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9月1日2026年
申命記第十四章：屬神的子民，活出分別為聖的生命
申命記第十四章開始的時候，摩西提醒以色列人：「你們是耶和華你們神的兒女。」這句話非常重要，因為它首先提醒我們的不是「你要做什麼」，而是「你是誰」。
以色列人之所以要過一個與其他民族不同的生活，是因為他們是屬神的子民。今天基督徒也是一樣。我們不是靠自己的行為成為神所愛的人，而是因著神的恩典，在基督裡成為祂的兒女。因此，我們的生活應該反映出我們屬於神的身份。
本章首先談到飲食上的規定，列出潔淨和不潔淨的食物。對今天的基督徒來說，我們不需要把舊約這些飲食條例直接當作得救的條件。新約已經讓我們看見，人的潔淨不單是外在飲食的問題，更重要的是人的內心。
但這些律例背後仍然有一個重要的屬靈原則：神的子民要學習分別為聖。
「分別為聖」並不是說我們要離開世界、不接觸任何人，而是我們雖然生活在世界中，卻不讓世界成為我們生命的主人。
我們每天接觸很多不同的思想、價值觀和誘惑。因此，我們需要問自己：我的思想是否越來越像基督？我的言語是否能夠榮耀神？我的生活選擇是否符合神的心意？
申命記十四章接著談到十一奉獻。百姓要把土產中十分之一分別出來，在神面前吃喝、歡樂，並且學習敬畏耶和華。
這裡讓我們看見，奉獻不只是「給錢」這麼簡單，而是一種承認一切都是從神而來的態度。
當我們奉獻的時候，其實是在向神說：「主啊，我所有的不是完全屬於我，乃是祢所賜給我的。我願意把一部分分別出來，承認祢是我生命的供應者。」
這也幫助我們對抗一個很容易出現的心態，就是以為自己的生活完全靠自己的能力。
我們努力工作固然重要，但我們仍然要記得，生命、健康、機會、智慧和每天的供應，都在神的手中。
本章最後也提到第三年要把十分之一積存在城中，使利未人、寄居的、孤兒和寡婦可以得著供應。
這讓我們看見，真正的敬拜不能只停留在我們與神之間，也應該流向身邊有需要的人。
一個真正愛神的人，也應該學習愛人。
我們可以在教會敬拜神，但如果我們看見有需要的人卻完全沒有憐憫，便需要重新思想自己的信仰。
申命記十四章因此帶出三個重要的信息：
第一，我們是屬神的兒女，所以要活出分別為聖的生命。
第二，我們的一切都是從神而來，所以要帶著感恩的心奉獻。
第三，我們蒙神祝福，也應該成為別人的祝福。
今天，當我們心裡煩躁、紛亂，或者被生活中的事情壓得透不過氣時，可以重新提醒自己：「我是屬神的人。」
我的價值不是由金錢決定，也不是由人的稱讚決定，更不是由今天的環境決定。
我們是天父所愛的兒女。
所以，讓我們安靜自己的心，回到神面前，把每天的生活交託給祂。願我們在小事上忠心，在金錢上誠實，在待人上有愛心，在生活上分別為聖。
讓別人從我們的生命看見：我們不是屬這個世界的，我們是屬於主耶穌基督的人。
禱告
親愛的天父，
感謝祢藉著申命記第十四章提醒我們，我們是祢所愛的兒女。感謝祢不是因為我們完全才愛我們，而是因著祢的恩典和慈愛，讓我們可以成為屬祢的人。
主啊，求祢幫助我們明白自己的身份。當我們被世界的聲音影響，當我們因人的評價而感到失落，求祢提醒我們，我們真正的價值是在祢裡面。
求祢幫助我們活出分別為聖的生命。保守我們的思想、言語和行為，使我們在每天的生活中，都願意尋求祢的心意。
主啊，我們也感謝祢每天的供應。無論我們擁有多少，都求祢讓我們懂得感恩，不把一切都看成是自己的功勞。教導我們忠心管理祢所交託給我們的金錢、時間、能力和一切資源。
求祢給我們一顆慷慨的心，使我們不只顧念自己的需要，也願意幫助有需要的人。讓我們所領受的祝福，可以成為別人的祝福。
主啊，當我們心裡煩躁、紛亂和不安時，求祢親自安慰我們。讓我們放下心中的重擔，安靜在祢面前，相信祢知道我們的需要，也必按祢的旨意帶領我們。
求祢保守我們的家庭，使我們每一個人都更加認識祢、愛祢、敬畏祢。讓我們不只是星期日敬拜祢，而是在每天的生活中都活出基督的樣式。
主啊，求祢使我們成為一群感恩、聖潔、慷慨和有憐憫心的人。
讓我們記得：我們是祢的兒女，我們所有的一切都是從祢而來，而祢也呼召我們成為別人的祝福。
願我們每天都更像主耶穌，在這個紛亂的世界中仍然持守信仰，安靜倚靠祢，忠心跟隨祢。
我們如此禱告，是奉主耶穌基督寶貴的聖名。
阿們。
September 1, 2026
Deuteronomy Chapter 14: God’s people live lives set apart as holy
At the beginning of Deuteronomy chapter 14, Moses reminds the Israelites: “You are children of the LORD your God.” This statement is very important because it first reminds us not of “what you will do,” but “who you are.”
The reason the Israelites lived a life different from other peoples was because they were God’s people. Today, Christians are the same. We do not become loved by our own actions, but by God’s grace, we become His children in Christ. Therefore, our lives should reflect our identity as belonging to God.
This chapter first discusses dietary regulations, listing clean and unclean foods. For Christians today, we do not need to treat these dietary regulations from the Old Testament as conditions for salvation. The New Testament has already shown us that a person’s purity is not just a matter of outward diet, but more importantly, it concerns the heart.
But behind these laws lies an important spiritual principle: God’s people must learn to be set apart
“Set apart as holy” does not mean we must leave the world and avoid contact with anyone, but rather that although we live in the world, we do not let it become the master of our lives.
Every day, we encounter many different thoughts, values, and temptations. Therefore, we need to ask ourselves: Are my thoughts becoming more and more like Christ? Are my words able to glorify God? Are my life choices aligned with God’s will?
Deuteronomy chapter 14 then talks about tithing. The people were to set aside a tithe of their produce, eat and drink before God, rejoice, and learn to fear the Lord.
Here, we see that giving is not just about “giving money,” but an attitude of acknowledging that everything comes from God.
When we give, we are actually saying to God: “Lord, what I have is not entirely mine, but what You have given me. I am willing to set aside a part and acknowledge You as the provider of my life.”
This also helps us resist a tendency to think our lives depend entirely on our own abilities.
While hard work is important, we must still remember that life, health, opportunity, wisdom, and daily provision are all in God’s hands.
The chapter ends with the mention that in the third year, a tithe should be stored up in the city so that Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows may have provision.
This shows us that true worship cannot remain only between us and God, but should also flow to those around us in need.
A person who truly loves God should also learn to love others.
We can worship God in church, but if we see those in need showing no mercy, we need to reconsider our faith.
Deuteronomy chapter 14 thus reveals three important messages:
First, we are children of God, so we must live a life set apart as holy.
Second, everything we have comes from God, so we should offer with a grateful heart.
Third, since we are blessed by God, we should also be a blessing to others.
Today, when we feel restless, confused, or suffocated by the events of life, we can remind ourselves: ‘I am a person of God.’
My value is not determined by money, nor by others’ praise, and certainly not by today’s environment.
We are children loved by the Heavenly Father.
So, let us quiet our hearts, return to God, and entrust our daily lives to Him. May we be faithful in small things, honest in money, loving in dealing with others, and sanctified in our lives.
Let others see through our lives: we are not of this world; we belong to the Lord Jesus Christ
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding us through Deuteronomy chapter 14 that we are Your beloved children. Thank You for not loving us because we are perfect, but because of Your grace and love, allowing us to become Your people.
Lord, please help us understand our own identity. When we are influenced by the voice of the world, when we feel lost because of human judgment, please remind us that our true value lies in You.
Please help us to live a life set apart as holy. Guard our thoughts, words, and actions, so that we may seek Your will in our daily lives.
Lord, we also thank You for Your daily provision. No matter how much we have, please help us learn to be thankful and not see everything as our own achievement. Teach us to faithfully manage the money, time, ability, and all resources You have entrusted to us.
Please grant us a generous heart, so that we may not only care for our own needs but also be willing to help those in need. Let the blessings we receive become blessings for others.
Lord, when we feel restless, confused, and uneasy in our hearts, please comfort us personally. Let us lay down the burdens in our hearts, be quiet before You, and trust that You know our needs and will guide us according to Your will.
Please protect our families, so that each of us may know You, love You, and fear You even more. Let us not worship You only on Sundays, but live out the image of Christ in our daily lives.
Lord, please make us a group of people who are grateful, holy, generous, and merciful.
Let us remember: we are Your children, everything we have comes from You, and You call us to be blessings to others.
May we become more like the Lord Jesus every day, holding fast to our faith in this chaotic world, quietly leaning on You, and faithfully following You.
We pray this way in the precious holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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