QT 14/11/2025 Fri. Colossians 3:18–4:1 Ordinary life becomes sacred ground 平凡生活成为圣洁之地
QT 14/11/2025 Fri. Colossians 3:18–4:1 Ordinary life becomes sacred ground
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The teaching of today's passage is about Christ-centred relationships in the Christian household and workplace.
📖 Scripture: Colossians 3:18–4:1 (ESV)
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.”
💡 Reflection:
Paul’s words here remind us that the gospel transforms every relationship — marriage, family, and work. The world’s model of authority and submission is built on pride and control. But in Christ, these relationships become places where love, humility, and service shine.
(1) Wives and husbands reflect Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:22–25). Submission and love are not about power, but about mutual honour and sacrifice — both seeking to glorify Jesus.
(2) Children and parents model obedience and encouragement. A godly home is one where authority builds up, not tears down.
(3) Workers and masters (or employers and employees) are reminded that all labour is ultimately service to Christ. The Christian does not work for applause but for the Lord’s reward.
Paul brings it all together with verse 23:
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
This is the heartbeat of Christian living — Christ is Lord over every part of life.
🙏 Application:
(1) At home: Am I treating my spouse, parents, or children in a way that shows Christ’s love and humility?
(2) At work: Do I serve faithfully and joyfully, knowing that my true Master is Jesus?
(3) In leadership: If I have authority, do I use it to lift others up, remembering that I too answer to God?
When Jesus is Lord in our homes and workplaces, ordinary life becomes sacred ground.
🕊️ Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help me live every relationship and every task as unto You. Teach me to love, serve, and lead with humility and grace. Let my home and my work reflect Your Kingdom — where You are Lord of all. In Jesus' name. Amen.
QT 14/11/2025 星期五. 歌罗西书 3:18-4:1 平凡生活成为圣洁之地
阅读 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians 3%3A18-4%3A1&version=CNVS
今日经文教导基督徒家庭与职场中以基督为中心的关系。
📖 经文：歌罗西书 3:18–4:1
18 你们作妻子的，要顺服丈夫，这在主里是合宜的。 19 你们作丈夫的，要爱妻子，不可苦待她们。20 你们作儿女的，要凡事听从父母，因为这在主里是可喜悦的。 21 你们作父亲的，不要激怒儿女，免得他们灰心丧志。22 你们作仆人的，要凡事听从世上的主人，作事不要只作给人看，像那些讨人欢心的一样，却要以真诚的心敬畏主。 23 无论你们作甚么，都要从心里去作，像是为主作的，不是为人作的， 24 因为你们知道，你们一定会从主那里得到基业为赏赐。你们应当服事主基督， 25 但那些不义的人，必按他所行的不义受报应。主并不偏待人。4 你们作主人的，要公平地对待仆人，因为知道你们也有一位主在天上。
💡 反思：
保罗的话提醒我们，福音改变着每一种关系——婚姻、家庭和工作。世俗的权柄与顺服模式建立在骄傲与掌控之上。但在基督里，这些关系成为彰显爱、谦卑与服侍的场所。
(1) 妻子与丈夫应体现基督与教会的关系（以弗所书5:22-25）。顺服与爱无关权力，而在于彼此尊荣与牺牲——两者皆为荣耀耶稣。
(2) 儿女与父母应展现顺服与鼓励。敬虔的家庭里，权柄是建造而非拆毁的力量。
(3) 工人与雇主（或雇员）当谨记：一切劳作终归是服侍基督。基督徒不为掌声而工作，只为主的赏赐。
保罗在第23节将这些真理汇聚成核心：
" 无论你们作甚么，都要从心里去作，像是为主作的，不是为人作的。”
这正是基督徒生命的脉搏——基督是掌管生命每个领域的元首。
🙏 实践应用：
(1) 家庭中：我对待配偶、父母或子女的方式，是否彰显了基督的爱与谦卑？
(2) 职场中：我是否忠心喜乐地服侍，深知耶稣才是我真正的主人？
(3) 领导岗位：若我掌权，是否运用权柄来扶持他人，并谨记自己同样要向神交账？
当耶稣成为家庭与职场的掌权者，平凡生活便成为圣洁之地。
🕊️ 祷告：
主耶稣，求祢帮助我以事奉祢的心态经营每段关系、完成每项任务。教导我以谦卑恩典去爱人、服侍人、带领人。愿我的家与工作都彰显祢的国度——那里祢是万有的主。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。
