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【事事關心】德國提供我們的警惕

 

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西德總理布蘭特(Willy Brandt)於 1970 年在波蘭首都華沙廣場下跪道歉

 

今年約兩個月前(9月24日)在德國,女強人墨克爾(Angela Merkel)第 4 度當選為總理,然而,由於她收納超過一百萬從中東或伊斯蘭背景的 "難民" 的不良後果,但是她依然故我,難民政策不改,故此,她所領導的 "基督徒民主聯盟"(Christian Democratic Union)支持率大幅下跌百分之九,只得總投票數之三分之一而已,只能尋找肯合作的其他政黨去組織少數政府。這次選舉是 1949 年以來選民對於她所代表的政黨最差的支持度,同時,反映出相當多德國選民非常不滿意墨克爾和她的政黨過份仁慈的難民政策,因為有 12.6% 選民投票給反對大量收納自稱為 "難民" 者的「德國選擇黨」 (Alternative fur Deutschland, AFD)。

不容忽視的事實是,去年(2016)德國警局的罪案統計,有幾乎近一半案件是近期的難民所犯的!只是該國的主流傳媒普遍是 "左派" 思維的,與加拿大的傳媒是 "半斤八兩",基於 "政治正確" 而不公開這類事實。再者,加拿大的主流傳媒也沒有報導德國移民部長於九月底時一次透露:他相信在近期難民中,只有 25% 至 33% 人數可以在德國自力更生,其他大部份難民將會長期依賴政府的救濟。

也許我們會大惑不解地問:為何仍然有超過 80% 德國人﹐包括那三分之一支持墨克爾和她的政黨的選民﹐投票支持吸收大量中東難民之政策呢?從歐洲一些研究德國社會學的專業人士我們可能得到一點端倪,其中一位是巴黎大學的教授 Guy Millière。他在十月初發表的一篇論文中指出,由於希特勒的納粹黨暴政歷史陰雲不散,很多德國人產生了一種奇怪的 "自恨",不想強調自己的德國人身份,盼望藉著歐盟領袖的角色,以 "歐洲人" 作自己的身份,拋棄那曾經令他們於二次世界大戰中貽害多國,導致多國的人們家破人亡的民族主義思想。對於他們來說,讓百萬伊斯蘭背景的難民進入是表現出一種 "無懼改變" 的勇敢 "歐洲精神",此舉是要他們以行動證明他們的憐憫、慈悲心,藉以彌補 80 年前整個德意志民族所犯下的罪行。對於不少其他國家公民來說,這的確是非常奇怪的社會精神!這也可解釋到這半世紀以來,為何德國那麼慷慨、不惜工本地去經營 "歐盟" 這個組織,擔負這十年來希臘負累歐盟組織的財政爛攤子了!

我本人則以一個基督徒的眼光去解釋﹐為何那麼多德國人願意無條件接納超過百萬難民的原因。現今德國人倡導的這種 "人道主義",其主要原因是希特勒納粹黨暴政的歷史陰雲不散,而且,由於大多數德國人完全失去了耶穌基督所傳揚的 "被寬恕" 的精神,所以到現今雖然 70 多年過後,這個國家的心靈還沒有真正從過往的罪行中感到被寬恕而得以釋放!從基督教信仰的立場來說,多數德國人的心靈仍然被納粹黨時期的罪行所捆綁,因為沒有接納聖經所教導的真理:向上帝誠心尋求寬恕!雖然西德總理布蘭特(Willy Brandt)於 1970 年(當時德國仍處於東西德分割狀態)在波蘭首都華沙廣場下跪,誠意向當年侵略波蘭時的死難者道歉而贏得不少歐洲人(包括在波蘭的猶太人)之寬恕﹐但普遍德國人沒有真正為了整個國家的罪行向上帝懺悔,在心靈上沒有感到被赦免的釋放,所以現在願意接納超過百萬難民去贖罪!

對比德國,雖然在性質和程度上大有區別,加拿大也有歷史遺留下來的捆綁,那就是過往壓迫原住民的歷史,包括強迫他們的孩子離開其家園,進入寄宿學校好幾年的痛苦經歷。加國政府最近幾年能夠承認過錯,作出補償行動,本來是正確的行為。不過,現今這個議題已經成為一個政治的燙手山芋,原因是不斷有人秋後算賬,用盡方法去挖掘歷史資料,透過原住民的各種問題從中取得金錢或權力和社會地位的利益。好像德國,加拿大人(包括基督徒)也須要懂得在這事上向上帝尋求赦罪,否則,在未來歲月,加國的種族問題變得更加複雜,不單是白人和原住民的關係緊張,也會牽起其他族裔的移民對政府隨便 "派納稅人的錢" 去滿足原住民的要求而產生不滿的局面。為何一百、二百多年前政府的罪行﹐需要我們現今這一代來還債賠罪?

願基督徒都將這涉及所有國民的事情放在在禱告和關懷中,好像詩人在詩篇 86 和 98 篇中所說,盼望上帝的憐憫和公義能夠藉著基督徒,在這事情上彰顯,讓加拿大人都可以看到父神的榮光:

"主阿﹐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86:4)

"耶和華顯明了祂的救恩,在列國眼前顯示了祂的公義。" (新譯本,詩篇98:2)

 

      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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