神若以我們的行為審問,世上恐怕沒有人能站立得住;惟有祂以恩典與慈愛相待,我們才得以存活。既是這樣,在神面前我們也就只能承認自己的不配,懇求祂的憐憫同在,好脫離因自己或別人的罪而陷入的籠牢,從黑暗步向光明,得到主內真正的自由釋放。
憂傷痛悔的心,神從來都不輕看。只是我們的自義,常攔阻了我們領受神的恩典。
建議討論:
- 「求祢不要審問僕人,因為在祢面前,凡活着的人没有一个是義的。」(143:2, 和合本)
思想:設想站在神的審判台前,你會怎樣為自己辯護呢?
- 「我向祢舉手,我的心渴想祢,如干旱之地盼雨一樣。」(142:6, 和合本)
思想:你會怎樣形容自己對神的渴想呢?為什麼?
Scripture Reading: Psalms 143:1-6
Suggested Discussion:
- “And do not enter into judgment with Your servant, for no person living is righteous in Your sight.” (143:2, NASB)
Q: Imagine you were standing before the judgment throne of the Lord; how would you defend yourself?
- “I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You, like a weary land.” (143:6, NASB)
Q: How would you analogize your longing for the Lord? Why?