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《約書亞記》第22章：合一的信心，忠心的見證
一、重點信息
約書亞記第22章記載，以色列人征服迦南地之後，流便支派、迦得支派，以及瑪拿西半個支派，完成了幫助其他支派爭戰的承諾，準備返回約旦河東自己的土地。
但當他們在約旦河邊築了一座高大的壇時，約旦河西的以色列人以為他們要背叛神、另立敬拜中心，於是差點引發一場內戰。最後，雙方透過溝通澄清誤會，恢復彼此的和平。
1. 忠心事奉神，也要忠心對待弟兄姊妹（1–9節）
流便、迦得和瑪拿西半個支派，按照承諾陪伴其他以色列支派爭戰，直到弟兄們得著安息。他們沒有因為自己已經分得土地，就只顧自己的利益。
約書亞稱讚他們遵守摩西的吩咐，忠心跟隨神，也勸勉他們要繼續謹守神的誡命，盡心盡性愛耶和華。
屬靈提醒： 真正的信仰，不只是關心自己的家庭、教會和需要，也願意為其他弟兄姊妹付出。
有時候，我們可能覺得自己已經完成了應盡的責任，就不想再多做一點。但這段經文提醒我們，忠心不單是把工作完成，更是持續活出愛神、愛人的生命。
2. 不要憑外表判斷，要先了解事情的真相（10–20節）
流便、迦得和瑪拿西半個支派在約旦河邊築了一座壇。約旦河西的以色列人聽見後，非常震驚，擔心他們離棄神，另立祭壇，甚至使全體以色列人得罪神。
他們記起過去以色列人因拜偶像而遭受的審判，於是認真看待這件事。
他們的出發點是要維護神的信仰，但問題在於：他們還未完全了解對方的真正用意。
屬靈提醒： 即使我們出於好意，也可能因為誤會而傷害別人。
在教會中，有時候一句說話、一個決定，或者一種做法，都可能引起猜疑。如果我們未弄清楚事情的真相，就急於批評、指責，甚至把對方當成敵人，便可能破壞本來應該珍惜的合一。
因此，遇到衝突時，我們需要學習先聆聽、再了解，然後才作出判斷。
3. 信仰上的分歧，要用真理和坦誠去處理（21–29節）
面對指控，約旦河東的支派沒有立刻以武力反擊，而是鄭重地解釋自己的動機。
他們表明，這座壇不是用來獻祭、背叛神或代替示羅的祭壇，而是作為一個見證，讓將來的子孫知道，他們同樣屬於耶和華的百姓。
他們擔心將來約旦河西的後代會對約旦河東的後代說：「你們與耶和華無分了。」
所以，這座壇的目的不是分裂，而是證明彼此在神面前的共同身份。
屬靈提醒： 發生衝突時，不要只顧證明自己正確，也要清楚表達自己的心意，讓對方有機會了解真相。
同時，我們也要分辨：真正的信仰合一，不是甚麼都不講、甚麼都不理，而是在神的真理之下，以誠實和愛心處理問題。
4. 願意聆聽和澄清，能夠避免分裂（30–34節）
當祭司非尼哈和各支派的首領聽完解釋後，便接納了對方的說法。他們明白，這座壇並不是背叛神的證據，反而是要保存各支派之間的信仰關係。
非尼哈說：「今日我們知道耶和華在我們中間了。」（參考約書亞記22:31）
最後，雙方沒有發動戰爭，而是帶著和平的消息回去。這座壇被稱為「證壇」，成為彼此屬於同一位神的見證。
屬靈提醒： 合一不是從來沒有誤會，而是有誤會時，仍然願意尋求真相、聆聽對方，並且以神的心意為依歸。
教會中最可惜的，不一定是意見不同，而是因為不願意溝通，讓小小的誤會逐漸變成彼此的隔閡。
二、本章帶給我們的三個重要教訓
第一：忠心愛神，也要彼此相愛。
信仰不是單顧自己的事，而是願意承擔責任、扶持弟兄姊妹，建立神的群體。
第二：不要輕易論斷，要先聆聽。
當事情未清楚時，不要單憑表面就下結論。願意聆聽，往往可以避免不必要的傷害。
第三：以神的真理建立合一。
真正的合一不是勉強大家意見一致，而是共同尊重神的話語，以謙卑、誠實和愛心化解分歧。
三、總結信息
約書亞記第22章提醒我們，有時候，破壞合一的不是背叛，而是未經了解的誤會；建立合一的關鍵，也不只是避免衝突，而是願意在神面前坦誠溝通。
在家庭、教會和弟兄姊妹之間，我們都需要求神賜下智慧，使我們不輕易猜疑，不急於定罪，也不因意見不同就彼此疏遠。
願我們不單成為忠心跟隨神的人，也成為促進和平、維護真理、建立合一的人，讓別人從我們的生命中看見神的同在。
結束禱告
親愛的天父，我們感謝讚美祢。
感謝祢藉著《約書亞記》第22章提醒我們，祢不但看重我們對祢的忠心，也看重我們彼此之間的關係。
主啊，求祢赦免我們，有時候未了解事情的真相，就憑自己的想法去猜測別人；有時候聽見一些說話，就急於判斷，甚至因為誤會而傷害了身邊的弟兄姊妹。
求聖靈幫助我們，使我們有一顆謙卑受教的心，懂得聆聽，懂得體諒，也懂得用愛心說誠實話。當我們與別人有不同意見時，求祢賜我們智慧和忍耐，不讓驕傲、猜疑、苦毒和怒氣控制我們的心。
主啊，求祢特別保守祢的教會，使我們在真理上站立得穩，在愛心上彼此扶持。求祢幫助我們，不要因為小小的誤會而產生分裂，也不要因為個人的喜好和立場，忘記我們都是屬於祢的兒女。
求祢安靜我們煩躁紛亂的心，除去我們裡面的不安、憂慮和不平。當我們面對衝突和困難時，求祢幫助我們先安靜在祢面前，尋求祢的心意，而不是單憑自己的情緒作決定。
願祢使我們成為和平的使者，在家庭中帶來和睦，在教會中建立合一，在人與人之間活出基督的愛。
主啊，願我們的生命成為祢的見證，使人從我們的言語、態度和行為中，看見祢的恩典與信實。
感謝祢一直帶領我們。願一切榮耀、頌讚都歸給祢。
我們如此禱告，乃是奉主耶穌基督的聖名祈求。
阿們。
October 13, 2026
Joshua Chapter 22: Faith in unity, faithful testimony
1. Key Information
Joshua chapter 22 records that after the Israelites conquered Canaan, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh fulfilled their promise to help other tribes in battle and prepared to return to their own lands east of the Jordan River.
But when they built a tall altar by the Jordan River, the Israelites west of the Jordan thought they were about to betray God and establish a separate center of worship, which nearly triggered a civil war. In the end, both sides clarified their misunderstandings through communication and restored peace to each other.
1. Serve God faithfully, and also be faithful to your brothers and sisters (verses 1–9)
Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh’s tribe stayed with the other tribes of Israel in battle as promised until the brothers found rest. They did not care only for their own interests just because they had already received land.
Joshua praised them for keeping Moses’ instructions and faithfully following God, and urged them to continue keeping God’s commandments and loving the Lord with all their heart and soul.
Spiritual reminder: True faith is not just about caring about your own family, church, and needs, but also about being willing to give to other brothers and sisters.
Sometimes, we may feel that we have fulfilled our responsibilities and do not want to do more. But this passage reminds us that faithfulness is not just about completing the work; it is also about continuously living out a life of love for God and others.
2. Do not judge by appearances; first understand the truth of the matter (verses 10–20).
Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh’s tribes built an altar by the Jordan River. When the Israelites west of the Jordan heard this, they were greatly shocked, fearing they would abandon God, set up a new altar, and even cause all Israelites to offend God.
They remembered the judgments Israelites had endured for idolatry, and took this matter seriously.
Their intention was to uphold God’s faith, but the problem was that they had not yet fully understood the other person’s true intentions.
Spiritual reminder: Even with good intentions, misunderstandings can hurt others.
In the church, sometimes a word, a decision, or an action can arouse suspicion. If we do not understand the truth and rush to criticize, blame, or even treat the other person as an enemy, we may undermine the unity that should be cherished.
Therefore, when facing conflict, we need to learn to listen first, then understand, and only then make judgments.
3. Resolve differences in faith with truth and honesty (verses 21–29)
Faced with the accusations, the Jordan River East tribal did not immediately retaliate with force, but instead solemnly explained their motives.
They showed that this altar was not meant for sacrifice, betrayal of God, or an altar to replace Shiloh, but as a testimony so that future generations would know they also belonged to Jehovah’s people.
They feared that in the future, the descendants of the West of the Jordan would say to those east of the Jordan, ‘You have no share with the Lord anymore.’
Therefore, the purpose of this altar is not division, but to prove our shared identity before God.
Spiritual reminder: When conflicts arise, don’t just focus on proving you’re right; also clearly express your feelings and give the other person a chance to learn the truth.
At the same time, we must discern: true unity of faith does not mean saying nothing or ignoring anything, but handling issues with honesty and love under God’s truth.
4. Willingness to listen and clarify, able to avoid division (verses 30–34)
After the priest Phinehas and the leaders of the tribes heard the explanation, they accepted the other’s explanation. They understood that this altar was not evidence of betrayal of God, but rather to preserve the faith relationships among the tribes.
Phinehas said, “Today we know that the Lord is among us.” (See Joshua 22:31)
In the end, neither side started a war but returned with news of peace. This altar was called the “Witness Altar,” serving as a witness that they belonged to the same God.
Spiritual reminder: Unity does not mean never having misunderstandings, but that when misunderstandings arise, we are still willing to seek the truth, listen to each other, and take God’s will as our refuge.
The biggest regret in the church isn’t necessarily disagreement, but the unwillingness to communicate, which gradually turns small misunderstandings into barriers between people.
2. Three important lessons this chapter brings us
First: Love God faithfully, and also love one another.
Faith is not about focusing solely on one’s own matters, but about being willing to take responsibility, support brothers and sisters, and build God’s community.
Second: Don’t jump to conclusions; listen first.
When things are unclear, don’t jump to conclusions based solely on appearances. Being willing to listen often helps avoid unnecessary harm.
Third: Establish unity through God’s truth.
True unity is not about forcing everyone to agree, but about jointly respecting God’s Word and resolving differences with humility, honesty, and love.
3. Summarize information
Joshua chapter 22 reminds us that sometimes what destroys unity is not betrayal, but misunderstanding; The key to establishing unity is not just avoiding conflict, but being willing to communicate honestly before God.
In our families, churches, and among brothers and sisters, we all need to ask God for wisdom so that we do not easily doubt, do not rush to condemn, and do not become estranged because of differing opinions.
May we not only become faithful followers of God, but also promote peace, uphold truth, and build unity, allowing others to see God’s presence in our lives.
Closing prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, we thank and praise You.
Thank You for reminding us through Joshua chapter 22 that You value not only our faithfulness to You, but also our relationships with one another.
Lord, please forgive us. Sometimes, without understanding the truth, we speculate about others based on our own ideas; Sometimes, when we hear some words, we rush to judge, and even misunderstandings may hurt our brothers and sisters around us.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help us to have a humble and receptive heart, to know how to listen, to understand, and to speak honestly with love. When we disagree with others, please grant us wisdom and patience, so that pride, suspicion, bitterness, and anger do not control our hearts.
Lord, please especially protect Your church, so that we may stand firm in truth and support one another in love. Help us not to be divided over small misunderstandings, nor forget that we are all Your children because of personal preferences and positions.
Please quiet our restless and chaotic hearts, removing the anxiety, worry, and injustice within us. When we face conflict and difficulties, please help us to first quiet before You, seeking Your heart, rather than making decisions based solely on our own emotions.
May You make us messengers of peace, bringing harmony in families, building unity in the church, and living out Christ’s love among people.
Lord, may our lives be Your witnesses, so that people may see Your grace and faithfulness in our words, attitudes, and actions.
Thank You for always leading us. May all glory and praise be to You.
We pray this way in the holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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