Deuteronomy 申命记 10 — Love God and your Neigbour 爱神,爱你的邻舍

Moses balances the two important themes of law (vv. 1–11) and love (vv. 12–22). Because God loves His people, He gives them His Word to nourish and guide them. We cannot fully experience God’s love for us unless we are obedient to His will. The will of God is the expression of the love of God (Ps. 33:11).

摩西在这里为两个重要主题:律法(1-11节)和爱(12-22节),取得了平衡。神因为爱祂的子民,所以赐予​​自己的话滋养并引导他们。我们若不顺服神的旨意,就无法完全体验神对我们的爱。神的旨意就是祂爱的表现(诗篇33:11)。

 

There is no question that God loves His people (vv. 15–18). He has stated it clearly in His Word and has proven it in many ways, especially in giving His Son to die for the sins of the world (Rom. 5:8). We should love God (vv. 12–14) and prove it by our obedient service and our worship. If we love God, we will also love others (v. 19; 1 John 4:7–12).

神爱祂的子民,这是无可置疑的(15-18节);祂在自己的话语中清楚说明这事,也在许多方面证明这点,尤其是让爱子为世人的罪舍命(罗5:8)。我们应该爱神(12-14节),并以顺服的侍奉和敬拜证明。我们若爱神,便会爱邻舍了(19节;约一4:7-12)。

 

God wants to write His Word in our hearts and make it a part of the inner person (2 Cor. 3:1–3). If you love the Word, meditate on it daily, and obey it, the Spirit will perform this wonderful work and transform your life.

神要将自己的话语写在我们的心版上,并使它成为我们内心的一部分(林后3:1-3)。如果你爱神的话,时刻默念并遵从,圣灵必行这奇妙的工作,改变你的生命。

 

Praying the Scripture 用经文祷告

 

  1. What does the LORD your God require of you? The answer is immediately given in the second half of the verse: to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, (Deu 10:12) Do you fear God, walk in His ways, love him and serve Him? Let’s pray that we do.

耶和华─你神向你所要的是什么呢?答案马上出现在下半段的经文:只要你敬畏耶和华─你的神,遵行祂的道、爱祂、尽心尽性事奉祂(申10:12)你是否敬畏神、遵行祂的道、爱祂并尽心尽性事奉祂?让我们祈祷,叫我们会这样做。

 

  1. The Lord executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. (Deu 10:18) Let’s pray that we have compassionate heart to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves and help those who cannot help themselves.

主为孤儿寡妇伸冤,又怜爱寄居的,赐给他衣食。(申10:18)请祷告自己能有一颗满有慈爱的心,为那些不能为自己辩护的辩护,帮助那些无法帮助自己的人。

 

  1. Deuteronomy 10:20 said, “You shall fear the LORD your God. You shall serve him and hold fast to him, and by his name you shall swear.” Do we cling or hold fast to God? Let’s pray that we hold fast to God in all our ways and not trust in any other men or means.

申命记10:20说:“你要敬畏耶和华─你的神,事奉他,专靠他,也要指着他的名起誓。”我们是否是专靠神的?让我们祈祷能在所有事上专靠神,不依赖其他人或手段。