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October 9, 2006 The Scrabble SyndromeLISTEN TO ODB RADIO: Real | MP3 | WMA READ: Nehemiah 8:5-11 They read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. —Nehemiah 8:8 A contender at the 2005 World Scrabble Championship Finals in London said mathematics and a good memory are necessary to win, but not a good vocabulary. A New York Times journalist described the event as "a time when language divorced itself from meaning" because a champion may create a high score using obscure English words such as zobo and ogive without knowing their meaning. All of us are susceptible to what might be called "The Scrabble Syndrome"—using words to win religious arguments without understanding and demonstrating their meaning. Bible verses can become weapons against those who disagree rather than life-altering truths to be lived. During a critical period in Israel's history, Ezra instructed the people and was assisted by others who "read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading" (Neh. 8:8). As the people grasped what they heard, they had a deep sense of sorrow for their sins, followed by a joyful response to God's mercy (vv.9-11). Biblical words divorced from meaning undermine our relationship with God and others. Understanding with obedience brings wisdom, repentance, and joy. God's
Word, when it is understood, Knowing God's Word should result in obeying God's Word.
Bacaan: Nehemia
8:2-13 Kita semua rentan terhadap “Sindrom Scrabble”, yakni memakai kata-kata untuk memenangkan perdebatan religius tanpa mengerti dan menyatakan maknanya. Ayat-ayat Alkitab justru menjadi senjata untuk menyerang mereka yang tak sependapat, bukannya menjadi kebenaran pengubah hidup yang patut dijalankan. Pada masa-masa yang genting dalam sejarah bangsa Israel, Ezra mengajar umatnya dengan dibantu oleh orang-orang yang membaca Kitab Suci: “Bagian-bagian dari pada kitab itu, yakni Taurat Allah, dibacakan dengan jelas, dengan diberi keterangan-keterangan, sehingga pembacaan dimengerti” (Nehemia 8:9). Ketika orang menangkap apa yang didengarnya, mereka menjadi sangat sedih atas dosa-dosa mereka, dan selanjutnya mengalami sukacita karena kemurahan hati Allah (ayat 10-12). Kata-kata alkitabiah yang tidak diartikan akan merusak hubungan yang terjalin antara kita dengan Allah dan sesama. Ingatlah bahwa pengertian yang disertai ketaatan akan membawa hikmat, pertobatan, dan sukacita —DCM Memahami firman Allah Nehemia 8:2-13
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