Galatians 5:15

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

فإِذا كُنتُم تَنهَشونَ وتَأكُلونَ بَعضُكم بَعضًا، فٱحذَروا أَن يُفنِيَ بَعضُكم بَعضًا.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse warns that if you treat others badly and fight among yourselves, you might destroy each other. The key message is to avoid harming one another because it can lead to self-destruction.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if everyone in your class started fighting over toys or arguing about who's the best at sports. Instead of having fun together, they could end up breaking all their toys and not enjoying recess anymore. This verse tells us that being kind is better than fighting.

السياق التاريخي

This was written by Paul to the Galatians around 49-53 AD. He wrote this letter because some Christians were causing division among the community, leading others to act in ways harmful to their faith and relationships with one another.

التطبيق اليوم

In a workplace, if employees constantly compete against each other for promotions or credit, it can lead to bitterness and ruin teamwork. It's important to support colleagues rather than undermine them.

المواضيع

• conflict resolution
• community
• kindness
• self-destruction
• Christian behavior
• love

آيات ذات صلة

• Proverbs 17:9
• Ephesians 4:32
• Romans 15:2
• Matthew 18:7
• Titus 3:2

أسئلة شائعة

What does 'bite and devour one another' mean?

'Bite and devour' refers to actions that harm or consume others, such as criticizing harshly, being jealous, or competing aggressively. It emphasizes the destructive nature of these behaviors.

How can we prevent mutual destruction in our community?

By practicing forgiveness, understanding, and support for one another. Encouraging positive interactions and addressing conflicts with love can help maintain a healthy community.

Is this verse only applicable to religious groups?

No, while it is written in a Christian context, the principles of avoiding destructive behavior towards others are universally applicable in any group or relationship.

How does self-destruction happen when we harm each other?

When people within a community harm each other, trust breaks down, and unity is lost. This can lead to the disintegration of relationships and the failure of communal goals, ultimately affecting everyone involved.