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【牧者抒懷】不叫我們遇見試探

 

Father華理克牧師 Rick Warren 在一次講道中提到,有一個加州的牧師去市中心開會,這位牧師已經遲到,又在街道上不知轉了多少個圈,還是找不到位泊車,但開會的時間又到了。於是,他惟有把汽車泊在一個「不准泊車」的位置上。

臨離開時,他留下一張便條,放在水撥下面,心想:萬一有警察抄牌的時候,也可以意圖「賄賂」,或者說得好聽一點,是「感動」這位警察。他寫著:「我已經在這幾個 Block 轉了超過十次,還是找不到泊車位。我一定要準時開這個會,否則我天上的『波士』(Boss) 不會放過我!警察先生,請你記著:『免我們的債,如同我們免了人的債』!謝謝!」

當他開完會,返回他的汽車的時候,赫然發現一張告票夾在水撥下面,旁邊又有一張便條,上面寫著:「我已經在這幾個 Block 轉了超過十年,若果我不抄你的牌,我實在很難向我地上的『波士』交代,他也不會放過我!先生,請你記著:『不叫我們遇見試探......』」

許多基督徒分不清試探與試煉。試探是出於魔鬼,試煉乃來自神。雅各書1:13-14說:「人被試探,不可說,我是被神試探;因為神不能被惡試探,祂也不試探人。但各人被試探,乃是被自己的私慾牽引誘惑的。」神不試探人,卻試煉人,好像一個金匠、銀匠煉他的金銀一樣,為要使金銀更純淨﹐更寶貴。賽1:25說:「......我要煉盡你的渣滓,除盡你的雜質。」

魔鬼試探人,是為要使人犯罪跌倒;神試煉人,卻是要使人更堅強聖潔。人如果願意站在神的一邊,抵擋魔鬼的試探,可以把試探變成試煉。約伯本來是受到魔鬼的攻擊,魔鬼希望藉著一連串的天災人禍,家破人亡來使約伯心灰意冷,離棄上帝。但是約伯始終不以口犯罪,不對神不忠。他說:賞賜的是耶和華,收取的也是耶和華,耶和華的名是應當稱頌的。他以這樣的立場將試探變成試煉。在這次試煉中,他更加認識神,親近神了;他更加認識自己的渺小卑微。於是他說:「我從前風聞有您,現在親眼看見您。因此我厭惡自己,在塵土和爐灰中懊悔。」(伯42:5-6)經過這次試探也是試煉,他變得更堅強,更滿足神的心意。

Dennis Rainey 是一個寫了很多本有關於家庭關係的書的作者。很多年前,在一個全美國的會議上面,他在偌大的講台上擺設了很多大大小小的陷阱,這些包括一些老鼠夾、捉黑熊的夾和工具,甚至一些要兩個人合作才可以打開的捉動物的籠。他在台上擺了十幾個,將它們每一個都打開。Dennis Rainey 邀請參加這個聚會的其中一對父子出來,將這個小朋友的雙眼矇住,留在講台的一角。然後邀請這個父親去到講台的另一角。跟著,Rainey 要這個小朋友由講台的這一角,走到他爸爸那裏去。

起初的一兩步還可以,跟著這個小朋友就停下來了。在場的人都為之緊張,作為父親的更為緊張,這是他的兒子嘛!更因為這些障礙不是紙皮箱、普通紙盒這麼簡單,而是真真實實的老鼠夾、捉黑熊的工具、捉動物的籠,如果不小心觸動就會很容易受傷的。於是乎,全場都寂靜無聲,這個小朋友好聰明,他叫道:「阿爸,教我怎樣避過這些陷阱!」當他走過的時候,那份喜樂不能形容!

這個就正正是主禱文的這一節的意思,我們知道世途險惡,在前面有很多的陷阱,我們要接受的一個現實是:我們身邊有很多的試探,很多的引誘,沒有一個例外。無論你信主的日子有多少年,你所謂的屬靈程度有幾深,你都不例外!就在這重重試探、陷阱包圍當中,我們向天上的父親呼求:「阿爸,教我怎樣避過這些陷阱!」當我們走過的時候,天父和我們的那份喜樂不能形容!

「不叫我們遇見試探」,我們的主教導我們這樣禱告,與其求主在我們落入試探之中的時候,給我們抵擋的力量,倒不如求主不叫我們遇見試探。

我們每個人都會被魔鬼試探,我們每個人又都知道自己的「死門」在那裡。有一個貼在汽車「Bumper」上面的 Bumper Sticker上有一句話是這樣的:Lead us not into temptation, I can find the way myself! (你不需要帶我去找尋試探,我清楚知道它們在那裡!) 雖然是半開玩笑的一句反話,卻是最真實不過。我們是知道的!

在神的話語當中,我們得著應付的方法,我們抗拒撒但的誘惑,我們在患難中求告神,我們轉念在祂的話語上,我們有弟兄姊妹彼此扶持。我們還需要時刻與神保持親密的關係,才可以好像剛才所提的例子一樣,那一個小孩在講台上面,在重重試探、陷阱的包圍當中,我們向天上的父親呼求:

「阿爸,教我怎樣避過這些陷阱!」別忘記,當我們走過,沒有中伏落在試探當中,天父和我們的那份喜樂,美妙得不能形容!我們於是時時警醒禱告:「不叫我們遇見試探﹐救我們脫離凶惡!」

 

      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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