Ephesians 4:19

Arabic APD 2024 (كِتاب العَهد الجَّديد مِن الكِتاب المُقَدَّس)

هُم ما يَهتَمّو بِالخير و الشَّر، و سَلَّمو نُفوسُم لِلسَّفاهَه عَشان يَعمِلو كُلّو نَجاسَه في الطَّمَع.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse talks about people who have become so hardened that they no longer feel moral or spiritual guilt, and instead pursue immoral desires with a greedy heart. It is part of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, where he discusses how Christians should live their lives in contrast to those who reject God.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a favorite toy that you play with all the time, but one day you stop caring about it because you find something else more fun. This verse is like saying some people stopped caring about what’s right and wrong and started doing bad things just for fun, without feeling sorry or guilty.

السياق التاريخي

This verse was written by Paul to the church in Ephesus around 60-62 AD. Ephesus was a major city with diverse cultures and religions, which influenced the moral environment of the time, making it important for Christians to maintain their faith and values.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, people might be so focused on material success or pleasure that they ignore ethical boundaries. This verse reminds us not to let greed or worldly desires harden our hearts against what is right and good.

المواضيع

• greed
• lifestyle choices
• moral decay
• hardening of the heart
• spiritual values
• ethics

آيات ذات صلة

• Romans 1:24
• Titus 3:3
• Proverbs 7:6-23
• Isaiah 57:17
• Jeremiah 5:3

أسئلة شائعة

Can you explain what 'lasciviousness' means in this context?

In this verse, 'lasciviousness' refers to excessive sexual desire or immoral behavior driven by lust.

Who are the people referred to as 'past feeling'?

The term refers to individuals who have become so immersed in sin that they no longer feel moral guilt or shame, having lost their sensitivity towards right and wrong.

How can one avoid falling into this state of heart hardening?

One can stay vigilant by regularly engaging with God’s Word, maintaining a close relationship with Christ through prayer and fellowship, and actively seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit to resist temptations leading to moral decay.

What are some signs that someone might be 'past feeling'?

Signs include consistently making unethical choices without remorse, prioritizing pleasure over moral values, and showing a lack of empathy or compassion towards others affected by their actions.