasy of the people (V1-9)

God issued a strong accusation through Jeremiah, pointing out the sin and apostasy of Jerusalem. God instructed Jeremiah to walk through the streets of Jerusalem looking for a man who would do righteousness and seek truth. But he searched the city and couldn’t find anyone. The people’s sin and deviation from God are extremely serious, and God’s people have completely strayed from God’s way. This shows God’s heartache over the fall of the people.

This passage reminds us that sin is not only personal but also collective. When an entire society collectively deviates from God’s standards, it will ultimately bring about God’s judgment. Therefore, we cannot compromise the teachings of truth and values because of the general depravity of society. The degradation of society should not be an excuse for our degradation but should be a reason for us to persist in doing the right things!

2. The consequences of insisting on not repenting (V10-19)

In this passage, God continues to warn the people through Jeremiah that failure to repent will lead to serious consequences and impending destruction. Although God declared destruction, he left room to allow some people to survive. However, although the people have been warned repeatedly by God, they still remain hard-hearted and do not repent, and they will eventually suffer the consequences unless they turn back to God.

This passage reminds us that the consequences of refusing to repent are dire and that although God is patient, He is not infinite. When we reject God’s guidance and warnings again and again, we will eventually face irreversible judgment.

3. God will punish sins and judge righteously (V20-29)

This passage focuses on God’s judgment, emphasizing that God is righteous and that His judgment is based on mankind’s evil deeds and responses to Him. Although God is loving, His justice requires that sin be punished. The people incurred God’s judgment because they did not fear God and did not act righteously.

God’s judgment is like a fair judge who will not be swayed by anyone’s excuses or refusal to admit fault. Any attempt to escape or ignore God’s righteous judgment will not change God’s judgment. We need to do justice in our lives and fear God to avoid suffering God’s righteous judgment!

4. Final appeal: There is a way to repent (V30-31)

This passage is God’s final appeal to the people. Jeremiah asked: What will you do when the end comes? This sentence is a serious warning to Israel, prompting them to reflect on their actions and consider the ultimate consequences. God still gives you a last chance. If you can repent and turn to God, God is still willing to forgive.

God always gives us opportunities to repent. If we seize the opportunity and turn to God, we will not continue to sink in falsehood and deception but will move towards a better ending.

Conclusion: The final outcome depends on today’s decision

Today, God still gives us the opportunity to repent; are you willing to humble yourself before God and seek His forgiveness and way out?
How we end up depends on our decisions today!

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箴言 第19|Proverb 19

26/08/2024

箴言第 19 章

1 与众寡合的,独自寻求心愿,并恼恨一切真智慧。
2 愚昧人不喜爱明哲,只喜爱显露心意。
3 恶人来,藐视随来。羞耻到,辱骂同到。
4 人口中的言语,如同深水。智慧的泉源,好像涌流的河水。
5 瞻徇恶人的情面,偏断义人的案件,都为不善。
6 愚昧人张嘴启争端,开口招鞭打。
7 愚昧人的口,自取败坏。他的嘴,是他生命的网罗。
8 传舌人的言语,如同美食,深入人的心腹。
9 作工懈怠的,与浪费人为弟兄。
10 耶和华的名,是坚固台。义人奔入,便得安稳。
11 富足人的财物,是他的坚城,在他心想,犹如高墙。
12 败坏之先,人心骄傲。尊荣以前,必有谦卑。
13 未曾听完先回答的,便是他的愚昧,和羞辱。
14 人有疾病,心能忍耐。心灵忧伤,谁能承当呢?
15 聪明人的心得知识。智慧人的耳求知识。
16 人的礼物,为他开路,引他到高位的人面前。
17 先诉情由的,似乎有理。但邻舍来到,就察出实情。
18 掣签能止息争竞,也能解散强胜的人。
19 弟兄结怨,劝他和好,比取坚固城还难。这样的争竞,如同坚寨的门闩。
20 人口中所结的果子,必充满肚腹。他嘴所出的,必使他饱足。
21 生死在舌头的权下。喜爱他的,必吃他所结的果子。
22 得着贤妻的,是得着好处,也是蒙了耶和华的恩惠。
23 贫穷人说哀求的话。富足人用威吓的话回答。
24 滥交朋友的,自取败坏。但有一朋友,比弟兄更亲密。

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