27They were pleased to do it,...

27They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.

- P60

28So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.

29I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.

30I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. - P61

Paul explains that he has been delayed in visiting Rome because his work inthe eastern regions was not yet complete. He plans to go to Spain and visitthe believers in Rome on the way. But first, he will deliver a contribution tothe poor in Jerusalem. He asks the believers to pray for safety and acceptanceof his service. - P61

Paul expresses his desire to visit the believers in Rome as part of his larger missionary journey on his way to Spain. Although he did not plant the Roman church, Paul recognizes and values the partnership of the Christians there. His request for support—both spiritual and practical—underscores the importance of collaboration and challenges individualistic approaches to ministry, reminding us that gospel work is never meant to be done in isolation. - P62

Paul’s vision is shaped by a deep understanding of the global nature of the church and of God’s mission, and, today, we are to continue supporting, encouraging, and providing resources for one another in fulfilling the Great Commission because we are all fellow workers in God’s mission.
- P62

In a gesture of love and unity, the Gentile churches are sending Paul withcontributions for the struggling believers in Jerusalem. Paul frames thesupport not merely as generosity but as moral and spiritual obligation. TheGentiles have shared in Israel‘s spiritual blessings and now respond withmaterial gifts. Their actions embody the gospel: grace received, grace shared.
- P62

Yet, Paul‘s heart remains heavy for the Jews. He longs for their salvation andhopes that his relief mission might open gospel doors. He asks for prayeras he completes his journey. Paul‘s example challenges us to have a burdenfor those who are not yet saved. We should be moved not only to pray butalso to act for their salvation. - P62

Father, thank you for the privilege of partnering with others in Your kingdom work. Help me to be generous in my support, humble in serving alongside others, and attentive in embracing the full scope of Your mission. In Your Son’s name I pray, amen. - P63

Paul mentions in today‘s passage that the Gentile believers in Macedoniaand Achaia were glad to make contributions that aided the poor believersin Jerusalem. What is especially important to note is how and why these be-lieversgave. They were not reluctant or embittered about giving to believerswho were geographically far or ethnically different from their own commu-nities. The believers in Macedonia and Achaia recognized the material needof their fellow Christians and were happy to help.
. - P63

The passage reminds us of the way we ought to give to others in need.
Whether we offer our time, money, or talents, when we give, our attitudeshould reflect a heart of compassion. We should give freely and cheerfullyrather than reluctantly or begrudgingly. If we are reluctant, we should stopand check our hearts, asking the Lord why we feel so hesitant. Perhaps weare holding too tightly to our finances or are being too selfish with our time.
Perhaps our hearts need to be softened with greater empathy towards othersso that we might give the way the Lord intends.  - P63

16to be a minister of Christ ...

16to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. He gave me the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. - P56

19by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. - P57

Paul is convinced the believers are full of goodness and able to instruct oneanother. He wrote boldly on some points, as a minister to the Gentiles whosetask is to help them become an offering acceptable to God. He shares thathis ambition is to preach where Christ is not known so as not to build onsomeone else‘s foundation. - P57

Paul affirms the believers in Rome, acknowledging their maturity and ability to instruct one another. Yet, he writes to remind them of important truths. No matter how mature we are, we all need reminders and encouragement. - P58

Encouraging others in the faith is part of our mutual calling. Paul also speaks clearly about his own calling—to be a minister to the Gentiles. His sense of calling frames his whole life as a priestly act of worship in which the Gentile believers are the offering he presents to God. This is a powerful image. It challenges us to view our kingdom work not as mere activity but as sacred service to God. - P58

A clear sense of calling helps us remain faithful and focused, especially when challenges arise. - P58

Reflecting on his ministry among the Gentiles, Paul does not boast in hisown efforts; he gives glory to Jesus Christ. This is a critical reminder: ouraccomplishments and service to God are not about us but about what Godhas done through us.  - P58

We are vessels, called, equipped, and empoweredby God to serve His purposes.  - P58

Paul also reveals a guiding principle for hisministry to preach Christ where He is not known. Paul‘s mission strategyhelps him stay focused without distractions from even seemingly goodopportunities. In the same way, our service to God must be guided by clearprinciples. Without them, we can easily drift, lose focus, or spend energyon things that do not align with our core mission. - P58

"The only people who will bear fruit for God are people who know they can‘t."
- John Piper - P58

In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul makes sure to emphasize the in-tention behind his words; he does not venture to speak of anything exceptwhat Christ has accomplished through him. Paul understands that thepower to transform the lives of those who are hearing his words does notcome from his own strength and abilities but from the power of the truth ofGod‘s Word. Paul knows that he does not have the ability to change hearts;only God can do that. - P59

Therefore, it is import-ant for us as believers to not become so caught up in appearing to do theright thing. Let us not lose sight of Christ, who is the author and perfecterof our faith, and, instead, remember to remain focused on what He hasaccomplished. - P59

Lord Jesus, thank you for the privilege of being part of Your work. Help me to always give You the glory and not seek my own. - P59

Teach me to live and minister with focus, guided by Your purpose, so that I may honor You fully in all I do. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P59

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5And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will be its glory within.’

6"Come! Come! Flee from the land of the north," declares the Lord, "for I have scattered you to the four winds of heaven," declares the Lord. - P82

12The Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem.

13Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling." - P83

Zechariah sees a man with a measuring line. The angel says Jerusalem will be acity without walls, protected by the Lord.  - P83

The Lord calls His people to flee fromBabylon. He declares that whoever touches His people touches the apple ofHis eye. Many nations will join the Lord and become His people. - P83

God tells Zechariah that Jerusalem will no longer need walls in the future because He Himself will be their defense. Walls can be broken, as God’s people learned. But now it is God who will protect them with a wall of fire, and it is God who will dwell in the midst of His people, defending and providing. This message is just as relevant for our day and time. It encourages us to move past faith in worldly protection and power. - P84

God’s promise of protection also applies to us. It does not mean we will never face trouble, but it does mean that, whatever we face, God will be with us to sustain us and see us through. - P84

God calls His people to rejoice because He is coming to live among them.
He also promises that many nations will be joined to Him and become Hispeople and He will dwell among them all. God calls all humankind to bestill because He is at work. This message would have been challenging forZechariah‘s Jewish audience: that God would call Gentiles His people. Perhaps it is challenging for some of us today as well.  - P84

Many of those we regardas enemies may someday be among us as friends, and more than friends,
brothers and sisters through Christ Jesus. God calls us to rejoice that He isamong us today, and to be still while He brings this extraordinary worksalvation to completion. - P84

God, help me to see my life, my relationships, and my world through Your eyes. May I learn to distinguish between the world’s way of thinking and the mind of Christ. Most of all, help me to rejoice in You more than I worry about my fears. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P85

[오늘의 한문장] 리빙라이프 Living Life 2025.10 (영문판)

1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

2Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.

3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me."

4For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

5May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,

6so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. - P53

13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - P53

Believers who are strong are to bear with the failings of the weak and try toplease others for their good. Paul reminds believers that Scripture‘s instructionleads to hope. He prays for unity of mind so they may glorify God together andends with a prayer for them to be overflowing with the Holy Spirit. - P53

[3] The one who eats everythi...

[3] The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them. [4] Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand. [5] One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. [6] Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. - P44

[7] For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. [8] If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. - P45

Paul tells believers to accept those whose faith is weak without passing judg-ment on them. Some eat everything, others eat only vegetables, but Godaccepts both. Each person should be fully convinced in their own mind.
Whether living or dying, they belong to the Lord. Each will give an accountof themselves to God. - P45

Paul addresses two groups-the weak and the strong. He instructs thestrong to accept and not quarrel with those who continue to observe tradi-tional Jewish rules and refrain from eating certain foods. As for the weak,
Paul urges them not to show contempt or judge others for eating whateverfood they want. People may live out their faith differently, but those whoare sincerely trying to honor God are offering their worship and thanks toHim.  - P46

We may not always agree with one another, but in God‘s wisdom, wecan respect everyone in the body of Christ and live up to our calling to loveone another, letting our commonality in Christ be our foundational bond. - P46

Ultimately, Christians belong to the Lord, and we are to live and die formay beHim. We are not to judge our fellow brothers and sisters. Theretimes when it is necessary to confront fellow Christians for their sins, butwe are not to treat them with contempt.  - P46

We are to love and encourage oneanother as we live for the Lord because, one day, we will all stand beforethe judgment seat of God. He will act as judge as we give an account ofhow we lived.  - P46

We can remain secure about what we will say to God whenwe continue to remain focused on loving others and living for His glory. - P46

Dear God, You are the true Judge. When I give an account before You, I want it to showhow much I loved Your people and lived for Your glory. Help me to demonstrate Yourlove and grace. In Jesus‘ name I pray, amen. - P47

15 If your brother or sister is distressed because of whatyou eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by youreating destroy someone for whom Christ died.
15 And if another believer is distressed by what you eat, you are not acting in love ifyou eat it. Don‘t let your eating ruin someone for whom Christ died. - P48

19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leadsto peace and to mutual edification.
19 So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. - P49

Paul tells believers not to judge one another and to avoid putting stumblingblocks in others‘ way. Nothing is unclean in itself, but if someone regardssomething as unclean, then it is unclean for them. Believers are to act inlove, pursue peace, and not destroy God‘s work over food. Whatever is notfrom faith is sin. - P49

There are some believers in the Roman church who think that certain foods are unclean. Paul knows that no food is unclean in itself, but he instructs those who are stronger in their faith to still be considerate and not cause distress by eating whatever they like in front of those who are careful in their eating habits. - P50

Sometimes, we may be strong in our faith and knowledgeable about Scripture yet still put a stumbling block in the way of other Christians by causing them distress through our words or actions. Let us remember that acting in love, especially in front of less knowledgeable Christians, is what is most important; it fosters the righteousness, peace, and joy of the kingdom of God. - P50

Paul encourages the believers to pursue peace and edification and to notdestroy the work of God by causing others to stumble. If they know thatall food is clean, they should keep it between themselves and God and noteat or drink in the presence of those who do not share that belief. If theyhave doubts about whether certain foods are unclean, then partaking ofsuch foods would be sinful because they are not acting in accordance withtheir faith.  - P50

We are called to make every effort to do what leads to peace andmutual edification. May we become wiser in knowledge and love deeper aswe participate in the work of our Lord. - P50

In today‘s passage, Paul exhorts the believers in the Roman church to stopjudging others and, instead, act in love. They are encouraged to extendgrace to one another and avoid causing distress to their fellow Christianswith their words and actions. This is not only Paul‘s desire but also God‘s.
His design is for His people to walk together in harmony, acting in love,
grace, and forgiveness toward one another.
- P51

As I meditated on this passage, I felt a sting in my own heart. I rememberedthat I was holding a grudge. I had been judging someone and measuringtheir actions against my own standards. Though I knew this was sinful,
it was not easy for me to change. When I finally surrendered to God andconfessed my sin, He opened my eyes to see that this person was actuallyhelpful for me. The other person‘s perspective was helping me grow. Now,
my attitude has completely changed. I do not focus on judging the otherperson, and I have learned to embrace our differences. - P51

Dear God, I confess that I sometimes judge others for holding beliefs that are different from mine. Help me know what truly matters to You. May I pursue peace and act in love to build up the community and bring honor to You. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P54

8Let no debt remain outstandi...

8Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

9The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not covet," and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

10Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

- P40

12The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

13Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

14Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
- P41

Paul teaches that love fulfills the Law. Believers are to owe nothing exceptlove for one another. The commandments are summed up in loving one‘sneighbor.  - P41

Paul urges his readers to understand the present time, wake fromslumber, and put aside deeds of darkness. Instead, they are to clothe them-selves with the Lord Jesus Christ. - P41

Christians should settle all of their debts, but the one we will never bedone repaying is the debt of loving our neighbors as ourselves. Paul quotesfrom the Ten Commandments, teaching that they all trace back to love,
which is the fulfillment of the Law.  - P42

He reminds his readers to be active intheir faith because Jesus is coming back soon. They should not spend timethinking about how they can gratify their selfish desires; they should reflectthe radiance of Christ. We sometimes try to justify the stagnant spheres ofour lives by making excuses that pacify our guilt. However, Paul remindsus that, from the earliest days, God‘s people have been called to obey Hiscommands and love one another.  - P42

May we recognize and value the presenttime, not wasting a single moment in selfishness but continuously express-ing our love for God and for His people. - P42

Dear Jesus, thank you for Your amazing love. Help us to be a family that trulyloves our neighbors. May we not focus on satisfying our sinful desires, butinstead clothe ourselves with You each day. In Your name, amen. - P43