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Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear:

Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...

용기, 신념, 지혜

용기, 신념, 지혜




젊었을 때는 용기가 있어야 하고장년기에는 신념이 있어야 하며늙어서는 지혜가 필요하다.  자제해야 욕망을 위한 용기 같은 것은 진정한 용기가 아니다.  선한 의지와 고상한 목표를 위한 용기가 있어야 한다.  무엇이 선이고 무엇은 악이라는 윤리적 신념이 있어야 한다.  뚜렷한 삶의 목표와 목적을 위한 확고한 신념이 있어야 한다.  물러나고 물려주는 지혜가 있어야 한다.  죽을 때까지 직책이나 지위를 가지려하지 않는 지혜가 있어야 한다.  지적인 후퇴를 방지하는 지혜가 있어야 한다.

 

(김형석, "백년을 살아보니")


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