耶利米书［第四十八章］
Book of Jeremiah 48
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耶利米书 第四十八 |Book of Jeremiah 48【摩押自毁之路的警示】
这段经文显示了摩押人依靠坚固的城邑、丰富的资源和自身的能力，以为这样就能确保安稳和繁荣。但神透过耶利米先知宣告，这些表面的安全感终究会崩塌。耶和华的审判临到，摩押的城邑将成为荒场遭受毁灭。
这里清楚地说到不倚靠神，倚靠自己的成就和财富的人终将毁灭；虽然活着，却被世界所俘虏，甚至被世界追着跑，没有自由，无法活出丰盛的生命。摩押城邑的遭毁提醒我们，唯有把信心建立在神，才能有真正的安全感。
二、崇拜偶像使人蒙羞（V11-25）
摩押人以偶像基抹为守护神，他们以为是基抹保护他们安全和安逸，生活富足，但忘了一切都是神的恩典。摩押人将自己的未来交托给虚假之神，最终走向灭亡蒙羞。
虚假信仰不仅存在于偶像崇拜，还表现在人们对物质、成就、关系等的依靠。当这些事物成为我们生命的中心，取代了神的地位，就成了‘现代偶像’。当大难临头时，这种偶像不但无法帮助人，反而使人陷入绝望蒙羞。唯有敬畏神，在急难的时候不至羞愧！在饥荒的日子必得饱足！（诗37:19）
三、骄傲自负引人灭亡（V26-35）
神之所以严厉审判摩押，是因为：摩押人是极其骄傲，自高自傲，并且狂妄，居心自大（V29）。摩押的自负源于他们所享有的物质财富，认为自己足以应对任何挑战，并因此轻视神的警告。
这段经文提醒我们，要时刻警惕心中的骄傲。骄傲会让我们不愿接受批评，忽视神的引导，以至于走向孤立和失败。现代社会中，许多人因成就而产生骄傲，将自己的能力和地位当作不可动摇的根基，甚至认为可以不依靠神。神在这里提醒我们，若无谦卑的心，无论地位多高，最终也会因骄傲而跌倒，因为骄傲在败坏以先，狂心在跌倒之前。
四、神的审判无人逃脱（V36-46）
在这一段中，耶利米先知传达了神对摩押人的最终审判。尽管摩押人试图通过各种方式来躲避，神会像打碎没人要的瓦器一样击打摩押，处处有人哀哭，摩押的勇士会表现出女人分娩时的痛苦和恐惧，摩押必被毁灭，不再成国。
摩押人试图躲避神的审判，但最终发现自己的罪无所遁形。神藉此警示我们，无论在人前如何隐藏罪恶，终究无法在神面前掩盖。唯有悔改和依靠神的怜悯，才能找到真正的平安与出路。
总结：神有怜悯的归回路（V47）
V47 耶和华说，到末后，我还要使被掳的摩押人归回。摩押受审判的话到此为止。 摩押自毁的结局不是必然，而是他们自己选择的结果！ 选择不悔转就是自毁之路，选择悔改就有归回的路！
Jeremiah Chapter 48: The Road to Self-Destruction of Moab: A Warning
GK611 Morning Devotion 12/11/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
1. The city was destroyed because of relying on oneself (V1-10)
This passage shows that the Moabites relied on fortified cities, abundant resources, and their own abilities, thinking that this would ensure stability and prosperity. But God announced through the prophet Jeremiah that these superficial feelings of security would eventually crumble. The judgment of the LORD will come and the cities of Moab will become desolate and destroyed.
It is clearly stated here that those who do not rely on God and rely on their own achievements and wealth will eventually be destroyed; although they are alive, they are captured by the world and even chased by the world. They have no freedom and cannot live an abundant life. The destruction of the cities of Moab reminds us that only by establishing our faith in God can we have true security.
2. Worshiping idols brings shame to people (V11-25)
The Moabites used the idol Chemosh as their patron saint. They thought it was Chemosh that kept them safe, comfortable and prosperous, but they forgot that everything was the grace of God. The Moabites entrusted their future to false gods and ultimately perished and were disgraced.
False faith not only exists in idol worship, but also in people's reliance on material things, achievements, relationships, etc. When these things become the center of our lives and replace God, they become ‘modern idols’. When disaster strikes, this kind of idol not only fails to help people, but instead plunges them into despair and shame. Only by fearing God will you not be ashamed in the evil time, and in the days of famine you shall be satisfied! (Psalm 37:19)
3. Pride and arrogance lead to destruction (V26-35)
The reason why God judged Moab severely was because the Moabites were extremely proud, arrogant and haughtiness (V29). Moab's conceit stemmed from the material wealth they enjoyed, believing that they were sufficient to meet any challenge, and thus they disregarded God's warnings.
This passage reminds us to always be wary of pride in our hearts. Pride can lead us to be unwilling to accept criticism and ignore God’s guidance, leading to isolation and failure. In modern society, many people are proud of their achievements. They regard their abilities and status as an unshakable foundation, and even think that they can no need to rely on God. God reminds us here that without a humble heart, no matter how high your status is, you will eventually fall because of pride, because pride precedes corruption, and an arrogant heart precedes a fall.
4. No one can escape God’s judgment (V36-46)
In this passage, the prophet Jeremiah delivers God’s final judgment on the Moabites. Although the Moabites tried to evade in various ways, God would smite Moab like an earthen vessel that no one wanted, and there would be mourning everywhere. Moab’s warriors would show the pain and fear of a woman giving birth, and Moab would be destroyed and will no longer be a kingdom.
The Moabites tried to hide from God's judgment, but ultimately found that their sin was unavoidable. God uses this to warn us that no matter how we hide our sins in front of others, we cannot hide them in front of God. Only by repenting and relying on God’s mercy can we find true peace and a way out.
Conclusion: God has a merciful way of return (V47)
V47 Yet I will bring back the captives of Moab. In the latter days, says the Lord. Thus far is the judgment of Moab.
The outcome of Moab's self-destruction is not inevitable, but the result of their own choice! Choosing not to repent is the path to self-destruction, choosing to repent is the path to return!