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9月10日2026年
申命記第23章——神住在祂百姓中間，呼召我們聖潔、信實與憐憫
一、經文內容描述
申命記23章主要講到神子民嘅聖潔、營中嘅潔淨、對外邦人嘅態度、逃奴、性道德、借貸，以及向神所許嘅願。
首先，神提醒以色列人，因為祂住在百姓嘅營中，所以營地必須保持潔淨。 呢個原則提醒我哋：神唔單止係我哋返教會時先存在，祂係住喺祂子民中間。 因此，我哋嘅生活、思想、言語同品格，都應該與神嘅聖潔相稱。
本章亦吩咐以色列人唔可以欺壓人，甚至對逃避主人而來嘅奴僕，也不可交返原來嘅主人，而要容許佢居住。 呢度讓我哋看見神關心弱勢者，提醒祂嘅百姓唔可以利用權力欺負軟弱嘅人。
另外，神對性方面嘅罪、借貸、以及向神許願都有清楚嘅教導。 尤其係向神許願，神要求人講過嘅說話要認真看待，唔可以輕率承諾。 對神嘅承諾唔應該只係一時感動，而應該以敬畏神嘅心去履行。
本章亦有一個好寶貴嘅原則：人可以進入鄰舍嘅葡萄園或者田地，食少量果子，但唔可以大量收取帶走。 呢度反映出神既重視個人嘅產業權，也教導人有憐憫、有節制。
所以，申命記23章唔只係一章關於律例嘅經文，而係提醒我哋：
因為神與我哋同在，所以我哋要追求聖潔； 因為神憐憫人，所以我哋也要憐憫人； 因為神係信實嘅，所以我哋亦要成為一個守信嘅人。
二、重要經文
申命記23:14
「因為耶和華你的神常在你營中行走，要救護你，將仇敵交給你，所以你的營理當聖潔。」
呢節可以話係本章最重要嘅信息之一。
「耶和華你的神常在你營中行走」——神唔係遠離我哋嘅神，祂住喺祂百姓中間。
因此，聖潔唔應該只係教會裡面嘅表現，而係包括我哋每日嘅生活。
我哋點樣講說話、點樣對待家人、點樣處理金錢、點樣面對誘惑，全部都與信仰有關。
申命記23:21
「你向耶和華你的神許願，償還不可遲延； 因為耶和華你的神必向你追討，你不償還就有罪。」
呢節提醒我哋：對神唔可以輕率。
有時人在困難中會向神講：「主啊，如果祢幫助我，我一定……」但當困難過去，又容易忘記自己曾經講過嘅說話。
神希望我哋成為一個言而有信嘅人。
申命記23:23
「你嘴裡所出的，就是你應當謹守遵行的。」
呢節同樣非常實際。
我哋嘅說話反映我哋嘅內心。 作為基督徒，我哋唔應該輕易作出承諾，更唔應該講完就忘記。
神重視我哋所講嘅每一句話。
三、今日給基督徒的提醒
1. 因為神與我們同在，所以要追求聖潔
神嘅同在唔係叫我哋恐懼，而係叫我哋更加願意離開罪。
2. 對弱小者要有憐憫
神唔喜歡人利用自己嘅能力欺壓別人。 基督徒應該成為保護、幫助同安慰別人嘅人。
3. 說話要誠實、守信
唔好輕易承諾； 但一旦答應，就應該盡力做到。 尤其對神嘅承諾，更應該存敬畏嘅心。
4. 聖潔唔只係外表
真正嘅聖潔係從心開始，影響我哋嘅思想、言語、行為同人際關係。
禱告
親愛嘅天父，
多謝祢藉住申命記23章提醒我哋，祢係一位聖潔、信實、公義而又滿有憐憫嘅神。
主啊，多謝祢應許與祢嘅百姓同在。 祢唔係一位遙遠嘅神，而係行喺我哋中間、看顧我哋、保護我哋嘅神。
求祢幫助我哋因為知道祢與我哋同在，就更加願意追求聖潔。 求祢保守我哋嘅思想、眼目、言語同內心，遠離一切得罪祢嘅事情。
主啊，求祢赦免我哋有時講說話太輕率，答應咗人或者向祢許咗願，卻容易忘記。 求祢賜我哋一顆誠實、可靠、守信嘅心，使我哋成為一個言而有信嘅人。
求祢亦教導我哋憐憫軟弱嘅人。 當我哋見到別人有需要時，唔好冷漠； 當有人跌倒、失敗或者受傷時，求祢賜我哋愛心去扶持，而唔係定罪。
主啊，求祢特別安慰我哋每一位弟兄姊妹。 當我哋嘅心煩躁、紛亂、疲倦或者憂慮時，求祢親自臨到，將從天而來嘅平安放喺我哋心裡。
當前面嘅道路唔清楚，求祢叫我哋記得：祢仍然喺我哋中間。
當我哋軟弱，求祢成為我哋嘅力量；
當我哋跌倒，求祢扶起我哋；
當我哋迷失，求祢帶領我哋返到祢面前。
願我哋每日都活喺祢嘅同在中，成為聖潔、誠實、有憐憫、有愛心嘅基督徒。
求聖靈繼續更新我哋，使我哋唔單止明白祢嘅話，更能夠將祢嘅話活出來。
奉主耶穌基督慈愛、聖潔、信實嘅名禱告，
阿們。
September 10, 2026
Deuteronomy Chapter 23—God Dwells Among His People, Calling Us to Holiness, Faithfulness, and Mercy
1. Description of the Scripture Content
Deuteronomy 23 mainly speaks about the holiness of God’s people, cleanliness in the camp, attitude toward Gentiles, escape from slavery, sexual morality, lending, and the vows made to God.
First, God reminded the Israelites that because He dwelled in the camp of the people, the camp must be kept clean. This principle reminds us that God does not exist only when we go to church; He dwells among His people. Therefore, our lives, thoughts, words, and character should all correspond to God’s holiness
This chapter also commands the Israelites not to oppress anyone, nor to return slaves who have fled from their masters to their original owners, but to allow them to live there. Here, we see that God cares for the vulnerable and reminds His people not to use their power to bully the weak.
Additionally, God has clear teachings about sexual sin, borrowing, and making wishes to Him. Especially when making wishes to God, God requires that what people say be taken seriously and that promises not be made lightly. Promises to God should not be just momentary impulses, but should be fulfilled with a heart that fears God.
This chapter also has a valuable principle: people may enter their neighbor’s vineyard or field and eat a small amount of fruit, but not take large amounts to take away. This reflects God’s emphasis on individual property rights and teaches people to be merciful and self-controlled.
Therefore, Deuteronomy chapter 23 is not just a chapter about statutes, but a reminder to us:
Because God is with us, we must pursue holiness; Because God has mercy on people, we must also have mercy on them; Because God is faithful, we must also become trustworthy people.
2. Important scriptures
Deuteronomy 23:14
“For the Lord your God walks in your camp to save you and deliver your enemies to you; therefore your camp should be holy.”
This section can be said to be one of the most important messages in this chapter.
“The Lord your God walks in your camp always”—God is not far from our God; He dwells among His people
Therefore, holiness should not only be expressed within the church, but should also include our daily lives.
How we speak, treat family, handle money, and face temptation—all of it is related to faith.
Deuteronomy 23:21
“Make a vow to the Lord your God, and do not delay paying it; For the Lord your God will demand from you, and if you do not pay, it is a sin.”
This section reminds us: we must not be rash toward God
Sometimes, when people are in difficulty, they say to God, “Lord, if You help me, I will ……,” but once the difficulties pass, it’s easy to forget what they once said.
God wants us to be people of word and word.
Deuteronomy 23:23
“What you speak is what you ought to keep and obey.”
This section is also very practical.
Our words reflect our inner selves. As Christians, we shouldn’t make promises lightly, nor should we forget after saying them.
God values every word we say.
3. Today’s reminder for Christians
1. Because God is with us, we must pursue holiness
God’s presence does not make us afraid, but makes us more willing to turn away from sin.
2. Have mercy on the weak
God does not like people using their abilities to oppress others. Christians should be those who protect, help, and comfort others.
3. Speak honestly and keep your word
Don’t make promises lightly; But once you do, you should do your best to fulfill them. Especially when making promises to God, you should hold a heart full of reverence.
4. Holiness is not just about appearance
True holiness starts from the heart and influences our thoughts, words, behaviors, and interpersonal relationships.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for reminding us through Deuteronomy 23 that You are a holy, faithful, just and merciful God.
Lord, thank You for your promise to be with Your people. You are not a distant God, but the God who walks among us, who watches over us, and who protects us.
Please help us to become more willing to pursue holiness because we know that You are with us. Keep our thoughts, eyes, words, and hearts from everything that offends You.
Lord, forgive us for sometimes speaking too rashly, making promises or making wishes to You, but forgetting easily. Give us an honest, reliable, faithful heart, that we will be a man of our word.
Please also teach us to have mercy on the weak. Don’t be indifferent when we see others in need, and when someone falls, fails, or is injured, grant us loving support, not condemnation.
Lord, please give special comfort to each of our brothers and sisters. When our hearts are troubled, turbulent, tired, or troubled, please come personally and place the peace from heaven in our hearts.
When the road ahead is unclear, call us to remember: You are still in our midst.
Be our strength when we are weak;
When we fall, lift us up;
Lead us back to You when we are lost.
May we live in Your presence every day as holy, honest, compassionate, loving Christians.
Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to renew us so that we not only understand Your Word but are more able to live it out.
Pray in the loving, holy, and faithful name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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