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 ...
우리는 이성의 말을 들을 줄 알아야 합니다. “격한 감정을 표출하거나 감정에 사로잡혀 있을 때에라도 우리는 이성의 말을 들을 줄 알아야 한다” (We must listen to the words of reason even when we express emotions or are caught up in emotions.) [ 달라스 윌라드 , " 마음의 혁신 "] 우리는 감정 (feeling) 보다 사실 (fact), 즉 말씀에 이끌림을 받는 (the Word-driven) 삶을 살아야 합니다 . 여기서 말씀에 이끌림을 받는 삶이란 한 마디로 믿음의 삶 (life of faith) 이라 말할 수 있습니다 .