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【小基督大世界】溫水中的青蛙

 

有一天早晨起床,先生對我說,台灣目前同性戀法已一讀通過了,我聽後第一個想法是「台灣要淪陷了」......,接下來心中一陣感嘆,聖經清楚明白地提到同性戀是罪,如果是不讀聖經的人,他們對同性戀的看法,都是隨著世界價值觀的改變而改變。以前的人很少聽到同性戀這幾個字,因為文化傳統告訴他們,同性的人結婚不倫不類。但曾幾何時,同性戀者開始操縱媒體,使得同性戀成為熱門話題,大家沉浸在同性戀議題的炒作裡,慢慢地,被洗腦成要尊重人權,要心胸寬大,接納與自己不同的人,要尊重他人的選擇,才會有祥和的世界......等等。這尊重的結果導致我們無力維持原來的文化傳統與道德價值。在這被炒作的洪流裡,無知的群眾如同在溫水中的青蛙,當外在的爐火持續加溫時,被溫暖舒適的水催眠著的青蛙,漸漸失去判斷的能力,無法意識到自己已身處險境,且因水的溫度上升緩慢,一時難以察覺,直至溫度超過生理極限,導致身體結構的被破壞,最後無力掙脫險境,一直到被煮熟,莫名其妙地死去為止。

 

我有一位新來的西人同事,她為人謙遜和睦,工作勤奮努力,我對她很有好感,我們很快就成為很要好的工作伙伴。有一天她跟我們透露她即將要結婚的喜訊,我實在替她開心,心中甚至盤算著不管再忙,都要抽空參加她的婚禮。這種歡愉感常蔓延在整個實驗室裡,直到有一天當我聽到她與其他人的對話,言談中她提到她的未婚夫時用「她」來稱呼,我一開始以為聽錯了,再繼續聽下去,她還是用「她」來稱呼即將與「她」成婚的「他」......,不死心的我轉個彎,問她未婚夫的近況,當她提到她未婚夫的名字時,居然是個女性的名字,我的心忽然涼了一半,震驚不已......,原來她是「女同志」。

 

以前覺得同性戀的人多是隱藏身分的,他們畢竟是少數,而且支持同性戀者也是少數,豈知,我們實驗室裡絕大部分的人都接受同性婚姻,也早就知道並且支持她「女同志」的身份,每天上班時坐在她對面的我,和她相處數月,居然不知道這件事,而且我似乎是唯一一個持反對看法的人。我的同事實在是一位人見人愛的好人,和印象中搞同性戀的人不同,有幾天的時間我反覆思想「同性戀」這件事,我仔細分析自己的態度,驚覺自己心中居然對同性戀者產生一點點的同情,甚至是寬容,有那麼短短的幾刻鐘甚至覺得同性戀也沒那麼糟糕!我意識到自己被周遭的環境所影響,甚至有些失去自己一貫的立場。想到自己的轉變,腦海中忽然浮出聖經裡提到的所多瑪與蛾摩拉這兩座城市的結局,神的話語深深地責備我,我趕緊向神認罪。

 

數天後,當同事將要送給這位準新娘的卡片送到我面前時,我拒絕簽名,且直接表達我的立場,我嚴正申明我不會送禮物,更不會在卡片上簽名,因為女的和女的結婚,是違背聖經的教導,是神不允許的!我的態度讓他們詫異,因為我在實驗室裡是公認很好相處的人。實驗室的氣氛因此變得詭異。

 

這件事後,每天上班時看著坐在我對面的「女同志」同事,心中百感交集,為她惋惜難過,她應該也知道我的立場。這位「女同志」的為人真的很誠懇善良,全部的人都喜歡和她在一起,也包括我。因著對她的喜愛,我的同事們連她是同性戀這事都完全接納,愛屋及烏。我的這番「反同性戀」的表態,像是向想為這位「女同志」的婚禮熱情盡上一份心力的人潑了一桶冷水,婚禮這個話題在實驗室裡突然地降溫了。我對我的表態不後悔,因為不能隨從世俗的風氣擺來擺去,是就是,不是就不是,我雖恨她所犯的同性戀的罪,但不恨她的人!不知是何原因讓她走上同性婚姻一路,我相信還有許多同性戀的人與她一樣,都是世人眼中所謂的「好人」,且獲得很多人的同情與諒解,但他們的同性婚姻,卻是惹怒神的怒氣的。我們追求和睦是要在神的教導下行,而不是隨著世俗的風氣的轉變,或自己的喜好而行。

 

聖經明明白白地道出所多瑪與蛾摩拉這兩座城市,因為同性戀氾濫,和其他與性有關的罪性,所以被上帝毀滅了!目前越來越多的人傾向同性戀,支持同性戀者,並且鼓吹性解放,稱這為尊重人身自由。求神憐憫我也憐憫他們!因為我們同樣生活似是是而非,彎曲悖謬的環境裡,願大家都能明辨是非,知道「反同性戀」不是心胸狹隘,排除異己,不是宗教議題,不是衛道人士的專長,而是護衛這世界免於道德淪喪、敗壞,是攸關我們這世代能免除神的憤怒,安居樂業的議題!

 

我們恨惡罪,但不恨惡人。求神賜我們智慧,知道如何分辨是非好歹,不要被眼前撒旦所營造的互尊、互容的太平假象所迷惑了,因為我們的仇敵魔鬼,如同吼叫的獅子,遍地遊行,尋找可吞吃的人(彼得前書五章8節)。你意識到這頭獅子正匍匐前進,慢慢向你靠近了嗎?若是敵擋不了牠的勢力,最好是趕快逃跑離開吧!

 

      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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