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【上帝的幽默感】歡樂,是否滿人間?

 

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第一次看到電影《歡樂滿人間》(Mary Poppins),我就深深地迷上了仙女媬姆這個角色。我喜歡看她從天而降,喜歡她那梗直,毫不妥協,卻又深有人性的作風。我特別喜歡那首歌 "一小湯匙的糖可以幫助服藥"( A Spoonful Of Sugar: Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, in the most delightful way)。那時我和孩子一起看這個影片,就想,對啊,只要加點糖,再苦的藥也可以吞下去了。這就是咳嗽糖漿為何好喝的原因吧!


boat 2但是它給了我一點啟發,再難的事只要有一點鼓勵或獎品,就可以容易做到了。好像孩子學小提琴時,老師說要天天練習。那時兒子才四歲,雖然是他自己要求學的,天天練習還是需要很大的意志力。他的老師很懂得兒童心理學,買了一本筆記本,每次上課後就把要練習的事情一一列上,然後畫上星期幾,只要有練習,就打勾勾,集滿七次就有漂亮的貼紙。當然,只有貼紙是不夠的,只要他拿到老師的貼紙,我就會買個小矮人的玩偶給他。那時他正好迷上小矮人的卡通影片,這湯匙的"糖"下去,他果然天天都肯練習。

最近讀到華德狄斯奈為了拿到這部影片的版權,前後花了 14 年的時間,讓我不禁感到好奇。當然,可能有的人已經看過這部影片 "Saving Mr. Banks",中文譯為《大夢想家》。但我是最近才看到,不禁被這故事深深吸引。原來《歡樂滿人間》是一本講有一位仙女媬姆怎樣幫助了一個小家庭的故事書,當狄斯奈的孩子們讀完後,太喜歡這個故事了,便要求他們的父親把它拍成電影。為了完成對孩子的承諾,狄斯奈可以說是盡心盡力盡意去討原作者的歡喜,甚至親自陪她到狄斯奈樂園一遊。

原作者是 P. L. Travers,她以她父親的名字為筆名,原名是 Helen Goff﹐海倫‧幗琥。海倫小的時候母親早喪,和酗酒又患了肺結核的父親一起住,生活非常貧困。但是有個姨祖母或姑婆伊里(great aunt Ellie,又稱 aunt Sass),有時會來看他們,一來就開始發號施令,幫助她和姐姐把家弄得有條理一點。所以《歡樂滿人間》其實是海倫糼年生活的回憶和她的夢想。

在《歡樂滿人間》裡的父親是個忙碌的銀行家,母親是個女權運動者,兩個孩子不斷地換媬姆,因為沒有一個媬姆受得了這兩個孩子。直到仙女媬姆來到他們家,用率直的話語 "命令" 她們,讓她們不得不服從;又讓這對父母最終明白家庭裡父母和孩子相處的重要性。這個故事表達出海倫對家庭生活的渴望,她何等希望有母親理家,父親健在的生活。但是在現實裡,她只能不停地承擔生命帶來的衝擊,生活的無助,面對失去母親後,又要失去整天躺在床上病懨懨的父親之絕望。

每一次姨祖母(或姑婆)的來訪,總能使她在黑暗無助的生活裡感受到一點希望,看見一線亮光。因此在她的夢想中,假如有個仙女媬姆可以來幫忙,那該有多好!所有的問題都會迎刃而解了。那就是一個小女孩心裡的夢想。在她的筆下,因著仙女媬姆,孩子的人生終於得到幸福。一個最令人喜愛的阿姨媬姆,影響了海倫的大半生;也因著狄斯奈的努力,這個故事成為多人的啟發和幫助。

歡樂,是否滿人間?其實海倫的生活實在糟透了,現實裡總是有太多事令人失望;狄斯奈也煩透了那些談不攏的細節和海倫各種無理的要求;但是因著對承諾的重視,他真的把歡樂帶到人間。基督信仰也是如此,雖然人有各樣的罪惡,使這個社會充滿許多的悲傷和絕望。但是因 神愛世人至切,把獨生愛子耶穌基督賜給我們,讓祂為擔當世人的罪孽而代死在十字架上,並且在死後三天復活以顯明祂的確是神,使凡信靠祂的人,都能因祂而罪孽得神的赦免,成为新造的人。祂的大愛,使這黑暗的世界重新有平安、有喜樂、有盼望。海倫的夢想可以變為真實,因為在 神,沒有不可能的事。

 

      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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