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【夫妻同心】經營婚姻秘笈

 

在婚前的男人總以為身邊的女人,永遠是如此的小鳥依人,不但會撒嬌,還會善解人意。而女人更高估了自己的能力,以為婚後即可用愛的魅力使他改邪歸正。男女對婚姻的錯覺與幻覺之下,常是一拍即合。高科技的時代,什麼都講求效率,今日合即結,明天不合就離。中國字很有趣,女人昏了頭就結「婚」,男人頭殼壞了就「離」。有個朋友事業有成,兒女也成家立業,本可享受清福,含飴弄孫,卻搞了婚外情,損失了家庭,灰白的鬢髮懷抱著吃奶的嬰孩,還需要向外人解釋是孩子不是孫子,很令人鼻酸。

前陣子在高速公路的行駛途中,晃過大看板上面寫著「Life Is Short,Divorce Quick」,最近又看到「Bankruptcy+Divorce US$799」。似乎告訴大家,買一送一,沒錢了順便離婚算了。當今對婚姻制度輕率的社會風氣之下,難怪歐美某些地區的離婚率已突破 50%,我們華人也不落人後,還急起直追呢!根據一個新的統計報導,台灣的離婚率為 46%,僅次於美國與南韓。有句話說「世上任何成功的快樂,都無法彌補婚姻家庭的失敗,所帶來的心力交瘁與痛苦」。全球人口約有 70 億之多,兩人能相遇相惜,結成連理,是 60 億分之一,多麼的不容易,能說不是神的恩典嗎?

有一些夫妻關係出了問題,礙於面子,不敢在教會的弟兄姊妹當中尋求幫助,其實也找不到幫助,最後只好加入離婚的行列。根據調查發現,離婚後有三分二的人很後悔做這樣的決定,覺得當時如果有正確的幫助與疏導,離婚是可避免的。婚姻的關係就像在經營花園,須付代價及用時間經營。

1 「空間」就是人與人之間的安全距離

記得有次看到一張有趣圖畫,上面題字「但願人人有空間,天下眾生盡開顏」,人與人之間都需要保持適當的空間,就像車與車之間的安全距離。很多時候我們總覺得我的看法最對,方法最好,就要對方能跟從,如果對方不用,就千方百計,更在言語批評,產生行為衝突,於是苦惱就來了,像在作繭自縛。這種問題說穿了,就是自找的;想想看雙胞胎的基因最相近,但彼此的思想行為是多麼不同的。神奇妙的創造,世界上無法找到完全一樣的個體;如果兩人都一樣,那麼有一方就是多餘的了,不是嗎?學習尊重並接受對方,給別人一線空間,自己就海闊天空。

2 原諒與寬恕

有句名言「不能寬恕,就像自己喝毒藥,卻要對方死」。當我們受到傷害,自然在內心深處,就像被暗箭射穿,痛苦難耐。寬恕是需要勇氣與意識努力。繼續懷恨比寬恕容易,但為了對方錯誤的行為生氣,傷心兼且傷身,就像把房子燒了,為要趕走一隻老鼠。過去的無法重來,塑造寬恕的品格,無法靠人的血氣做得到,只有放下自我,回到愛的源頭,支取從神那裏來的力量,就像握著一把鑰匙,打開心靈的監牢,才得享受自由。

3 不要太追求功名

古語道「悔叫夫君覓君侯」,為著自己的成就,甚至與家人的親情都要犧牲了。人的本性是自私的,當你成功時,身邊眾星拱月;一旦失敗時就鳥獸散,既然如此,何必當初。重新思考生命裏的優先次序,什麼是真正的需要與意義,盡自己的責任,努力經營彼此的關係,少來夫妻老來伴,老伴要好,愛要及時,凝聚親情,享受溫馨。

4 不做比較

俗語謂「人比人,氣死人」,比較時看到自己的強項,會出現驕傲,恃勢凌人,引起爭端;自己不足的會自艾自憐,家裏烏煙瘴氣。如果把自己的配偶與別人比,嚴重的讓配偶自尊心受到挑戰與傷害,那後果更是不堪設想。「比較」會拿去內心的平安。生活簡單,欲望少,快樂多,有衣有食,就當知足。

5 珍惜枕邊人

能牽手時,別只是肩靠肩;能擁抱時,別只是面對面;能親密時,別只是背抵背;能一起時,別輕易說再見。莫等待,莫蹉跎,莫待春光流逝空惆悵,能珍惜在一起感恩就是幸福。

6 和樂家庭關係的原則

日常生活瑣事,不要要求太完美,不要為小事抓狂。用行動及言語對家人表示關心體貼,遇事幽默。試著每天用點時間,和配偶分享內心的感受,生活或工作的經驗、想法、夢想和創意。給對方最好的禮物,就是精心的時刻。當你投資在對方的時間上,所做出的犧牲,對方是能夠感受到你的愛與付出,相對地為迎合你的喜厭,而自然做些改變,關係的和諧融洽指日可待。

7 學習成長

男人在結婚前體貼忠誠,愛的智慧滿分點,成了家之後,目標導向對外事業發展。女人重關係,結婚以後正想享受兩人世界,卻落得孤獨寂寞。婚姻關係原本的二人一體,漸漸成了兩條線漸行漸遠。婚姻的關係好比逆水行舟,不進則退;也如經營花園,須不斷的除草,澆水施肥,須付出代價,才得享受。在年輕時候,花了幾十年的功夫,為了學得一技之長。我們又願意花多少時間,來經營和學習彼此相愛之道呢?婚姻是神給我們的禮物,它不是忍受的無奈,而是享受的甜蜜,願天下眷屬皆成有情人。

 

      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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