1 Samuel 3:13

Korean Catholic 2005

나는 엘리에게, 그의 죄악 때문에 그 집안을 영원히 심판하겠다고 일러 주었다. 그 죄악이란, 엘리가 자기 아들들이 하느님을 모독하는 것을 알고 있으면서도 그들을 책망하지 않은 것이다.

이 구절의 의미

God is speaking to Samuel about Eli, a priest. God says He will punish Eli's family forever because Eli knew his sons were doing bad things but didn't stop them.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine if your friend was doing something naughty, and you knew it but didn't tell a grown-up. You'd be in trouble too because you didn't stop them. That's what happened here, but it was a big deal for God.

역사적 배경

The book of 1 Samuel was written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around the 11th century BC. It was written for the Israelites to remember God's power and to show the importance of obedience and justice.

오늘의 적용

A modern example could be a parent who knows their child is involved in drugs but doesn't take action. The parent could be held responsible for not stopping the harmful behavior.

주제

• responsibility
• judgment
• sin
• consequences
• parenting
• obedience

관련 구절

• Genesis 18:25
• Psalms 89:30-32
• Jeremiah 25:4-5
• Matthew 18:6
• 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

자주 묻는 질문

What does it mean for God to judge a house?

When God judges a house, He holds the family responsible for their actions, including their sins, and may bring consequences on the entire family.

How can we prevent such judgment in our families?

By actively teaching and enforcing God's commands, holding each other accountable, and seeking forgiveness when we fail.

What role does Eli's knowledge play in this judgment?

Eli knew his sons were sinning but didn't take action, which made him complicit in their wrongdoing and subject to God's judgment.

Is there forgiveness even after such judgment?

Yes, God is merciful and can forgive, but the consequences of not stopping sin can still have lasting impacts.