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【進入應許之地】約書亞的遺命

 

Joshua約書亞用追憶往事來作遺命的開場白:就把以色列眾人的長老、族長、審判官,並官長都召了來,對他們說:「我年紀已經老邁。耶和華你們的神因你們的緣故向那些國所行的一切事,你們親眼看見了,因那為你們爭戰的是耶和華你們的神。我所剪除和所剩下的各國,從約但河起到日落之處的大海,我已經拈鬮分給你們各支派為業。耶和華你們的神必將他們從你們面前趕出去,使他們離開你們,你們就必得他們的地為業,正如耶和華你們的神所應許的。」(書23:2-5)正表明他只是耶和華上帝的僕人,而進入應許之地這大事是「上帝因愛你們的緣故」而作,而你們也各有地業,但要在世上作上帝國度的子民的使命仍未竟全功,今後,「你們要分外謹慎,愛耶和華你們的神」(書23:11);「你們若稍微轉去,與你們中間所剩下的這些國民聯絡,彼此結親,互相往來,你們要確實知道,耶和華你們的神必不再將他們從你們眼前趕出;他們卻要成為你們的網羅、機檻、肋上的鞭、眼中的刺,直到你們在耶和華你們神所賜的這美地上滅亡。」(12、13節)以上是上帝的子民進入應許之地後消極地「不從惡人的計謀,不站罪人的道路,不坐褻慢人的座位」(詩1:1)的做法。

約書亞又再一次召聚以色列眾人的長老、族長、審判官,並官長於示劍,勸勉他們進入應許之地後將上帝的話語溫故知新(惟喜愛耶和華的律法,晝夜思想,這人便為有福,詩1:2):

第一、記得耶和華上帝呼召衪自己子民進入應許之地的心意(書24:1-4)《創世記》。

第二、耶和華上帝從為奴之地拯救他們直奔應許之地(書24:5-7)《出埃及記》。

第三、因缺乏信心在曠野飄流,上帝將咒詛化作祝福領他們進入應許之地(書24:8-10)《民數記》。

第四、進入應許之地後,在烽火連天中使他們終於得業安居(書24:11-13)《約書亞記》。

第五、從今以後,當有上帝子民積極且持久的心志與行動:
(1)在應許之地,當存聖潔(書24:19-27):《利未記》的主題是聖潔--上帝的聖潔與人的聖潔。
(2)在應許之地,當愛耶和華上帝(書24:14-18):《申命記》的主要教導是呼籲衪的子民要藉敬拜與順命完全委身的耶和華上帝並衪的教導。
(3)約書亞提出一個愛耶和華上帝的基地:「至于我和我家,我們必定事奉耶和華」(書24:15),成為今後基督徒「基督是我家之主」安居樂業的根據。

從「耶和華的僕人摩西死了以後,耶和華曉諭摩西的幫手,嫩的兒子約書亞,說:『我的僕人摩西死了。現在你要起來,和眾百姓過這約但河,往我所要賜給以色列人的地去。凡你們腳掌所踏之地,我都照著我所應許摩西的話賜給你們了』」(書1:1-3)。到「約書亞死後,以色列人求問耶和華說:『我們中間誰當首先上去攻擊迦南人,與他們爭戰?』」(士1:1)

從人類歷史的觀點來看,戰爭乃人類用自己不義的方法去占領這世界所帶來的咒詛,但《約書亞記》並非以色列民轟轟烈烈的史記,乃是在上帝的幫助下征服迦南的故事。而那位掌管世界的上帝,如何在救恩歷史中,將罪惡消滅並征服一部分應許之地的故事。從洪水滅亡餘下挪亞一家八口的徹底消滅罪惡(創6:13-9:19),所多瑪、蛾摩拉的被焚(創18:20-19:29),及後進入迦南地盡殺諸王,都傳遞一個消滅罪惡的資訊。到了新約時代,雖然上帝要將福音賜給世人,
但祂審判的利劍卻隨時準備拔出,上帝的第二位約書亞(主耶穌)就將用它了:

我觀看,見天開了。有一匹白馬,騎在馬上的稱為誠信真實,祂審判、爭戰,都按著公義。祂的眼睛如火焰,祂頭上戴著許多冠冕;又有寫著的名字,除了祂自己沒有人知道。祂穿著濺了血的衣服;祂的名稱為神之道。在天上的眾軍騎著白馬,穿著細麻衣,又白又潔,跟隨祂有利劍從祂口中出來,可以擊殺列國。祂必用鐵杖轄管(轄管:原文作牧)他們,並要踹全能神烈怒的酒醡。在祂衣服和大腿上有名寫著說:「萬王之王,萬主之主。」(啟19:11-16)

 

      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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