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【小基督大世界】嗐,任憑你吧!

 

幾星期前與一位慕道朋友,談論關於信仰的問題,我語重心長地告訴她耶穌基督是神,是唯一的真神,除祂以外別無拯救。她囁嚅地說:「我的母親是基督徒,她希望我也信耶穌,因為我們以後可以永遠在一起,......我是很想信耶穌,可是我認識的一些基督徒朋友們,信耶穌以後,日子似乎過得不太順利。我以前是拜佛的,還在寺廟裡捐了不少錢做功德,我現在過得還不錯,不知道信耶穌以後,是否會有什麼負面影響?是否會受到懲罰?......」。

她的這番話提醒了我,讓我想到最近不約而同地,有幾位姊妹與我分享他們對神「心(新)」的感受。在她們的分享中,有一個共同點,就是他們的家人最近都曾遭遇大小不同程度的疾病或事故。在這些事故發生後,他們細細回想,才猛然發現,原來神一直在保守著他們。

意識到這點以後,他們的第一反應竟然都是:「我是個忘恩負義的『罪人』!」接下來就自己回到神面前認罪,同時也再回到教會了。當和她們一起禱告時,我感受到,她們發自內心對神的感謝與讚美。似乎藉由一些苦難,使她們看到神的愛與寬容;藉由生活上一些挫折,她們的內心,反而經歷到前所未有的平安!

很多人尋求宗教信仰,是非常功利地從自我出發,希望可以從「神明」獲得庇佑與好處。有一個朋友到我們教會聚會幾次,她確實是個很認真的人。有一天主日崇拜時,傳道人提到約伯苦難的遭遇後,她覺得舊約聖經裡面的神怎麼可以濫用權能,傷及無辜?要殺就殺,要降災就降災,神不是愛嗎?這樣的神怎麼可以信!?

就因為這個緣故,她不再來教會了。我跟她通過幾次電話,也間接知道她還是繼續「尋道」。她從網路上找到一些提振人心的信仰課程,我相信這些課程是教導人如何邁向「成功」與「富足」,卻不提神的「公義」與「聖潔」。想到這裡,我的心裡挺難過的,這正是沒有真正認識神的人的寫照啊!我們一方面需要神的幫助與護佑,但是又不願意接受這位至高神,完全無誤的引導。很多人其實不是在尋找神,而是要一個能供他使喚的僕人,而且這個僕人的能力,要非常高強。

每次看新聞,聽到的盡是天災人禍的報導。聖經中,詩篇九十一篇提到:「祂要為你吩咐祂的使者,在你行的一切的道路上保護你......」上帝是我們的保護者,可是為什麼世上還有那麼多的苦難?神不是為信祂的人,預備了天使來保護他們嗎?為什麼還會遭害?是神失信嗎?

最近讀到聖經羅馬書第一章時,「任憑」這兩個字好像從書裡躍然而上,特別引起我的注意。在短短的幾節經文裡,就提到三次「神任憑......」。默想了一會兒,我似乎想通了一件事,這就好像父母屢次告誡孩子不可玩火,因火會燙傷人,但孩子不理會,還故意去做,父母說了也沒用,越攔阻玩的興頭還越大,只好任憑他去,讓他從錯誤中學習。結果有一天,當玩火時,孩子真的被燙傷了,痛得唉唉叫,父母心痛,只得在一旁幫忙安撫與裹傷。經過這一遭後,孩子就比較懂事了,也知道父母的告誡是出於愛與保護,以後也比較尊重父母,且願意聽從他們的告誡與引導。

神愛世人,也樂於賜福與人。祂樂意看到祂的兒女們過著平安、喜樂的生活,甚至祂也在我們身邊,安排祂的使者來保護我們。可嘆的是,帶著罪行的我們常常偏行己路,追求虛妄、沒有永恆價值的事。神預先看到,如果我們繼續照自己的意思行,我們的結局就是沈淪、永死。祂很為我們憂傷,但也不能一味地溺愛我們,所以在祂允許的範圍裡,暫時收回祂的保護,任憑我們憑己意行,等到我們清醒了,看清一切,如果願意迴轉歸向神,或許還有得救的希望。

人都有罪性,如果神不阻擋我們,只是任憑我們的意思而行,按著我們的本性,都是會往下墮落的!不要自欺,人真的很有限;不要再偏行己路了,否則當神「任憑」我們的時候,所有從神來的支持,全部被挪開以後,有罪性的人類的結局不會是向上提升,而是自食惡果,向下沈淪!

 

      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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