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【職場上的祭司】一樣米養百樣人

 

MktPlace中國人有一俗語:「一樣米養百樣人」,意思是雖然我們在同一環境長大,但大家卻有著不相同的性情,對事情有著不相同的看法。當然,若這句話應用到其他民族的飲食文化的話就會演變為「一樣薯仔養百樣人」,或者是「一樣意粉養百樣人」,「一樣麵包養百樣人」或「一樣壽司養百樣人」等等。總而言之,不同的人就是有著不同的個性、想法、喜好、表達,就算是孿生兄弟姊妹也不可能是 100% 相同。

其實,你有沒有想過神也真是很有心思,祂明明可以造出億萬個一模一樣的人,卻要攪盡腦汁地做出億萬個不同外形、思想、性情和行為的人!而且,正是因為有這些不同,才為人與人之間的相處帶來不少衝擊和挑戰。所以,就讓我們在今期的文章中發掘一下神造我們各有不同當中隱藏著什麼寶貴的功課吧!

在工作間,我們每天也接觸到很多不同的人:

有一類是阿信型:「命運是對手永不低頭。」阿信型總是不畏辛苦默默耕耘,有阿信型的同事實在是蒙福的。

有一類是卸膊型:這類同事的口頭禪是「我不知道呀!與我無關!」

有一類是沉默型:總是不作聲,對任何事也不作評論。

有一類是牢騷型:凡事有理無理也要大事投訴,這類同事有時令人感到不勝其煩,但更甚者,是牢騷型同事的集結性很強,一個不留神便在工作間結集出一股牢騷勢力!

有一類是媽媽型:這類同事愛照顧他人的需要,愛分享食物,愛將工作間拾掇得妥妥當當。這類同事為凡事講求效率的工作間帶來一份暖暖的人情味。

有一類是計算型:完全不會做出任何超越工作範圍和時間的事情。

有一類是創新型:凡事要開創先河,認為新的必比舊的好。

有一類是懷舊型:他們一般是工作了二十年或以上的老臣子,在任何的討論中也加插多少「想當年」的慨嘆﹐並常常擺出一副「我食鹽多過你食米」的姿態。

除以上所提出的形態之外,工作間還有很多很多不同形態的人。在共處的過程中,我們傾向喜愛跟與自己性情思想相若的人交往,因為既然有相近的性情和思想,大家之間的溝通必然是較順暢,少分歧,並容易達到共識。相反,當大家思想模式是南轅北轍的話,在溝通中自然容易出現分歧,而在分歧中則自然認為對的是自己,錯的是對方,若然如此,磨擦必隨之而產生。

然而,神的心意是要我們只選擇跟性情相若的人共事,而避免接觸性情不同的人嗎?又或者,神的心意是要我們只選擇跟我們認為可愛的人相處,而嫌棄那些我們認為不可愛的人呢?答案當然是「不」!神的心意卻是要我們在與不同性情的人相處的過程中彼此磨合,從而得著成長和塑造。正如箴言27:17所講:「鐵磨鐵﹐磨出刃來﹐朋友相感﹐也是如此。」

在工作間,無論是什麼性情和思想模式的人,沒有任何一個人可以永遠完全獨力地完成所有工作。在工作間,我們講求的是團隊合作,講求的是放下個人成見﹐從而尋求達到整體目標。當然,這並不是一個容易的過程,彼此之間需要投放信任,需要願意承擔,需要預備妥協,需要能夠欣賞,需要誠實批評,也需要虛心接受。這絕不是一朝一夕能做到,所以過程中亦需要無限的耐性,持續的溝通,還有一個能夠原諒人的心胸!

你可能在想:「打份工而已,何須如此複雜!」但請你想深一層,人與人相處的技巧並不是只需應用於工作間中,也需用於家庭中,教會中,和任何一個有人的群體中。除非你決定獨個兒搬到一個荒島上生活,人與人的相處是一個必須學習和學懂的課題﹐否則,你不單會令跟你共處的人痛苦,你自己更是當中首當其衝的苦主。

相反,若我們願意放下自己,放下成見地學習與人共處,當中最大的得益者卻是我們自己﹐不單能夠在工作上事半功倍,更能建立一個彼此支持的人際網絡,那必定比起處處豎敵為佳吧!

所以,我鼓勵大家以一個新的眼光認識在你身邊那些與你不同的人,思想一下他們的不同如何能夠補足你的不完全,不完美。這樣,你必能對你的同事和團隊生發出多一份欣賞和感謝!

 

      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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