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Day 289: Wise Influences (2024)

2024/10/15
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马加比第一书第八章讲述了犹太人与罗马结盟的故事，展现了罗马的强大和对盟友的忠诚。这反映出在当时的历史背景下，犹太人寻求外部力量的保护和支持，同时也引发了对政治策略和信仰抉择的思考。 智慧书22-23章强调了智慧的重要性，告诫人们远离愚昧，并强调了言语和行为的谨慎。经文中多次提到与愚昧之人交往的危害，以及谨慎言语的重要性，这对于个人品德修养和人际关系处理都具有重要的指导意义。 箴言22:26-29节劝诫人们避免做担保人，尊重界标，并强调勤奋工作的重要性。这些箴言体现了日常生活中的智慧和处世之道，强调了诚实守信、勤劳致富等传统美德。 本集播客总结了马加比第一书、智慧书和箴言书的经文，并强调了与智慧的人为伍、谨慎言语、避免愚昧以及上帝无所不知的重要性。通过对这些经文的解读，主持人引导听众反思自身的行为和选择，并鼓励人们在生活中追求智慧，远离愚昧，从而获得更加充实和有意义的人生。

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Judas Maccabeus, impressed by the Romans' strength and alliances, sent emissaries to Rome seeking friendship and an alliance to free Israel from Greek enslavement. The Romans agreed, and a treaty was established on bronze tablets, outlining mutual support in times of war.
  • Judas Maccabeus learned of the Romans' strength and alliances.
  • He sent emissaries to Rome to establish friendship and alliance.
  • The Romans agreed, and a treaty was formed.
  • The treaty outlined mutual support in war, including not aiding enemies.

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Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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