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【職場上的祭司】基督教信仰:七個高效能思維(七)

 

統合綜效(Synergize) 是現代管理學的常用的策略,相信彼此合作貢獻會帶來超出1 + 1=2 的效果。

著名管理學家 Stephen Covey 在其暢銷書《與成功有約: 7個高效能習慣》中,提到我們需要以客觀的態度去看待別人的意見— 要清楚明白不同的意見只代表不同的觀點,要嘗試從開放的角度摒除成見,對方的意見與自己不一樣時,這不是對錯問題,而是雙方的觀點不同而已,故此,可以透過彼此協商、腦震盪(brain-storming)、尊重彼此的差異、加強彼此的優點、彌補彼此的缺點,從而共同尋求最佳的方案,而往往結果都是出乎意料的令人滿意。

在基督徒信仰生命中,會遇到不少的沖擊、試探、困難,我們需要屬靈的夥伴同行,建立親蜜的關係,可以彼此接納、扶持和勸勉。而這種天國同行者的關係,會帶來的功效是遠超過1+1=2。

(1)事半功倍

在聖經《傳道書》4:9中說:「二人勝過一人,因為他們一起的勞碌有美好的酬報。」,意思是指若兩個人同心協力去完成任務/工作,都能勝過困難,會帶來果效—就是因著合作而帶來成功。在新約《聖經》中提到一對夫婦—亞居拉和百基拉,他們以織帳棚為生。《聖經》中 6 次提到他們的名字,而有4次都是先放太太百居拉的名字在前頭,然後再提丈夫,在當時的社會夫婦姓名同提是少有,而將太太的名字放在前頭更是罕有的做法。有學者認為「最合理的原因可能是:百基拉比丈夫更有恩賜,在教會中常常扮演比丈夫更重要的角色。但似乎這並不影響他倆的感情、默契及同工的能力。」(見《聖經中著名的夫妻》,180頁)。保羅在知道自己快要被處決,寫給提摩太的書信中,仍然不忘這對闊別 16 年為主盡忠、有美好見證、建立教會的夫婦。他們的同心合作,肯定是比自己單打獨鬥帶來更大的果效。

(2)屬靈保護

在《傳道書》4:10 接著指出同行的關係不單只是帶來成功,更有「如果一個跌倒,另一個可以把他的同伴扶起來。但一人孤身跌倒,沒有別人把他扶起來,他就悲慘了。」經文是以在深夜中一個人不小心跌在深坑中,會帶來身體受傷、生命也會到威脅。而兩人或以上可以彼此保護,比較安全,所以,耶穌差派門徒出去傳福音都是兩個兩個的。再者,若兩個人的生命可彼此坦誠、透明、問責的話,自己的陰暗面可有人守望、提醒,也成為屬靈的保護。

(3)逆境同行

《傳道書》4:11 說:「再者,二人同睡,就都暖和;一人獨睡,怎能暖和呢?」聖經學者丁道爾指出這句諺語是提到在逆境、試煉以及憂傷中,有友伴的重要。在拿俄米生命中最苦的時候 --

(i)肉體上:因旱災缺糧,身體疲憊;

(ii)情感上:失去丈夫、兩個兒子、一個兒媳婦,面對極大的哀傷;

(iii)社交上,遠離自己的民族,流落在異鄉中,沒有朋友;

(iv)靈性上,陷於低潮,經歷不到神的同在,認為是「因為耶和華伸手攻擊我」(路得記1:13)。

就是在這種身心靈俱疲的情況下,路得以死相隨、不離不棄,和拿俄米回到神身邊,基督徒都會有信心軟弱,會有哀傷憂鬱中,同伴成為寶貴的盟友,一同面對、一同呼求神的戰友。

在職場上,基督徒同樣要面對許多的試探、困窘、危機、陷阱,除了需要神的恩典、引導、安慰、同行外,我們也需要彼此支持的夥伴。在你的公司中,是否有禱伴可與你一同祈禱呢?為什麼要在公司中,興起禱告的祭壇?是因為公司的同事比起你教會的弟兄姊妹更清楚公司的狀況,更曉得如何為同事禱告,更即時可一同禱告。在職場上,基督徒也需要為公司(操守、安全、業績、股東的決策)、上司、顧客及同事禱告,祝福每個人都蒙神蒙人的恩寵。

溫哥華短宣中心職場事工的同工,可以協助你在公司中建立禱告的祭壇,成立祈禱網,如有需要,你可致電 604-273-0223 與我們聯絡。

* Stephen Covey 是摩門教徒,筆者絕對不認同其信仰內容。

 

      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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