Proverbs 28:9
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Proverbs warns that if someone ignores God's teachings, their prayers will not be pleasing to God. It tells us that listening to and following God's law is important for our prayers to be accepted.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're in class and the teacher is talking, but you're not listening. If you then go to ask the teacher for help, they might not help you because you weren't paying attention before. It's the same with God. If we don't listen to what He teaches, He won't be happy with our prayers.
歴史的背景
Proverbs was written by King Solomon, known for his wisdom. It was written around 950 BC and aimed at teaching wisdom and understanding. The cultural context was one where the law of God, given through Moses, was central to the life of the Israelites.
今日への適用
In modern life, if someone chooses to ignore God's teachings, perhaps by not attending church or reading the Bible, and then prays only when they need something, their prayers might not be sincere. It's like asking for help without doing your homework.