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 ...
수치심
"우리 내면에 만들어지는 최초의 수치심은 부모의 잘못된 메시지에서 비롯된다. 역기능 가정의 부모가 쏟아내는 비난과 판단의 언어는 아이 마음에 대못처럼 박히는 수치심이 된다. 성장하면서 형제와 비교당하는 양육 환경, 등수를 매기는 학생 평가 시스템, 벌 주는 종교 이미지, 성공 신화를 유포하는 사회 분위기 등이 개인의 내면에 반복적으로 수치심과 열패감을 심어준다. 억압된 수치심은 마침내 강박적 행동과 중독 증상의 원인이 된다."
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