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Day 179: Blinded by Comfort (2025)

2025/6/28
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Fr. Mike Schmitz: 我认为我们很容易陷入对舒适的追求中，以至于我们忽视了周围人的苦难。阿摩司书提醒我们，上帝憎恶那些只顾自己享乐，而不关心穷人和受压迫者的人。我意识到，即使我们没有用碗喝酒或躺在象牙床上，我们仍然可能在某些方面过于关注自己的舒适，而忽视了周围人的需要。我希望我们能够反思自己的生活，看看我们是否过于沉迷于舒适，以至于我们忽视了上帝呼召我们去爱和服侍他人的呼召。我渴望能够张开眼睛，看到周围人的需要，并尽我所能去帮助他们。我希望我们都能意识到，我们彼此相属，我们有责任彼此相爱和照顾。我们不能忘记那些受苦的人，我们必须尽我们所能去减轻他们的痛苦。我祈祷我们都能敞开心扉，接受上帝的恩典，并被圣灵改变，以便我们能够活出更加公正和富有同情心的生活。

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This chapter recounts the treacherous reign of Athaliah, who usurped the throne and murdered the royal family. It highlights the courageous actions of Jehoiada, who secretly preserved the young Joash and eventually anointed him king, leading to Athaliah's downfall and the restoration of the rightful heir.
  • Athaliah's reign of terror and the murder of the royal family
  • Jehosheba's bravery in hiding Joash
  • Jehoiada's covenant with the captains and the anointing of Joash
  • Athaliah's death and the destruction of Baal's temple

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Fr. Mike points out how Amos' warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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