1月13日；
太马福音 5:1-16；
唱诗：诗篇 37:16
温柔的人有福了，因为他们必承受地土。（太 5:5）
我并非要讨论整篇《登山宝训》，今天我们默想的重点是其中的一福：“温柔的人有福了，因为他们必承受地土。” 也许，在这个祝福中我们能发现整篇讲道的主旨。
关于这节经文，我还听到过另一种说法：“相信的人有福了，因为他们必承受心痛。”大意是说：如果你相信人就会失望。不幸的是，事实通常如此。
但那些温柔的人被称为是“有福的”，他们作为神恩典和良善的继承人被恭喜。因此我们要问：什么是温柔的人？
温柔的人对神和邻舍怀有一种特殊的态度。对神，他们是谦卑和敬虔的，他们不会反抗神或对神发怒。他们耐心地等待神的帮助和公义的审判，甚至在极大的患难中也是如此（诗篇37）。
当与邻舍有关时，温柔的人是仁慈而柔和的。关于这一点，我们不应该把温柔和软弱相混淆。温柔的人并不是要任人欺压，他们寻求的目标是和睦。他们不仅关心自己的利益，也关注邻舍的益处。
我们的主耶稣基督是温柔的，他愿意背负我们的罪和耻辱，从不从这个重任中退缩。走天路就是要学习怎样更像主基督。
思考问题：讨论为什么温柔不是软弱，你是温柔的人吗？
January 13
Matthew 5:1-16
Song: Psalm 37:16
BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
Blessed are the meek. for they will inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)
It is not my intention to discuss the entire Sermon on the Mount. I want to highlight only one of the Beatitudes in today's meditation: "Blessed are the meek. for they will inherit the earth." We find this Beatitude, perhaps, the theme of the entire sermon.
I once heard a variation on this passage: "Blessed are the believers, for they will inherit a heartache." The idea is: if you put your trust in people, you will be disappointed. Often, unfortunately, that is true.
But those who are meek are called "blessed". They are to be congratulated as heirs of God's grace and goodness. And so we ask: what does it mean to be meek?
The meek have a special attitude toward God and neighbor. When it comes to God, the meek are humble and reverent. They do not rebel against God or become angry with him. They patiently await the help and justice of God, even in great trials (Psalm 37).
And when it pertains to their neighbors, the meek are kind and gentle. We should not confuse meekness with weakness in this respect. The meek are not people who constantly let others run over them. They seek that which leads to peace. The are not focused solely on their own benefit but also on the well being of their neighbor.
Our Lord Jesus Christ was meek. He was willing to take our sin and shame upon himself, and not once did he shrink back from this awesome task. Life en route is learning to be like him.
Question: Discuss why meekness is not weakness. Are you meek?
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