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 ...
돈 " 돈은 지금까지 사람들을 행복하게 만든 적이 결코 없었고 , 앞으로도 그렇게 하지 못할 것이다 . 그 속성상 행복을 만들어낼 수 없다 . 더 많이 가질수록 더 많이 원하게 된다 . 공백을 채우는 대신 공백을 만든다 . 원하는 한 가지를 만족시키면 , 다른 방법으로 두 배 세 배로 더 원하게 만든다 . 지혜로운 사람의 참된 가르침을 따르라 . ' 조금 가지고 하나님을 두려워하는 것이 많은 재물을 가지고 그것으로 인해 곤란을 겪는 것보다 낫다 .'" [ 벤저민 프랭클린 ]