Korean NLTNK (God’s Promises: New Testament in North Korean)
당신들은 자신들이 가지고 있지 않는 것을 원합니다, 그래서 당신들은 그것을 얻기 위해 음모를 꾸미고 살해합니다. 당신들은 다른 사람들이 가진 것을 질투하지만, 당신들은 그것을 가질 수 없습니다, 그리하여 당신들은 싸우고 그들로부터 그것을 없애기 위해 전쟁을 벌입니다. 그럼에도 당신들은 자신들이 원하는 것을 얻지 못한 것은 당신들이 하나님께 그것을 구하지 않기 때문입니다.
이 구절의 의미
James is telling people that they are not getting what they want because they don't ask God for it. He says when we lust, fight, and war, it's often because we're trying to get things our own way without asking God.
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Imagine you really want a toy but instead of asking your parents nicely, you just keep thinking about it and maybe even fighting with your sibling over it. James is saying that if we ask God for what we need, He will help us more than if we fight or argue about it.
역사적 배경
James, the brother of Jesus, wrote this letter around AD 45 to early Christians scattered throughout the Roman Empire. The audience faced challenges in living their faith while surrounded by a pagan culture that encouraged greed and conflict.
오늘의 적용
Think of a situation where you are frustrated with not getting something, like a promotion at work or an item you can't afford. Instead of feeling envious or angry towards others who have it, try praying about it first and asking God for direction.
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It means wanting something so badly that you're willing to do almost anything to get it, even if it's wrong. James says this leads to frustration because we don't ask God for help.
How can we avoid fighting over things?
By praying and asking God for what we need instead of trying to take it ourselves. This helps us trust in God’s provision rather than relying on our own efforts or desires.
Does James 4:2 apply to all kinds of desires?
Yes, while the verse focuses on negative desires leading to conflict, we can also apply it positively by praying for good things and trusting God’s timing and provision.
Why do people kill or fight over things they want but cannot obtain?
People often feel desperate when they want something badly. James points out that this desperation can lead to extreme actions like fighting or even killing, which shows how important it is to seek God's help and wisdom.