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【職場上的祭司】城市轉化:做好當下

 

 

作者司徒永富博士

我雖然工作和事奉多年,但接觸「城市轉化」這事工還是近十年的事。具體明白和參與推動可以說是由柏祺城市轉化中心的成立和在伯特利神學院設立有關神學課程開始。記得在 2009 年,參加了彼得‧魏格納博士 (Peter Wagner) 在香港主領的聚會,他提到職場有「七座山」,也就是影響著城市發展的七大範疇,分別是:

A:藝術/娛樂/體育(Art & Entertainment)

B:工商/經濟(Business)

C:教會/宗教(Church/Religion)

D:傳媒(Distribution/Media)

E:教育(Education)

F:家庭(Family)

G:政府(Government)

彼得‧魏格納博士指出,要促進基督信仰在這七座山的影響力,信徒們需要在各大範疇中力爭高位,以期帶來深度的轉化。

爬山的難處

坦白說,以我多年工作的經驗和參與推動職場事奉多年,彼得‧魏格納的號召真是談何容易,我至少看到五方面的難處。第一,要在這七座山爬到高位,不能避免會變成社會建制系統的一部份,其中面對的衝擊將會是非常巨大的,也會給人錯覺,以為基督徒羣體過份靠攏建制;第二,越往權力核心進發,越是面對從私慾和撒旦而來的攻擊和試探,當中包括物慾、權力、自我等;第三,以高位帶來轉化的觀念,很容易慢慢趨向「成功神學」的觀念,誤以為不能晉升,就是不夠敬虔,不被上帝祝福;第四,對基督徒上司有不切實際的期望,以為他們一定能帶來更好的管理,而事實上,歷史和現實都告訴我們兩者沒必然關係,歸根究底我們都是蒙恩的罪人,活在結構性罪惡的社會;第五,「居上不居下」的想法,讓人錯誤理解轉化(或領導力)一定是從上而下,忽略了人人皆領袖和僕人領導的觀念。

山上山下都可成為祝福

但我要申明,縱然我深感上述的困難,卻絕對不等於我認為不可行。然而幾乎可以肯定的是,不是所有人都被召站在山上,更多的是被散置在山下,甚至在最卑微的處境中,卻同樣得著上主的憐憫,藉著他們的善行,為社羣帶來祝福。

德蘭修女在這方面絕對是表表者,她雖然患有嚴重的心臟病,仍然積極投入幫助印度和世界各地的窮困無家者,直至 85 歲高齡。藉著其無私的服事,帶領著佈道團,向世人宣告一個信息:窮苦者也需要受到關愛,因為他們也是上帝所創造的。德蘭修女認為:「一個人罹患最可怕的疾病,就是身邊沒有一個人能受到他的關懷。沒有豐富的愛心,沒有慷慨的雙手,是不能治癒孤獨的靈魂。」就是因為她這份源於關愛的勇氣與犧牲精神,讓世界變得更美好。

由自己的位份開始

所以在我的思考中,城市轉化是由每一個信徒所在的位份開始並具體表現出來,可以是非常多元,例如工作為祭、僕人領導、使命營商、醫福社會服侍、徳育公義的尋索等。我舉一個在我朋友圈子中的「家庭」例子,朋友家剛剛請了一個來自印尼的傭工。眾所周知,印尼人一向不是信奉基督的國家,他們來到香港更是少數民族,經常處於被忽視的位置。有一位信徒看到這情況,就利用自己的工作經驗,開了一間僱傭公司,為市民提供招聘外傭的渠道。同時,他們也和教會建立關系,恆常地轉介外傭到教會聚會,接觸基督,享受團契生活,同時公司也經常為這些弱勢社群提供多方面的協助,讓她們有尊嚴地在港工作和生活。

從食堂到教堂

説到外傭,我又想起另外一個很窩心的例子。在香港大約有四十萬少數民族人口,當中泰國人佔其中五萬。眾所周知,泰國人傳統信奉佛教,在泰國首都曼谷街頭,你不用走一會就能見到佛像在路旁供奉著。可想而知,教會要向這個少數族群宣教是多麼困難。宣道會香港區聯會很想幫助這班來自泰國的朋友,於是創立了泰人恩褔服務中心,幫助在港泰國人能夠找到一個接觸基督信仰的地方。單是用傳統教會場地和聚會形式恐怕很難貼身地轉化這群對佛教信仰根深蒂固、來自佛教國家的朋友。教會終於想到一個辦法,正所謂「民以食為天」,食物可以說是世界的共通語言,教會於是在長沙灣開辦了一間泰式餐廳,名叫 Tum Yum Thai ,這裏絕大部分員工都是泰國人,讓他們能夠在餐廳內為客人提供家鄉的菜式,也讓他們有足夠收入應付日常開支。更重要的是,教會憑藉餐廳和這些泰國朋友多了一道溝通的橋樑,漸漸也將基督信仰與他們分享。不說不知,這餐廳還有另一功能,就是為在港泰國人提供一個教會崇拜的地點。在每個星期三的下午,餐廳會有小組時間,透過查經、分享和祈禱,讓泰國朋友接受褔音。而在每個星期日,餐廳會暫停營業,因為整天餐廳都會是教會聚會的地點。

總結

我用上述這兩個很家庭、很生活、很社會又很教會的例子,是想說明要為城市帶來轉化,重點不在於做大事或是小事,重點是要很切實地用服侍近鄰的心、找著切入點、連結社㑹資源來做。我也是基於這點小小的信念,以「職場服侍」的心在多年前參與了推動「城市轉化」的行列,沿途還遇到不少如天使般的同行者呢!

(此文章轉載自伯特利神學院柏祺城市轉化中心「城市心」第十二期。發佈日期 12/05/2017。網址:http://rbc.bethelhk.org/zh/gt-chipublish/rbc-news。版權屬柏祺城市轉化中心,未經允許,不得再轉載到別處。)

 

      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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