Nehemiah 5:15

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

わたしより以前の総督らは民に重荷を負わせ、彼らから銀四十シケルのほかにパンとぶどう酒を取り、また彼らのしもべたちも民を圧迫した。しかしわたしは神を恐れるので、そのようなことはしなかった。

この聖句の意味

Nehemiah explains that unlike the governors before him, he didn't take extra things from the people, such as food and money. He didn't let his servants control the people either. He did this because he feared God and wanted to serve the people well.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're the captain of a soccer team. Before you, the other captains took snacks from the team and asked for extra money. But you decided to be different. You didn't take anything extra because you knew it wasn't right.

歴史的背景

Nehemiah wrote this during the time when he was the governor of Judah, after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon. He was leading the people in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. This verse shows how Nehemiah contrasted his leadership style with that of his predecessors.

今日への適用

In a modern context, this verse can remind leaders in schools, workplaces, or communities to avoid exploiting their positions for personal gain. Instead, they should serve their communities with integrity, guided by ethical principles.

トピック

• leadership
• integrity
• service
• ethics
• fear of God
• governance

関連する聖句

• 1 Samuel 8:3
• Ephesians 6:9
• 1 Peter 5:3
• Exodus 18:21
• Luke 22:25

よくある質問

Why did Nehemiah refrain from taking extra things?

Nehemiah refrained from taking extra things from the people because he feared God and wanted to serve the people well without exploiting his position.

How did Nehemiah's approach differ from previous governors?

Nehemiah did not take extra food, wine, or money from the people and did not allow his servants to rule over them, unlike his predecessors who did take these things.

What can we learn from Nehemiah's example as a leader?

Nehemiah's example teaches us that leaders should serve with integrity, avoiding exploitation and focusing on ethical behavior.

How does fearing God influence Nehemiah's actions?

Nehemiah's fear of God influenced his actions by guiding him to act ethically and justly, avoiding the corrupt practices of his predecessors.