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【職場上的祭司】帶職宣教三重奏

 

PeterLee帶職宣教即是全民皆兵,每一個基督徒都作基督精兵,自然整個基督精兵軍隊就會強壯起來,這樣的「獻身」本是神的心意,正如保羅在羅馬書中的勸勉,說:「我以神的慈悲勸你們將身體獻上當作活祭,是聖潔的,是神所喜悅的;你們如此事奉乃是理所當然的。」(羅十二1)

帶職宣教可以從三個層次或角度來看。筆者以下的一點經歷,僅作爲在主內與各弟兄姊妹分享及互勉:

• 帶職加上宣教

保羅本可以收取他傳道的工價,但他卻以織帳棚來支持他的生活和工作。同樣地,我們在自己的職業工作上可以養活自己及家人,以能服侍主,廣傳福音。除了十一奉獻之外,亦要把握「最後機會」在遺產上作更大的奉獻,既可抵消一生中積累的增值稅,亦可在經濟上實際地支持主的事工及其他慈善機構。

多年前我已開始學習怎樣有計劃地長遠奉獻。除了其他的經常奉獻之外,亦設立一項永久基金,按年捐款,累積大部分的本金,預計最終能生產足夠的利息,永遠支持聖樂事功,因爲主藉著聖樂聖詩,叫我悔改歸主,更一再陶冶我的屬靈生命,叫我唯有倚靠在主流寶血的身旁。另外,我已安排在「極樂財務計劃」中把一半的遺產捐給教會、神學院、基督教機構與及慈善機構。這些本來都是從主而來的,把從主而得的獻給主乃是我們本份所當作的(代上廿九14b)。


• 帶職當中宣教

透過帶職,我們有機會接觸各行各業的廣大人群,也有機會與他們一起在日常的工作上合作,這正是最好作見證及傳福音的機會。

在工作中,我自然地接觸到同事、客戶、其他的專業人士與及電台、電視、網頁及講座的聽眾或觀眾。透過與他們接觸,相處與及合作,儘量把握機會做傳福音與撒種的工作,從言談、處事及講論等渠道反映基督徒的價值觀,爲福音的種子準備好土,以致直接帶領人到福音午餐會、佈道會、基督教聚會及教會等。又以查經小組和個人談道來深入地做傳福音及栽培工作。當中難免有些人初時是因「俾面」或者盛情難卻而願意來聽,但無論如何總希望在有福音的接觸點作爲開始,漸漸也能讓慕道的心發芽生長。有些人雖經多年的努力,卻未能有突破而信靠主,亦有些是終於受洗加入教會,我們只問耕耘和忠心,祈求主的靈動工,最終結成福音的果子。

• 帶職融合宣教

我們既相信上帝是創造萬物的主宰,自然認同祂在每一行業或專科中的主權,例如科學是研究上帝所創造的物件及定規,必能彰顯上帝的永能和神聖(羅一20)。其他學術亦是上帝所賜人的智慧而研究出來的心得。我們在不同的專業上都能找出上帝的存在與主權。

我在研究法律中看見法律的形成不單是經過民主與及立法的程序,更可追溯到上帝原顯明在人心裏的良知(羅一19)。特別在研究加拿大憲法及人權的時候,我更發現其實不管是加拿大立國或者是我們常用的人權憲章,都是本於聖經真理,亦以上帝的主權爲最高的權威,個人的自由與人權都是在上帝的主權之下。像這些的領會是自己在個別的行業中深入研究所領受的,亦正好應用於傳揚福音之中,帶出上帝的主權,大能、公義和慈愛的信息。我在不同形式的講座中,由最非宗教性的法律講座或解答法律問題,以至直接主講佈道會或講道,都可以結合福音和法律上的領受,這並不只是引言,乃是內容的一部分,深信上帝的榮耀在任何一學科中都能被彰顯。在實用上,不同的法律題目或者從與法律有關的新聞中都可構思新的話題,但卻是最終歸回到那同一的福音,高舉那古舊的十字架。

以上的努力耕耘,偶然可以直接計算初步的收成,例如在一次佈道會中有多少個人願意決志信主,或者願意追尋真理,又例如直接帶領多少個人悔改,信主,受洗及加入教會,但在大部分的情形下,都是只問默默的耕耘,期望他朝能有美好的果子。


帶職加上宣教、帶職當中宣教與及帶職融合宣教是三個角度來看帶職宣教,好像三種不同的樂器同時奏出一個美麗的旋律。讓我們彼此共鳴,互勉,終身在那三位一體的上帝面前,坦然無懼的用聖潔公義事奉祂(路一75)。

李時勤(律師、神道學碩士、法律博士)

 

      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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