QT 18/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 25. Obi-quack? 幸灾乐祸？

QT 18/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 25. Obi-quack?
READ http://www.esv.org/eze25

Scripture: Ezekiel 25:6-7

“Because you have clapped your hands and stamped your feet, rejoicing with all the malice of your heart against the land of Israel, therefore I will stretch out my hand against you..."

Reflection:

In Ezekiel 25, God speaks against nations who rejoiced when Israel fell into judgment. The Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites, and Philistines mocked, took advantage, or sought revenge when God's people were disciplined. These were Israel’s neighbours who had either rejoiced over Israel’s downfall or had taken advantage of her suffering.

But here, God reminds them—and us—that He is sovereign over all nations, and He sees not only actions but the attitude of the heart.

The Ammonites “clapped their hands” in delight over Israel's misfortune, revealing a deep-rooted malice. God doesn’t ignore such gloating. His justice is not partial; He holds all accountable, including those who exploit the pain of others for their own gain.

Application:

(1) Guard your heart. Rejoicing in someone else’s downfall—even if you think they "deserved" it—can reveal bitterness or pride that grieves God.

(2) Trust in God's justice. When you feel wronged, resist the temptation to retaliate or rejoice in revenge. God's justice is perfect and will come in His timing.

(3) Intercede, don’t mock. When others fall, whether nations or individuals, let it move you to prayer and compassion, not celebration.

Prayer:

Lord, search my heart and remove any hidden pride or bitterness. Help me to trust Your justice and respond to others with compassion, even when they fail. Teach me to rejoice in Your mercy, not in the misfortunes of others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

QT 18/08/2025 星期一. 以西结书 25 幸灾乐祸 ?
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Eze/25/

经文：以西结书25:6-7
6 主耶和华如此说，因你拍手顿足，以满心的恨恶向以色列地欢喜，7 所以我伸手攻击你，将你交给列国作为掳物。我必从万民中剪除你，使你从万国中败亡。我必除灭你，你就知道我是耶和华。

反思：

在以西结书25章中，上帝对那些在以色列遭受审判时欢喜的国家发出了警告。亚扪人、摩押人、以东人和非利士人，在以色列的子民受到管教时，或嘲笑、或趁机而入、或寻求报复。这些都是以色列的邻国，他们要么因以色列的衰落而欢喜，要么趁其苦难而获利。

但在此，上帝提醒他们——也提醒我们——祂是万国的主宰，祂不仅看行动，也看人心。

亚扪人“拍手欢呼”于以色列的灾祸，暴露了他们内心深处的恶意。上帝不会忽视这种幸灾乐祸。祂的公义不偏不倚；祂要使所有人负起责任，包括那些利用他人痛苦谋取私利的人。

应用：

(1) 守护你的心。为他人的失败而欢欣鼓舞——即使你认为他们“咎由自取”——可能暴露了令上帝伤心的苦毒或骄傲。

(2) 信靠上帝的公义。当你感到受冤时，抵制报复或为复仇而欢欣的诱惑。上帝的公义是完美的，祂会在祂的时间里实现。

(3) 代祷，不要嘲笑。当他人跌倒时，无论是国家还是个人，让这促使你祷告和怜悯，而不是庆祝。

祷告：

主啊，求祢察验我的心，除去其中隐藏的骄傲与苦毒。求祢帮助我信靠祢的公义，以怜悯之心对待他人，即使他们犯错。求祢教导我因祢的怜悯而欢喜，而非因他人的不幸而喜悦。奉耶稣的名求，阿们。