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【雙語園地】示巴女王 THE QUEEN SHEBA

Written by 作者: 滌然(Evelyn O.Shih) / 中譯：珍珍

 

示巴女王

作者: Evelyn O.Shih / 中譯：珍珍

當我在靈修時，再一次讀到示巴女王造訪所羅門王，我被其中所描的女性特質深深吸引了。

所羅門王的確是有史以來最有智慧的人。他通過了示巴女王精明的觀察和考試。當示巴女王聽所羅門王智慧之言時，她同時在觀察席上的珍饈美味，分列而坐的群臣。當她在享用席上的珍饈美味時，她也在觀察侍立兩旁的僕人，以及他們的衣服裝飾和酒政的衣服裝飾。

一般而言，女性比男性更會觀察。女人可以在觀察週遭的一切時，同時推出所處的環境。所以女性顧客比較難伺候。

但也有處，女作家可以寫出許多描述性的故事。在女性作家的作品中比男性作家更多地發現生動和詳細的人類生活記錄。女性讀者也比較敏感和敏感。男性往往難以理解，女性為何會為了某本小說而涕淚淋灕。

一般而言，男人對事情的關注勝過女人。因此在看報的父親對於在他腳邊打架的兩個小孩可以無動於衷。同樣地，在看運動節目的丈夫們也沒有辦法分心去注意到妻子的情緒變化。

所羅門王的智慧不只表現在言語，也展現在行動上。他不僅指導他人，也運用智慧來安排自己的事情。從建造聖殿到僕人的服飾，他也巨細靡遺地運用了他的智慧。可能這就是知識和智慧的區別。 知識只在心中，智慧則是在日常生活中懂得如何使用知識。


現在還有許多示巴女王希望來聽聽上帝的智慧。 當他們來到我們的教堂時，他們是否看到服務上的良好秩序？ 當他們進入我們的家時，他們聞到了愛的甜蜜嗎？ 當他們認識我們時，他們是否發現我們乾淨利落？ 我衷心希望他們都不會失望。

當我們在辦《導向雜誌》時，也希望在文學作品中發揮出同樣的作用。 我們嘗試製作漂亮的封面，有藝術佈局和寫得很好的文章。 我們希望讀者能夠給我們提出建議，以便在每個問題上都能改進指導。 因為我們的上帝有完全的智慧，祂也願意賜予我們智慧。 祂也會很高興看到我們用祂賜給我們的智慧來吸引人們歸向祂。

（注：滌然師母曾是《導向雜誌》的總編輯 1985-2004）

 

 

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示巴女王造訪所羅門王

 

 

THE QUEEN SHEBA

Author: Evelyn O.Shih

When I came again to the story of the Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon in my devotion time, I was fascinated by the description of the femininity.

King Solomon was really the wisest man in history. He passed the shrewd observation and examination of the Queen Sheba. While the Queen of Sheba listened to King Solomon's Words of Wisdom, she also was observing the seating of his officials. As she ate the delicious food at feast, she was also observing the robes of attending servants and cupbearers.

It is generally recognized that women are more observant than men. Women can observe all and everything around them and additionally they are able to deduce a lot from their circumstances. Women customers therefore, are the hardest to please.

The good part is, women author have produced many descriptive stories. The vivid and detailed accounts of human life have been found more often in the works of female writers than their male counterparts. Woman readers are also more responsive and sensitive. A novel which serves as a tear- jerker to women often could not be understood by men.

A men's mind is generally more preoccupied then women's. The newspaper-reading father could not see his two kids fighting under his feet. Similarly is the sport-watching husband who could not be distracted by his wife's moods.

King Solomon had wisdom in words and also in actions. He advised others as well as applied his wisdom in arranging his own affairs. From the biggest architecture of the temple building to the smallest detail in uniform of his servants, he applied his wisdom. May be this is the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is only in ones' mind while wisdom is the use of knowledge in the daily life.

There are still many Queens of Sheba who wish to come to hear God's wisdom. When they come to our church, do they see good order in services? As they enter our home, do they smell the sweetness of love? When they are acquainted with us , do they find us clean and neat? I sincerely hope that none of them will be disappointed.

Steering thrives to do the same thing in literary work. We try to have beautiful covers, artistic layouts and well written articles. We hope that you readers will give us suggestions so that Steering will be improved an every issue. For our God is all wisdom and He loves to grant us wisdom. He will be pleased to see us using wisdom He gave us to attract people to Him.


（＊Mrs. Evelyn O.Shih was the Chief editor of Steering Magazine 1985-2004）

 

      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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