对今日诗句的想法
自私自大的人不会受到大家的欢迎。我们内心自私的一面，希望就我们所做的、所牺牲的、所成就的，能够得到所有的关注与感激。然而保罗在此所列出属灵成熟的一面，则是要爱主内的弟兄姐妹。这就意味着当他人得荣耀时，我们能够真诚地喜乐，而且更乐见他人得荣耀胜过我们自己。
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
I love the old saying, "He who toots his own horn plays in a very small band!" A very selfish part of us wants all attention and appreciation focused on what we have done, sacrificed, and accomplished. Christ Jesus told us that if we seek honor and recognition now, we have our reward now, on earth, and we won't receive our reward in heaven (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21). One of the signs of spiritual maturity, however, is what Paul lists here. It's a devotion to others who are our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. This maturity means that we genuinely rejoice when others are honored. We are even more interested in honoring others than receiving honor. That is what devotion to others means. We care more about them being honored than us being honored, and that's living like Christ (Philippians 2:1-11).
我的祷告
亲爱的神、我们慈爱的天父啊，感谢你让如此众多虔敬、配受尊重的人环绕着我！愿你帮助我在每一天都能够向他们展示爱、尊重与欣赏。奉主耶稣之名祈求，阿们！
My Prayer...
Dear God, my loving Father, thank you for surrounding me with many godly and honorable people. Please help me see ways I can show my brothers and sisters in Christ my love, affirmation, and appreciation. And dear Father, please lead me to your people who need this love, affirmation, and honor. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
