Daily Devotions

My Song In The Night (Gospel of Luke)
我夜间的歌曲《路加福音》

My Song In The Night (Gospel of Luke)
我夜间的歌曲《路加福音》
 
Day 
Day 30

Text: Luke 3:10-14

SPECIFIC GROUPS OF PEOPLE

1. The general group

a. Question
“What shall we do then?” (Luke 3:10)
b. Answer (Luke 3:11-12)
i. Those who have two tunics (clothes) give one to a person who is poor (no warm clothing).
ii. Those who have food give to those in need.
c. Meaning:
i. Real faith must see us care for others in need.
ii. True religion affects the way we care for others.

2. The Tax-collectors

a. Question
“Teacher, what shall we do?” (Luke 3:12a)
b. Answer (Luke 3:13b)
i. Collect the appropriate taxes.
ii. Do not cheat/ add taxes.
c. Meaning:
i. A genuine faith has moral implications.
ii. There must be no abuse of authority.

3. The Soldiers

a. Question
“And what shall we do?” (Luke 3:14a)
b. Answer (Luke 3:14b)
i. Do not intimidate anyone.
ii. Do not accuse falsely.
iii. Be content with your wages (They were not paid very well).
c. Meaning:
i. Many soldiers abused their positions.
ii. They added to their income by doing wrong things.
iii. True faith will not result in wrong-doing.

经文:路加福音 3:10-14

特定的组合

1. 一般的众人

a. 问题
“这样,我们当做什么呢?” 《路加福音 3:10》
b. 答复 《路加福音 3:7a》
i. 有两件衣裳(衣服)的人应给穷人(没有衣服保暖的人)
ii. 有食物的人也应分给有需要的人
c. 含义:
i. 真正的信实必须看到我们关心其他有需要的人
ii. 真正的宗教会影响我们怎样关心他人的方式

2. 税吏

a. 问题
“夫子,我们当做什么呢?” 《路加福音 3:12a》
b. 答复 《路加福音 3:13b》
i. 征收适当的税款
ii. 不要欺骗/加税
c. 含义:
i. 真正的信实具有道德含义
ii. 不得滥用职权

3. 士兵

a. 问题
“我们当做什么呢?” 《路加福音 3:14a》
b. 答案《路加福音 3:14b》
i. 不要以强暴待人
ii. 也不要讹诈人
iii. 自己有钱粮就当知足(他们的工资不是很高)
c. 含义:
i. 许多士兵滥用职权
ii. 他们做错事来增加自己的工价
iii. 真正的信实不应导致错误的行为