QT 08/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 22. A call to righteousness for each person and society. 对每个人和社会的公义呼唤.
QT 08/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 22. A call to righteousness for each person and society.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer22
🕊️ Scripture Focus
Jeremiah 22:3 Thus says the LORD: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. (ESV)
🔍 Reflection
In Jeremiah 22, the prophet brings a powerful word from the Lord to the kings of Judah. It’s not a word of comfort—but of warning and confrontation. The leaders of the nation had grown corrupt, greedy, and unjust. They built grand palaces but neglected justice. They enriched themselves while the vulnerable suffered.
God's heart breaks for injustice. Through Jeremiah, He makes it clear: righteousness is not optional, especially for those in positions of influence.
God says, “Do what is just and right.”
This is not just for kings or governments—it applies to all of us. Whether you’re a parent, a boss, a teacher, a student, or just a citizen—you have influence in various degrees. And God is calling you to use that influence for good.
✝️ Gospel Connection
Jeremiah points forward to the perfect King, Jesus Christ, who did everything right. He rescued the oppressed, defended the widow, welcomed the foreigner, and ultimately gave His life to save sinners.
Where Judah’s kings failed, Christ succeeded. And through the Holy Spirit, we’re empowered to live like Him: not in selfishness, but in justice, mercy, and humility (Micah 6:8).
🏃🏻 Application Questions
(1) Are there people around me who are being mistreated, ignored, or overlooked?
(2) How am I using my power or privilege—for self or for service?
(3) Do I truly reflect the righteousness of Christ in how I treat others?
🛐 Prayer
Lord, You are the God of justice. Forgive me for the times I’ve turned a blind eye to the suffering of others. Give me eyes to see injustice, a heart to care, and courage to act. May I reflect the righteousness of Jesus in every part of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
💡 Challenge
This week, identify someone in need—a lonely neighbor, a struggling parent, a migrant, a struggling teen—and find a way to serve or encourage them. Would you remunerate someone for his or her services slightly more than they ask? May you be the walking proof of God’s generosity. Let justice and mercy begin with you.
QT 08/06/2025 星期日. 耶利米书 22 对每个人和社会的公义呼唤
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Jer/22/
🕊️ 经文聚焦
耶利米书 22:3耶和华如此说，你们要施行公平和公义，拯救被抢夺的脱离欺压人的手，不可亏负寄居的和孤儿寡妇，不可以强暴待他们，在这地方也不可流无辜人的血。
🔍反思
在耶利米书 22 章中，先知向犹大诸王传达了耶和华强有力的话语。这不是安慰的话，而是警告和对抗的话。国家的领袖们变得腐败、贪婪和不公正。他们建造了宏伟的宫殿，却忽视了正义。他们自己富裕了，弱势群体却受苦受难。
上帝为不公而心碎。祂通过耶利米清楚地表明：公义不是可有可无的，尤其是对那些身居要职的人而言。
上帝说：“行公义和正确的事”。
这不仅适用于国王或政府，也适用于我们所有人。无论你是父母、老板、老师、学生，还是普通公民，你都有不同程度的影响力。上帝在呼召你利用这种影响力为善。
✝️ 福音联系
耶利米指向完美的君王耶稣基督，祂做的一切都是正确的。祂拯救受压迫的人，保护寡妇，欢迎外族人，并最终献出生命拯救罪人。
犹大的国王们失败了，基督却成功了。通过圣灵，我们有能力像祂一样生活：不自私，而是公正、仁慈和谦卑（弥迦书 6：8）。
🏃🏻应用问题
(1) 我身边是否有被虐待、忽视或忽略的人？
(2) 我是如何利用自己的权力或特权为自己或为他人服务的？
(3) 我对待他人的方式是否真正体现了基督的公义？
🛐 祷告
主啊，你是公义之神。原谅我曾对他人的痛苦视而不见。给我一双看到不公的眼睛、一颗关心他人的心和行动的勇气。愿我在生活中处处体现耶稣的公义。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿门。
💡 挑战
本周，找出需要帮助的人--孤独的邻居、正在挣扎的父母、移民、挣扎的青少年--并想办法为他们服务或鼓励他们。你会为某人的服务支付比他们要求稍高的报酬吗？愿你成为上帝慷慨的活生生的证明。让正义和仁慈从你开始。
