Title: Faith that asks / Mark 10:46-52
Contents
“I don’t know if there are people who have been worried about money a lot.
Some of you will be there. At the same time, have you ever been miserable, humbled, humiliated and shamed because of money?
I don't know. There is a work called "Keep the Aspidistra flying" by George Orwell. author in this book
Orwell cleverly changed the words of 1 Corinthians 13: The word "love" in this verse is "
“Money,” which is translated into the word “money.” “Even if I speak with human tongues and angels, but if I do not have money, I will hear copper sounds and ringing sounds.
Even if I have the power to prophesy and know all mysteries and all knowledge and have the faith to move mountains, money
If I do not have it, I am nothing; if I give all that I have and give my body to be burned, I have no money.
It is of no benefit to me if I don't... Then faith, hope, and money will always exist, but the greatest of these is money.
D."" Gordon Comstock, the protagonist of this book, is determined not to indulge in money and materialism at any cost. not
But to lead a morally good life is rather abhorrent and disgusting to him, so he ends up living a gloomy life.
is. Realize that if you are poor and have no money in the world, you will look like one who is never blessed and fall into a miserable condition
did it. In the end, the protagonist had no choice but to return to the values of wealth and bourgeoisie, symbolized by the yeo-ran in the drawing room
is the content.
I. The Problem Is Poverty Of Mind, Not Money
George Orwell exposed the realities of the capitalist market economy in this book. Modern people familiar with the capitalist system
This is because they think of money as a measure of success in life. Capitalism is one of the political systems created by man.
It is considered the best, the best, and the best system. However, in recent years, the decline of such capitalism
Many warnings are being heard everywhere. According to the British economist Charles Handy, “Hungry
He published a book called “Hungry Spirit.” In this book translated into Korean, the author writes about the modern wealth market
The economic system does not turn to capitalism, which pursues genuine service and freedom, and democratic values based on the spirit of God.
This is a declaration of the fall of capitalism that modern capitalism is bound to fall.
A cold person needs heating. But once warmed up, further heating is never better.
All. Likewise, money is absolutely essential for people's survival. But money more than necessary can never be the essence of happiness.
that there is no Rather, the desire to have more drives competition. This competition makes friends and neighbors no longer the motives of life.
Thinking of it as a rival rather than a rebel, it leads to slander and other crimes. Unfortunately for those who have competition
use what they have to have more, and those who do not have even what they have are more likely to be exploited or taken away
It makes it even poorer. As the American economist David Corten said, "When corporations rule the world,
Rule the World),” mentions this phenomenon of the rich get richer as follows.
Among the top 1,000 English children, the income was 157 times higher than that of ordinary workers, and the 400 who rose to the top in 1993 were in India and Bangladesh.
Nearly 1 billion people in four countries Si, Nepal and Sri Lanka posted net profits of $328 billion, more than they earned in a year.
do. He also stated that the world's 500 companies accounted for 70% of WTO world trade. In this way, money moves to one side.
He said that the workers hired by them are always under stress because they are tired of making a living. A research team at MIT
published a report that estimated that $47 billion in stress is spent in the United States each year. But Charles Handy
As long as capitalism does not stand upright with the spirit of democracy and faith, there is no hope. French philosopher and scientist
The individualism, the lack of humanity, the temptation of information and communication culture, and the aggravation of the imbalance between the gaps, etc.
It predicts the decline of capitalist Western culture. Also in the book "The end of History"
Author Francis Fukuyama also lives only when the spirit of liberal democracy and capitalism harmonize with the spirit of Christ.
He said he could stay. Ultimately, it is pointed out that the problem is not money, but mental poverty.
II. The solution to the problem is not money, but Christ
Bartimaeus, the beggar in today's text, sits by the roadside and begs for a penny or two while listening to the footsteps of people passing by
was doing I don't know how long I've lived listening to the sound of coins falling from the hands of pilgrims, but that
There could be no salvation. Rather, he was moving towards a more and more miserable life. Then he heard the gospel
is. It was the gospel that Jesus was passing by. I couldn't miss this opportunity. Bartimaeus hinders and discourages people
Despite this, he shouted loudly and demanded more than a coin. ""Jesus of Nazareth, have mercy on me. I
Have mercy on me..."" I need the love of Christ, more than material things, I need the power of Christ.
All. I need God's healing and I need God's grace. My problem, the problem of mankind, in science, economics, politics
It probably means that the book can't solve it.
Someone decided to keep pigs as pets. Bathe daily, apply perfume and wear accessories.
It was nurtured with clean food and with all sincerity and love. Then one day, while the owner was away, this pig
It rolled around in the muddy puddle and became a mess. It couldn't have been a problem. Then I slept for a while and dreamed
An old man appeared and said, "Don't worry about it anymore, I'll take care of it." and that's okay
I took Ji's heart and put it in the pretty puppy, and I took the pretty puppy's heart and put it in the pig. heart of pig and dog
is changed. When he wakes up in shock, the pig is no longer the dirty pig of the past, but a clean pig for pets.
It's a story that happened. After all, what this parable is saying is that what is important for a person to live right is
It means mind and spirit. No matter how good the environment, discipline and moral education, it is temporarily improved
It may seem like a new life, but you cannot expect a changed life or salvation until you have a right heart or mind.
Bartimaeus in the text also has the belief in his heart that only Jesus Christ can open his eyes and see things
When he asked for it, his life changed, his status changed, his hope changed, and his mission changed. dear friend
Guys, we need money, we need science, we need knowledge. But all of this makes life meaningful
The spirit of Christ, the heart of Jesus, must rule our lives in order to become a fruitful and worthwhile ministry.
III. Teacher, I want to see you
Bartimaeus came to Jesus despite all kinds of hardships and persecutions and sufferings. This is the Christian
It is an earnest prayer, and it is the passion of faith. As we approached like this, Jesus said, ""Badimaeus, I have nothing to tell you.
What do you want me to do?"" Bartimaeus replies, ""Lord, I want to see you."" Why is Bartimaeus asking for money?
Have you been looking for a view without it? Three important truths can be found in this attitude of Bartimaeus.
First, the content of the supplication was made clear. Realizing what you really need in life is wisdom, right value
tube. Above all, it is important to live in the spirit of Christ. He knows that seeing is the most necessary and important
I knew. So I courageously asked that I wanted to see him.
Second, the object of supplication was made clear. Verse 47, “When they heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, they cried out, saying, Jesus, Son of David,
Woman, have pity on me."" The people of the world look for objects of supplication in money, science, society, and idols.
However, not all of these can bring true salvation. Only God is the true savior. ""I said to the LORD,
“You are my Lord, and there is no good for me except you” (Psalm 16:1).” Psalm 18, known as David’s song of salvation
is. ""O LORD, my strength, I love you. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, my deliverance
Poetry is the sleep, my God, the rock of my refuge, my shield, the horn of my salvation, and my stronghold.
I will call on the LORD, who is to be praised, and I will be saved from my enemies, hallelujah."
Thirdly, Bartimaeus is the owner of "supplications of faith." When I am convinced that God can save me,
Faith to give everything for the enemy is important.
These days, tourism to Mt. Geumgang is getting a good response. Those who have visited Mt. Geumgang are good to see, but board a large and luxurious boat
They say that the taste is not normal. An old couple decided to go on a cruise ship tour. Just save money and pay a wage
prepared. It was a 10-day tour. But when the tour was over, the faces of the two old men were halved.
All. I lost weight. Curious, the captain asked the reason. Then, ""We bought a ticket, but we only paid for the boat.
I only ate biscuits for 10 days inside," the captain said in awe. ""Grandpa, Grandma. that ticket
All food and facilities are available to you while you are on board.""
We have become children of God. I received forgiveness. Not only did we become righteous through forgiveness of sins, but we are happy in this world
We have received the right to live one life and the right to enjoy the kingdom of God. As a child of God, we also received all authority.
You have the right to ask God for everything and live in heaven, and you also have the responsibility. Our reality in the beliefs of Bartimaeus
I pray that the blessings of seeing and seeing will be with you.
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