God hates violence. (Psalm 11:5)
上帝憎恶暴力。(诗篇 11:5)
Violence is not just bad behavior; it is the result of sin in the heart. (Romans 3:10-18)
暴力不仅是坏行为,它是人心中罪的结果。(罗马书 3:10-18)
The arrogant words of the attackers show they have no fear of God or respect for others.
施暴者嚣张的话语表明他们既不敬畏上帝,也不尊重他人。
God wants rulers to punish evil and protect the good. (Romans 13:3-4)
上帝设立掌权者是为了惩罚作恶的,保护行善的。(罗马书 13:3-4)
When justice is not done, trust in society is broken.
当公义不能实行,社会的信任就被破坏了。
2. Mercy and Protection
怜悯与保护
God tells us to protect the weak and helpless. (Isaiah 1:17; Psalm 82:3-4)
上帝吩咐我们保护软弱和无助的人。(以赛亚书 1:17;诗篇 82:3-4)
The victim and her family need legal help, emotional care, and spiritual comfort.
受害者和她的家人需要法律帮助、情感关怀和属灵安慰。
We cannot allow sin to continue, but we also remember Jesus came to call sinners to repentance. (Luke 5:32)
我们不能容忍罪继续下去,但也要记得耶稣来是要呼召罪人悔改。(路加福音 5:32)
In reality, such attackers rarely repent. (Jeremiah 17:9; John 3:19-20)
现实中,这类施暴者几乎很少悔改。(耶利米书 17:9;约翰福音 3:19-20)
The human heart is hard and deceitful, and without the work of the Holy Spirit, people do not admit their sin.
人的心刚硬又诡诈,没有圣灵的工作,人不会承认自己的罪。
Some may change only when God’s grace powerfully works in them. (John 6:44)
只有当上帝的恩典大能地在他们里面动工时,少数人才会改变。(约翰福音 6:44)
Therefore, justice must be carried out first, and mercy must be built on justice.
因此,公义必须首先实行,怜悯必须建立在公义之上。
3. Repentance and Hope
悔改与盼望
This event shows both personal sin and problems in the system.
这件事揭露了个人的罪和制度上的问题。
True justice needs both fair laws and changed hearts. (Micah 6:8)
真正的公义需要公平的法律和被改变的人心。(弥迦书 6:8)
Everyone involved should examine their own heart. (2 Corinthians 13:5)
所有相关的人都应当省察自己的内心。(哥林多后书 13:5)
Human justice is limited, but God’s judgment is perfect. (Revelation 20:12)
人的法律是有限的,但上帝的审判是完全的。(启示录 20:12)
Christians should work for justice, speak truth, act in love, and trust in God’s final judgment. (Proverbs 31:8-9)
基督徒应当为公义努力,为真理发声,以爱心行事,并信靠上帝最终的审判。(箴言 31:8-9)