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【敬拜與音樂】有智慧的教會

 

在很多不同的文化都有分享智慧箴言的做法,因為分享智慧箴言是比較容易作跨越文化、年齡和世紀的溝通。對於口傳或以文字留傳智慧箴言是都適合。在聖經中,智慧箴言智慧的流傳佔有一個重要部份,包括箴言、箴言式的詩篇、耶穌的八福等等。

普世改革宗教會聯盟(World Communion of Reformed Churches, WCRC)附屬的聯合理事會的崇拜計劃組﹐負責撰寫一系列「有關實踐基督教崇拜的智慧箴言﹐旨在建立基督的教會,使教會能忠心於其服侍及事工之中」。這系列採集在Worshiping the Triune God: Receiving and Sharing Christian Wisdom Across Continents and Centuries (2010 Edition) 的文件當中。

根據 WCRC, 他們希望希望彼此可對有關崇拜及靈命更新的異象有更活潑的表達。而他們認為這份文件有以下用途:

1. 這份文件可用於特定的會眾群體或宗派,引導個別教會在有關於恩賜、挑戰、優勝之處,以及不足之處這些方面提供彼此對話的內容。

2. 這份文件可引導處於不同文化處境的會眾、宗派及信徒之間的對話。

3. 這份文件容讓我們進行深入的集體研習及修訂出更精煉的版本。

這份文件最終目的其實是「要靠聖靈的能力引發出對三一真神忠誠與充滿感恩的敬拜。願神的靈祝福這些話語及所有盡力思考這些話語的人,好讓基督的教會被堅立。」

整個文件有超過25個不同的箴言。在下面的段落,我選擇一些有關教會音樂和崇拜的智慧箴言與讀者共享。(翻譯:Calvin Institute of Christian Worship)

 

1.7 藝術表達

若有會眾群體
在宣講神的道
與及獻呈禱告及讚美時,
並不限於言詞的表達,
亦透過藝術去表達:
運用神賜給每個地方群體
在音樂與舞蹈、
說話與安靜、
視覺藝術與建築方面的恩賜 –
這群體是有福的!


若有藝術事奉者

獻呈他們的恩賜及提升有關的修養,
以致神的子民可
見證神的美善、獻上感恩及表達悔罪之心......
他們是有福的!


若有藝術事奉者

為第二條誡命所帶給我們的限制而感恩,
又為聖經中被神所呼召
及根據神的吩咐而接受裝備
以服務會眾的藝術工作者的例子而感恩的 –
他們是有智慧的!


若有教會

感恩地接納
來自其他世紀及其他文化
有關信仰的詩歌與藝術作品,
為教會的大公的特性而歡慶,
及透過為崇拜創作全新詩歌與藝術作品來
培養創意 –
這教會是有智慧的!

3.3 人類完整的經歷

若有教會
參照詩篇的例子,
鼓勵人向神獻上最真誠與滿有信心的禱告,
即表達出人類所有不同的經歷:
「心靈的剖析」 -
以話語、頌唱或安靜、
以舞蹈、戲劇或視覺藝術發出祈禱 -
表達出歡慶與哀訴、
交托與絕望、
禱告與代求、
感謝與認罪、
醫治與盼望 –
這教會是有智慧的!


若有教會

不單只為自己的需要祈禱,
亦同時為神所愛的世界的需要祈禱;
這教會是有福的!

5.2 每日敬拜

若有信徒群體
鼓勵所有信徒每日都敬拜神以培育靈命,
強調頌讀及默想神的話,
尋求聖靈的引導,
獻上頌讚與祈求的禱告,
頌唱詩章、頌詞、靈歌,
聆聽神在「完全寂靜」中的聲音,(列王記上19:12)
以及在每一刻都活在神的面前 –
這群體是有智慧的!

5.4 在崇拜中接受培育

若有會眾群體
邀請及挑戰所有信徒,
不論其年齡及能力,
都要「在我們主--救主耶穌基督的恩典和知識上有長進」
(彼得後書3:18) –
這群體是有智慧的!


若有會眾群體

令經文、教義、實踐行動及聖靈的果子之間
更能發揮互動作用 –
這群體是有福的!


若有會眾群體

反省及將崇拜實踐行動的意義教導會眾
令崇拜更有深度 –
這群體是有智慧的!

 


參考 Brink, Emily and Paul Detterman. Wise Church: Exploring Faith and Worship with Christians Around the World. Faith Alive Christian Resources: Grand Rapids, MI, 2013.



      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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