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【事事關心】和平合作的可貴

 

居住在加拿大和美國的華裔人士,可能在近月內的電視新聞上看到千百艘中國漁船和幾艘軍艦駛往釣魚島的波瀾壯闊場面。這個場面可能在華裔觀眾裡產生幾種不同的感想。


一是民族主義思想強列的華人會感到歡欣,認為中國終於不再憂慮日商的投資而討好日本,不作任何實際的挑戰行動,認為中國已不再活在一百年前的歷史陰影之下;二是中國不應該主動使東亞的局勢進一步緊張,認為中國應該使用外交途徑,透過聯合國來調停這糾紛;又或三是質疑釣魚島的海底資源是否值得冒開戰之危險,而影響到兩國,甚至整個太平洋區的民生和經濟利益。

在「領土主權」這表面爭執之背後,真正的原因是天然資源利益的收入,雖然發洩中華民族過往一百年(自從 1894 年甲午戰爭、1931 年九一八事件及 1937 年盧溝橋事變以來)被欺負的怒氣也是其中原因。

利益爭執是為了土地、礦產和水源,從古代至今仍然困擾著人類群體。然而,石油資源的糾紛卻是近半世紀以來令國家和民族之間產生巨大的衝擊,所以更加值得世上所有群體的諒解和合作,並且協助自己的政府和國家一同面對難題。

談到石油資源這議題,在加拿大的華人近來也值得關心另外兩件事:一是中國海洋石油有限公司(簡稱中海油,CNOOC)收購美加的同類機構(Nexen)、二是石油產品經BC省西岸的海港出口到亞洲。中海油在7月23日正式向加國聯邦政府提出申請,要求以收購總部設於卡加利(Calgary)的加國第十二大能源公司Nexen Inc.﹐是中國企業歷來最大宗收購,聯邦政府將會就此在10月初作出決定。

加拿大民間和國會內很多議員對此有保留,而此宗收購還牽涉到美國政府﹐令事情更添複雜性。中海油是中國國營公司,今次的收購意義,除了商業行為外,還涉及到透過收購,中國可以影響北美洲的燃油市場,取得深海石油的鑽探技術等好處。對於該宗收購交易一旦在獲得加國聯邦批准後,中海油是否將兌現承諾、遵守加拿大的財經法規這方面,很多人表示了質疑。

反對的意見是如此:鑒於中海油是一間中國的國營企業,聯邦政府在審批該宗收購交易時,不僅應全面評估加拿大在該宗交易中從中獲得的好處,也要考慮到它將來所作的多數決策是從中國的綜合利益出發,而不是從加國股民和消費者的利益出發。再者,將來會否出現將技術轉讓給中國其他企業的情況呢?若是,則會對加拿大產生不利的結果,因為那樣的話,加拿大在這方面的技術就不再吃香了。

當然,反對者中一定有對中國將會在更大程度上控制西方國家的莫名恐懼。根據加拿大亞太基金會在去年4月發表的一項民意調查結果,有多達 66% 的加拿大人相信,中國的影響力將在未來10年內超越美國,但愈來愈多的加拿大人將中國的崛起視為威脅,反對中國的國營企業成為加拿大公司主要股東的比例高達84%。由此觀之,美國的民族主義者固然不喜歡見到一哥的地位被奪去,連加拿大的普通國民也擔心中國經濟力量壯大會影響加國的民生。

筆者的盼望是:若果所有的局內人都抱著『雙贏』的目標,那將會帶來最好的結果。這是一廂情願的奢望嗎?無論如何,華人基督徒可以這樣祈禱:盼望上帝啟示給中國人、加拿大人和日本人,和平合作是當今21世紀的精神。不單加拿大人和日本人要學習聆聽對方,中國人若要有真正的進步,也要明白狹窄的民族主義不會對自己國家產生長遠的益處,德日兩國在二次世界大戰獲得的教訓清楚地證明了這一點。

求神使中、日兩國人民有智慧去提醒其政府把持和平合作的精神(釣魚島雖然是中國領土、也讓日本協助開採海底資源)、透過聯合國的調停去達致彼此可接受的協議,解決兩國為了釣魚島主權所產生之爭執。

願基督徒都從聖經中得到勉勵:

所以我們務要追求和睦的事,與彼此建立德行的事;......(羅馬書14:19) 人所行的若蒙耶和華喜悅,耶和華也使他的仇敵與他和好。(箴言16:7)

 

      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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