Home昔日真理報2015年 真理報文章2015 年 2 月【問得好】全能的上帝沒有能力消滅恐怖主義者嗎?

【問得好】全能的上帝沒有能力消滅恐怖主義者嗎?

 

當今聯合國非常關注及共同要對付的事就是恐怖主義﹐聯合國安全理事會也曾通過各項決議,務求積極參與打擊恐怖主義﹐尤其是伊斯蘭國的興起﹐他們用砍首方式去對付異己﹐世界各國都起來指責。人面對世上種種暴力的人﹐無不覺得應把他們承之於法﹐基督徒被問及上帝既是全能的﹑公義的﹐為何祂不起來消滅那些恐怖主義者?為甚麼祂容許這些惡人任意而行?讓我們來看看聖經中告訴我們有關真理。

全能的上帝當然有能力消滅惡人

聖經多處記載上帝大有能力去消滅惡人﹐大家認識全球曾發生洪水的歷史嗎?聖經創世記第6 章告訴我們﹐上帝當時用洪水消滅(除挪亞一家八口之外)世界上所有的人﹐洪水來臨之前;聖經形容世上的人是這樣的:「耶和華見人在地上罪惡很大,終日所思想的盡都是惡﹐耶和華......心中憂傷。耶和華說:『我要將所造的人和走獸,並昆蟲,以及空中的飛鳥,都從地上除滅......』(創6:5-7)果然﹐在挪亞六百歲那年﹐耶和華使「大淵的泉源都裂開了,天上的窗戶也敞開了,四十晝夜降大雨在地上。」(創7:11-12)結果「凡在地上有血肉的動物,就是飛鳥、牲畜、走獸,和爬在地上的昆蟲,以及所有的人,都死了。凡在旱地上、鼻孔有氣息的生靈都死了。」(創7:21-22)

除了整體的消滅之外﹐聖經也有記載上帝對個人的消滅﹐例如舊約撒母耳記上25章中記載一個富戶名叫拿八﹐他為人剛愎凶惡,上帝的僕人大衛因有需要曾打發人去求他隨手取點賜與他們﹐誰知他以惡相待﹐後來耶和華擊打拿八,他就死了。新約教會時期中﹐聖經使徒行傳第12章記載﹐羅馬王希律曾下手苦害教會中幾個人﹐用刀殺了主耶穌的使徒雅各﹐及後他又去捉拿另一個使徒彼得﹐把他牢牢的收在監裡。誰知主的使者在夜間把彼得救了出來﹐到了天亮﹐兵丁擾亂得很,不知道彼得往哪裡去了。希律找他,找不著,就審問看守的人,吩咐把他們拉去殺了。後來他下凱撒利亞去﹐一日他穿上朝服坐在位上講論一番﹐百姓反應喊著說:「這是上帝的聲音,不是人的聲音。」但希律不歸榮耀給上帝,所以主的使者立刻刑罰他,他被蟲所咬,氣就絕了。

聖經還有多處記載上帝消滅惡人的事﹐顯明上帝是輕慢不得的﹐上帝在出埃及記34:7自己宣佈說他:「萬不以有罪的為無罪,必追討他的罪,自父及子,直到三、四代。」那為甚麼上帝不消滅過去及現今世界上很多的惡人呢?

伸冤在主﹑主必報應

古人說:「善有善報﹐惡有惡報﹐時候未到。」其實聖經早已經多次告訴我們上帝會報應惡人及行不義者的真理。例如以賽亞書3:11 說:「惡人有禍了!他必遭災難!因為要照自己手所行的受報應。」俄巴底亞書1:15說:「 耶和華降罰的日子臨近萬國。你怎樣行,祂也必照樣向你行;你的報應必歸到你頭上。」新約歌羅西書3:25說:「 那行不義的必受不義的報應;主並不偏待人。」希伯來書10:30-31說:「 因為我們知道誰說:『伸冤在我,我必報應』;又說:『主要審判他的百姓。』 落在永生上帝的手裡,真是可怕的!」有一天主耶穌再降臨到世上時﹐猶大書1:14-15說:「亞當的七世孫以諾,曾預言這些人說:『看哪,主帶著他的千萬聖者降臨,要在眾人身上行審判,證實那一切不敬虔的人所妄行一切不敬虔的事,又證實不敬虔之罪人所說頂撞他的剛愎話。』」

上帝在容忍卻不是容許惡人

有人以為上帝既不即時消滅惡人﹐不是等於容許惡人犯罪嗎?當然不是﹐上帝只不過是在容忍他們﹐等到審判的時候到了﹐祂必定會施行刑罰。上帝一直的容忍惡人到祂再來的時候必定會施行審判的﹐即使今天有人譏誚主那裡會再來﹐但我們要留意聖經的警告說:「該知道在末世必有好譏誚的人隨從自己的私慾出來譏誚說:『主要降臨的應許在哪裡呢?因為從列祖睡了以來,萬物與起初創造的時候仍是一樣。』 他們故意忘記,從太古,憑上帝的命有了天,並從水而出、藉水而成的地。故此,當時的世界被水淹沒就消滅了。但現在的天地還是憑著那命存留,直留到不敬虔之人受審判遭沉淪的日子,用火焚燒。」(彼得後書3:3-7)

上帝對待惡人有祂的計劃

一切都在上帝掌管之下﹐祂有祂的主權與計劃﹐否則祂就不是上帝。聖經說:「上帝的名是應當稱頌的!從亙古直到永遠,因為智慧能力都屬乎祂。祂改變時候、日期,廢王、立王,將智慧賜與智慧人,將知識賜與聰明人。」(但以理書2:20-21)

上帝可以刑罰惡人去讓人認識祂才是至高者﹐好像昔日的埃及王法老﹐他多多的逼害以色列人﹐上帝於是藉著摩西去帶領祂的百姓出埃及過紅海﹐這真實的歷史都是人所共知的。在整個過程中﹐上帝降下了十災去刑罰法老王國......最後甚至把法老所差派去追趕以色列人的軍兵全淹死在紅海中。聖經羅馬書9:17指出上帝是特要在埃及王身上彰顯祂的權能,並要使祂的名傳遍天下。羅馬書9:22說:「倘若上帝要顯明祂的忿怒,彰顯祂的權能,就多多忍耐寬容那可怒、預備遭毀滅的器皿。」

親愛的朋友﹐我們要相信上帝是行公義的﹐如同詩人在詩篇73:3-5分享他的經歷說:「我見惡人和狂傲人享平安就心懷不平。他們死的時候沒有疼痛;他們的力氣卻也壯實。他們不像別人受苦,也不像別人遭災。」但他後來明白了上帝的計劃﹐然後說:「等我進了上帝的聖所,思想他們的結局。你(上帝)實在把他們安在滑地,使他們掉在沉淪之中。他們轉眼之間成了何等的荒涼!他們被驚恐滅盡了。」(詩73:17-19)

親愛的朋友﹐如果你同樣像詩人昔日一樣為著惡人心懷不平﹐甚至懷疑上帝﹐倒不如好好去認識上帝﹐並且投靠祂從祂得著安慰﹑盼望與救恩。請問你認識這位愛你﹑願意拯救你及給你豐盛生命的上帝嗎?

另一方面﹐耶和華上帝曾在摩西面前宣告說:「耶和華,耶和華,是有憐憫有恩典的上帝,不輕易發怒,並有豐盛的慈愛和誠實,為千萬人存留慈愛,赦免罪孽、過犯,和罪惡......」(出埃及記34:6-7)你有沒有想過上帝也願意拯救惡人呢?下回再談。

 

      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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