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22026年7月31日
利未記第十一章——聖潔的百姓被分開
訊息：日常生活中的聖潔
利未記第11章常被稱為關於 潔淨與不潔淨動物的章節。乍看之下，這些飲食法則似乎與我們今天的生活相去甚遠。然而，在這些規範之下，隱藏著一個永恆的靈性真理： 上帝希望祂的子民與眾不同，因為祂是聖潔的。
本章以上帝的命令作結：
「因為我是耶和華，你的神;所以你們要奉獻自己，成為聖潔的，因為我是聖潔的。」（利未記 11：44）
這是本章的核心。食品法不僅關乎健康或文化;他們不斷提醒以色列，他們屬於上帝。每一餐都成為提醒自己是神立約子民的機會，被呼召以與周遭國家不同的生活方式。
雖然基督徒不再受舊約飲食律法約束（參見馬可福音7：18–19及使徒行傳10：9–16），但原則不變： 神的子民在生命的各個層面都被呼召成為聖潔。
利未記第11章的教訓
1. 聖潔影響日常生活。
上帝不僅關心以色列人在會幕中的敬拜，也關心他們每天吃什麼。同樣地，我們的信仰不僅限於主日敬拜。基督渴望塑造我們的對話、工作、娛樂、財務、人際關係和私人想法。
真正的聖潔體現在日常生活的日常生活中。
2. 上帝呼召祂的子民與眾不同。
以色列被擁有不同價值觀和實踐的國家包圍。上帝希望祂的子民反映祂的品格，而不是模仿世界。
如今，基督徒也被呼召要「在世上」，但不屬於「世人」。我們的態度、正直、憐憫、純潔與愛，應該顯示我們屬於基督。
3. 服從源自關係。
請注意，上帝首先提醒以色列：
「我是耶和華，你的神。」
他不是從規則開始，而是從關係開始。他們的服從是對那位從埃及救贖他們的上帝的回應。
同樣地，基督徒追求聖潔並非為了得救，而是因為耶穌已經拯救了我們。服從成為感恩與愛的表達。
4. 基督成就律法所指明的。
潔淨與不潔的儀式區分，最終指向我們更深層的靈性潔淨需求。
耶穌基督是真正使我們潔淨的那一位。透過祂的犧牲，我們被聖靈赦免、淨化，並賦能過聖潔的生活。
今天信徒面臨的問題不再是「什麼食物讓我潔淨？」而是「我是否允許基督改變我生命的每一個部分？」
反思問題
- 常生活中是否有與世界無異的某些領域？
- 我與上帝的關係會影響我每天的決定嗎？
- 我追求聖潔，是出於對基督的愛，而不是出於義務嗎？
- 我應該放棄哪些習慣或態度，才能讓我的生活更能反映神的聖潔？
我們祈禱：
天父，
感謝祢透過利未記顯明祢是渴望聖潔子民的聖潔神。你們不僅關心我們的敬拜，也關心我們日常生活的每一個層面。請幫助我們記住，聖潔並非只限於教會禮拜，而是透過我們的言語、思想、選擇和每日行動來表達。
主耶穌，感謝祢透過您在十字架上的犧牲使我們潔淨。我們承認，我們常常讓世俗的態度、自私的慾望和罪惡的習慣影響我們。赦免我們、潔淨我們，並更新我們的心。
聖靈，請教導我們活得與世俗不同——不是驕傲或律法主義，而是謙卑、愛、純潔與順服。求祢賜我們辨別力，讓我們選擇榮耀祢的事物，並在跟隨基督困難時，賜我們堅定的勇氣。
願我們的家、工作場所、教會與社區都能在我們的品格中看到您的聖潔。讓我們的生命指引他人歸向耶穌，祂的恩典能將罪人轉化為聖徒。
正如祢所說：「要聖潔，因為我是聖潔的。」願這呼召成為我們每天喜樂追求的事。請我們越來越成為基督的樣式，直到有一天我們以完全的聖潔站在你面前。
奉耶穌基督寶貴的名禱告。
阿門。
July 31 2026
Leviticus Chapter 11 – A Holy People Set Apart
Message: Holiness in Everyday Life
Leviticus 11 is often known as the chapter about clean and unclean animals. At first glance, these dietary laws may seem distant from our lives today. However, beneath these regulations lies a timeless spiritual truth: God desires His people to be distinct because He is holy.
The chapter concludes with God’s command:
“For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy.” (Leviticus 11:44)
This is the heart of the chapter. The food laws were not merely about health or culture; they continually reminded Israel that they belonged to God. Every meal became an opportunity to remember that they were God’s covenant people, called to live differently from the surrounding nations.
Although Christians are no longer under the Old Testament dietary laws (see Mark 7:18–19 and Acts 10:9–16), the principle remains unchanged: God’s people are called to holiness in every aspect of life.
Lessons from Leviticus 11
1. Holiness affects ordinary life.
God was concerned not only with Israel’s worship in the tabernacle but also with what they ate every day. Likewise, our faith is not confined to Sunday worship. Christ desires to shape our conversations, work, entertainment, finances, relationships, and private thoughts.
True holiness is demonstrated in the ordinary routines of life.
2. God calls His people to be different.
Israel was surrounded by nations with different values and practices. God wanted His people to reflect His character rather than imitate the world.
Today, Christians are also called to be “in the world” but not “of the world.” Our attitudes, integrity, compassion, purity, and love should reveal that we belong to Christ.
3. Obedience flows from relationship.
Notice that God first reminds Israel:
“I am the LORD your God.”
He does not begin with rules but with relationship. Their obedience was a response to the God who had redeemed them from Egypt.
Likewise, Christians pursue holiness not to earn salvation but because Jesus has already saved us. Obedience becomes an expression of gratitude and love.
4. Christ fulfills what the law pointed toward.
The ceremonial distinctions between clean and unclean ultimately point to our deeper need for spiritual cleansing.
Jesus Christ is the One who truly makes us clean. Through His sacrifice, we are forgiven, purified, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live holy lives.
The question for believers today is no longer, “What food makes me clean?” but rather, “Am I allowing Christ to transform every part of my life?”
Reflection Questions
- Are there areas of my daily life where I live no differently from the world?
- Does my relationship with God influence my everyday decisions?
- Am I pursuing holiness out of love for Christ rather than out of obligation?
- What habits or attitudes should I surrender so that my life better reflects God’s holiness?
We pray:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for revealing through Leviticus that You are a holy God who desires a holy people. You care not only about our worship but about every part of our daily lives. Help us to remember that holiness is not reserved for church services but is expressed in our words, thoughts, choices, and actions each day.
Lord Jesus, thank You for making us clean through Your sacrifice on the cross. We confess that we often allow worldly attitudes, selfish desires, and sinful habits to influence us. Forgive us, cleanse us, and renew our hearts.
Holy Spirit, teach us to live differently from the world—not in pride or legalism, but in humility, love, purity, and obedience. Give us discernment to choose what honors You and courage to stand firm when following Christ is difficult.
May our homes, workplaces, churches, and communities see Your holiness reflected in our character. Let our lives point others to Jesus, whose grace transforms sinners into saints.
As You have said, “Be holy, for I am holy,” may that calling become our joyful pursuit each day. Shape us more and more into the likeness of Christ until the day we stand before You in perfect holiness.
In the precious name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.
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