John 12:25

Japanese ERV (訳 ー 読みやすい聖書 ー（新約聖書）)

今ある人生を愛する者は失うことになる。しかし、この世界で自分の人生をささげることを望む者は誰でも、それを自分のものにする！彼らは永遠のいのちを得ることになるのだ！

この聖句の意味

This verse is spoken by Jesus and says that if someone loves their life too much, they will lose it; but if they give up their life for him, they'll have eternal life. The key message is about choosing between earthly desires and spiritual salvation.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a favorite toy. If you love that toy so much that you don't want to share or play with anyone else's toys, you might miss out on all the fun of playing together. But if you're willing to put your toy aside sometimes, you can enjoy many more games and make new friends.

歴史的背景

John wrote this Gospel around AD 90-100 for a broad Christian audience. Jesus is speaking in Jerusalem just before his crucifixion, emphasizing the importance of giving up one's life to follow him, reflecting the Jewish expectation of a Messiah who would bring eternal life.

今日への適用

Consider a scenario where someone has to choose between keeping a job that pays well but compromises their values or taking a less lucrative position that aligns with their beliefs and supports their spiritual growth. The verse suggests choosing the latter for long-term fulfillment and salvation.

トピック

• love
• salvation
• sacrifice
• eternal life
• faith
• spirituality

関連する聖句

• Matthew 10:39
• Luke 9:24
• Romans 8:6-7
• Philippians 3:7-11
• Ecclesiastes 7:1

よくある質問

Does loving your life too much guarantee losing salvation?

According to this verse, yes. The message emphasizes that prioritizing earthly desires over spiritual commitments can lead to missing out on eternal life.

What does 'hating' one's life mean in the context of John 12:25?

It means being willing to give up what you love for a higher purpose, like following Jesus. It’s about prioritizing spiritual values over earthly ones.

How can this verse apply to modern career choices?

Choosing a job that aligns with your beliefs and contributes positively to society might lead to less immediate material gain but greater long-term satisfaction and alignment with spiritual goals.

Can you give an example of someone who 'hates' their life in the world for eternal salvation?

Think of people like Mother Teresa or Martin Luther King Jr., who gave up comfortable lives to serve others, demonstrating a willingness to sacrifice earthly comforts for higher causes.