1 Corinthians 10:26
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
The verse says that everything on Earth belongs to God because He created it all. It's part of Paul's letter to the Corinthians, reminding them that since God owns everything, they should trust in Him and use what they have wisely.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a huge backyard with lots of toys, and your parents own every single toy. They let you play with them but remind you it’s all their stuff. That's like how this verse talks about God owning everything on Earth!
歴史的背景
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Corinthian church around AD 53-54. The Corinthians were a mixed community, and some struggled with idol worship and ethical issues. Paul used this verse to emphasize that since all things belong to God, they should live in harmony with His will.
今日への適用
In today's context, imagine owning a company: you might feel entitled to make any decision, but if it’s actually owned by investors, you must consider their interests too. Similarly, we are stewards of what we have, ultimately responsible to God who owns everything.