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2026年8月18日
利未記第27章 — 遵守對神的應許
利未記第27章是利未記的最後一章。它談到誓願、獻給主的事物，以及尊重為上帝所預備的事物的重要性。起初，這些指示看似關於金錢與奉獻的詳細規則，但背後蘊含著重要的屬靈課題： 上帝渴望真誠的心，認真對待對祂的承諾。
誓言是對上帝自願許下的承諾。因為這是自願的，上帝期望祂的子民以誠實和負責任的態度對待它。這教導我們，在神面前的話語很重要。有時我們在遇到困難時會做出應許：「主啊，若祢幫助我度過這困境，我必更忠心地服事祢。」但當困難過去後，很容易忘記我們說過的話。
利未記27章提醒我們，不應輕率對神作出應許。上帝不希望空洞的話語或承諾僅因強烈情緒而說出。祂渴望我們心中的真理。最好誠實地來到祂面前說：「主啊，我軟弱，但我想跟隨祢。請幫助我保持忠誠」，而不是做出我們無意兌現的偉大承諾。
本章也教導我們關於奉獻精神。獻給上帝的事物被視為聖潔，並為祂特別設立。對現今基督徒而言，奉獻不僅僅是獻給上帝;而是將我們的整個生命獻給祂。我們的時間、能力、財產、關係和決定，都能置於上帝的指引之下。
章節的最後部分談到屬於主的什一奉獻。這提醒我們，我們所擁有的一切最終都來自上帝。因此，奉獻不僅僅是財務上的義務，更是一種敬拜與信任的行為。當我們奉獻給上帝時，我們承認祂是我們的供應者。我們學會不被財物控制，而是忠實使用祂賜予我們的。
利未記以透過犧牲接近聖潔神的指示開頭，最後提醒我們要有承諾與奉獻。這是一個恰如其分的結論。上帝不僅要偶爾的敬拜;祂渴望一個生命屬於祂的子民。
今天，我們可以問自己： 我在神面前的話是真誠的嗎？我是否忠於我所做的承諾？我是否真的將生命獻給主，還是我只將生命的某些部分交給祂？
我們不會靠自己的力量變得完美。有時我們會失敗。但藉著耶穌基督，我們可以接受赦免，更新我們的承諾，繼續與神同行。祂的恩典不允許我們粗心大意;相反地，祂的愛鼓勵我們以感恩與信實的心回應。
因此，讓我們誠實地來到上帝面前。與其空洞的承諾，不如求祂幫助我們忠實地活出每一天的承諾。願我們的敬拜不僅限於言語，而是反映在我們的生活方式中。
我們祈禱：
天父，
感謝祢帶我們來到利未記的最後一章。感謝祢藉祢的話語提醒我們祢是聖潔的，我們與祢的關係應該是誠實且信實的。
主啊，請原諒我們在祢面前說過輕率的話。當我們許下承諾卻忘了，或行動與口中所說不符時，請原諒我們。賜給我們誠實的心，幫助我們在與祢同行時忠實。
天父，我們再次獻身於祢。我們的生命、時間、能力、家庭，以及我們擁有的一切，最終都屬於祢。請幫助我們依照祢的旨意與榮耀使用這些祝福。
教導我們信靠祢，祂是我們的供應者。幫助我們以感恩的心去付出，不要被所擁有的東西所控制。願我們永遠記得，每一份美好的禮物都來自祢的手中。
當我們軟弱時，請加強我們。當我們失敗時，帶領我們悔改歸向祢。感謝祢藉著耶穌基督賜予的寬恕與恩典。幫助我們不僅談論信仰，更能忠實地每天活出信仰。
主啊，請平息我們不安的心，帶給我們混亂的思緒平安。幫助我們放下困擾我們的重擔，交託在祢手中。賜給我們願意跟隨祢的靈，並賜我們力量保持忠誠。
願我們的一生都是獻給祢的敬拜。
奉我們的主耶穌基督之名禱告，
阿門。
August 18 2026
Leviticus Chapter 27 — Keeping Our Promises to God
Leviticus chapter 27 is the final chapter of Leviticus. It speaks about vows, things dedicated to the Lord, and the importance of honouring what has been set apart for God. At first, these instructions may seem like detailed rules about money and offerings, but behind them is an important spiritual lesson: God desires sincere hearts that take their commitment to Him seriously.
A vow was a voluntary promise made to God. Because it was made willingly, God expected His people to treat it with honesty and responsibility. This teaches us that our words before God are important. Sometimes we make promises when we are facing difficulties: “Lord, if You help me through this situation, I will serve You more faithfully.” But when the difficulty passes, it can be easy to forget what we said.
Leviticus 27 reminds us that we should not make careless promises to God. God does not want empty words or promises spoken only because of strong emotions. He desires truth in our hearts. It is better to come before Him honestly and say, “Lord, I am weak, but I want to follow You. Please help me to remain faithful,” than to make great promises that we have no intention of keeping.
This chapter also teaches us about dedication. What was dedicated to God was considered holy and set apart for Him. For Christians today, dedication is not only about giving something to God; it is about offering our whole lives to Him. Our time, abilities, possessions, relationships, and decisions can all be placed under God’s direction.
The final part of the chapter speaks about the tithe belonging to the Lord. This reminds us that everything we have ultimately comes from God. Giving is therefore not simply a financial duty but an act of worship and trust. When we give to God, we acknowledge that He is our Provider. We learn not to be controlled by our possessions but to use what He has given us faithfully.
Leviticus begins with instructions about approaching a holy God through sacrifice, and it ends with a reminder about commitment and dedication. This is a fitting conclusion. God does not only want occasional worship; He desires a people whose lives belong to Him.
Today, we can ask ourselves: Are my words before God sincere? Am I faithful in the commitments I have made? Have I truly dedicated my life to the Lord, or do I only give Him certain parts of it?
We do not become perfect by our own strength. There will be times when we fail. But through Jesus Christ, we can receive forgiveness, renew our commitment, and continue walking with God. His grace does not give us permission to be careless; rather, His love encourages us to respond with thankful and faithful hearts.
Let us therefore come before God with honesty. Instead of making empty promises, let us ask Him to help us faithfully live out our commitment one day at a time. May our worship not be limited to our words, but be seen in the way we live.
We pray:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for bringing us to the final chapter of Leviticus. Thank You for reminding us through Your Word that You are holy and that our relationship with You should be sincere and faithful.
Lord, forgive us for the times when we have spoken careless words before You. Forgive us when we have made promises but failed to remember them, or when our actions have not matched what we say with our lips. Give us honest hearts and help us to be faithful in our walk with You.
Father, we dedicate ourselves to You once again. Our lives, our time, our abilities, our families, and everything we have ultimately belong to You. Help us to use these blessings according to Your will and for Your glory.
Teach us to trust You as our Provider. Help us to give with grateful hearts and not to be controlled by the things we possess. May we always remember that every good gift comes from Your hand.
When we are weak, strengthen us. When we fail, lead us back to You in repentance. Thank You for Your forgiveness and grace through Jesus Christ. Help us not only to speak about our faith, but to live it faithfully each day.
Lord, calm our restless hearts and bring peace to our confused thoughts. Help us to put aside the burdens that trouble us and place them into Your hands. Give us a willing spirit to follow You and the strength to remain faithful.
May our whole lives be an offering of worship to You.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we pray,
Amen.
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