오늘의 묵상
"별로 해될것 없는 이야긴데요" 하지만 남의 허물을 수다거리로 삼는 것은 결코 작은 일도 아니고 무해한 것도 아니라고 잠언의 지혜자가 가르칩니다. 그 결과는 엄청나고 그 피해가 끔찍합니다. 그런 말을 하는 것 대신에, 평화를 중재하거나 상처를 꿰매주는 사람이 되는 것이 훨씬 좋습니다.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
You've probably heard this poisonous statement many times: "It's just a little harmless gossip." The Wise Teacher reminds us that gossip is neither little nor harmless. Sharing someone else's stumble, offense, failure, or flaws separates friends and causes horrible damage. The consequences of such gossip are severe, and its damage is often lasting and devastating, especially to relationships. Instead, it is much better to be a peacemaker and an offense-mender, someone who covers over an offense with grace, forgiveness, and love. As Jesus said:
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God (Matthew 5:9).
A peacemaker is one who covers over an offense and promotes love and peace. Let that be said of us!
내 기도
영광스러우신 아버지, 평화를 중재한다기보다는, 단순히 평화를 사랑하는데서 그칠 때가 많음을 고백합니다. 남의 허물을 반복해서 험담하는 성품이 아니라 상처를 치유하는 지혜와 힘을 갖춘 성품을 주시옵소서. 평화의 왕자이신 예수님 이름으로 기도합니다. 아멘.
My Prayer...
Father of Glory, I confess that I am often more a peace lover than a peacemaker. Being a peacemaker seems to be a lot harder for me. Covering over offenses feels a lot more difficult than passing on the gossip about an offense. So, please give me the character not to repeat gossip, but instead to have the wisdom and strength to be an offense-mender and an offense-coverer. Through the Prince of Peace, himself, I pray. Amen.
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