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'Matthew 25:40'에 해당되는 글 2건

  1. 2023.11.28 마태복음 25장 40절 칼럼 - 지극히 작은 자
  2. 2023.11.27 Matthew 25:40 Column - The Least of These
김목사 말씀칼럼2023. 11. 28. 06:19
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김목사의 말씀칼럼] 제목: 지극히 작은 자

마태복음 25장 31-46절에는 예수님께서 재림하실 때의 심판에 대한 비유가 기록되어 있습니다. 그 비유에서 예수님은 양과 염소로 나누어져 심판을 받는 사람들을 말씀하셨습니다. 양은 지극히 작은 자 하나에게 선행을 베푼 사람들이고, 염소는 그들에게 아무런 도움도 주지 않은 사람들이었습니다.

예수님은 양들에게 "내가 진실로 너희에게 이르노니 너희가 여기 내 형제 중에 지극히 작은 자 하나에게 한 것이 곧 내게 한 것이니라"(마 25:40)고 말씀하셨습니다. 여기서 "지극히 작은 자"는 물질적으로 가난하거나, 사회적으로 소외된 사람들을 가리킵니다. 예수님은 이러한 사람들을 섬기는 것이 바로 자신을 섬기는 것과 같다고 말씀하셨습니다.

오늘날 우리 사회에도 지극히 작은 자들이 많이 있습니다. 가난과 질병, 실업, 차별 등으로 고통받는 사람들이 많습니다. 예수님께서 말씀하신 양과 염소의 비유는 우리에게 이러한 사람들을 향한 사랑과 관심을 강조하는 말씀입니다.

우리는 어떻게 하면 지극히 작은 자들을 섬길 수 있을까요? 먼저, 그들을 있는 그대로 바라보고, 그들의 어려움을 공감하는 것이 중요합니다. 그리고 그들의 필요를 채워줄 수 있는 구체적인 행동으로 나아가야 합니다.

지극히 작은 자들을 섬기는 것은 단순히 물질적인 도움을 주는 것만을 의미하지 않습니다. 그들의 삶을 이해하고, 그들이 존중받고 사랑받는 존재임을 느끼게 해주는 것도 중요한 섬김입니다. 우리는 작은 관심과 배려로 그들의 삶에 큰 변화를 가져올 수 있습니다.

오늘날 한국 사회는 점점 더 양극화되고 있습니다. 이러한 상황에서 예수님의 말씀은 우리에게 더욱 큰 의미를 갖습니다. 우리가 지극히 작은 자들을 섬기는 것은 단순히 하나의 선행이 아니라, 예수님을 닮아가는 삶을 살아가는 것입니다.

우리는 오늘부터라도 주변의 지극히 작은 자들을 돌아보고, 그들에게 따뜻한 손길을 내밀어 봅시다. 그 작은 행동이 예수님을 향한 우리의 사랑을 표현하는 시작이 될 것입니다. -진주충만

 

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Foreign lang2023. 11. 27. 17:30
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Kim's Sermon Column] Title: The Least of These

In Matthew 25:31-46, there is a parable about the judgment of Jesus when he returns. In this parable, Jesus spoke of people who are judged by being divided into sheep and goats. The sheep are those who have done good deeds to the least of these, and the goats are those who have not given them any help.

Jesus said to the sheep, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40). Here, "the least of these" refers to people who are materially poor or socially marginalized. Jesus said that serving such people is the same as serving himself.

In today's society, there are also many "least of these." There are many people who suffer from poverty, disease, unemployment, and discrimination. The parable of the sheep and goats that Jesus spoke of emphasizes love and concern for these people.

How can we serve the least of these? First, it is important to see them as they are and to empathize with their difficulties. And then we must move on to concrete actions that can meet their needs.

Serving the least of these does not simply mean giving material assistance. It is also important to understand their lives and make them feel that they are respected and loved beings. We can bring about a great change in their lives with a little attention and care.

Today, Korean society is becoming increasingly polarized. In this situation, Jesus' words have even greater meaning for us. Serving the least of these is not just one good deed, but it is living a life that resembles Jesus.

Let us look back at the least of these around us from today and extend our warm hands to them. That small act will be the beginning of expressing our love for Jesus. -Jinju chungman

 

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