1 Kings 22:18
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, the king of Israel is talking to Jehoshaphat, saying he knew the prophet wouldn't say anything good about him but would say bad things. This shows the king's distrust of the prophet's message.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a friend who always tells you that you're going to trip and fall. You might start to believe that they won't ever say anything nice about you, just like the king thought the prophet wouldn't say anything good about him.
歴史的背景
This verse is part of the Book of 1 Kings, written around the 6th century BCE. It was intended for the people of Israel to understand the history and decisions of their kings and prophets during a time of political and spiritual turmoil.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse can remind us that sometimes people around us may have a negative outlook, and we must discern whether their criticism is based on truth or just a habitual pessimism. For example, a colleague who always criticizes your ideas might not be offering constructive feedback but rather projecting their own negativity.