이 도성의 지도자들은 뇌물을 받고서야 다스리며, 제사장들은 삯을 받고서야 율법을 가르치며, 예언자들은 돈을 받고서야 계시를 밝힌다. 그러면서도, 이런 자들은 하나같이 주님께서 자기들과 함께 계신다고 큰소리를 친다. ‘주님께서 우리와 함께 계시니, 우리에게 재앙이 닥치지 않는다’고 말한다.
이 구절의 의미
Micah is talking about the leaders of Israel who are corrupt and only do things for money, including judges, priests, and prophets. Despite their corruption, they think God will protect them because He's with them.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine a group of kids in charge at school who don't really care about doing what's right; they just want to get paid. Even though they're not being good leaders, they think the principal will always be on their side and keep helping them.
역사적 배경
Micah wrote this around 750-700 BC during a time of corruption among Israel's leadership. He was speaking to his fellow Israelites, warning them about their actions and the consequences if they don't change.
오늘의 적용
Today, imagine a company where executives make decisions based on personal gain rather than what’s best for everyone. They might think that just because they have a good track record, nothing bad will ever happen to them, but God sees everything and expects integrity.