Thursday, 5th September 2026
Rev Xi An Poon
主題經文
「他有了罪的時候，就要承認所犯的罪。」
——利未記 5:5
引言
每天早上開始新的一天，我們都會安排很多事情。
今天要做什麼、要見什麼人、有哪些責任、有哪些工作，可能很快就在我們腦海裏出現。
但利未記第五章提醒我們，在一天開始的時候，還有一件很重要的事：
讓神光照我們的生命。
第五章所提到的一些事情很特別。
有人應該作見證，卻沒有把所知道的說出來；
有人接觸了不潔之物，一開始自己並不知道；
有人一時衝動說了一些話，後來才發現自己說錯了。
這些情況有一個共同點：
人不一定一開始就知道自己有問題。
但是當事情被顯明、當人開始知道，就需要作出回應。
這讓我們看見，屬靈生命不是每天只問：
「我今天有沒有犯什麼大錯？」
而是問：
「主啊，今天有沒有一些事情，是祢要提醒我的？」
因為神的光照不是為了定罪我們，
而是為了讓我們看得更清楚，生命可以被調整，重新走在祂的心意裏。
所以今天我們從這段經文思想三個提醒：
一、願意讓神提醒我
經文：利未記 5:2–5
「或是有人摸了不潔的物……他卻不知道，因此成了不潔，就有了罪。」
利未記第五章讓我們看見，有些事情，人當下並沒有察覺。
可能他沒有刻意犯罪，
可能他當時不知道，
可能他只是沒有留意。
但後來知道了，就不能繼續假裝沒有看見。
這對我們每天的屬靈生活是一個很重要的提醒。
有時候，我們很容易看到別人的問題，卻看不到自己的問題。
我們可以很快發現別人的態度不好，
卻沒有發現自己說話太重。
我們可以覺得別人不體諒自己，
卻沒有發現自己也忽略了別人的感受。
我們可以覺得自己只是在忙，
卻沒有發現自己的心已經慢慢遠離神。
所以一個成熟的屬靈生命，不是「我什麼問題都沒有」，
而是：
「主啊，如果有我看不見的地方，求祢提醒我。」
這就是讓神光照的生命。
不是活在自我懷疑裏，
不是每天都在找自己的錯，
而是保持一顆柔軟、敏銳的心。
神若提醒，我願意聽。
神若光照，我願意看。
二、看見問題，就真實回應
經文：利未記 5:5、15–16
「他有了罪的時候，就要承認所犯的罪。」
當人知道自己的問題之後，神所要求的第一件事，就是承認。
不是逃避，
不是合理化，
也不是把責任推給別人。
而是誠實地說：
「是的，這是我的問題。」
但是第五章讓我們看見，承認還不是終點。
如果所做的事情已經造成了虧欠，就需要作出實際的處理。
到了5章14節之後，經文進入贖愆祭。
如果人在耶和華的聖物上有了虧欠，就要補回所虧欠的，並另外加上五分之一。
這讓我們看見：
神的光照，是要帶來生命真正的調整。
如果只是被提醒，卻沒有改變，那個光照就沒有真正進入我們的生命。
所以有時候神提醒我們的回應可能很簡單：
需要說一句「對不起」；
需要補回一個承諾；
需要修補一段關係；
需要停止一個不健康的習慣；
需要改變我們對人的態度。
真正的悔改，不只是「我知道了」，
而是：
「主啊，我願意改。」
神的光照不是叫我們停在內疚裏，
而是帶我們進入真實的改變。
三、在神的恩典中重新前行
經文：利未記 5:7、10–11
「祭司要為他贖了他所犯的罪，他必蒙赦免。」
第五章有一件很感動人的事情。
神要求人面對問題，但祂同時也為人預備回來的道路。
有能力的人，可以獻羊；
如果負擔不起，可以獻兩隻斑鳩或兩隻雛鴿；
如果連這個也負擔不起，可以獻細麵。
神沒有因為人的能力不同，就把一些人拒絕在外面。
祂知道每一個人的處境，也按人的能力為他預備道路。
這讓我們看見：
神的光照從來不是為了把人推遠，而是為了把人帶回來。
而在整個獻祭的過程中，祭司站在人與神之間，為人辦理贖罪。
經文一次又一次說：
「他必蒙赦免。」
這就是神的心。
祂指出問題，
也預備赦免。
祂讓人看見，
也為人開路。
祂要求人回應，
也給人重新開始的恩典。
到了新約，我們更加清楚看見，這一切最終都指向耶穌基督。
耶穌成為我們真正的大祭司。
祂不是帶着另一個祭物來到神面前，
祂把自己獻上。
所以今天當神光照我們的生命，我們不需要害怕。
因為神不是在等待一個機會定罪我們。
祂是在邀請我們：
回來。
在基督裏，我們可以承認，
可以被赦免，
可以被更新，
也可以重新向前走。
總結
利未記第五章提醒我們，一個屬神的生命，不是每天證明自己沒有問題。
而是每天保持一顆願意被神提醒的心。
有些事情我們今天可能還沒有看見，
有些態度我們可能已經習慣了，
有些說話我們可能沒有察覺已經傷害別人。
但當神光照的時候，我們願意停下來。
願意看，
願意承認，
願意調整。
而我們也不需要因為看見自己的軟弱就灰心。
因為神不只是光照我們，
祂也為我們預備恩典。
祂不是要我們停留在昨天的錯誤裏，
而是讓我們帶着一個被調整、被更新的生命，重新開始今天。
所以新的一天，我們可以向神有一個很簡單的禱告：
「主啊，求祢光照我今天的生命。祢所提醒我的，我願意聽；祢所要調整的，我願意改；也求祢帶領我今天走在祢的心意裏。」
自我檢核
今天，我是否願意讓神提醒一些我自己還沒有看見的地方？
如果神讓我看見一個需要調整的地方，我願不願意真實地回應，而不只是知道？
今天我是否相信，即使神讓我看見自己的不足，祂仍然為我預備恩典，讓我可以重新前行？
Key Verse
“And it shall be, when he is guilty in any of these matters, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing.”
— Leviticus 5:5, NKJV
Introduction
Every morning, when we begin a new day, many things quickly come into our minds.
What do I need to do today?
Who do I need to meet?
What responsibilities do I need to carry?
What work is waiting for me?
But Leviticus 5 reminds us that, at the beginning of each day, there is something else that is also very important:
We need to allow God to shine His light into our lives.
Some of the situations mentioned in Leviticus 5 are very interesting.
Someone should have spoken as a witness but remained silent.
Someone touched something unclean without realizing it at first.
Someone spoke carelessly and only later understood that what he had said was wrong.
All these situations have something in common:
A person may not immediately realize that there is a problem.
But when it becomes clear, when the person begins to understand, a response is required.
This shows us that spiritual life is not simply about asking:
“Have I done anything seriously wrong today?”
A better question is:
“Lord, is there anything in my life that You want to show me today?”
God’s light is not meant to condemn us.
It is meant to help us see more clearly, so that our lives can be adjusted and brought back into alignment with His heart.
So today, let us consider three reminders from this passage.
- Be Willing to Let God Show Me
Scripture: Leviticus 5:2–5
“Or if a person touches any unclean thing… and he is unaware of it, he also shall be unclean and guilty.”
Leviticus 5 shows us that sometimes a person does not realize something at first.
He may not have sinned intentionally.
He may not have known.
He may simply not have noticed.
But once he becomes aware of it, he cannot continue pretending that nothing has happened.
This is an important reminder for our daily spiritual life.
Sometimes we are very quick to see the problems of other people, but we do not easily see our own.
We may notice that someone else has a bad attitude,
but fail to notice that our own words have become too harsh.
We may feel that others do not understand us,
but fail to see that we have also ignored their feelings.
We may think that we are simply busy,
but fail to notice that our hearts have slowly become distant from God.
A mature spiritual life does not say:
“I have no problems.”
Instead, it says:
“Lord, if there is something I cannot see, please show me.”
This is a life that is open to God’s light.
It does not mean living in fear or constantly looking for faults in ourselves.
It means keeping a soft and sensitive heart before God.
If God speaks, I am willing to listen.
If God shines His light, I am willing to see.
- When God Shows Me Something, Respond Honestly
Scripture: Leviticus 5:5, 15–16
“And it shall be, when he is guilty in any of these matters, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing.”
When a person becomes aware of his wrong, the first thing God requires is confession.
Not avoidance.
Not excuses.
Not blaming someone else.
But honestly saying:
“Yes, this is my problem.”
However, Leviticus 5 also shows us that confession is not always the end of the matter.
If what a person has done has caused real loss or damage, then he also needs to deal with it practically.
From verse 14 onward, the chapter begins to speak about the trespass offering.
If a person has caused loss in relation to the holy things of the Lord, he must restore what was lost and add one-fifth more.
This shows us something important:
God’s light is meant to bring real adjustment into our lives.
If God shows us something, but nothing changes, then the light has not yet truly affected the way we live.
Sometimes our response may be very practical:
We may need to say, “I’m sorry.”
We may need to keep a promise we have neglected.
We may need to repair a relationship.
We may need to stop an unhealthy habit.
We may need to change the way we treat someone.
Real repentance is not only:
“I understand.”
It is also:
“Lord, I am willing to change.”
God’s light is not meant to leave us in guilt.
It is meant to lead us into real transformation.
- Move Forward Again in God’s Grace
Scripture: Leviticus 5:7, 10–11
“And the priest shall make atonement for him on account of his sin which he has committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
There is something very moving in Leviticus 5.
God requires people to face their wrong, but at the same time, He provides a way for them to return.
A person who had enough could bring a lamb.
If he could not afford that, he could bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons.
If he could not even afford those, he could bring fine flour.
God did not reject people because they had different levels of ability.
He knew the condition of each person and provided a way according to what they could bring.
This shows us:
God’s light is never meant to push people away. It is meant to bring them back.
Throughout the offering process, the priest stood between the person and God and made atonement for him.
Again and again, the chapter says:
“It shall be forgiven him.”
This reveals the heart of God.
He shows the problem,
but He also provides forgiveness.
He shines His light,
but He also opens a way back.
He asks for a response,
but He also gives grace to begin again.
When we come to the New Testament, we see even more clearly that all of this ultimately points to Jesus Christ.
Jesus became our true High Priest.
He did not come before God carrying another sacrifice.
He offered Himself.
So today, when God shines His light into our lives, we do not need to be afraid.
God is not waiting for an opportunity to condemn us.
He is inviting us:
Come back.
In Christ, we can confess.
We can be forgiven.
We can be renewed.
And we can move forward again.
Conclusion
Leviticus 5 reminds us that a life that belongs to God is not a life that tries to prove every day that there is nothing wrong.
It is a life that keeps a heart that is willing to be shown and corrected by God.
There may be things we cannot yet see.
There may be attitudes that have become normal to us.
There may be words we do not realize have hurt someone.
But when God shines His light, we are willing to stop.
We are willing to see.
We are willing to confess.
We are willing to adjust.
And we do not need to become discouraged when we see our weakness.
Because God does not only shine His light.
He also provides grace.
He does not want us to remain trapped in yesterday’s mistakes.
He wants us to begin today with a life that is being adjusted, renewed, and led by Him.
So at the beginning of this new day, we can pray a very simple prayer:
“Lord, shine Your light into my life today. Whatever You show me, help me to listen. Whatever You want to adjust, help me to change. Lead me today in Your will.”
Self-Check
Am I willing to let God show me something in my life that I may not yet see?
If God shows me an area that needs adjustment, am I willing to respond honestly instead of simply knowing about it?
Do I believe that even when God reveals my weakness, His grace is still available to help me begin again?
Zion Bread of Life Christian Church 
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