Hebrews 12:25

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

你们总要谨慎，不可弃绝那向你们说话的。因为，那些弃绝在地上警戒他们的尚且不能逃罪，何况我们违背那从天上警戒我们的呢？

这是什么意思？

This verse warns us not to reject God's message because refusing it led to dire consequences in the past. It emphasizes that we should listen carefully, as turning away from God’s voice is even more serious now that He speaks from heaven.

儿童解释

Imagine your mom calls you from downstairs and asks you to clean up your room. If you ignore her, there might be some trouble. Now imagine if she called you from the sky! Wouldn't it be even more important to listen then? This verse is telling us that God's voice coming from heaven means we really need to pay attention.

历史背景

Hebrews was written by an unknown author around 60-85 AD, likely to encourage Jewish Christians who were considering reverting back to Judaism. The audience faced persecution and needed reassurance about the superiority of Christianity over the old covenant.

今日应用

Imagine you receive a message from your boss at work reminding you of an important meeting. Ignoring it could lead to serious consequences like losing your job. Similarly, this verse tells us that ignoring God's messages is even more risky because He is speaking directly to us now.

主题

• obedience
• heaven
• warning
• God's voice
• listening
• consequences

相关经文

• Exodus 19:20
• Deuteronomy 4:10
• Acts 3:22
• Hebrews 2:2-4
• Revelation 22:7

常见问题

Who is speaking from heaven according to this verse?

The speaker referred to as 'he that speaketh from heaven' is God, specifically Jesus Christ, who speaks to us now through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

What does it mean by refusing him that spake on earth?

Referring back to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai, those who refused to listen to God's voice from the mountain faced severe consequences. This serves as a warning for Christians not to ignore God’s messages.

How can we avoid refusing God's message?

To avoid ignoring God’s message, it is important to actively seek and listen to His words through reading the Bible, praying, attending church services, and being open to spiritual guidance in daily life.

Why is listening to God more serious now than before?

The seriousness of ignoring God’s message now comes from the fact that Jesus Christ has already revealed Himself fully as both God and man. Refusing His teachings means rejecting a clearer, definitive revelation of God.