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Ecclesiasticus, 2

1. My child, if you aspire to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for an ordeal.

1. All wisdom comes from the Lord and is with him for ever.

2. Be sincere of heart, be steadfast, and do not be alarmed when disaster comes.

2. The sand of the sea, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity -- who can count them?

3. Cling to him and do not leave him, so that you may be honoured at the end of your days.

3. The height of heaven, the breadth of the earth, the abyss, and wisdom -- who can search them out?

4. Whatever happens to you, accept it, and in the uncertainties of your humble state, be patient,

4. Wisdom was created before all things, and prudent understanding from eternity.

5. since gold is tested in the fire, and the chosen in the furnace of humiliation.

5. The root of wisdom -- to whom has it been revealed? Her clever devices -- who knows them?

6. Trust him and he will uphold you, follow a straight path and hope in him.

6. There is One who is wise, greatly to be feared, sitting upon his throne.

7. You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy; do not turn aside, for fear you fall.

7. The Lord himself created wisdom; he saw her and apportioned her, he poured her out upon all his works.

8. You who fear the Lord, trust him, and you will not be robbed of your reward.

8. She dwells with all flesh according to his gift, and he supplied her to those who love him.

9. You who fear the Lord, hope for those good gifts of his, everlasting joy and mercy.

9. The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation, and gladness and a crown of rejoicing.

10. Look at the generations of old and see: whoever trusted in the Lord and was put to shame? Or whoever, steadfastly fearing him, was forsaken? Or whoever called to him and was ignored?

10. The fear of the Lord delights the heart, and gives gladness and joy and long life.

11. For the Lord is compassionate and merciful, he forgives sins and saves in the time of distress.

11. With him who fears the Lord it will go well at the end; on the day of his death he will be blessed.

12. Woe to faint hearts and listless hands, and to the sinner who treads two paths.

12. To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; she is created with the faithful in the womb.

13. Woe to the listless heart that has no faith, for such will have no protection.

13. She made among men an eternal foundation, and among their descendants she will be trusted.

14. Woe to you who have lost the strength to endure; what will you do at the Lord's visitation?

14. To fear the Lord is wisdom's full measure; she satisfies men with her fruits;

15. Those who fear the Lord do not disdain his words, and those who love him keep his ways.

15. she fills their whole house with desirable goods, and their storehouses with her produce.

16. Those who fear the Lord do their best to please him, and those who love him will find satisfaction in the Law.

16. The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish.

17. Those who fear the Lord keep their hearts prepared and humble themselves in his presence.

17. He saw her and apportioned her; he rained down knowledge and discerning comprehension, and he exalted the glory of those who held her fast.

18. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, not into any human clutches; for as his majesty is, so too is his mercy.

18. To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom, and her branches are long life.

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22. Unrighteous anger cannot be justified, for a man's anger tips the scale to his ruin.

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23. A patient man will endure until the right moment, and then joy will burst forth for him.

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24. He will hide his words until the right moment, and the lips of many will tell of his good sense.

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25. In the treasuries of wisdom are wise sayings, but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.

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26. If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord will supply it for you.

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27. For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction, and he delights in fidelity and meekness.

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28. Do not disobey the fear of the Lord; do not approach him with a divided mind.

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29. Be not a hypocrite in men's sight, and keep watch over your lips.

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30. Do not exalt yourself lest you fall, and thus bring dishonor upon yourself. The Lord will reveal your secrets and cast you down in the midst of the congregation, because you did not come in the fear of the Lord, and your heart was full of deceit.



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Fusnote:

2:1-2 - Oni koji slijede Boga moraju biti spremni na kušnje. Vjernost Bogu usred poteškoća znak je istinske predanosti i ustrajnosti (vidi također Jakovljevu 1,12 i 1. Petrovu 4,12-13).

2:4-5 - Kušnje služe za pročišćavanje vjere, kao što se zlato pročišćava u vatri. Ovaj proces otkriva vrijednost pouzdanja u Boga, jačajući vjernike (vidi također 1. Petrovu 1:6-7 i Rimljanima 5:3-5).

2:6-8 - Povjerenje u Boga mora biti apsolutno, jer On nikada ne napušta one koji se uzdaju u Njega. Biblijska povijest prepuna je primjera kako Bog podupire one koji ga traže u vjeri (vidi također Psalam 37:5 i Hebrejima 11:6).

2:10-11 - Bog je milostiv i pomaže onima koji Ga se boje i nadaju Njegovoj dobroti. On ne razočarava one koji mu se obrate u vjeri, jačajući svoju vjernost kroz povijest (vidi također Psalam 34:15 i 1. Ivanovu 4:18).

02:18 - Poniznost i podložnost Božjoj volji kamen su temeljac prave vjere. Oni koji se ponizno predaju Gospodinu bit će podržani, što je jasna poruka o ovisnosti o Bogu (vidi također Psalam 51:17 i Matej 18:4).

Stihovi vezani uz Ecclesiasticus, 2:

Ecclesiasticus drugo poglavlje govori o izazovima vjere i ustrajnosti. Kako bismo se trebali suočiti s kušnjama? Ovaj nadahnuti tekst potiče čitatelja da se pripremi za iskušenja, čvrsto stoji u strahu Gospodnjem i vjeruje Bogu u teškim vremenima. Poglavlje nudi utjehu unesrećenima, obećava božansko milosrđe i pomoć onima koji ustraju. Ecclesiasticus 2 također naglašava važnost strpljivosti i poniznosti. Razmislite s nama o pet biblijskih odlomaka koji osnažuju učenja ovog utješnog poglavlja.

Jakovljeva 1,2-3: "Braćo moja, smatrajte izvorom velike radosti kada prolazite kroz razne kušnje, jer znate da prokušanost vaše vjere proizvodi ustrajnost." - Odnosi se na Propovjednika 2:1-5, koji govori o tome kako ostati vjeran Bogu u kušnjama.

Hebrejima 12,5-6: "I zaboravio si riječ ohrabrenja koju ti govori kao djeci: 'Sine moj, ne preziri stegu Gospodnju i nemoj biti povrijeđen njegovim prijekorom, jer Gospodin disciplinuje one koje voli, a kažnjava svakoga koga prihvati. .kao sin'." - Odjekuje temom Eklezijastika 2 o prihvaćanju Božje stege.

Rimljanima 5,3-4: "Ne samo to, nego se također dičimo nevoljama, jer znamo da nevolja proizvodi ustrajnost; ustrajnost, priznat karakter; i odobreni lik, nada." - Odražava učenja Ecclesiasticusa 2 o vrijednosti kušnji u oblikovanju karaktera.

1. Petrova 1,6-7: "U tome se raduješ, premda te sada, nakratko, mora ožalostiti svakakva kušnja. To se događa kako bi se moglo dokazati da je vjera koju imate, mnogo vrjednija od zlata koje propada, iako pročišćena vatrom, istinska i da će rezultirati hvalom, slavom i čašću kada se Isus Krist objavi." - Odnosi se na ideje Eklezijastika 2 o pročišćenju kroz kušnje.

Izreke 3,5-6: "Uzdaj se u Gospodina svim svojim srcem i ne oslanjaj se na vlastiti razum; priznaj Gospodina na svim svojim putovima i on će poravniti tvoje staze." - To je odjek savjeta Eklezijastika 2 o povjerenju u Boga u svim okolnostima.

FAQ:

Što znači vjerovati Bogu u vremenima nevolje?

Vjerovati Bogu u teškim vremenima znači priznati Njegovu suverenost i tražiti snagu od Njega za prevladavanje poteškoća, znajući da On brine za pravednike. (Sirah 2,1-6)

Kako Bog nagrađuje one koji slijede njegovu volju?

Bog nagrađuje one koji slijede njegovu volju mudrošću, mirom i blagoslovima. Oni koji ostanu vjerni u nevolji dobivaju božansku utjehu. (Sirah 2:10-11)

Što Eklezijastik 2 uči o kušnjama?

Na kušnje se gleda kao na sredstvo pročišćenja i duhovnog rasta. Iskušavaju vjeru i ustrajnost pravednika, služeći kao prilika za izgradnju karaktera. (Sirah 2,1-5)

Kako ponos i oholost utječu na duhovni život?

Oholost i oholost udaljavaju čovjeka od Boga, čineći ga ranjivim na pad. Poniznost se smatra putem do mudrosti i blagostanja. (Sirah 2:15-17)

Koji se savjet daje o strpljenju u kušnjama?

Savjet je da budemo strpljivi u nevoljama, jer strpljivost vodi do spasenja i vrlina je koja se sviđa Bogu, koji nagrađuje one koji ustraju. (Sirah 2,2-4)


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