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【小基督大世界】耶穌給你「真」平安

 

最近的世界實在是不太平安!

今年十一月13日人稱的「黑色星期五」,在巴黎發生的恐怖襲擊事件,造成世界性的震駭與恐慌,如何人道處理大量的敘利亞難民,也成為各國一個很大的難題。從報章雜誌得知,加拿大本土已經開始有些激進人士,因為伊斯蘭國 (ISIS) 極端份子在世界各地所做的恐怖攻擊,而仇恨穆斯林,進而以燒毀清真寺和攻擊本地的穆斯林民眾來洩恨。我也看到在我認識的人中,有許多人因為加拿大政府要在短時間內收留大量的敘利亞難民,而恐懼害怕,深怕在即將來到的難民裡,有披著羊皮的狼(恐怖份子)攙雜在其中,將來會對加拿大進行如同在世界其它地方所發生的恐怖攻擊,而惶惶不安,感嘆世上何處是安居之所?

錯誤的信仰,必定造成錯誤的行為!因為對現世的絕望而將希望轉向來世,有這種思想是可以理解的。但很多激進份子相信「『短暫』地肉體的犧牲,(為所謂的『聖戰』而死),來世能從目前較低的階層,升到將來永遠無比光榮的頂層階級」。有這種理念的人很自私,而且是很恐怖的,因為他們不怕死,所以世上的制裁活動對他們沒效用,而且他們還會因為自己的行為被制裁或報復,而強化對自己所做的事的合理性、光榮性、神聖性的認知!看到世上很多對現實環境感到絕望,不知明日希望在哪的年輕人景仰這種毀滅式,快速可以達到「頂層」的信仰模式,我的心好痛。

環顧現今世界的局勢,再想想兩千年前耶穌基督所說的:「你們要謹慎,免得有人迷惑你們。因為將來有好些人冒我的名來,說:『我是基督』,並且要迷惑許多人。你們也要聽見打仗和打仗的風聲,總不要驚慌,因為這些事是必須有的,只是末期還沒有到。民要攻打民,國要攻打國,多處必有饑荒、地震。這都是災難的起頭。」(馬太福音二十四章4-8節)耶穌基督兩千年前所說的,儼然是今日世界的寫照,而且情況似乎還只會更糟。我們該怎麼辦呢?

目前世界的局勢的確讓人看了覺得沮喪,雖然如此,耶穌基督也安慰我們說:「一有這些事,你們就當挺身昂首,因為你們得贖的日子近了。」(路加福音二十一章28節)想到這,我的心就舒坦不少。因為知道雖然現今世界的局勢混亂,但神並沒有撒手不管,相反地,這些惡劣的情勢,正顯明神離我們很近,祂的計劃必要實現,就如同祂所應許的。我們也可以看到,許多穆斯林因為伊斯蘭國的恐怖行徑,而開始反思自己從小就被灌輸的思想,已經有不少人放棄根深蒂固的回教信仰,改去尋求可以讓他們身、心、靈有真正平安的信仰!

感謝主!創造世界的主,祂的心意是不願一人沉淪,乃願萬人得救!穆斯林也是神所造的,神也願意給他們一樣的機會,讓這些如同在聖經使徒行傳裡,被神光照之前掃羅般的極端宗教狂熱份子,也有醒悟過來的機會!願我們都可以在目前混亂的世界局勢裡,藉由神的靈(聖靈)的光照,我們的眼光可以超越眼前所見的亂象,讓我們更儆醒等候,充滿盼望地過我們在世的日子,也多體貼神的心意,不要只關心自己的事,因為還有好多人不認識創造的主,也不明白祂的心意,這些都要靠我們去傳揚。

一年一度的聖誕節又來到了,聖誕節是紀念耶穌基督降生的日子。祂的誕生是為了拯救世人,藉由祂的犧牲,我們被救贖,脫離罪的綑綁。祂也應許將來要再來,當祂再來時,這世界會被更新,不再有戰爭,不再有死亡!基督到世上來的目的,就是要給人類帶來真正的和諧與平安,這應許,不必等到死後,不必等到將來!

有一首詩歌唱到:「這世界雖有苦難,主耶穌是避風港灣。祂要給你,祂要給你平安,遠遠湧流不斷!」

願我們都能放下族群的歧見,傳揚耶穌基督所帶來的真正的平安的「福音」。讓我們為在戰亂中的穆斯林朋友們祈禱,願那光照兩千年前的掃羅及現在的我們的神,也光照回教地區及世界各地的人。讓我們憑愛心與智慧接納與我們不同的族裔,為他們殷切祈求,願他們也能因為認識帶給我們「目前」及「將來」心靈平安的主,無論在世界何地,都有真正的平安!

 

      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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