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 ...
우리 그리스도인들이 동성애자와 함께 식사하는게 죄악된 일인가요 ? 우리 그리스도인들이 동성애자와 함께 식사하는게 죄악된 일인가요 ? 우리가 그리스도의 사랑으로 동성애자의 영혼 구원을 위하여 그 / 녀와 함께 식사하는게 책망받을 일인가요 ? 만일 우리가 동성애자와 함께 식사하다가 그것을 죄악시 하는 교회 목사님이나 장로님이 식당에 들어오시는 것을 보면 우리는 그 / 녀와 밥을 안 먹은 체하며 식당 밖으로 나갈 건가요 ? 그것은 외식하는게 아닌가요 ? 사람들의 눈치와 체면을 따지면서 믿음이 좋은 척 하는 것은 위선이 아닌가요 ? 누가 책망을 받아야 하나요 ? ( 참고 : 마태복음 9:9-13; 갈라디아서 2:11-13)