【特稿】從聖經教導兒女

 

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當今社會〝孩童的教導〞已成為父母親一門極不易的工作。身為祖母的我,加上常有機會與一些不同學齡的父母溝通,孩子日常教導實在是件高難度的挑戰。

兒女是神所託付的產業,不是為滿足我們自已的心意,而是為成就神的旨意。我們做父母的要盡我們的心力來教養我們的下一代。但願他們長大成人出入社會〝榮神益人〞。如聖經說:『耶穌的智慧和身量:〔身量或作年紀〕並神和人喜愛他的心、都一齊增長。』(路加福音2:52)

為人父母的責任

神賦予父母親教導兒女的責任,是一種全時間、不間斷性的。『你要殷勤教訓你的兒女,無論你坐在家裏,或行在路上,躺下,起來,都要談論。』(申命記6:7)

所以教導兒女,是父母兩人共同的責任。父母要在主裡完全合一,建立兒女對父母權柄和尊重。『你們作兒女的,要在主裡聽從父母,這是理所當然的。要孝敬父母,使你得福,在世長壽,這是第一條帶應許的誡命。』(以弗所書6:1-2)

當孩子有不當的言行舉止,父母親定要找機會糾正。切記父母雙方應當言行一致,言出必行更要貫徹始終。

讓孩子了解做錯事要承擔後果。孩子的眼睛是雪亮的,他們常會在父母親的隙縫之間巧妙操作。當父母有一方在管教兒女時,另一方決不可在後方出不同的意見。管教者更要耐性解釋不當緣由,不可大聲吼叫,否則會失去管教的功效。

常用鼓勵的話語教導,當兒女有好的行為,好的成績別忘了稱讚,增強兒女的自信心。

團隊合作(Teamwork)

今天整個世界已從閉門造車的時代,進而成為一個地球村,不僅科技,資訊高度的發展,傳播迅速,在各方面更要不斷的創新。

在強烈競爭下,許多公司行號為求生存,集合精英以"團隊的合作"生產最頂尖的產品,來迎合消費者的需求,不然就面臨淘汰的危機。

現今每一家庭大多數希望生兩胎男或女,三,四個已不的多,子女個個是父母親的寶貝。每位父母都希望把兒女培養的最優秀,指望他們把書讀好,進名校。但光讀好書,進名校,是不夠的。

聰明的孩子許多,但關鍵在於兒女的品格;當他們長大面對社會,在工作的崗位上,是否能站立得穩?有責任心,懂得與人相處,當與人分享經驗、見解時,有表達與溝通的能力,包容不同意見,遵守團體規則,發揮團隊合作精神,才能達成工作的果效。

好品格的兒女:是要從小就開始培養,家庭中父母親的榜樣,教會裡長者的模範,都是學習的好地方。尤其聖經中的人物,話語更是教導兒女們學習為人處事的參考。

『聖經都是神所默示的,於教訓、督責、使人歸正、教導人學義,都是有益的,叫屬神的人得以完全,預備行各樣的善事。』(提摩太後書3:16-17)

家規

中國人常說打是愛,罵是親,黃金棒子出狀元。聖經多次經文也提到:『不忍用杖打兒子的,是恨惡他。疼愛兒子的,隨時管教。』(箴言13:24)今日父母用體罰管教兒女已少之又少,「體罰」,並非是管教的唯一方法。

我們不妨按聖經的教導制定〝家規〞。就如孩子們在參加遊戲之前,應了解遊戲規則。〝家規〞規定孩子的作息時間:如學校課業、協助家事、網站的使用、電腦遊戲、娛樂、等等規定。

讓孩子的生活在規則下,有次序,有自由發展的空間,不用提心吊膽,深怕那時會被提醒,遭挨罵,反傷了兒女的志氣。

一但,違反家規就當處罰。所定的處罰規則要讓兒女知道,是出於「愛心」。同時父母自己也須身體力行,以身作則。『你們作父親的,不要惹兒女的氣,只要照著主的教訓和警戒,養育他們。』(以丳所6:4)

『你們作父親的,不要惹兒女的氣,恐怕他們失了志氣。』(歌羅西書3:21)

社會體制,學校教育

當今的社會混雜不堪,倫理道德沒落,暴力、槍支、同性戀、墮胎合法化、網路放任、政府無措施、學校無權干涉,整個教育制已經趨向自由、放縱。媒體、綱路不斷影響社會和人的思想。經上說:『我不求你叫他們離開世界,只求你保守他們脫離那惡者。(或作脫離罪惡(約翰福音17:15)』

親愛的父母,我們的兒女身處危機,我們要讓這社會、媒體、學校搶走我們教導兒女的角色嗎?不!『教養孩童,使他走當行的道,就是到老,他也不偏離。』(箴言22:6)

天父已將管教兒女的責任放在父母身上,讓我們負起教養下一代的責任,回到聖經的原刞、價值和道德觀。乘孩子還小的時候,就把神的心意、神的計劃栽種在他們心田裏。

身為父母的定要選擇一間純正,依聖經教導的教會,夫妻兩人同心合意帶著兒女們一起到教會,一同學習神的話語。不論在任何景況下牢記神的話語,藉著禱告,不要離開神,保持參加教會的崇拜,與團契生活。神的信實當帶領我們前行。

『耶和華說:我知道我向你們所懷的意念是賜平安的意念,不是降災禍的意念,要叫你們末後有指望。你們要呼求我,禱告我,我就應允你們。(耶利米書29:11)』

讓我們彼此勉勵,扭轉這個背逆彎曲的時代、拯救這墮落的人類,完成神所托付我們的責任,成為影響歷史的一股動力!

 

Parenting

編者按:本刊編輯出版的《教養兒女的秘訣》“母親版”由蘇緋雲博士所著,“父親版”由何仲柯醫生所著,借此篇文章再向各位讀者推薦。

 

 

      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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