QT 21/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 28 The Danger of a Prideful Heart 骄傲之心的危险

QT 21/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 28 The Danger of a Prideful Heart
READ http://www.esv.org/eze278

Scripture:
"Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Because you make your heart like the heart of a god, therefore, behold, I will bring foreigners upon you, the most ruthless of the nations; and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and defile your splendor." — Ezekiel 28:6–7 (ESV)

Reflection:
Ezekiel 28 is a prophetic word from God against the prince of Tyre—a powerful leader who allowed pride to take deep root in his heart. He had become so enamoured with his wisdom, wealth, and influence that he began to see himself as godlike. This delusion of self-sufficiency led to his downfall.

In verses 6–7, God speaks directly to the heart of the issue: “Because you make your heart like the heart of a god...” This is not just about arrogance; it's about idolatry of the self. It's what happens when we elevate our status, abilities, or intellect above humble dependence on God.

The result? God promises to bring judgment. Foreigners—ruthless and strong—will strike down the very things this leader took pride in: his wisdom and his splendour.

The warning is clear: pride puts us in direct opposition to God. When we place ourselves on the throne of our hearts, we remove God from His rightful place, and we invite discipline, not blessing. But this is also an invitation to examine our own hearts.

(1) Where are we tempted to take credit that belongs to God?

(2) Have we begun to trust in our own wisdom or image instead of resting in God’s strength?

(3) Do we quietly exalt ourselves while outwardly professing humility?

Encouragement:
The Gospel offers a better way. Jesus, though truly God, humbled Himself (Philippians 2:6–8). He modeled servant-hearted leadership and absolute dependence on the Father. Through Him, we are not only forgiven of pride but also empowered to walk humbly, giving God the glory that is His alone.

Prayer:
Lord, search my heart and reveal any pride that has taken root. Forgive me for the times I have elevated myself and trusted in my own strength. Teach me to walk humbly with You, recognizing that all wisdom, splendour, and power belong to You alone. Help me to live for Your glory, not my own. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

QT 21/08/2025 星期四. 以西结书 28 骄傲之心的危险
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Eze/28/

经文：
6所以主耶和华如此说，因你居心自比神，7 我必使外邦人，就是列国中的强暴人临到你这里。他们必拔刀砍坏你用智慧得来的美物，亵渎你的荣光。——以西结书28:6–7

反思：
以西结书28章是上帝对推罗王的先知性话语——这位强大的领袖让骄傲在心中深深扎根。他因沉迷于自己的智慧、财富和影响力，开始自视如神。这种自满的幻觉导致了他的灭亡。

在6–7节中，上帝直指问题的核心： “因你居心自比神 ……”这不仅仅是关于傲慢；这是关于自我崇拜。当我们把自己的地位、能力或智慧置于对神的谦卑依赖之上时，就会发生这种情况。

结果如何？神应许要施行审判。外邦人——残暴而强大的——将击打这位领袖引以为傲的事物：他的智慧和他的荣华。

警告清晰明了：骄傲使我们与上帝直接对立。当我们将自己置于心灵的宝座上时，我们就将上帝从祂应有的位置上移除，并招致管教而非祝福。但这也是一次审视我们自己心灵的邀请。

(1) 我们在哪里倾向于将本应归于上帝的荣耀据为己有？
(2) 我们是否开始依赖自己的智慧或形象，而非安息在上帝的力量中？
(3) 我们是否在表面上宣称谦卑的同时，暗中自我抬高？

鼓励：
福音提供了一条更好的道路。耶稣虽是真神，却谦卑自己（腓立比书2:6-8）。祂以仆人般的领导力为榜样，并完全依赖天父。借着他，我们不仅被赦免了骄傲，还被赋予力量，能够谦卑地行走，将荣耀归给上帝，因这荣耀本是属于他的。

祷告：
主啊，求祢察验我的心，揭示任何已生根的骄傲。求祢赦免我那些高举自己、倚靠自己力量的时刻。求祢教导我与祢一同谦卑而行，承认一切智慧、荣耀与权能都唯独属于祢。求祢帮助我为祢的荣耀而活，而非为自己的荣耀。奉耶稣的名求，阿们。