回轉歸向神（耶八）中英bilingual

耶和華如此說：人跌倒，不再起來嗎？人轉去，不再轉來嗎？（耶 8：4） 

人跌倒了，正常都會站起來；走錯路了，也知道要回頭。可是當時的猶大百姓，明知道自己偏離了神，卻還是不願意悔改，寧可一直照著自己的想法生活。 

這段經文提醒我們，有時候我們不是不知道什麼是對的，卻可能因為自己的固執、習慣，或是不願意改變，所以一直停留在原本的樣子。很多事情看起來只是小問題，像是說話沒有耐心、容易抱怨、缺少感恩，或是把神放在生活的最後，但久了之後，這些小小的偏離，也可能讓自己離神越來越遠。 

我留心聽，聽見他們說不正直的話。無人悔改惡行，說：我做的是什麼呢？他們各人轉奔己路，如馬直闖戰場。（耶 8：6） 

人常憑著自己的意思衝向錯誤，就像戰馬不顧危險地向前奔跑。很多時候我們遇到事情時，第一個反應往往是靠自己的能力去解決，忽略神的引導。當事情順利時，便覺得自己能力足夠；直到遇見挫折，才想起尋求神。其實神並沒有離開，而是我們常常走得太快，快到忘了停下來聽祂的聲音。

他們輕輕忽忽地醫治我百姓的損傷，說：平安了！平安了！其實沒有平安。（耶 8：11） 

當時的假先知只說百姓愛聽的話，不願指出真正的問題，因此給了人虛假的安全感。今天的社會也充滿各種聲音，有人告訴我們只要追求成功、財富或享受，就能得到幸福；但若生命沒有建立在神裡面，再多的成就仍然無法帶來真正的平安。 真正的平安，不是沒有困難，而是在困難中仍然相信神的同在。當我們願意誠實面對自己的罪，接受神的管教，並依靠祂改變生命，才能經歷從神而來的平安，而不是短暫的安慰。 

麥秋已過，夏令已完，我們還未得救！（耶 8：20） 

這是一句充滿遺憾的話。百姓錯過了一次又一次悔改的機會，直到審判臨到才後悔莫及。人生有很多事情不能一直等，像是有些關係需要修復，有些話需要說出口，有些罪需要向神承認，有些腳步需要重新調整。如果一直告訴自己「等以後再說」，可能就會像猶大百姓一樣，一次次錯過神所給的機會。所以不要把悔改留到明天，也不要總以為還有很多時間可以改變，神今天提醒我們的事，就應當今天順服；神今天感動我們去饒恕、去認錯、去愛人，就不要一直拖延。 

信仰的成長不是從來不跌倒，而是在跌倒後願意悔改，在迷失時願意回頭，在失敗中再次依靠神。願我們每天都保持一顆柔軟受教的心，常常省察自己，讓神的話語成為人生的方向，相信祂的恩典和憐憫夠我們用，一步步帶領我們走在祂所喜悅的道路上。 

你要專心仰賴耶和華，不可倚靠自己的聰明，在你一切所行的事上都要認定祂，祂必指引你的路。（箴 3：5-6） 

By 嚴宇光

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Return to God(Jeremiah 8)

July 5, 2026

"This is what the LORD says: 'Do people fall and not get up? Does one turn away and not repent?'" (Jeremiah 8:4, NASB 2020)

When people fall, they normally get up. When they go the wrong way, they usually turn back. But the people of Judah knew they had turned away from God, yet they refused to repent. They chose to keep living their own way.

This passage reminds us that sometimes we already know what is right, but because of stubbornness, old habits, or an unwillingness to change, we stay the same. Small things such as speaking without patience, complaining, lacking thankfulness, or putting God last may seem unimportant. But little by little, they can lead us farther away from God.

"I have listened and heard, they have spoken what is not right; no one repented of his wickedness, saying, 'What have I done?' Everyone turned to his own course, like a horse charging into the battle." (Jeremiah 8:6, NASB 2020)

People often rush into the wrong way, just like a horse charging into battle without fear. Many times, when problems come, our first reaction is to depend on ourselves instead of seeking God's guidance. When things go well, we think we are strong enough. Only after failure do we remember to seek God. God has never left us, but we often move too fast to stop and listen to His voice.

"They heal the brokenness of the daughter of My people superficially, saying, 'Peace, peace,' but there is no peace." (Jeremiah 8:11, NASB 2020)

The false prophets only said what the people wanted to hear. They refused to point out the real problem and gave people a false sense of peace. Today our world is also full of many voices. Some say success, wealth, or pleasure will bring happiness. But if our lives are not built on God, no amount of success can bring true peace. True peace is not a life without trouble. True peace is trusting that God is with us even in difficult times. When we honestly admit our sins, accept God's discipline, and allow Him to change our lives, we experience the true peace that comes from God instead of temporary comfort.

"Harvest is past, summer is ended, and we are not saved." (Jeremiah 8:20, NASB 2020)

These words are full of regret. The people missed one opportunity after another to repent, and only regretted it after judgment came. There are many things in life that should not be delayed. Some relationships need to be restored. Some words need to be spoken. Some sins need to be confessed to God. Some paths need to be changed. If we always say, "Later," we may miss the opportunities God gives us, just like the people of Judah. Do not leave repentance until tomorrow. Do not think there will always be more time. If God speaks to us today, we should obey today. If God moves us to forgive, to confess, or to love someone today, we should not delay.

Spiritual growth does not mean we never fall. It means we are willing to repent after we fall, willing to turn back when we wander away, and willing to trust God again after failure. May we keep a humble and teachable heart every day. May we examine ourselves often. May God's word become the guide for our lives. May we trust that His grace and mercy are enough for us, and that He will lead us step by step in the way that pleases Him.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5–6, NASB 2020)

By  Yu-Guang  Yen