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【特稿】親子情箋 – 科技洪流

 

媽:

與你住在同一屋簷下,卻用電郵方式與你交通,真有點怪。媽,我實在很愛你,不過太難為情啓齒吧。最近當我提出要買一部新電腦時,經常與你弄得不歡而散;所以想起用電郵的途徑,列出我要換電腦的原因,希望能讓你明白我的想法。媽,我很想要這部新推出的平版電腦,原因其實很簡單。☺

- 我現在就讀十一班,很多學校的功課和研究都要從網上搜尋資料,如能有一部反應快的電腦,便可事半功倍。

- 我需要更有效率的科技配件,好讓我能與同學在網上交換學術上的意見和資料。你看,現在我利用電郵與你溝通,不就是很方便直接嗎?

- 我看到廣告,這新型號的電腦下週減價,不要錯過這大好機會啊!

媽,我真的很想買下這部新推出的平版電腦;可以嗎?

你最乖巧又可愛永遠愛你的兒子☺

 

偉上


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親愛的偉,

收到你的電郵,初時有點錯愕;但再細讀內容,不禁發出會心微笑。那個母親不為孩子一句「永遠愛你」樂上半天呢? 而且你「有時」也確實是十分乖巧與可愛的呢! 偉,媽也是很愛你的。 你列出要買新電腦的原因,我覺得也有道理;而且看到你寫來也很有層次條理,你實在開始成熟了。深信你會在神的保守恩慈下,長成一位榮神益人的青年。就著你列出的幾點原因, 讓我們好好的談一下吧!

現今的科技電訊發展日新月異,放眼觀看,在日常生活中,包圍著我們的都是一大堆的電子產品。我們甚至不需離座半步,輕動指頭按下鍵盤;便能盡知古今世界大事。特別對於學生搜集功課資料上,確是又快又準,所需的不論是數據、文章、地圖、翻譯、影象;甚或各類的娛樂資源、網上遊戲、下載的音樂、電影、短片;一併俱全。電子科技在不知不覺中滲入到我們生活的每一個細節中。所以在我們研究應否買新電腦前,可否讓我分享一下我對這科技新潮流的一些體驗呢?

更快的資訊不一定代表更好的知識資源。網上搜尋所得的結果,我們必須細心考究,才可認定它的準確性。每套搜索軟件都有其獨特的程式,當我們收到一列被推薦的網站,通常只挑頭幾項去繼續搜尋資料;無形中我們被這些搜尋器的邏輯牽著鼻子走也懵然不知。甚至電腦科技變成了我們的偶像「I-God」。曾看過一則諷刺的漫畫:「當基督徒要作一個重要的人生抉擇, 他會祈禱尋求神的旨意;還是先上網收集意見呢?」在這些資訊橫流,好壞參半的網絡上,我們實在要小心那惡者的攻擊。求神賜智慧讓我們去分辨好歹。而且網上充斥著色情照片、暴力影象、物質慾的吹噓,不斷地影響著用家:特別是年青人的身、心、靈。偉,希望我們不要成為高科技和電腦生産商宣傳策略下的俘虜。盼望我們能夠分辨出這是「渴想擁有」還是「真正需要」,不要為著那減價廣告而心動。

我也同意你的說法,電郵、臉書、短訊,都是很快捷方便的溝通方式,但最近我發覺你們三姊弟都變成了「低頭一族」,無論在乘車或出外進餐,你們各人手執一部手機,不是翻看電郵,便是沉迷於電子遊戲,一家人相聚的情趣都被破壞了。這些個人獨有的物品,無形中在鼓勵用家只專注自己,推行自己的想法,追求自己的利益,甚至單顧自己的生命;慢慢地成為一個典型「I」世代自我中心的人。

我常以你們姊弟三人為榮,因為你們對人有關懷憐憫的心,合群精神也很高,所以盼望你不要埋怨母親太囉嗦,只是想給你一個溫馨提示,要小心這個「I」世代啊!我認識有些年青人將自己埋在「I」的泡沫中,不能自拔,沉迷於電腦中,不需離座半步。可是這卻使他們缺少了人與人之間的接觸,眼神傳遞的感情,友善的握手或輕拍肩膀所作的鼓勵。當有一天這虛擬的泡沫破爆後,他們便很容易墮入迷茫與抑鬱的深淵中。所以我認為暫時無需急著換新的產品,我提議支持你買下一部新機的一半價錢,餘下的一半須由你自己從課後為孩子補習的收入中去支付,這可令你更有動力向著目標前進。而且手提著自己努力賺取來的電腦,你會更感驕傲和珍惜。

請記著,當我們認為新科技是萬能無敵時,我們要為著有一位全知、全能、無處不在的天父的賜恩和看顧,常存感謝的心。求神在這「I」世代中,保守我們心靈的聖潔。偉,願你努力加油。

愛你的媽字

 

      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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