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美多間大學取消基督徒社團 InterVarsity 籲代禱
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2014-06-16 |方仁宏編譯
http://www.ct.org.tw/news/detail/2014-01677

在全美各地,越來越多的中學不認同基督徒團體在校園的正面影響力,學校取消基督徒學生組成的聖經社團,而各大學也有這樣的情況發生。這個現象影響最大的團體之一,便是國際校園基督徒團契(InterVarsity)。


逆境來臨 是否選擇信靠祂?

InterVarsity 團契同工瑞琦克對此則回應,耶穌也會講一些難懂的話。祂想知道誰是真正認真跟隨祂的人,祂也想知道,當逆境來臨時,誰會真正的信靠祂?即便祂已經不受歡迎、或者是當順服祂的時候,我們必須付上重大的代價呢?

耶穌在約翰福音六章53-54節告訴群眾,我們今天再讀到這段時,知道是指著祂的死與復活說的,並使我們能與神和好,承認耶穌基督是生命的主宰。但是,當猶太人首次聽到耶穌說的話,其震撼程度讓人覺得耶穌是個異端的思想;有很多已經跟從祂的人,也因為不了解這話的內容選擇離開。就在這個時候,耶穌轉向十二門徒問他們:「你們也要去嗎?」十二門徒不是第一次遇到這樣的問題。耶穌說的話,做的事,常常令當時的猶太人感到震撼;透過祂的真理,這個世界所建立的秩序與受控,變得支離破碎。但每一次十二使徒也都選擇回到耶穌身邊;選擇跟隨耶穌,就等於是選擇被猶太人排斥。


而彼得,在約翰福音六章68-69節用了聖經中最美的話回答了耶穌:「主啊,你有永生之道,我們還歸從誰呢?我們已經信了,又知道你是神的聖者。」瑞琦克認為,InterVarsity 面臨了與耶穌問門徒的問題相仿的情況:當逆境來臨時,我們是否還會選擇信靠祂?


基督徒學子與其他社團互動

越來越多情況顯示,學校正在逐步停止認定 InterVarsity 為學生社團。由於要求社團活動要認定聖經價值與選擇過符合聖經教導的生活,導致幾所學校已經停止發給 InterVarsity 社團權利,並且拒絕其社團權益。對團契來說,能夠做的選擇跟門徒一樣,就是要跟隨耶穌。隨後,門徒經歷了聖靈的工作,也看到了世界的改變。

在緬因州的包鐸尹大學,InterVarsity 社團剛剛被學校取消社團資格不久。在該社團擔任義工多年的葛羅利表示,學生認為上帝會供應屬祂子民的一切需求。葛羅利表示,學生用符合聖經教導的方式回應這個事件,而社團也不斷受到外界的褒揚,雖然社團已經不再。目前學生彼此以代禱度過這段時間,他們盼望見證福音及其改變的力量。


佛羅里達州的羅林斯大學則是在 2012 年取消 InterVarsity 的社團資格,社團也頓時成為眾矢之的。但是社團學生選擇用恩慈與良善回應。團契的區域主席可伊表示,這反而使 2013 到 2014 年的團契人數增長,因為不能夠公開在學校辦福音活動與邀約大一新鮮人進入社團,因此團契的人更重視彼此關係,也更多時間陪伴並分享。而羅林斯的團契青年們,也開始與運動社團及其餘專業社團的同學分享,也讓懷疑論者有機會可以當面問基督徒同學相關的信仰問題,團契領袖也開討論會,歡迎有對信仰疑惑的同學進入討論,這些都是讓上帝有機會進入他們心中的方式。


在校園破碎文化為主見證

加州大學的奇科分校也終止 InterVarsity 之社團權利,而加州境內全部的公立學校起而效尤的情況破在眉睫。目前學生與同工正在努力改變這樣的校園文化。

在奇科分校第五個學生因為吸毒與飲酒過量而死的事件發生後,政府開始重視學生的派對文化帶來的問題,並尋求改變方案。InterVarsity 團契已經長年在留意喜歡參加派對的學生,在校方要取消其社團權利的氛圍下,其帶出的見證更使人驚訝。同工麗姿表示:「學生走出去分享他們如何從派對變成了基督徒的故事。而進入團契之後,許多有意義的活動佔據了原本參加派對的時間,也讓一個個進來團契裡面的學生生命經改變。」


雖然團契經歷了大環境對於基督徒團體不認同之變化,但同工表示許多服事仍然沒有變。他們仍然信靠耶穌,也繼續帶領人信靠祂。然而在部分校園也面臨改變;學生必須在放學後另外找地方聚會,甚至面臨了很大的拒絕態度。然而也因為這樣,學生的態度也有了改變,變得更勇於傳福音,也更勇於分享耶穌如何改變自己生命的見證。不變的是,現在的學生們,也經歷了彼得當時說的話。

 

      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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