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希伯来书4:12-13：12神的道是活泼的，是有功效的，比一切两刃的剑更快，甚至魂与灵、骨节与骨髓，都能刺入、剖开，连心中的思念和主意、都能辨明。13并且被造的没有一样在他面前不显然的；原来万物在那与我们有关系的主眼前，都是赤露敞开的。
是否有人和你争论过，说圣经不过是一本古老的书，已经过时了，和今天的世界毫无关系？每当有人和我这样说，我问的第一个问题就是：“你读过圣经吗？”我还没发现任何人说他们读过了。
神的道是活泼有功效的。这意味着圣经对每个世代、每个文化说话。它对我们今日经历的文化冲突说话。它对每个文化中普遍存在的等级制度说话。它对脸书网站上肆意泛滥的仇恨言论说话。它甚至认为有钱人有责任不要去压榨穷人。
但是最重要的是，神的道对我的心说话。当我试图为我的罪寻找借口，它会将我彻底打败。它不仅谴责我外在的罪，也包括我内在的罪性，我内心是怎么想的。它能论断我的思想，让我知道即使我的邻居丝毫不了解我的想法，上帝却知道我的心思意念。
这样，当我被定罪的时候，神的道会带给我赦免的宝贵福音和平安的话。它让我相信藉着耶稣，我已经和上帝和好。它能改变我的心，让我有力量对罪说“不”。如果有人对你说圣经是一本古老过时的书，就去挑战他们，说：“在你下论断之前应该先读一下。”
祷告：我生命的主，谢谢你把你的圣道赐给我。我今日的祷告很简单。帮助我每天阅读和学习圣经。虽然你强有力的话语可以定我的罪，但是也让我确信我的罪已得赦免，这样我每一天都可以生活在悔改中。阿们。
Hebrews 4: For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Have you ever had anyone argue with you that the Bible is an old book and out of date and not relevant to our world today? When someone has said that to me, the first question I ask them is, “Have you read the Bible?” I’ve never found someone who said they did.
The Word of God is alive and active. That means that the Bible has something to say for every generation and every culture. It speaks to the culture clashes we are experiencing today. It speaks to the caste systems which are prevalent in every culture. It speaks to the hate speech that flows so freely on Facebook. It speaks to the responsibility of the rich not to oppress the poor.
But most importantly, God’s Word speaks to my heart. It cuts to the excuses I try to make for my sins. It condemns not just my outward sins, but my inner sinfulness, the attitudes of my heart. It judges my thoughts by letting me know that God hears what I am thinking even if my neighbor has no idea what’s in my mind.
And then, when I have been convicted, God’s Word brings me the precious gospel of forgiveness, the word of peace. It convinces me that I am right with God through Jesus. It empowers a change in my heart that enables me to say “no” to sin. If someone ever tells you that the Bible is an old, outdated book, just challenge them: “You should read it first before you make that judgment.” Prayer: Thank you, Lord of my life, that you have given me your holy Word. My prayer today is simple. Help me to read and study it every day. Let the power of your Word convict me of sin and convince me of your forgiveness so that I may live a life of daily repentance. Amen.