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【事事關心】香港教會領袖所引發之思潮

 

Paul身兼全國政協委員的香港聖公會大主教鄺保羅,周日 (2014 年 7 月 6 日) 講道時,用輕蔑和嘲諷的態度,批評七一上街遊行的市民和七二凌晨「預演佔中」佔領遮打道的學生。他指參與者羊群心態,心靈沒有平安,不懂用腦分析,不問情由經常要「發聲」。他認為教徒應學習耶穌基督的「默默無聲」,處事不驚。

上月,香港一群牧師、傳道人及信徒共有一百卅二人聯署,以廣告形式刊登聯署聲明,表達對一位主教關於「佔領中環」之講道內容深感憤慨。於七月二十日出版的《時代論壇》聲明指,耶穌選擇在審判者面前默然無聲,是因知道天父旨意,並不表示其他人及信徒面對不公義時同樣需要噤聲,更指責該宗派领袖於講台上揶揄嘲諷與他不同意見的市民及其表達方式,有失牧者風範及操守。該聯署指在講壇的宣講須謹慎,「避免予人其為政治權力的代理人,進行壓制言論自由之嫌。」

基督徒怎樣面對社會的公義問題(例如公眾言論自由)向来都會引起爭議。然而,對於這問題,信徒不應該採取駝鳥政策,而應該從聖經和教會歷史的整體教導去面對這個問題。固然,怎樣實際處理個別事件則需要大家一同討論去達成一個共識作解决問題的方針。

基督徒因為關心社會事情而發聲是基於創世記第一章的文化使命(創1:26-28)衍生出來的。亞當的後裔活在世上的時候须要知道這創造主原本的美善心意,雖然這神聖美善的心意現在因為罪的緣故被蒙蔽了,不容易被人了解和接纳。

固然,基督徒所尊崇的信仰核心是基於耶穌基督的復活和救贖—祂在十字架上成就的代罪、赦罪。然而,基督耶穌在福音書裡透露了關於神是創造主和最终審判的主,祂不時提醒以色列人(神的子民)的生活和行為须要遵行或符合這位創造和審判主的律法(太5:17-20)。故此,基督徒不單認為聖經所啟示的律法是對信徒有益,其實也對所有人有益,雖然教外人士不以為然 !

主耶穌在大使命裡提到的—「凡我所吩咐你們的,都教導他們遵守」(太28:20)﹐肯定包括了上帝創造(太19:4-9)和審判的教訓(太13:36-43,24:3-44)。所以,教會向信徒的教導也應該包括這方面的真理, 而關心社會事情也應該包涵在關心創造真理之內。

基於以上的推理,教會的長老、執事、傳道人、牧師都不可忽視對於社會關懷的教導,不應該把這方面的真理視為額外或可有可無的東西。事實上,北美洲過往四百年能够發展成為安定和繁荣的福地﹐乃因為美加兩國的基督徒祖先都樂於在社會中不遺餘力地彰顯上帝的公義和慈愛。當然,他們的動機是要荣耀上帝。不過,他們關懷社會的結果則是產生了世界上數一數二的安定、繁荣、清廉、公義的國家。這樣對北美洲的歷史文化之認識,不單纯粹是頭腦上的知識, 既應該是教會主日學教材,也應是在社群中作光作鹽的推動力和付諸行動的神學基礎 !

现今,不單香港信徒要急切面對很多政策所產生的社會爭議,加國法律和政策使家長不能阻止子女在公立學校裡接受不合聖經教導的性關係、世俗的世界觀、兩代的道德倫理 ﹐基督教學校也因為其財政接近一半是省政府的撥款而可能不久將來也要就範。我們的下一代已經越来越被世俗的自由主義所俘虜,以致年輕一代越來越質疑聖經的可行性和實際價值,教會領導層的接棒更成為日益嚴重的問題。可惜不少教會领袖天天只忙於應付做不完的内部事情﹐或以為社會的問題不會影响到信徒和教會。

對比三、四十年前的加國和整個北美洲,教會现今面對世俗的挑戰是倍增。要扭轉這劣勢,牧師和信徒领袖們都需要重視「神國/天國」如何在這世上彰顯,要加倍努力聯合起来,同心合力在世上、在加國為了榮耀基督去教導信徒如何面對社會問題,以致教會繼續在加國被視為光和鹽。

盼望教會领袖能鼓勵信徒在公共領域上表達對社會事情之關懷。若普遍信徒都遵行這方面的教導,基督徒不單能夠抵抗世俗潮流的衝擊,更能影响社會文化和甚至締造一種迎合時代變遷的代表性文化。

願基督徒都能活出主耶穌在馬太福音的教導 :「莫想我來要廢掉律法和先知.我來不是要廢掉、乃是要成全。我實在告訴你們、就是到天地都廢去了、律法的一點一畫也不能廢去、都要成全。我告訴你們、你們的義、若不勝於文士和法利賽人的義、斷不能進天國。」(太5:17-20)

 

      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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