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8月27日2026年
申命記第九章:不是因自己的義,乃是靠神的恩典
申命記第九章是摩西對以色列人一個非常重要的提醒。以色列人即將進入迦南地,面對比自己強大的民族和堅固的城邑。摩西首先告訴他們,不要以為自己能夠得地,是因為自己比別人公義、比別人好。
神將應許之地賜給他們,並不是因為他們自己的義,而是因為神的信實和祂的應許。
這個信息對我們今天的基督徒非常重要。我們所得到的一切恩典,都不是因為自己配得,而是因為神的憐憫。
以色列人在曠野中曾經多次悖逆神,甚至在何烈山造金牛犢敬拜。摩西回憶這段歷史,是要百姓不要忘記自己的軟弱。他們親眼看見神的大能,卻仍然很快離開神。
這提醒我們,人很容易忘記神。
當神幫助我們渡過困難,我們可能充滿感恩;但過了一段時間,生活恢復平穩,我們又可能依靠自己的能力。當禱告蒙應允,我們知道是神的恩典;但當事情順利,我們卻容易以為是自己聰明、努力和能力所帶來的結果。
所以摩西提醒以色列人:不要把神的恩典變成自己的功勞。
申命記第九章也讓我們看見摩西為百姓代求。他因百姓犯罪而在神面前俯伏四十晝夜,懇求神不要滅絕祂的百姓。這是一幅很美的代求圖畫。
摩西不是只批評百姓,而是站在神與百姓中間為他們祈求。這也讓我們想到主耶穌基督。今天我們即使軟弱、跌倒、犯罪,也可以來到神面前悔改,因為基督是我們的中保。
這並不是說罪不重要。相反,申命記第九章非常嚴肅地告訴我們,悖逆神會帶來後果。但神的憐憫又遠遠超過人的失敗。祂願意赦免真正悔改的人,也願意重新帶領我們。
因此,我們不能因為自己曾經失敗,就認為自己再沒有盼望;也不能因為自己現在有一些成就,就以為自己比別人更屬靈。
真正的信仰是承認:「我不是靠自己的義站立,而是靠神的恩典。」
當我們心裡煩躁、紛亂,甚至因自己的過犯而感到失望時,不要一直困在自責裡。讓我們回到神面前,承認自己的不足,接受祂的赦免,重新靠著祂站起來。
同樣地,當我們看見別人的軟弱時,也不要驕傲地論斷。因為我們自己也是蒙恩的人。我們可以像摩西一樣,為弟兄姊妹禱告,求神憐憫、醫治和挽回。
願申命記第九章提醒我們:不是因為我們有多好,神才愛我們;乃是因為神本來就是信實、慈愛、憐憫的神。
所以,讓我們存謙卑的心領受恩典,也用憐憫的心對待別人,天天倚靠主耶穌基督走前面的道路。
禱告
親愛的天父,
感謝祢藉著申命記第九章提醒我們,我們今天能夠站立,不是因為自己的義,也不是因為自己的能力,而是完全靠著祢的恩典和憐憫。
主啊,我們承認自己常常軟弱,也很容易忘記祢。祢曾經幫助我們走過許多困難,但我們有時候生活一安定,就開始依靠自己,甚至把祢的恩典當成自己的能力。
求祢赦免我們的驕傲、自義和忘恩。求聖靈光照我們,使我們常常記得祢在我們生命中的帶領。
主啊,當我們犯罪、失敗和跌倒時,求祢賜我們一顆真正悔改的心。不要讓我們因自己的過犯而遠離祢,也不要讓我們陷入絕望和自責。幫助我們重新回到祢面前,接受祢的赦免,靠著主耶穌重新站起來。
求祢也教導我們像摩西一樣,為別人代求。當我們看見家人、朋友和弟兄姊妹軟弱時,不讓我們急於批評和論斷,而是用愛心為他們禱告,求祢憐憫、挽回和帶領他們。
主啊,求祢特別安靜我們裡面煩躁、紛亂和不安的心。當我們覺得自己不配、覺得前面的道路太困難時,提醒我們:我們的盼望不是建立在自己的能力上,而是建立在祢信實的恩典上。
求祢使我們不驕傲,也不自卑;不依靠自己,也不因失敗而放棄。讓我們每天都學習謙卑地倚靠祢。
感謝祢藉著主耶穌基督,使我們這些不完全的人可以來到祢面前,得著赦免、恩典和平安。
願我們一生記得:不是因自己的義,乃是因祢的恩典;不是靠自己的力量,乃是靠祢的能力。
求祢帶領我們每天跟隨主耶穌,在恩典中成長,在失敗中學習,在困難中信靠,在一切環境中都不忘記祢。
我們如此禱告,是奉主耶穌基督寶貴的聖名。
阿們。
August 27, 2026
Deuteronomy chapter 9: Not by his own righteousness, but by the grace of God
Deuteronomy chapter 9 is a very important reminder from Moses to the Israelites. The Israelites were about to enter Canaan, facing nations stronger than themselves and fortified cities. Moses first told them not to think that they could gain the land because they were righteous and better than others.
God gave them the promised land not because of their own righteousness, but because of God’s faithfulness and His promises.
This message is very important for us Christians today. All the grace we receive is not because we deserve it, but because of God’s mercy.
The Israelites rebelled against God many times in the wilderness, even worshipping golden calves on Mount Horeb. Moses recalled this period of history to urge the people not to forget their own weaknesses. They saw God’s mighty power with their own eyes, yet they still quickly left Him.
This reminds us that it is easy for people to forget God.
When God helps us through difficulties, we may be filled with gratitude; But after a while, life returns to stability, and we may once again rely on our own abilities. When prayer is answered, we know it is God’s grace; But when things go well, we tend to think it’s the result of our intelligence, hard work, and ability.
So Moses reminded the Israelites: do not turn God’s grace into your own achievement.
Deuteronomy chapter 9 also shows us Moses interceding for the people. He bowed down before God for forty days and nights because the people had sinned, pleading with Him not to destroy His people. This is a beautiful picture of intercession.
Moses did not only criticize the people, but stood between God and the people, praying for them. This also reminds us of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even if we are weak, stumble, or sin today, we can come before God to repent, because Christ is our mediator.
This is not to say sin is unimportant. In contrast, Deuteronomy chapter 9 tells us very seriously that rebellion against God brings consequences. But God’s mercy far exceeds human failure. He is willing to forgive those who truly repent and is willing to lead us anew.
Therefore, we should not assume that we have no hope just because we have failed; Nor should we assume we are more spiritual than others just because we have achieved some things now.
True faith is to admit: “I do not stand by my own righteousness, but by the grace of God.”
When we feel restless, confused, or even disappointed by our own faults, don’t keep trapped in self-blame. Let us return to God, admit our shortcomings, accept His forgiveness, and stand up again by Him.
Similarly, when we see others’ weaknesses, we should not judge them arrogantly. For we ourselves are also blessed. We can, like Moses, pray for our brothers and sisters, asking God for mercy, healing, and restoration.
May Deuteronomy chapter 9 remind us: God does not love us because we are so good; Because God is originally faithful, loving, and merciful.
Therefore, let us receive grace with humility, treat others with compassion, and rely daily on the path of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding us through Deuteronomy chapter 9 that we can stand today not because of our own righteousness or our own strength, but entirely by Your grace and mercy.
Lord, we admit that we are often weak and easily forget You. You have helped us through many difficulties, but sometimes, once life is stable, we begin to rely on ourselves, even taking Your grace as our own ability.
Please forgive our pride, self-righteousness, and ungratefulness. May the Holy Spirit shine upon us, so that we may always remember Your guidance in our lives.
Lord, when we sin, fail, and stumble, please grant us a heart that truly repents. Do not let us distance ourselves from You because of our own transgressions, nor let us fall into despair and self-blame. Help us return to You, accept Your forgiveness, and stand up again through the Lord Jesus.
Please also teach us to intercede for others like Moses. When we see our family, friends, and brothers and sisters weak, let us not rush to criticize or judge, but instead pray for them with love, asking for Your mercy, redeeming, and guiding them.
Lord, please especially quiet our troubled, confused, and uneasy hearts. When we feel unworthy and the road ahead is too difficult, remind us that our hope is not built on our own abilities, but on Your faithful grace.
Help us not to be proud or inferior; Don’t rely on yourself, nor give up because of failure. Let us learn to humbly rely on You every day.
Thank You, through the Lord Jesus Christ, for allowing us imperfect people to come before You and receive forgiveness, grace, and peace.
May we remember throughout our lives: not for our own righteousness, but for Your grace; Not by your own strength, but by Your power.
Please lead us to follow the Lord Jesus every day, grow in grace, learn through failure, trust in difficulties, and never forget You in every circumstance.
We pray this way in the precious holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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