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【小基督大世界】你真的決志了嗎?

 

p10 1最近教會有六位弟兄姊妹在主日接受洗禮。受洗的人中,有三位剛滿二十歲的年輕人,其中二人在接受洗禮的前一晚,還參加教會在 Cultus Lake 舉行的露營活動。這兩位年輕人很可愛,詢問是否有人在美麗的湖裡接受洗禮的前例?我想他們會這樣問,是因為他們不想提前離營,但是又很看重洗禮。我給他們的答案是肯定的,但是因為教會還有其他四位要接受洗禮,而且他們的家人及教會的弟兄姊妹,也引領企盼參與他們這神聖的時刻,所以他們也只好提前一晚回家!

周六晚,在美麗的湖邊,氣氛佳的營火旁,他們分享信主的見證,並參加團契聚會,直到日落天黑了,才依依不捨,由一位很有愛心的姊妹,將他們載回在百里外的家。當車子駛離營區時,我眼眶忽然熱了起來,想到他們明天即將受洗,成為神家裡的一份子,又想到他們剛到教會時怯生生的模樣,我的心忽然激動起來。若不是聖靈親自在他們心中動工,而且他們也回應神的引導,那位在數月前對我說:「志雅阿姨,我可不可以只參加洗禮班,瞭解洗禮的意義,卻不參加洗禮?因為我不想在眾人面前作見證,我不想在眾人面前說話」的靦腆年輕人,竟願意在營會裡,在眾人前,在沒有講稿下,侃侃而談他信主的經歷?或許這位年輕人的見證,對很多經歷過大風大浪的成人來說,再平常不過了,但這平凡的見證,對這年輕人來說,卻是生命中與神相遇的真實經歷,自然而不做作。

想到這兩位年輕人,又想到許多比他們年長許多,卻尚未接受洗禮的慕道朋友,我的心有些糾結。曾數次詢問這些「決志」過,也在教會固定參加聚會一段不短時間的朋友,是否要參加洗禮時,很多人說他們心裡相信神,但總是支支吾吾地說了許多「暫時」無法參加洗禮的理由。有些理由是可以理解的,有些則是因對信仰認識不清,對洗禮產生誤解,認為洗禮後就是「加入教會」,形同加入一個「新組織」。他們好不容易才掙脫原居地的紛紛擾擾,何苦在「投奔自由」後,再投入另一個組織來綑綁自己。有些人則是陷在「人情世故」的糾纏中走不出來。還有人認為洗禮不過就是一個形式,且拿耶穌被釘十字架時,那位與祂同釘十字架的強盜與耶穌的對話:「......『 耶穌啊,你得國降臨的時候,求你記念我。』耶穌對他說:『我實在告訴你,今日你要同我在樂園裡了。』」(路加福音二十三章42-43節)來當作「決志」,但不見得需要接受洗禮的例子。

即使身為神的兒子,「耶穌基督」在開始祂三年半的傳福音事工前,也從施洗約翰受了洗,且說洗禮是:「盡諸般的義」(也就是按上帝一切的要求去做)。而且根據使徒保羅的教導:「豈不知我們這受洗歸入基督耶穌的人是受洗「歸入祂的死」嗎?所以,我們藉著洗禮歸入死,和祂一同「埋葬」,原是叫我們一舉一動有新生的樣式,像基督藉著父的榮耀從「死裡復活」一樣。(羅馬書六章3-4節)如果硬要拿那位與耶穌同釘十字架,沒有受洗,死後卻與耶穌同在樂園的那位強盜的例子當成典範,則有失偏頗,因為那位強盜是「唯一一個」在耶穌肉體旁邊認罪,承認祂是將要得王國的主,也是與耶穌「真正」同釘十字架,同死(同日,因為耶穌對他說「今日你要與我同在樂園了」,但可能不同時間),同埋葬(同日下葬,但地點不同),同復活(靈性甦洗,與耶穌同在樂園)的人。而且除他以外,沒有人有同樣的經歷。所以這位強盜的例子,是特例,不可以偏概全。就好像很多人強調我們要回歸初期教會的模式(傳講耶穌的作為,說方言、行神蹟、說預言、做異夢、醫病趕鬼......),才是有聖靈同在的教會(反之則不是),但是當讀到初期門徒「凡物共用」時,則又用另一標準來解釋一般。

所以我們實在沒有任何理由在「決志」信主,「明白真理」後,卻遲遲不肯受洗。如果決志了,卻不願意聽從神的話受洗(「信」而「受洗」,必然「得救」--馬可福音十六章15節),那麼這樣的決志並不完整,更明白地說,並沒有真正的決志!「決志」是表示「歸信、轉變」 (conversion),也就是說「罪人靠著神的恩典,從罪惡中轉向神,歸入基督的國度」。

一個真正「決志信主」的人,應該是很渴望受洗歸入「基督的國度」,與國度裡的子民們(教會)相交的。所以認罪、悔改、相信耶穌的救贖(得救,接受救恩)、領受聖靈(有聖靈內住)、受洗(有新生的樣式),以及歸入教會,是一個「真正決志」的人會做的事,而且缺一不可。如果有人信主,甚至是所謂的老基督徒,因為各式各樣的原因(嫌囉唆、麻煩、人多是非多、沒有信任感、怕受傷、怕過份暴露自己、怕承擔教會責任......等等),而不願意加入教會,與信徒團契、相交,我想這應該不是神所樂意見到的。朋友,你是真的決志了嗎?還是你只是部分的決志?

 

      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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