유란시아 책
IV 부. 예수의 생애와 교훈
Paper 165
The Perean Mission Begins
The Perean Mission Begins
서기 30년 1월 3일 화요일에, 베레아의 모든 도시와 마을로, 선교하도록 동역자들을 보내기에 앞서, 아브넬이 그들을 모두 불러서 마지막 지시를 했는데, 아브넬은, 전에는 나실인이자 한때 엔게디의 나실인 학교 교장이었고 세례 요한의 열두 사도의 최고책임자였으며, 이때에는 70인 천국 사자의 최고책임자였다. 이번 베레아 선교는 거의 세 달 동안 계속됐으며, 주님의 마지막 사역이었다. 예수께서는 이 일이 있은 후에, 육신을 입은 상태로는 마지막 체험을 하려고 곧바로 예루살렘으로 갔다. 70인은 예수와 열두 사도의 도움을 잠깐씩 받으면서 다음과 같은 도시와 성읍 그리고 추가적인 50여 마을에서 일했다:자폰, 가다라, 마카드, 아르벨라, 라맛, 에드레이, 보소라, 카스핀, 미스페, 거라사, 라가바, 숙곳, 아마수스, 아담, 페누엘, 카피톨리아, 디온, 하티타, 가다, 필라델피아, 욕베하, 길리드, 벧-니므라, 타이러스, 엘리라, 리비아, 헤시본, 칼리호, 벧-페올, 싯딤, 십마, 메데바, 벧-메온, 아레오폴리스, 아로엘.
165:0.1 (1817.1)
ON TUESDAY, January 3, a.d. 30, Abner, the former chief of the twelve apostles of John the Baptist, a Nazarite and onetime head of the Nazarite school at Engedi, now chief of the seventy messengers of the kingdom, called his associates together and gave them final instructions before sending them on a mission to all of the cities and villages of Perea. This Perean mission continued for almost three months and was the last ministry of the Master. From these labors Jesus went directly to Jerusalem to pass through his final experiences in the flesh. The seventy, supplemented by the periodic labors of Jesus and the twelve apostles, worked in the following cities and towns and some fifty additional villages: Zaphon, Gadara, Macad, Arbela, Ramath, Edrei, Bosora, Caspin, Mispeh, Gerasa, Ragaba, Succoth, Amathus, Adam, Penuel, Capitolias, Dion, Hatita, Gadda, Philadelphia, Jogbehah, Gilead, Beth-Nimrah, Tyrus, Elealah, Livias, Heshbon, Callirrhoe, Beth-Peor, Shittim, Sibmah, Medeba, Beth-Meon, Areopolis, and Aroer.
165:0.2 (1817.2)
Throughout this tour of Perea the women’s corps, now numbering sixty-two, took over most of the work of ministration to the sick. This was the final period of the development of the higher spiritual aspects of the gospel of the kingdom, and there was, accordingly, an absence of miracle working. No other part of Palestine was so thoroughly worked by the apostles and disciples of Jesus, and in no other region did the better classes of citizens so generally accept the Master’s teaching.
165:0.3 (1817.3)
Perea at this time was about equally gentile and Jewish, the Jews having been generally removed from these regions during the times of Judas Maccabee. Perea was the most beautiful and picturesque province of all Palestine. It was generally referred to by the Jews as “the land beyond the Jordan.”
165:1.1 (1817.5)
By the middle of January more than twelve hundred persons were gathered together at Pella, and Jesus taught this multitude at least once each day when he was in residence at the camp, usually speaking at nine o’clock in the morning if not prevented by rain. Peter and the other apostles taught each afternoon. The evenings Jesus reserved for the usual sessions of questions and answers with the twelve and other advanced disciples. The evening groups averaged about fifty.
165:1.2 (1817.6)
By the middle of March, the time when Jesus began his journey toward Jerusalem, over four thousand persons composed the large audience which heard Jesus or Peter preach each morning. The Master chose to terminate his work on earth when the interest in his message had reached a high point, the highest point attained under this second or nonmiraculous phase of the progress of the kingdom. While three quarters of the multitude were truth seekers, there were also present a large number of Pharisees from Jerusalem and elsewhere, together with many doubters and cavilers.
165:1.3 (1818.1)
Jesus and the twelve apostles devoted much of their time to the multitude assembled at the Pella camp. The twelve paid little or no attention to the field work, only going out with Jesus to visit Abner’s associates from time to time. Abner was very familiar with the Perean district since this was the field in which his former master, John the Baptist, had done most of his work. After beginning the Perean mission, Abner and the seventy never returned to the Pella camp.
165:2.1 (1818.2)
A company of over three hundred Jerusalemites, Pharisees and others, followed Jesus north to Pella when he hastened away from the jurisdiction of the Jewish rulers at the ending of the feast of the dedication; and it was in the presence of these Jewish teachers and leaders, as well as in the hearing of the twelve apostles, that Jesus preached the sermon on the “Good Shepherd.” After half an hour of informal discussion, speaking to a group of about one hundred, Jesus said:
165:2.3 (1818.4)
“Tonight, here before me are men who would be willing to die for me and for this gospel of the kingdom, and some of them will so offer themselves in the years to come; and here also are some of you, slaves of tradition, who have followed me down from Jerusalem, and who, with your darkened and deluded leaders, seek to kill the Son of Man. The life which I now live in the flesh shall judge both of you, the true shepherds and the false shepherds. If the false shepherd were blind, he would have no sin, but you claim that you see; you profess to be teachers in Israel; therefore does your sin remain upon you.
“참 목자는, 위험한 때가 되면 자기 양 무리를 밤에 우리 속으로 모은다. 그리고 아침이 오면, 그가 문으로 우리에 들어가서 부를 때, 양들이 그의 목소리를 알아듣는다. 문이 아닌 다른 어떤 방법으로 양 우리에 들어간 목자는 누구든지 도둑이요 강도다. 참 목자는, 문지기가 그를 위해서 문을 열어준 후에 우리로 들어가며, 그의 양들은 그의 목소리를 알아듣고, 그의 말에 따라서 밖으로 나오며;그의 양들이 이렇게 앞으로 나오면, 참 목자는 그 앞에서 먼저 가며;그가 길을 인도하고 양들은 그를 따라간다. 그의 양들이 그를 따르는 것은 그의 목소리를 알기 때문이며;양들은 낯선 자를 따라가지 않을 것이다. 양들은 그의 목소리가 아님을 알기에 낯선 자에게서 도망칠 것이다. 여기 우리와 함께 모인 이 대중은 마치 목자 없는 양 같으나, 우리가 그들에게 이야기할 때, 그들은 목자의 음성을 알아보고 우리를 따라오며;적어도, 진리에 굶주리고 정의에 목마른 자들은 그렇게 한다. 너희 가운데 더러는 내 양떼가 아니며;너희는 내 목소리를 알지 못하고, 나를 따르지 않는다. 너희가 거짓 목자이므로, 양들은 너희 목소리를 알지 못하고 너희를 따르지 않을 것이다.
165:2.4 (1818.5)
“The true shepherd gathers his flock into the fold for the night in times of danger. And when the morning has come, he enters into the fold by the door, and when he calls, the sheep know his voice. Every shepherd who gains entrance to the sheepfold by any other means than by the door is a thief and a robber. The true shepherd enters the fold after the porter has opened the door for him, and his sheep, knowing his voice, come out at his word; and when they that are his are thus brought forth, the true shepherd goes before them; he leads the way and the sheep follow him. His sheep follow him because they know his voice; they will not follow a stranger. They will flee from the stranger because they know not his voice. This multitude which is gathered about us here are like sheep without a shepherd, but when we speak to them, they know the shepherd’s voice, and they follow after us; at least, those who hunger for truth and thirst for righteousness do. Some of you are not of my fold; you know not my voice, and you do not follow me. And because you are false shepherds, the sheep know not your voice and will not follow you.”
165:2.7 (1819.3)
“And now, lest some of you too easily comprehend this parable, I will declare that I am both the door to the Father’s sheepfold and at the same time the true shepherd of my Father’s flocks. Every shepherd who seeks to enter the fold without me shall fail, and the sheep will not hear his voice. I, with those who minister with me, am the door. Every soul who enters upon the eternal way by the means I have created and ordained shall be saved and will be able to go on to the attainment of the eternal pastures of Paradise.
“그러나 나는 또한 양을 위하여 기꺼이 생명까지도 내어놓는 참 목자다. 도둑은 오직 훔치고 죽이고 파괴하려고 우리를 부수고 들어오지만;내가 온 것은 너희 모두가 생명을 갖되 더 풍성히 갖게 하기 위해서다. 삯을 받고 일하는 자는, 위험이 닥칠 때 양들이 모두 흩어져서 죽도록 내버려두고 혼자 도망칠 것이나;참 목자는 늑대가 올 때 도망가지 않을 것이며;자기 양 무리를 보호하고, 필요하면 양들을 위하여 생명을 바칠 것이다. 친구든지 적이든지, 너희에게 내가 진실로 진실로 말하는데, 나는 참 목자이며;나는 내 양들을 알고 또한 내 양들은 나를 안다. 나는 위험이 닥쳐도 도망치지 않을 것이다. 나는 내 아버지 뜻을 완성하는 이 봉사를 완료할 것이고, 아버지께서 나에게 맡기신 무리를 버리지 않을 것이다.
165:2.8 (1819.4)
“But I also am the true shepherd who is willing even to lay down his life for the sheep. The thief breaks into the fold only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; but I have come that you all may have life and have it more abundantly. He who is a hireling, when danger arises, will flee and allow the sheep to be scattered and destroyed; but the true shepherd will not flee when the wolf comes; he will protect his flock and, if necessary, lay down his life for his sheep. Verily, verily, I say to you, friends and enemies, I am the true shepherd; I know my own and my own know me. I will not flee in the face of danger. I will finish this service of the completion of my Father’s will, and I will not forsake the flock which the Father has intrusted to my keeping.
165:2.9 (1819.5)
“But I have many other sheep not of this fold, and these words are true not only of this world. These other sheep also hear and know my voice, and I have promised the Father that they shall all be brought into one fold, one brotherhood of the sons of God. And then shall you all know the voice of one shepherd, the true shepherd, and shall all acknowledge the fatherhood of God.
“그리하여 너희는, 아버지께서 왜 나를 사랑하시고 자기 양 무리 전부를 내 손에 맡기셨는지 알게 될 것인데;내가 양 우리를 안전하게 지키기에 실패하지 않으리라는 것, 내가 내 양들을 버리지 않으리라는 것, 그리고 필요하다면 아버지의 다양한 양 무리를 위하여 서슴없이 내 생명을 바치리라는 것을 아시기 때문이다. 그러나 주의하라, 내가 내 생명을 버리면, 내가 그것을 다시 취할 것이다. 어떤 사람이든지, 어떤 다른 피조물이든지, 내 생명을 빼앗을 수 없다. 나는 내 생명을 버릴 수 있는 권리와 권능을 가졌고, 다시 취할 수 있는 권능과 권리도 똑같이 가졌다. 너희는 이것을 이해할 수 없겠지만, 나는 그런 권세를 이 세상이 있기도 전에 아버지께로부터 받았다.”
165:2.10 (1819.6)
“And so shall you know why the Father loves me and has put all of his flocks in this domain in my hands for keeping; it is because the Father knows that I will not falter in the safeguarding of the sheepfold, that I will not desert my sheep, and that, if it shall be required, I will not hesitate to lay down my life in the service of his manifold flocks. But, mind you, if I lay down my life, I will take it up again. No man nor any other creature can take away my life. I have the right and the power to lay down my life, and I have the same power and right to take it up again. You cannot understand this, but I received such authority from my Father even before this world was.”
165:2.11 (1819.7)
When they heard these words, his apostles were confused, his disciples were amazed, while the Pharisees from Jerusalem and around about went out into the night, saying, “He is either mad or has a devil.” But even some of the Jerusalem teachers said: “He speaks like one having authority; besides, who ever saw one having a devil open the eyes of a man born blind and do all of the wonderful things which this man has done?”
165:3.2 (1820.1)
“What I have many times said to my apostles and to my disciples, I now declare to this multitude: Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees which is hypocrisy, born of prejudice and nurtured in traditional bondage, albeit many of these Pharisees are honest of heart and some of them abide here as my disciples. Presently all of you shall understand my teaching, for there is nothing now covered that shall not be revealed. That which is now hid from you shall all be made known when the Son of Man has completed his mission on earth and in the flesh.
165:3.3 (1820.2)
“Soon, very soon, will the things which our enemies now plan in secrecy and in darkness be brought out into the light and be proclaimed from the housetops. But I say to you, my friends, when they seek to destroy the Son of Man, be not afraid of them. Fear not those who, although they may be able to kill the body, after that have no more power over you. I admonish you to fear none, in heaven or on earth, but to rejoice in the knowledge of Him who has power to deliver you from all unrighteousness and to present you blameless before the judgment seat of a universe.
165:3.4 (1820.3)
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And yet, when these birds flit about in quest of their sustenance, not one of them exists without the knowledge of the Father, the source of all life. To the seraphic guardians the very hairs of your head are numbered. And if all of this is true, why should you live in fear of the many trifles which come up in your daily lives? I say to you: Fear not; you are of much more value than many sparrows.
165:3.6 (1820.5)
“Say what you will about the Son of Man, and it shall be forgiven you; but he who presumes to blaspheme against God shall hardly find forgiveness. When men go so far as knowingly to ascribe the doings of God to the forces of evil, such deliberate rebels will hardly seek forgiveness for their sins.
165:3.7 (1820.6)
“And when our enemies bring you before the rulers of the synagogues and before other high authorities, be not concerned about what you should say and be not anxious as to how you should answer their questions, for the spirit that dwells within you shall certainly teach you in that very hour what you should say in honor of the gospel of the kingdom.
“너희는 결단의 골짜기에서 얼마나 더 머뭇거리려느냐? 너희는 왜 두 견해 사이에서 망설이느냐? 사람이 영원하신 하나님의 아들이라는 기쁜 소식을, 유대인이나 이방인이나, 어찌하여 받아들이려하지 않느냐? 영적 유산을 기쁘게 얻으라고 우리가 얼마나 더 너희를 설득해야하겠느냐? 나는 아버지를 너희에게 드러내고 너희를 아버지께로 인도하려고 이 세상에 왔다. 처음부터 끝까지, 너희의 동의 없이는 내가 아무 일도 하지 않을 것이며;아버지께서는 천국에 들어오라고 아무에게도 강요하지 않으신다. 늘 있었고 또한 앞으로도 항상 있을 초청은:누구든지 원하는 자는 들어오게 해서 값없이 생명의 물을 마시게 하라는 것이다.
165:3.8 (1820.7)
“How long will you tarry in the valley of decision? Why do you halt between two opinions? Why should Jew or gentile hesitate to accept the good news that he is a son of the eternal God? How long will it take us to persuade you to enter joyfully into your spiritual inheritance? I came into this world to reveal the Father to you and to lead you to the Father. The first I have done, but the last I may not do without your consent; the Father never compels any man to enter the kingdom. The invitation ever has been and always will be: Whosoever will, let him come and freely partake of the water of life.”
사도들이 믿는 자들에게 세례 줄 때, 주님은 남아있는 자들과 대화했다. 어떤 젊은이가 질문했다:“주님, 내 아버지께서 돌아가시면서 많은 재산을 나와 내 형제에게 남겨주셨습니다만, 내 형제가 내 몫을 주려고 하지 않습니다. 그러니, 이 유산을 나와 나누라고, 내 형제에게 명해주시지 않겠습니까?” 예수께서는 물질을-탐하는 이 젊은이가 장삿속으로 그런 질문을 하려는 것에 다소 화가 났지만;이 경우를 교육에 이용하려고 말을 이어갔다. 예수께서 말씀했다:“이 사람아, 누가 나를 너에게 나누는 자로 세웠느냐? 이 세상의 물질적인 일에 내가 관심 둘 것이라는 이런 생각을 어디서 얻었느냐?” 그리고 나서 주변 사람들에게 돌아서서 말씀했다:“탐욕스러움에 빠지지 않도록 스스로 조심하라;사람의 생명은 소유의 풍성함에 있지 않다. 행복은 재산의 힘에서 나오지 않으며, 기쁨은 재물에서 솟아나지 않는다. 재산 자체는 재앙이 아니지만, 재물을 사랑하는 것은, 혼으로 하여금 이 땅에서 하나님 나라의 영적 실체의 아름다운 매력을 보지 못하게 하고, 하늘에서 누리는 영원한 생명의 기쁨을 보지 못하게 하는 이 세상의 일에 매달리도록 인도하기가 아주 쉽다.
165:4.1 (1821.1)
As the apostles baptized believers, the Master talked with those who tarried. And a certain young man said to him: “Master, my father died leaving much property to me and my brother, but my brother refuses to give me that which is my own. Will you, then, bid my brother divide this inheritance with me?” Jesus was mildly indignant that this material-minded youth should bring up for discussion such a question of business; but he proceeded to use the occasion for the impartation of further instruction. Said Jesus: “Man, who made me a divider over you? Where did you get the idea that I give attention to the material affairs of this world?” And then, turning to all who were about him, he said: “Take heed and keep yourselves free from covetousness; a man’s life consists not in the abundance of the things which he may possess. Happiness comes not from the power of wealth, and joy springs not from riches. Wealth, in itself, is not a curse, but the love of riches many times leads to such devotion to the things of this world that the soul becomes blinded to the beautiful attractions of the spiritual realities of the kingdom of God on earth and to the joys of eternal life in heaven.
“풍성하게 소산을 거두는 땅을 가진 어떤 부자에 관한 이야기를 해주겠는데;그는 큰 부자가 되자, 스스로 의논하면서 말했다:‘내가 부자가 됐으니 무엇을 할까? 이제는 너무 많아서 내 재산을 쌓아 둘 곳이 부족하구나.’ 이 문제를 곰곰이 생각한 끝에 그가 말했다:‘옳지, 이렇게 해야겠다. 내 창고들을 허물어버리고 훨씬 크게 지어서, 곡식과 보물을 충분히 저장할 수 있게 해야겠다. 그러면 내 혼에게, 혼아 네가 몇 년 동안 쓰고도 남을 재산을 저장해 놓았으니;이제 네가 편히 쉴 것이며;네가 부자이고 물자가 더 많이 쌓였으니, 먹고 마시고 즐거워하자고 말할 수 있으리라.’
165:4.2 (1821.2)
“Let me tell you a story of a certain rich man whose ground brought forth plentifully; and when he had become very rich, he began to reason with himself, saying: ‘What shall I do with all my riches? I now have so much that I have no place to store my wealth.’ And when he had meditated on his problem, he said: ‘This I will do; I will pull down my barns and build greater ones, and thus will I have abundant room in which to store my fruits and my goods. Then can I say to my soul, soul, you have much wealth laid up for many years; take now your ease; eat, drink, and be merry, for you are rich and increased in goods.’
“그러나 이 부자는 어리석었다. 자기 정신과 육체의 물질적인 소욕은 만족시켜주면서, 영의 만족을 위하여 그리고 혼의 구원을 위하여 하늘에 보화를 쌓는 일에는 실패했다. 그리고 심지어 그때까지 저축한 재산을 써보는 즐거움을 한 번도 누려보지 못한 채, 바로 그날 밤에 그의 혼이 불려갔다. 그 밤에 산적들이 그의 집에 들어와서 그를 죽이고, 창고들을 약탈한 후에, 남은 것을 불살라 버렸다. 그리고 강도들에게 빼앗기지 않은 재산 때문에, 그의 상속자들이 서로 다투게 됐다. 이 사람은, 자기를 위하여 보화를 이 땅에 쌓아 뒀으나, 하나님께 대해서는 부자가 아니었다.”
165:4.3 (1821.3)
“But this rich man was also foolish. In providing for the material requirements of his mind and body, he had failed to lay up treasures in heaven for the satisfaction of the spirit and for the salvation of the soul. And even then he was not to enjoy the pleasure of consuming his hoarded wealth, for that very night was his soul required of him. That night there came the brigands who broke into his house to kill him, and after they had plundered his barns, they burned that which remained. And for the property which escaped the robbers his heirs fell to fighting among themselves. This man laid up treasures for himself on earth, but he was not rich toward God.”
예수께서 이야기를 마치자, 다른 사람이 일어나서 질문했다:“주님, 제가 알기에, 당신의 사도들은 당신을 따르려고 자기 소유를 다 팔았고, 에세네 파 사람들이 하는 것처럼 모든 것을 공동으로 소유하는데, 제자인 우리 모두에게도 똑같이 하기를 원하십니까? 정직하게 얻은 재산도 죄가 됩니까?” 예수께서 이 질문에 대답했다:“친구여, 명예롭게 재산을 갖게 된 것은 죄가 아니지만;물질 소유물의 풍요로움을 보화처럼 여김으로써, 너의 관심사를 거기에 집중시키고, 천국을 영적으로 추구하는 헌신으로부터 애정을 돌이킨다면, 그것은 죄가 된다. 너의 보화를 하늘에 쌓는다면, 이 땅에서 정직한 재물을 소유하는 것은 죄가 되지 않는데, 너의 보화가 있는 곳에 너의 마음도 있을 것이기 때문이다. 탐욕스러움과 자기중심으로 이끄는 재산, 그리고 이 세상 재물을 풍성하게 소유하면서, 천국의 일에 헌신하는 사람을 도와주려고 모든 힘을 아낌없이 기증하는 자들이 청지기 정신으로 유지하고 처분하는 재산, 이 둘 사이에는 아주 큰 차이가 있다. 돈 없이 여기 있는 너희 가운데 많은 사람을 건너편 야영장에서 먹이고 재워주는 것은, 재산에 구애받지 않는 남녀가, 너희의 야영장-주인 다윗 세베대에게 그런 목적에 쓰라고 돈을 내놨기 때문이다.
165:4.5 (1821.5)
When Jesus had finished his story, another man rose up and asked him: “Master, I know that your apostles have sold all their earthly possessions to follow you, and that they have all things in common as do the Essenes, but would you have all of us who are your disciples do likewise? Is it a sin to possess honest wealth?” And Jesus replied to this question: “My friend, it is not a sin to have honorable wealth; but it is a sin if you convert the wealth of material possessions into treasures which may absorb your interests and divert your affections from devotion to the spiritual pursuits of the kingdom. There is no sin in having honest possessions on earth provided your treasure is in heaven, for where your treasure is there will your heart be also. There is a great difference between wealth which leads to covetousness and selfishness and that which is held and dispensed in the spirit of stewardship by those who have an abundance of this world’s goods, and who so bountifully contribute to the support of those who devote all their energies to the work of the kingdom. Many of you who are here and without money are fed and lodged in yonder tented city because liberal men and women of means have given funds to your host, David Zebedee, for such purposes.
165:4.7 (1822.2)
Jesus did not teach nor countenance improvidence, idleness, indifference to providing the physical necessities for one’s family, or dependence upon alms. But he did teach that the material and temporal must be subordinated to the welfare of the soul and the progress of the spiritual nature in the kingdom of heaven.
그때, 세례 주는 것을 보려고 사람들이 강으로 내려가자, 맨 처음 사람이 자신의 상속에 관해 물어보려고 예수께 은밀히 다가왔는데, 예수께서 자신에게 가혹하게 처리했다고 생각했기 때문이었으며;그의 말을 다시 듣고 나서 주님이 대답했다:“얘야, 너는 왜 이런 날에 탐욕스런 생각에 빠져서, 생명의 빵을 먹을 수 있는 기회를 놓치느냐? 네가 불만스런 일을 회당 재판소에 가져가면 상속에 관한 유대인의 법대로 정당하게 집행되리라는 것을 모르겠느냐? 하늘의 상속에 관해 네가 알도록 하는 것이 내가 할 일임을 모르겠느냐? 성서에서, ‘꼭 틀어쥐고 아주 인색하게 해서 부자 된 사람이 받을 보상은 이렇다:내가 이제 편히 쉬고 내 재산으로 계속 잘 먹을 수 있으리라고 그가 말하지만, 그 사람은 그때가 언제 닥쳐올지 여전히 모르고, 죽을 때 이 모든 것을 다른 사람에게 넘겨줘야한다는 것도 모른다’라고 한 말씀을 읽어보지 못했느냐? ‘탐내지 말라’는 계명과 ‘그들이 먹고 배부르고 기름 바른 후에 다른 신들에게 돌아섰다’는 계명을 읽어보지 못했느냐? 시편에서, ‘주께서는 탐욕스런 자들을 멸시하신다’는 것과, ‘의로운 자의 적은 재물이 사악한 자의 많은 재물보다 낫다’, ‘재물이 증가돼도 거기에 마음을 두지 말라’는 말씀을 읽어봤느냐? 예레미야가, ‘부자로 하여금 자기 부유함을 자랑치 못하게 하라’고 기록한 것과, 에스겔이 진리를 말하기를, ‘입으로는 사랑을 표현하지만, 마음은 자신의 이기적인 이익을 좇는다’고 한 부분을 읽어봤느냐?”
165:4.8 (1822.3)
Then, as the people went down by the river to witness the baptizing, the first man came privately to Jesus about his inheritance inasmuch as he thought Jesus had dealt harshly with him; and when the Master had again heard him, he replied: “My son, why do you miss the opportunity to feed upon the bread of life on a day like this in order to indulge your covetous disposition? Do you not know that the Jewish laws of inheritance will be justly administered if you will go with your complaint to the court of the synagogue? Can you not see that my work has to do with making sure that you know about your heavenly inheritance? Have you not read the Scripture: ‘There is he who waxes rich by his wariness and much pinching, and this is the portion of his reward: Whereas he says, I have found rest and now shall be able to eat continually of my goods, yet he knows not what time shall bring upon him, and also that he must leave all these things to others when he dies.’ Have you not read the commandment: ‘You shall not covet.’ And again, ‘They have eaten and filled themselves and waxed fat, and then did they turn to other gods.’ Have you read in the Psalms that ‘the Lord abhors the covetous,’ and that ‘the little a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.’ ‘If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.’ Have you read where Jeremiah said, ‘Let not the rich man glory in his riches’; and Ezekiel spoke truth when he said, ‘With their mouths they make a show of love, but their hearts are set upon their own selfish gain.’”
165:4.10 (1822.5)
To another standing near by who asked Jesus how the wealthy would stand in the day of judgment, he replied: “I have come to judge neither the rich nor the poor, but the lives men live will sit in judgment on all. Whatever else may concern the wealthy in the judgment, at least three questions must be answered by all who acquire great wealth, and these questions are:
165:5.1 (1823.1)
That evening after supper, when Jesus and the twelve gathered together for their daily conference, Andrew asked: “Master, while we were baptizing the believers, you spoke many words to the lingering multitude which we did not hear. Would you be willing to repeat these words for our benefit?” And in response to Andrew’s request, Jesus said:
“그래, 안드레야, 재산과 자활{自活}에 관한 문제들에 관해 너희에게 말하겠지만, 너희는 모든 것을 떠나서 나를 따를 뿐만 아니라, 천국 대사로서 임명받았으므로, 너희에게 하는 이 말은, 제자들이나 대중에게 말했던 것과는 어느 정도 다를 것이다. 너희는 이미 여러 해 체험했고, 너희가 전파하는 천국의 아버지께서는 너희를 버리지 않으신다는 것을 잘 안다. 너희는 천국 사역에 너희 인생을 바쳤으며;그렇기 때문에, 무엇을 먹을지 또는 몸을 위하여 무엇을 입을지 하는, 세속생활에 필요한 것들 때문에 걱정하거나 염려하지 않는다. 혼의 복지가 음식보다 중요하며;영의 진보가 의복의 필요성보다 훨씬 더 중요하다. 양식이 염려될 때에는 까마귀를 생각해봐라;그것들은 심지도 않고 거두지도 않고 창고나 헛간도 없지만, 먹이를 찾아다니는 것들마다 아버지께서 주신다. 그런데 하물며 너희는 이 새들보다 얼마나 더 소중하냐! 게다가, 너희가 아무리 염려하고 조바심하면서 의심한다고 해서, 너희의 물질적 부족함이 채워지지 않는다. 너희 가운데 누가 염려함으로 키를 한 뼘이라도 키우거나 목숨을 하루라도 연장시킬 수 있느냐? 그런 문제들은 너희 손에 달려있지 않은데도, 너희는 왜 이런 문제로 걱정하느냐?
165:5.2 (1823.2)
“Yes, Andrew, I will speak to you about these matters of wealth and self-support, but my words to you, the apostles, must be somewhat different from those spoken to the disciples and the multitude since you have forsaken everything, not only to follow me, but to be ordained as ambassadors of the kingdom. Already have you had several years’ experience, and you know that the Father whose kingdom you proclaim will not forsake you. You have dedicated your lives to the ministry of the kingdom; therefore be not anxious or worried about the things of the temporal life, what you shall eat, nor yet for your body, what you shall wear. The welfare of the soul is more than food and drink; the progress in the spirit is far above the need of raiment. When you are tempted to doubt the sureness of your bread, consider the ravens; they sow not neither reap, they have no storehouses or barns, and yet the Father provides food for every one of them that seeks it. And of how much more value are you than many birds! Besides, all of your anxiety or fretting doubts can do nothing to supply your material needs. Which of you by anxiety can add a handbreadth to your stature or a day to your life? Since such matters are not in your hands, why do you give anxious thought to any of these problems?
“백합화가 어떻게 자라는지 생각해봐라;그것들은 수고하지 않고 실을 만들지도 않지만;모든 영광을 누리던 솔로몬도, 이 꽃처럼 아름답게 차려입지 못했다. 오늘 살아 있다가 내일에는 잘려서 불에 던져지는 들의 풀도 하나님께서 그토록 옷을 입히시는데, 하늘나라의 대사인 너희는 얼마나 더 잘 입히시겠느냐? 오! 너희 신앙이 적은 자들아! 천국 복음 전파에 너희 자신을 전심으로 드리면, 너희가 포기한 너희 자신이나 가족을 돌보는 일에 대해 결코 염려할 필요가 없을 것이다. 너희가 자신의 삶을 진심으로 복음에 바친다면, 복음으로 말미암아 살 것이다. 너희가 오직 믿는 제자에 불과하다면, 너희 자신의 양식을 위하여 일해야 함은 물론, 가르치고 전도하고 치유하는 모든 사람의 생계를 위하여 기부해야한다. 너희가 음식 때문에 걱정한다면, 필요한 것을 열심히 찾아다니는 세상 나라들과 무엇이 다르냐? 너희는 너희 일에 전념하고, 너희에게 필요한 모든 것을 아버지와 내가 알고 있음을 믿어라. 너희 모두에게 한 번 더 확실히 말하는데, 너희 삶을 천국 일에 바치면, 너희에게 필요한 모든 것이 공급될 것이다. 더 큰 것을 추구하라, 그러면 작은 것들은 그 속에서 발견될 것이며;하늘의 것을 구하라, 그러면 땅의 것은 덤으로 받을 것이다. 그림자는 반드시 본체를 따라다니게 마련이다.
165:5.3 (1823.3)
“Consider the lilies, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin; yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is cut down and cast into the fire, how much more shall he clothe you, the ambassadors of the heavenly kingdom. O you of little faith! When you wholeheartedly devote yourselves to the proclamation of the gospel of the kingdom, you should not be of doubtful minds concerning the support of yourselves or the families you have forsaken. If you give your lives truly to the gospel, you shall live by the gospel. If you are only believing disciples, you must earn your own bread and contribute to the sustenance of all who teach and preach and heal. If you are anxious about your bread and water, wherein are you different from the nations of the world who so diligently seek such necessities? Devote yourselves to your work, believing that both the Father and I know that you have need of all these things. Let me assure you, once and for all, that, if you dedicate your lives to the work of the kingdom, all your real needs shall be supplied. Seek the greater thing, and the lesser will be found therein; ask for the heavenly, and the earthly shall be included. The shadow is certain to follow the substance.
165:5.4 (1823.4)
“You are only a small group, but if you have faith, if you will not stumble in fear, I declare that it is my Father’s good pleasure to give you this kingdom. You have laid up your treasures where the purse waxes not old, where no thief can despoil, and where no moth can destroy. And as I told the people, where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
“그러나 우리 앞에 바로 있을 일과, 내가 아버지께로 간 후에 너희에게 남겨질 일을 하면서, 너희는 중대한 시험을 받을 것이다. 너희는 모두 두려움과 의심을 경계해야한다. 너희 각자는 정신을 똑바로 차리고 등불을 계속 밝혀라. 결혼 잔치에서 돌아오는 주인을 기다리는 사람처럼, 그가 문을 두드릴 때, 빨리 가서 문을 열어 줄 수 있도록 깨어있어라. 그렇게 기다리는 종들은, 그런 중대한 순간에 저희의 신실함을 발견한 주인에게서 복을 받는다. 그러면 주인이 자기 종들을 앉혀 놓고 저희에게 시중들 것이다. 진실로 진실로 너희에게 말하는데, 너희 일생의 위기가 바로 눈 앞에 닥쳤으니, 조심하고 준비하는 것이 너희에게 마땅하다.
165:5.5 (1824.1)
“But in the work which is just ahead of us, and in that which remains for you after I go to the Father, you will be grievously tried. You must all be on your watch against fear and doubts. Every one of you, gird up the loins of your minds and let your lamps be kept burning. Keep yourselves like men who are watching for their master to return from the marriage feast so that, when he comes and knocks, you may quickly open to him. Such watchful servants are blessed by the master who finds them faithful at such a great moment. Then will the master make his servants sit down while he himself serves them. Verily, verily, I say to you that a crisis is just ahead in your lives, and it behooves you to watch and be ready.
“시험이 있을 때, 사람의 혼이 드러날 것이며;마음 속에 정말로 무엇이 있는지, 시련이 드러낼 것이다. 종이 시험받고 충실함이 입증되면, 집 주인은 식솔들을 감독하도록 그런 종을 세우고, 이 신실한 청지기가 주인의 자녀들을 먹이고 양육하도록 일을 처리하리라는 것을, 안심하고 신뢰할 것이다. 마찬가지로 나도, 아버지께로 돌아갈 때, 내 자녀의 복지를 위하여 누가 과연 믿을 만한 사람인지 곧 알게 될 것이다. 집 주인이, 참되고 믿을만한 종에게 자기 가족의 문제를 맡기듯이, 나도 내 나라의 문제로 시험이 다가올 때 잘 견디는 자들을 높이 세울 것이다.
165:6.2 (1824.5)
“In the time of testing, a man’s soul is revealed; trial discloses what really is in the heart. When the servant is tested and proved, then may the lord of the house set such a servant over his household and safely trust this faithful steward to see that his children are fed and nurtured. Likewise, will I soon know who can be trusted with the welfare of my children when I shall have returned to the Father. As the lord of the household shall set the true and tried servant over the affairs of his family, so will I exalt those who endure the trials of this hour in the affairs of my kingdom.
“그러나 종이 게으름을 피우다가 마음 속으로, ‘주인이 돌아오기를 늦추신다’고 하면서, 부하 종들을 학대하기 시작하고 술에 취한 친구들과 먹고 마시기 시작한다면, 종이 생각하지 못한 때에 주인이 갑자기 돌아와서 그의 충실치 못함을 발견하고, 그를 가차 없이 쫓아낼 것이다. 그러므로 너희는, 예기치 않은 방법으로 갑자기 닥쳐올 그날을 위하여 스스로 잘 준비하도록 해라. 너희에게 많이 맡겨진 만큼;너희에게 많이 요구할 것임을 꼭 기억해라. 격렬한 시험이 너희에게 임박했다. 받아야 할 세례가 나에게 있으며, 이것이 완료될 때까지 지켜볼 것이다. 너희는 이 땅에서 평화를 전파하지만, 내 사명은 사람의 물질 문제에 --적어도 당분간은-- 평화를 주려함이 아니다. 가족 중에서 두 사람이 나를 믿고 세 사람이 이 복음을 거부하는 곳에는 분열이 있을 뿐이다. 너희가 전파하는 복음으로 인해, 친구와 친척 그리고 사랑하는 사람들이 서로 대적하게 돼있다. 진실로, 믿는 자들은 각자 마음 속에 크고 영원한 평화를 누리겠으나, 이 땅의 평화는 모든 사람이 하나님의 아들신분이라는 영광스런 유산을 기꺼이 믿고 그리로 들어갈 때에야 비로소 이뤄질 것이다. 그럼에도 온 세상으로 나아가서 이 복음을 전파하되, 모든 나라, 모든 어른과 아이에게 전파해라.”
165:6.3 (1824.6)
“But if the servant is slothful and begins to say in his heart, ‘My master delays his coming,’ and begins to mistreat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with the drunken, then the lord of that servant will come at a time when he looks not for him and, finding him unfaithful, will cast him out in disgrace. Therefore you do well to prepare yourselves for that day when you will be visited suddenly and in an unexpected manner. Remember, much has been given to you; therefore will much be required of you. Fiery trials are drawing near you. I have a baptism to be baptized with, and I am on watch until this is accomplished. You preach peace on earth, but my mission will not bring peace in the material affairs of men—not for a time, at least. Division can only be the result where two members of a family believe in me and three members reject this gospel. Friends, relatives, and loved ones are destined to be set against each other by the gospel you preach. True, each of these believers shall have great and lasting peace in his own heart, but peace on earth will not come until all are willing to believe and enter into their glorious inheritance of sonship with God. Nevertheless, go into all the world proclaiming this gospel to all nations, to every man, woman, and child.”