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【職場上的祭司】工作,只為餬口?

 

人與職場

人一生有三分之一的時間在職場,人最具生產力的時候就是在 20 至 60 歲最精壯的四十年,差不多是每個人必要經過的階段。

一般人看做工是成年人當然的責任,成長獨立,自食其力,是天經地義的事。「若有人不肯做工,就不可吃飯。」(帖後三10)進入職場就好比做交易,把自己的體力、精力、腦力去交換工資,好應付日常生活所需。工作,就只是為了餬口嗎?


反客為主的動機

某公司的業務是季節性的,每年有數個月比較清閒,到了旺季因要趕貨,就忙得要命。僱主要平衡支出,旺季也沒有增聘人手。上司職責所在,自然要施加壓力,更使用不近人情的手段,意圖迫使生產能趕及死線。

德明在車間工作,本着做工是為了餬口的宗旨,只管盡力做好自己的本份,其他一概不理。當一眾同事工作情緒低落,與管理層常常頂撞,更孕育集體跳槽的趨勢,他自知早晚必受牽連而身受其害,不能置自己的利益於道外。

他在思量,為生計,他不抗拒轉工。但是「東家不打,打西家」,萬一「西家」更難相處、僱主和上司更不近人情,自己的景況不是更艱難嗎?

德明主動去遊說同事用較理性的態度去作判斷。在淡季僱主沒有和員工斤斤計較,其實他可以因工作量不足而裁員。在旺季僱員為何又要斤斤計較?積極的解決對恃,可改善流程,改進操作的效率,加入器材去增加生產力。這需要大家合作,上司的視野未必能洞察操作的問題,多要藉僱員現身說法,才能找到解決的方案,以致皆大歡喜。

僱員和僱主所面對的難處往往是對立的,但是不斷抗爭最後結果會是兩敗俱傷。唯有願意和衷共濟才能開闢新境界。德明作橋樑,使雙方向前多走一步,公司繼續生存,員工得到保障,大家的合作關係進深一步。

德明做超越份內的責任,為公司、為同事做了好事。他在出糧時倍感自豪!


工作有回報

工作是人一生的重大投資,付上了心血和汗水、青春和拼鬥。人理應珍惜每一段精彩的時刻,要回味得來不易的經驗,須尋求金錢以外的回報,務求使這人生不枉過。

職場多姿多彩,光怪陸離。有人愛上職場,成了工作狂;有人討厭職場,與别人如水火不容。一般人看職場只不過是賺取餬口的地方,聚焦在物質的回報,以勞力、知識或技能去換取生計,養活自己和家人。在這方面,基督徒還多了一個責任,就是藉金錢奉獻,支持教會、推動福音事工。

物質以外,還有靈性,工作是神的計劃,透過工作我們可以服侍神、服務人、事奉教會,這是屬靈的回報。工作使人成長,發揮個人的恩賜和才幹,這正是個人的回報。


逆文化而上

固有觀念和傳統文化,足以左右我們的思想;中國人的工作觀是刻苦耐勞,盡忠職守,逆來順受,這些本是美德,在今天的社會大環境下卻成為上班族的壓力。服權、聽命、遵從,本有源遠流長的歷史背境,在高舉個人主義的氣候裏,優良傳統被扭曲,推理成為非邏輯、非理性的原則,形成僱主僱員的衝突,沒完沒了。上班的活動不在工作,轉移去了搞辦公室政治;生存的唯一目的是保著自己的職位。如此形勢,做成消極的工作態度,對上班厭倦,在職場沒精打采。

神對每一個人的工作都有召命,這呼召校正工作的性質和方向,更新對工作的態度和委身,叫我們跳出消極的網羅,避開厭煩的漩渦,逆流而上。任何的職場都要靠績效去生存、去發展、去傳承,若能專注把工作做好,積極實幹,貢獻公司,便能賺取老闆的信任和同事的合作。德明的見證清楚刻劃這重點。其實個人的處事能力、做人宗旨、責任承擔、穩重思考,都決定了職業生涯的成敗。雖說人的得失,在於天時、地利、人和這些外在的因素,然而自己的內在質素才是這處境的癥結。

「做工的得工價,不算恩典,乃是該得的;」(羅四4)做工收取工資是該得、但不是無緣無故的,做工是要付代價的。做工只為餬口,本是很簡單和基要的目的,在現實的職場,這可能是一厢情願!要賺得生計也不是簡單的,若僱員連份內職責都不能達標,他爭取餬口的權利已危在旦夕;他應謙卑的檢討自己的態度和表現,急謀改進。「作僕人的,你們要懼怕戰兢,用誠實的心聽從你們肉身的主人,好像聽從基督一般。」(弗六5)這才是在職場工作的正確態度。

基督徒的生命是豐盛的,心理的質素是健康的,應當在職場有更佳的兼容、更出眾的適應。態度,決定你的高度;心境,決定你的處境;心態,決定你的狀態。用甚麽目光看事 ,就把事情怎樣定性。「一生的果效是由心發出」(箴四23),達至修心才能找到成功的竅門。


工作是祝福

用勞力換取米糧,原是一種本份,「必汗流滿面才得餬口」(創三19),人類有史以來便是如此。唯有人開始辛勤作工,才能領會工作呼召帶來的祝福。

在職場定意做得好、做得出色,真正的動力是甚麼呢?財、利、名、權都是其中的誘因,但真正的有效槓杆卻在於自己信仰的堅持,生命的力量確能四両撥千斤,把工作轉化成為有吸引力、有積極性、有成就感的任務。辛勞賺取信譽、名聲、尊嚴、信任是無價的,看這些努力為長遠的投資,必定帶來金錢以外的收穫。

工作,不只是為餬口!

 

      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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