耶利米书［第六章］
Book of Jeremiah 6
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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！】
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.