Các quan án của nó nhận tiền để định trước ai sẽ thắng kiện. Các thầy tế lễ của nó chỉ dạy vì tiền, và các nhà tiên tri nó chỉ nói tiên tri vì tiền. Nhưng chúng vẫn dựa vào CHÚA và tuyên bố, “CHÚA hiện diện đây với chúng ta, cho nên sẽ không có điều bất hạnh nào xảy ra cho chúng ta đâu.”
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
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.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
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.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
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.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
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.