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【事事關心】基督徒怎樣看特朗普 ?

 

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特朗普 (Donald Trump) 争取代表美國共和黨競選總統一職,不單在美國過往半年成為該國人民茶餘飯後的話題,也同樣在加拿大和歐洲一些國家引起關注和爭論。

半年前,絕大部份美國人以為他只可能在初期作小丑角色,提高競選的關注程度和娛樂性而已, 半年後他肯定被其他人 (例如 Ted Cruz 克魯茲) 打敗而談不上可從共和黨出線。 然而,甚至令許多政治評論家也大跌眼鏡的是,特朗普不斷在大部份州都勝出,而且不是險勝而是清脆地擊敗其他對手,以致共和黨的元老還晝夜不息在傷腦筋﹐計劃如何在未來三四個月裡把他擊敗。

在許多不同州的選民中被問及為何支持他,他們都不約而同地指出:"He tells it like it is ",言下之意,他們欣賞他說話率直,認為現今美國的政客太過「政治正確」,只講門面說話,不敢針對難題說出心中的見解和立場,只顧討好和迎合輿論界的走勢,而特朗普則剛剛相反,「要說就說,絕不含糊」。 難怪不少美國人突然間「轉向」,連那些從來不熱衷於政治選舉的「電單車黨」都非常落力地為他競選 !

我本人在香港長大,在英國留學六年,在加拿大居住了 31 年。在私人交往和公眾場合中認識的美國人,都給我一個印象就是美國人(指土生土長的,而非移民入籍的) 普遍是言談率直的--敢作敢言是美國人的性格。所以,當特朗普能夠在政治領域上敢做敢言之時,美國人是順理成章地改變態度,認為他可以帶來一種清新風氣,卻不意識到他的狡猾言語。

不過,更令我困擾的是連一些基督徒領袖也相信他所言乃真心話而被他誤導,以為他真是那樣的率直,例如最近才退出競選的對手本.卡爾森( Ben Carson)﹐一位退休不久、出色的基督徒腦科醫生 和一位基督教大學校長傑瑞.法維爾(Jerry Falwell Jr.),他們居然都公開支持特朗普 !

這位在兩年多以前曾多次公開地罵女人是奇形怪狀(grotesque)、 骯髒的爛泥(slob)、狗(dog) 的花花公子(他曾公開承認與幾位娛樂界女士有性關係),最近一改作風,在女記者面前不再展示以往那種傲氣。所以,我們基督徒不單從他最近的行為去衡量,更應該從一些信仰要旨(信義) 去衡量他所有過往的言行,看好像他這樣的人是否值得作國家領袖。

首先,他不單沒有和種族主義者 3K 黨( Ku Klux Klan) 劃清接線,去年還宣稱墨西哥來美國的移民都是要不得的不良份子、穆斯林(伊斯蘭教徒) 都是恐怖分子之類。這不只是與事實不符,更直接煽動種族仇恨。 現今的基督徒應該知道,人本來都有上帝的形象,雖然也曾跌落罪惡網絡,卻可以藉著耶穌基督因信稱義,故此,種族的異樣不應該被用來作產生歧視和仇恨的因由(約3:16;加3:27-28)。

其次,基督徒關注人對罪惡的聖經教導。曾有記者問特朗普他有沒有被上帝寬恕之時,他回答 "我不需要,因為我沒有作任何事情需要它(上帝的寬恕) (I don't really do anything that would require it !) 很明顯,他不覺得自己以往商業上的手段、與那幾位娛樂界女士的性關係是有任何問題 ! 由此考慮,特朗普是那種只要有能力、有權勢、有人認同便可以 "敢作敢為、想做就做" 的人 ! 我可肯定地說,他不會認同聖經對罪惡的教訓,卻隨時懂得將任何罪的責任推到其他人身上。

第三方面,主耶穌曾經教導門徒怎樣作為領袖,他不單以言語,更以行動作榜樣,叫門徒都要有謙卑心態去服役他人的態度 (路22:25-26; 約13:13-15)。然而,特朗普所顯示的、並且受到人熱烈支持的表現,是在於他宣稱他能帶領美國重振 "大美國" 的國威 ! 他所展示的 "強力領袖" 型是那種 自大、自傲、自戀、崇拜財勢、不惜一切得到權勢的模式 ! 上述那兩位基督徒領袖 (Carson ; Falwell Jr.) 為何看不出特朗普實在距離主耶穌的要求有十萬八千里那麼遠 ?

假如特朗普能夠勝出,那就顯出選民的愚昧,只顧個人本身的利益去投票而漠視對全國整體的害處,因為特朗普將會使美國人民更極端分化成為兩個仇恨對立的陣營:種族關係惡化﹐首都的國會更加一事無成,虛耗全國的精力和財政資源於日日夜夜的敵對鬥爭中,比現任總統奧巴馬更流於口舌上空談之境地。

 

      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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