그러나 하나님은 이러한 우리의 노력보다도 ‘순종‘을 원하시는 분입니다. 하나님을 위해 무엇을 하는 것보다, 하나님이 우리의 목표가 되는 것을 원하십니다. 하나님은 당신을 섬기는 우리의 귀한 마음을 기뻐하시지만, 우리가 아니어도 하나님은 얼마든지 일하실 수 있는 분임을 잊지 말아야 합니다. 우리 인생에서 가장가치 있는 일은 하나님이 쓰시는 인생이 되는 것입니다.  - P30

하나님의 부르심의 한 가지 목표는 하나님의만족입니다. 주를 위해 뭔가를 하라고 부르신 것이 아닙니다. 우리는 하나님을위해 싸우라고 보냄을 받은 자가 아니라 단지 하나님이 친히 싸우시는 전쟁에서도구가 되라고 부름을 받은 자입니다." 진정한 헌신은 주님을 위해 우리가 하는
‘무엇‘이 아니라, 주님이 하시는 일에 도구로 쓰임 받는 것에 대한 만족입니다.
단지 도구로 쓰임 받는 일에 대한 감사가 있다면 교만도 실족도 없을 것입니다. - P30


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You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, - P94

ultimately all Scripture points to the one John’s Gospel calls The Word of God. In Jesus, Scripture lives and breathes, walks and talks. It is meant to do the same in us. More than verses to memorize or doctrines to learn, our time spent in the Scriptures lights our way to Jesus. - P96

Perhaps we should all seek to answer the question:am I just reading the Scriptures, or am I allowing the Scriptures to read me? - P96


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그들은 입만 열면 ‘하나님께서 말씀하시기를‘ 하고 되뇌이지만, 나 하나님은 그들에게 눈길 한번 준 적이 없다. 그런데도 그들은 자신들의 말이 이루어지기를 기다린다. - P504


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엄밀히 말한다면, 봉사는 부르심이 아니라 하나님의 속성과 나의 속성이 일치된 모습이 현실 속에서 드러나는 것입니다.
하나님을 섬긴다는 것은 주님의 부르심을 듣고 마음을 다해 사랑의 표현을 하는 것입니다. 봉사는 내 속성에 맞는 것이 표현된 것인 반면 하나님의 부르심은그분의 속성이 표현된 것입니다." - P29

‘일상적인 삶의 사명‘은 우리를 부르신 사명과 삶에서 섬기는 봉사가 자연스럽게일치되는 상태입니다.  - P29


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30By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. - P90

Jesus’ goal is not acceptance from the religious leaders but the salvation of those who receive His word.  - P92

 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If youremain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit;apart from me youcan do nothing."
Remaining in God means making time and space to strengthen our relationship with the Lord.  - P93

Through spiritual disciplines such as prayer, wor-ship, fasting, and Bible study, we are able to gain a better understanding ofGod‘s character. As our understanding of who God is deepens, our trust inHimdoes our faith in His promises. - P93

Lord, may Your Word truly be life-changing for me. May I hide it in my heart, in thevery depths of my soul and spirit. I yearn for more than information. I long for thetransforming power of Your Word in my life. In Your name, amen. - P93


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