Psalms 66:18

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

もしわたしが心に不義をいだいていたならば、主はお聞きにならないであろう。

この聖句の意味

This verse is from Psalms and says that if someone keeps doing wrong things or thinking about wrong things, God will not listen to their prayers. The key message is that God hears those who are honest and repentant.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a friend who listens to you only when you're being nice. If you keep being mean and not saying sorry, your friend won't want to talk to you. God is like that friend who listens best when we're honest and try not to do bad things.

歴史的背景

Psalms 66 was likely written by a community or an individual in Israel, possibly during or after the exile. The psalmist is addressing a wider audience, reflecting on the importance of living righteously to maintain a relationship with God.

今日への適用

Imagine a person who is always gossiping and lying to their friends but wants God to help them with a big test. According to this verse, God might not hear their prayer until they stop gossiping and lying. This means being honest and good helps God listen to us better.

トピック

• prayer
• repentance
• integrity
• forgiveness
• relationship with God
• honesty

関連する聖句

• Proverbs 28:9
• Isaiah 59:1-2
• Psalms 66:18
• James 4:3
• 1 John 1:9

よくある質問

What does 'regard iniquity in my heart' mean?

It means to hold onto wrong thoughts or intentions in your heart, which can block a sincere relationship with God.

Why is honesty important according to this verse?

Honesty helps to maintain a clear relationship with God, ensuring that prayers are heard and answered.

How can one apply this verse to their daily life?

By being honest and repentant, one can ensure a clear and open relationship with God, making prayers more effective.

What happens if someone is not honest with themselves?

If someone is not honest with themselves, they might not recognize their wrongdoings, which can prevent them from repenting and thus affect their relationship with God.