Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音)
More than Mere Knowledge
Text: John 13: 17
MORE THAN MERE KNOWLEDGE
Jesus knew that it was important for the Disciples to seek and obtain knowledge. This would stand them in good stead, in more ways than one. But they needed to understand that knowledge in itself does not result in blessing. One must put into practice what has been learned.
“If you know these things, Blessed are you if you do them.”
John 13:17
1. “If you know these things”
a. The disciples had learned many important things
b. Jesus had imparted to them vital knowledge
2. A short list of things Jesus had taught His disciples
a. The Kingdom of God
b. Salvation
c. Faith
d. Prayer
e. Character
f. Service
g. Discipleship
3. “Blessed are you”
a. Wherein is the blessing?
b. Does knowledge equal blessing?
4. “Blessed are you if you do them”
a. The blessing is not in learning how to pray, but in actual praying
b. The blessing of faith is to be found in the exercise of it
c. Knowledge of Christian character was taught in “The Beatitudes” Matthew 5:3-10
d. But the blessing is to be found only when these Beatitudes are actually practised
i. To be poor in spirit is true humility
ii. Humility is not a mere state of mind
iii. Humility is seen in foot-washing
iv. The blessing of the Lord is on those who actually practise humility in real life
e. There was obvious emphasis on the practice of the Christian faith
经文:约翰福音 13:17
不单仅是知识
耶稣知道门徒们寻求与取得知识是非常重要的。这会在许多方面为他们带来益处。不过,门徒们需要了解光靠知识是不会让他们蒙福的。我们一定要实践我们所学到的。
“你们既知道这事,若是去行就有福了。”
《约翰福音 13:17》