教会与国家各有责任 / Church and State Have Different Duties
2026-07-24经文 / Scripture: 马太福音 22:21 / Matthew 22:21
神设立教会传讲福音、施行圣礼并牧养信徒。
God established the church to preach the gospel, give the sacraments, and shepherd believers.
神也设立政府维护公共秩序。
God also established government to maintain public order.
教会不应成为政党的工具。
The church should not become a tool of a political party.
国家也不应控制教会的信仰和敬拜。
The state should not control the church's faith and worship.
今日操练 / Practice Today
学习区分教会使命与普通公民行动。
Learn to distinguish the church's mission from ordinary civic action.
祷告 / Prayer
主啊，保守教会忠于福音，也使社会有秩序。
Lord, keep the church faithful to the gospel and give order to society.