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 ...
지도자는 하나님의 지혜로 ... 지도자는 하나님의 지혜로 바른 결정을 내릴 줄 알아야 합니다 ( 잠언 16:10). 그저 사람을 기쁘게 하려고 상황에 이끌려서 흐려진 판단력 속에서 어리석은 결정을 내려서는 아니됩니다. 오직 하나님을 기쁘시게 하려는 마음의 동기를 가지고 매우 힘든 상황이라 할지다로 오직 하나님의 말씀에 이끌림을 받아 영적 분별력 속에서 옳바른 결정을 내려야 합니다.