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【苦難的預防針】約伯記(13) -- 蒙神喜悅的人

 

有一位牧師,應邀赴美國某城市講道。當地教會的牧師告知,前時他們曾邀請另一位牧師主領聚會,那牧師一到教會就說,「教會裡有鬼」,接著就要教會的人繞著教堂遊行趕鬼。弄得大家七葷八素的﹗也不知道鬼到底趕走了沒﹖這牧師聽了不以為然地評論道﹕「神的教會,哪裡會有鬼﹖」

我固然不認同「繞堂趕鬼」之做法,我也同樣地不認同「教會不會有鬼」之說法﹗教會裡這「鬼問題」之嚴重,不在於牠會躲藏在教堂有形建築物的某處(我也要在此申明﹕我完全相信,耶穌從被鬼附之人身上趕出污鬼的聖經記載與真實性),而在於傳道人﹑信徒的「心裡有鬼」─給魔鬼留地步。這豈是繞堂遊走幾圈﹑或禱告兩下子就解決得了的﹖

撒但的計謀

因此,牠能夠不時地「搞鬼」,以各種方式污染﹑毒害神的教會,使人不能清楚聽見﹑認識神的「全備」並「純正」的道理,叫人自滿於現狀,自我陶醉於教會之大﹑之富,輕忽「行道」﹑聖潔與生活的見證,不思追求「完全」,也造成教會之紛爭﹑分裂﹗基督徒能不戒慎乎﹖

再回想一下,在「伊甸園事變」中,人類的始祖亞當﹑夏娃,不就是因為給撒但留下一點點的地步,以致於他們被引誘,吃了神所吩咐不可吃的﹑分別善惡樹上的果子,犯下「必死」滔天大罪,(參羅馬書八章22節)而約伯的「完全正直﹑敬畏神﹑遠離惡事」,才能不給撒但留下地步,神喜悅每一位兒女都像約伯一樣,得到祂的稱讚!

在新約聖經中,耶穌一切以天父旨意為念﹑尊父為大的完全順服,使得祂直接斥責門徒彼得的「善意」─勸阻耶穌不要上十字架受苦─說﹕「撒但退我後邊去罷,你是絆我腳的因為你不體貼神的意思﹑只體貼人的意思。」(馬太福音十六章23節)因為那時候彼得也成了撒但的代言人﹗

耶穌的斥責

請注意,就彼得而言,這樣的斥責,使他有如從天堂跌落陰間﹔因為這樣的斥責,是緊鄰在耶穌稱讚他之記載的後面。在該撒利亞腓立比的境內時,彼得因為認出了耶穌「是基督﹑是永生神的兒子」,而被耶穌稱讚(參馬太福音十六章13-20節)。這樣,原來被耶穌稱之為教會「磐石」的彼得,當他想要用「自以為美」的善意,以取代「神的旨意」之時,頓時就又成了「撒但」﹗

耶穌讓天父的旨意,在祂身上可以完完全全的成就﹗這也是為什麼耶穌教導門徒﹕「你們要完全﹑像你們的天父完全一樣。」(馬太福音五章48節)。

而耶穌在十字架上極度痛苦時,所呼喊的一句話「我的神﹑我的神﹑為甚麼離棄我」(馬可福音十五章34節),和約伯在無辜遭受兩次來自撒但的狠毒攻擊,並遭受妻子﹑人們羞辱﹑三個朋友無情攻擊時,心中那孤單無助的﹑被神遺棄的﹑生不如死的感覺,是不是也有些相似呢﹖他們都是蒙神所喜悅的人﹗一個是神口中稱讚為「地上再沒有人像他完全正直﹑敬畏神﹑遠離惡事」的約伯﹔一個是神對著祂說「這是我的愛子﹑我所喜悅的,你們要聽他。」的耶穌(馬太福音十七章5節)。

苦難中的福氣

神藉由祂的獨生子耶穌基督親自來到世上,為我們解決了苦難的最終極的問題─死亡。因為耶穌在馬槽裡的降生﹑在地上完全得神喜悅的生活事奉﹑十字架上的贖罪替死,以及死後三天從墳墓裡的復活,已經完成了神的救恩,已經為我們勝過了撒但的死亡權勢,也摧毀了牠在神面前控告神兒女的奸計。

如今,我們不必再懼怕死亡與苦難了﹔因為神今日藉著祂的聖靈,繼續在世上安慰﹑同在﹑加添力量給一切屬祂的﹑在試煉患難中的兒女們!這是約伯當時在苦難中,所沒有享受到的福氣。(待續)

(作者現為自由傳道人)

 

      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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