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【特稿】令你自信的十二種變化

 

讀神學院一段時間後,便常常有人問我:"大衛,不是你帶領某某人做了決志的禱告嗎?那麼至少你應該能肯定這個人將來一定是不會去地獄的,對嗎?"我的回答是:"我不知道!"因為聖經從來沒有這樣說過,我怎麼敢這樣說呢?相反,聖經原文反復強調的是"對耶穌基督的持續不斷的信"。

眾所週知,《新約》是由希臘文寫成,其中,希臘原文的"信"字,是用了希臘文動詞語法中一種特殊時態,即"continuous present tense",翻譯過來就是"現在連續進行時",可惜英文和華語中動詞都沒有這個時態,因而也就都沒有翻譯出來。

舉例來說,《約翰福音》(NIV)三章16節,拿華語來說,翻譯過來是"神愛世人,甚至將祂的獨生子賜給他們,叫一切信祂的,不至滅亡,反得永生。"依據這個翻譯,因為沒有翻出信這個詞的原文中的"現在連續進行時態",以至於許多人長期以來,藉此翻譯為依據,以為做了決志禱告,或受洗之後,就得到了必定去天堂的憑據。其實這對聖經的曲解。

為什麼這樣說呢?因為這句經文中的"信"一詞,從希臘文翻譯成華語的詞應該是:"連續地信賴於、交託給,有信任在、依賴於、將信用托管於。"可見,這裡"信"一詞在希臘原文裡是一種正在進行的,且持續不斷的動作。

因此,毫無疑問,尊重原文的對這段經文的翻譯應該是:「神愛世人,甚至將祂的獨生子賜給他們,叫一切持續不斷信祂的,不至滅亡,反得永生。」英文的翻譯相應地變成"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever keep on believing in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

所以,保羅這位神親自揀選和重用的僕人語重心長的說:"這樣看來,我親愛的弟兄,你們既是常順服的,不但我在你們那裡,就是我如今不在你們那裡,更是順服的,就當恐懼戰兢,做成你們得救的工夫。"(腓2章12節)既然是功夫,就不是片刻的行為,而是天長日久地努力不懈。

這就是為什麼人們喜歡把對耶穌的信仰比喻為一個長途的旅行,如果你中途停下再不走了,或者你拐彎走入岔路,那結果就如同沒有開始這個旅程的人一樣。這也就是說通往地獄的路並不只是拒絕耶穌的人走的路,還有許多從對耶穌基督信仰的大路上分出來的岔路,也一樣會引人入地獄的,因為其結果都是無法到達終點。

因此,每個基督徒都是和上帝直接建立了聯繫的幸運兒,你和上帝關係如何,沒有任何人有資格評價,只有你和上帝知道,而且最終有上帝獨自判斷。因此也沒有任何人能代替你與上帝建立並維護關係。所以,沒有哪個牧師可以下結論說某人可否上天堂。

但一個真正被上帝的愛滋潤成長的心靈,的確有一些共同的外在體現,這些真正信主耶穌的人,因為對主耶穌的接受已經從知識的層面,即從頭腦"知道、理解"耶穌的大愛,轉到了心裡接受,且有回應的更高的心理層面,從表面形式上對耶穌十字架上的大愛的認同轉到了內心的感動、溶解和行為上的回應及變化。用一句話說,就是從單純水對肉體的洗禮,轉到了經由聖靈對靈魂的洗,由表面進到內心。於是因著聖靈的內住和引導,在他或她的身上至少會出現以下十二個特徵,是自然而然的,不是曲意逢迎的:

1) 開始對神的話感興趣,樂於查經、聚會,不再找似乎合情合理的理由拒絕。

2) 發自內心的願意禱告了,終於明白自己是靠不住的,是有限的,是渺小的,所以開始找比自己大的。

3) 常常能看到自己的不足,因而能凡事原諒別人。

4) 對罪有越來越多的敏感,經常在心中自責。

5) 說話中出現了越來越多的謙和的成分和對別人的讚美。

6) 發火失控的次數越來越少,甚至不再發火了。

7) 經常自願地想為主作些事,開始關心他人。

8) 以自我為中心的言談舉止開始轉變,漸漸變得能不爭論,更加隨和。

9) 對神、對人感謝的心增加,因而抱怨的話越來越少,喜樂更多。

10) 常常有平和的心境,而不是因物質環境的的得失而大喜大悲。

11) 常常有滿足的心境,並由此油然產生不斷的感恩之情。

12) 由嫉妒而產生的各種壞情緒和想法逐漸減少,甚至能克服。

如果你發現自己開始有這些特徵,感謝主,你就會越來越自信地面對你與上帝的關係了!

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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