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筆者在上世紀八十年代初信主,在香港理工學院(香港理工大學的前身)就讀電子工程時,校園團契裡有許多關於透過專業向一些貧窮落後國家傳福音的專題。當時帶職宣教是新的名詞,筆者深受其影響,中國亦正值改革開放初期,筆者也思考帶職宣教模式能否在中國實行。畢業後從事自己喜好的音響工程,加入了一家專門在中國內地發展項目的公司,很快便被派往國內工作,最遠曾到新疆。在工作中有機會與國內客戶和用戶分享信仰,這是筆者初次與人分享信仰的經驗,但礙於工作環境的限制,只能做到簡單而表面的信仰交流。

筆者在上世紀九十年代初嘗試創業,技術對於工程師出身的我沒有太大問題,但在公司管理上,筆者希望可以運用《聖經》原則。那時代教會圈子極少提到職場事工和職場宣教; 況且,聖俗二分、逢商必奸的思想在教會十分普遍,坊間就只有一本叫《誰是老闆?》的書。註1 在沒有任何屬靈支援下,只有邊做邊學,從錯誤中學習。以前是打工仔(編按:雇員的粵語俗稱),在工作岡位傳福音並不容易,但只要做好見證便可以達到「最低要求」;成為小型企業的老闆就不一樣了,因為一舉一動、每個決定,甚至每宗生意都會影響公司所有員工、合作伙伴、供應商等。筆者在口傳福音上拙口笨舌,又不想利用老闆身分強迫下屬聽福音, 因很容易產生利益衝突,故此筆者與內子分工,筆者專心領導管理團隊,內子則關心員工的身體健康。人總有不完美和軟弱的一面,但神的恩典總夠用,用我們的生命見證來榮耀祂的名。

上世紀末發生了亞洲金融風暴,感恩的是公司業務沒有受到太大的影響,但隨後的科網股泡沫爆破影響最大。我們倉卒地作了裁員的決定,事後檢討時,我們發現其實可以做得更好,甚至不需要裁員,那次我們上了很寶貴的一課!二○○三年,非典型肺炎肆虐亞洲,香港和其他地區的經濟大受打擊,我們從過去的經驗學會應變,公司順利渡過難關。

此外,神又藉著同年八月探訪中國西北教會的旅程改變了我,一位九十多歲的老牧者講述他因為持守信仰遭受迫害,在牢獄中渡過差不多三十年的歲月,我被他的見證激勵,神也重燃我的普世宣教心。當年,公司業務已經擴展到亞洲其他國家,有機會藉著公事出差順道探訪當地的宣教士,聽聽他們的心聲,並且了解當地人民的生活,特別是那些活在貧窮地區的人,他們好像命中注定一輩子捱窮,無法扭轉貧窮的魔咒!令筆者想起《雅各書》二章十六節:「你們中間有人對他們說:『平平安安的去吧!願你們穿得暖,吃得飽』,卻不給他們身體所需用的,這有甚麼益處呢?」主耶穌吩咐我們遵行大誡命(愛你的鄰舍),當如何履行在這些人身上呢?宣講福音的同時也要關顧對象的肉身需要,這是主耶穌的全人關懷 (Wholistic Care)。

2013 年,泰國清邁(Chiang Mai, Thailand)舉行第二屆全球營商宣教智庫會議(2nd Global Think Tank on BAM),筆者被邀成為督導小組唯一一位華人成員,有機會與全球營商宣教的學者和策劃者共商這嶄新的宣教模式,筆者多年的本地和海外營商管理經驗(其實是失敗多於成功的經驗)便可大派用場。會後我們發表了多份研究報告,註2 其中一份是在筆者領導下完成的中國區域小組報告:「在中國境內與從中國外拓的營商事工」。註3

神沒有應許天色常藍。筆者在營商近三十年的過程中有起有跌,卻充滿恩典。近年公司業務大轉型,面對極大挑戰,甚至可以說是危機處處,每走一步都需要深思熟慮。筆者也藉此機會向核心成員分享神過去如何一直帶領公司成長,並跨越許多的難關,內子則和一些未信主的女性管理層員工一起禱告。危機雖然仍未完結,也是一項持久戰,但筆者深信神的同在,祂必保守,並會在公司的同事面前見證祂的作為。

1. 譚士登:《誰是老闆?》(香港:宣道出版社,一九九二年)。

2. 參看:http://bamglobal.org/(下載日期:二○一八年三月六日)。

3. 〈http://www.chinesebam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/在中國境內與從中國外拓的營商事工-2.pdf〉(下載日期:二○一八年三月六日)。

思考問題

1. 業務必然有起有跌,神也未曾應許天色常藍。基督徒老闆或管理層如何看裁員? 若公司管理層要求你提交部門的裁員名單,你會用甚麼準則來決定哪些同事可以留下,哪些同事要離開?如何跟進被裁的員工?

2. 社會普遍認為「賺到盡」(編按:賺最多錢)的營商心態是負面的。基督徒老闆如何看這種心態?試讀《利未記》十九章十節和二十三章二十二節。

本文原載於世界華人福音事工聯絡中心出版之《今日華人教會》總第三二五期,二○一八年六月號,pp.12-13,蒙允許轉載。

 

      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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