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【雙語園地】當你疲累到不想再服侍他人

Written by JB Lim / Richard Reid

 

當你疲累到不想再服侍他人
作者：Pastor JB    中譯：舟子


羅馬書15:13 但願使人有盼望的神，因信將諸般的喜樂、平安充滿你們的心，使你們藉著聖靈的能力大有盼望！

你可曾疲累到不想再服侍他人？要記得：我們生命的目標便是讚美神。讚美神的一個重要的方式，便是放棄我們的權利、所喜愛的和舒適，藉此使來自不同背景的人，可以從我們身上明白神那無可爭議的愛，並與我們同心敬拜神。這就是保羅在羅馬書第15章對猶太信徒和外邦信徒的勉勵，要"彼此接納，如同基督接納你們一樣，使榮耀歸於神。"（羅15:7）

《聖經》裡有許多人放棄自己的權利、喜好和舒適的例子，為使他人能因而得到神的祝福。亞伯拉罕為了羅得如此行，約拿單為了大衛，路得為了拿俄米；耶穌，最偉大的例子，為我們而如此行。他們的甘願犧牲和無私，不只使他人蒙福，神也越加祝福他們。神壓制驕傲的人，賜福給謙卑的人。

所以，當你感到疲累而不想再服侍或去愛他人時，要記得主耶穌無私的犧牲，還有其他的男人或女人在《聖經》中的例子。要記得神在最後怎樣使他們蒙福。但願他們的例子鼓勵你，使你有堅忍的毅力繼續盡力去服侍，並愛那些在你週圍的人。倘若你繼續服侍而不放棄，神會使用你去祝福他人，並且最終會大大地祝福你。


When You Get Tired of Serving Others
Written by Pastor JB. 

Romans 15: 13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Do you ever get tired of serving others? Remember this: the goal of our lives is to give God praise. One important way we give God praise is when we sacrifice our rights, preferences and comforts so that other people who come from a different background than us can know the indisputable love of God through us and worship alongside us in unity. That's what Paul in Romans 15 was encouraging the Jews and the Gentiles to do for one another: to "accept one another, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God" (verse 7).

Scripture is filled with examples of people who sacrificed their own rights, preferences and conveniences so that someone else could be blessed. Abraham did that for Lot. Jonathan did that for David. Ruth did that for Naomi. Jesus, the greatest example of all, did that for us. As a result of their willing and selfless sacrifices, not only were others blessed, but they themselves were blessed even more by God. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

So whenever you find yourself getting tired of serving and loving others, remember the selfless sacrifices of Jesus Christ and other men and women in the Bible. Remember how God blessed them in the end. May their example give you endurance and encouragement to keep on doing your best to serve and love the people around you. If you keep on going and don't give up, God will use you to bless others and will bless you even more in the end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

我們可以從夏娃身上學到的功課
作者：Richard Reid    中譯：以恩


Double最近我在讀一本書，談到聖經裡的女人，書名叫做：《聖經裡的壞女人》，作者是Liz Curtis Higgs。我想跟大家分享一些她的觀點。

我們可以從夏娃身上學到什麼功課？

一，不要跟撒旦爭論

我們不能讓撒旦停止往我們的耳朵裡灌輸一些想法，但我們可以拒絕去聽，更可以不做任何的回應。"務要抵擋魔鬼，魔鬼就必離開你們逃跑了。（各4:7b）"

二，要知道神說什麼，就不會被撒旦愚弄

學習《聖經》的話讓我們有能力拒絕，因為我們"知道"得更多。"我將祢的話藏在心裡，免得我得罪祢。（詩119:11）"

我把這兩點寫下來，因為它們對我而言非常重要，相信對你也會有幫助。！

 


What lessons can we learn from Eve
Written by Richard Reid

I was just reading a book about women in the Bible. It is called "Bad Girls of the Bible" by Liz Curtis Higgs. Here are just a couple of her thoughts about Eve:

What lessons can we learn from Eve?

1) Don't get into a debate with Satan

- We can't stop Satan from whispering in our ears, but we can refuse to listen, and we can definitely refuse to respond.
- "Resist the devil and he will flee from you." (James 4:7)

2) Know God's word so you won't be fooled

- Studying verses from the Bible gives us the strength to say "No" because we "know" better.
- "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." (Psalm 119:11)

Just thought I would pass along these thoughts to you because as a Christian these two points made a lot of sense to me. Maybe they will make sense to you also.

 

      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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