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 ...
사탄으로 하여금 우리 결혼을 공격하도록 틈을 보이면 아니됩니다.
"그리스도인이 하나님의 뜻과 상관없이 결혼을 하면 사탄은 그 가정에서 마음껏 활동할 수 있다. 만일 배우자 중 어느 한 명이 또는 두 사람 모두 결혼하기에는 미성숙한 자들이라면 사탄은 얼마든지 공격의 틈을 찾아낼 것이다. 또 결혼한 부부가 성경 말씀에 순종하지 않거나 부모를 떠나지 못했다면, 그래서 부모들이 끼어들 틈을 주었다면 사탄이 그 결혼을 공격하기란 너무나 쉽다."
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