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【小基督大世界】「順命之子」與「認命之滓」

 

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每隔一段時間就會收到親朋好友藉由電郵或在臉書、微信之類的社交工具分享真人真事的勵志故事。我幾天前也在網路上看到一則圖文並茂,溫馨感人的真實故事。

不久前在美國新罕布什州 (New Hampshire) 有一名年輕的女大學生到甜甜圈店購買餐點時,遇到一名流浪漢在店外拾起地上的零錢然後進入店內。這名流浪漢走進店後不停地數著手上的硬幣,似乎是要確定是否有足夠的錢購買餐點。這位女大學生見狀,主動為流浪漢點了一杯咖啡和一個麵包,並且在店內與他聊了近一個小時,直到因為要趕著上課,必須離開為止。在聊天中,這位流浪漢敞開心,告訴這位女大學生他自己因為流浪漢的身份,遭到許多人的歧視,還提到他不幸的家庭遭遇與不堪的過去,以及毒品是如何改變他的生活。他同時提到自己目前的狀況讓他的家人蒙羞。

這位女大學生因為要趕去上課,不得不先行離開。流浪漢要求她稍待片刻,然後趕緊寫了一張小紙條塞給她。他在皺巴巴的紙條上寫道 "Iwanted to kill myself today. Because of you I now do not. Thank you, beauty."(我原來想在今天自殺,但是因為你,我現在不想了,謝謝你,美麗的人)。 這位女大學生很感動,事後將這張紙條照相後,上傳到她的朋友圈裏與他們分享她的經歷,這則貼文在上傳短短的幾天裡,已有近上百萬的網友按讚和轉發。

看到這則故事,我的心很感動,思想了很久。感謝神,又有一個生命因另一個溫暖的生命的影響,沒有因為想不開而嘎然逝去。我又想到這位流浪漢為何會失去「走下去」的動力呢?可能是因為他對現實的環境感到失望,又無力與之對抗或改變,失去盼望,最後就乾脆「認命」,也因此失去生活奮鬥的力量與目標。這故事讓我對那些在外流浪,無家可歸的人多了一份體恤與同理之心。他們成為「遊民」,並不全都是「好手好腳,卻懶惰,不求上近」的,我想大多數的遊民都有一段讓人聽了為之鼻酸的過去。

「我認命了」這句話,常常是人處在無助,失去盼望,或意識到自己無法改變現狀時說的,常帶有無奈及認輸的情緒在其中,覺得不幸的遭遇是命中註定的。想到了「認命」,我很快地又想到了許多不向境遇低頭,最後走出一片天的故事!有些人生來殘疾,或曾有令他們傷心絕望的經歷,但他們意識到自己的問題,接受及認清自己的現況,正面的面對它,不「認命」,而是「順命」,最後贏得大家的尊重。「認命」是讓自己倒在「負面」的情境裏,放棄了希望與堅持,被所處的環境所左右著。反之,「順命」則是是降服在「正面」的權勢裏,藉著正面的力量,滑過一個又一個的浪頭!

聖經教導我們要做「順命」之子。羅馬書六章16節提到:「豈不曉得你們獻上自己作奴僕,順從誰,就作誰的奴僕嗎?或作罪的奴僕,以至於死;或作『順命』的奴僕,以至成義」。彼得前書一章14節也提到:「你們既作『順命』的兒女,就不要效法從前蒙昧無知的時候那放縱私慾的樣子。」

這兩段經文給我很大的啟示。我要做「順命」之子,順從上帝的心意,做一個順從祂的命令的人。在罪和義的兩個國度中,我倒向哪一邊,就是那一邊的人。每個人都有犯罪的本性,但如果因為「認命」,任憑自己的「罪性發作」,就是被罪奴役,做罪的奴僕,結果就是死!

但是如果不是「認命」而是「順命」,就是順服上帝的命令,接受耶穌基督為救主,我們的罪會被赦免,我們的生命會因著神的「義」,而不再一樣而且「若有人在基督裡,他就是新造的人,舊事已過,都變成新的了」(哥林多後書五章17節)。

下次如果再遇到失意的人,我一定要告訴他不要因為只看到眼前的,或因為以前所犯的錯誤,而覺得自己無可救藥,而失去盼望,他的生命不僅現今如此!靠著上帝,我們可以打破我們自認為的「命」的,千萬不要輕易「認命」而放棄自己。上帝藉由聖經告訴我們﹐祂為愛祂的人所預備的,是「眼睛未曾看見,耳朵未曾聽見,人心也未曾想到的」(哥林多前書二章 9節)。

求神使用我們,讓我們成為祂的器皿,順從祂的命令,將上帝願意拯救「失喪」的人的大好消息(福音)傳遞出去。讓我們成為「順命之子」,不要成為「認命之滓」!

 

      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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