QT 24/09/2025 Wed. Daniel 4 The Danger of Pride and the Call to Repentance 骄傲的危险与悔改的呼召
QT 24/09/2025 Wed. Daniel 4 The Danger of Pride and the Call to Repentance
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel4
Scripture Focus: Daniel 4:27–31
[27] Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.”
[28] All this came upon King Nebuchadnezzar. [29] At the end of twelve months he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, [30] and the king answered and said, “Is not this great Babylon, which I have built by my mighty power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?” [31] While the words were still in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, “O King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: The kingdom has departed from you, (ESV)
Devotional Thought:
Daniel’s bold warning to King Nebuchadnezzar is a timeless call to every heart: Repent while there is still time. Even the most powerful ruler on earth was not above God’s call to humility, righteousness, and mercy.
God, through Daniel, gave Nebuchadnezzar clear direction: break off from sin, practice righteousness, and show mercy to the oppressed. It wasn’t too late—yet. There was grace extended. But Nebuchadnezzar ignored the warning. A full year later, as he walked proudly on the palace rooftop, marveling at his accomplishments, judgment came. Even before the words of pride finished rolling off his tongue, a voice from heaven declared: “The kingdom has departed from you.”
The Lesson for Us:
(1) God Gives Space to Repent.
Nebuchadnezzar had 12 months to heed Daniel’s warning. God’s patience is great, but it is not indefinite. Every moment of delay is mercy—but not permission to continue in sin.
(2) Pride Goes Before a Fall.
Nebuchadnezzar’s downfall was not a surprise. It was the direct result of prideful self-glorification. As Proverbs 16:18 reminds us, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” The king forgot that his kingdom was given by God, not earned by his power.
(3) True Repentance Bears Fruit.
Daniel urged the king to “break off” his sins by doing what is right and showing mercy. Repentance isn’t just feeling sorry—it’s turning away from sin and walking in righteousness.
Application:
(1) Is there a sin in your life God is calling you to “break off”?
(2) Have you been delaying obedience, thinking you have time?
(3) Is pride keeping you from acknowledging your dependence on God?
Let Daniel 4 remind you: God exalts the humble, but brings down the proud. Let’s respond to His warning today—not with excuses, but with repentance.
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your mercy and patience. Help me to take Your warnings seriously. Reveal any pride or sin in my heart, and give me the courage to repent. Teach me to walk in righteousness and show mercy, just as You have shown mercy to me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
QT 24/09/2025 星期三. 但以理书 4章 骄傲的危险与悔改的呼召
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/dan/4/
经文焦点：但以理书4:27–31
27 因此，王啊！请你接纳我的劝告，施行公义，断绝罪过，怜悯受欺压者，断绝罪孽，你的平安或者可以延长。”28 这一切事都在尼布甲尼撒王身上实现了。29 过了十二个月，王在巴比伦王宫的平顶上散步的时候，
30 他说：“这大巴比伦城不是我用大能大力建造作我的京都，为显我威严的荣耀吗？”31 这话在王的口中还没有说完，就有声音从天上传下来，说：“尼布甲尼撒王啊！你的王权被褫夺了。
灵修默想：
但以理对尼布甲尼撒王的严厉警告，是向每个心灵发出的永恒呼召：趁着还有机会，当即悔改。纵使世上最强大的君王，也无法凌驾于上帝对谦卑、公义与怜悯的呼召之上。
上帝借但以理向尼布甲尼撒发出明确指示：弃绝罪恶，行公义之事，怜悯受欺压者。当时还为时未晚——恩典之门尚未关闭。但尼布甲尼撒置警告于不顾。整整一年后，当他骄傲地漫步宫殿屋顶，沉醉于自身成就时，审判降临。骄傲之言尚未落尽唇齿，天际便传来宣告： “你的国位已离你而去。”
我们当领受的教训：
(1) 神赐下悔改的空间。
尼布甲尼撒有整整十二个月听从但以理的警告。神的忍耐虽大，却非永恒。每分每秒的延缓都是怜悯——但绝非纵容人继续犯罪的许可。
(2) 骄傲在败坏以先。
尼布甲尼撒的陨落并非意外，乃是骄傲自夸的必然结局。正如箴言16:18所警示：“在灭亡以先，必有骄傲；在跌倒以前，心中高傲。”国王忘记了他的国度是上帝所赐，而非靠自身力量赢得。
(3) 真悔改必结果实。
但以理劝诫王当“断绝”罪恶，行公义施怜悯。悔改不仅是懊悔，更是弃绝罪恶、践行公义。
应用：
(1) 你的生命中是否存在神呼召你“断绝”的罪？
(2) 你是否因自以为时间充裕而拖延顺服？
(3) 骄傲是否阻碍你承认对神的依赖？
但以理书第四章提醒我们：神高举谦卑的人，却使骄傲的人降卑。今日让我们回应祂的警告——不是找借口，而是真心悔改。
祷告：
天父，感谢祢的怜悯与忍耐。求祢助我认真对待祢的警诫，揭露我心中一切骄傲与罪孽，赐我悔改的勇气。求祢教导我行公义、施怜悯，正如祢曾向我施怜悯一般。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿们。
