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【小基督大世界】我是永恆裡的「魯蛇」嗎?

 

不久前從網路上的政論節目聽到一個新詞「魯蛇」,我一時會意不過來,問先生這是什麼意思?先生回答「魯蛇」就是「Loser」(失敗者的意思)!我笑著回答說希望我下次去Winners(加拿大專賣低於原價的過季商品店)時不要成為 Loser,要成為真正的 Winner!

想到「魯蛇」,我想到了多年前曾對一位朋友講述「耶穌基督」被釘十字架及救贖的福音時的對話。他對我說:「我目前過得好好的,不需要靠宗教的慰藉來肯定自己存在的價值。」他最後還補上一句不太禮貌,甚至有嘲諷之意的話,他說:「成功是屬於預備好了的人,宗教是給失敗者的安慰劑,所以我只信我自己」!

看他這樣大談闊論,志得意滿地談述自己的「宗教觀」及「人生觀」,我想到聖經裡「保羅」勸勉年輕的傳道人「提摩太」的一段話:「......不要捲入愚蠢無知的辯論,那只會引起衝突。主的僕人不可跟人爭執,倒要對人和善,並善於教導,也要有耐心去對待難以相處的人。你要溫柔地教導那些反對真理的人,或許神會改變那些人的心,使他們明白真理。這樣,那些曾經被魔鬼擄去,受其擺佈的人就會醒悟過來,逃離他的羅網」(新普及譯本 - 提摩太後書二章21-26節)。跟一個驕傲,且沒有信仰的人談「經歷神」是很困難的,我就禮貌性地退下,不再與他多說了。

綜觀古今,在世時曾赫赫有名者不勝枚舉,但他們死後,又有多少人記得他們在世時的豐功偉業呢?他們死後,不過就和泛泛之輩一樣歸入黃土嗎?但是約在兩千年前有一個名叫「耶穌」的人,祂在世時,有一段時間被視為「魯蛇」中的「魯蛇」。當時的宗教領袖忌妒他講話大有能力,又會醫病趕鬼,又有大批跟隨著,但祂常直言不諱,不留情面地指出宗教領袖們假冒偽善,結果無辜地被釘在十字架上﹐赤身露體幾個小時,最後血流乾了,很羞辱地窒息死去。驚人的是,祂死後三天居然戰勝死亡,從死裡復活,還活生生地在眾人眼前出現,安慰、造就、勸勉人達四十天之久,最後在眾目睽睽下光榮地昇天,從「魯蛇」變成千萬人景仰、前仆後繼跟隨幾千年的 Winner(得勝者)!

耶穌在世時,是怎樣的一個「魯蛇」?

聖經這樣描述祂:「祂(耶穌)的外貌毫不俊美,也不威嚴,並沒有甚麼吸引我們。祂被人藐視,遭人拒絕,忍受痛苦悲傷,飽歷人間憂患。...... 祂背負的,是我們的軟弱;重壓祂的,是我們的痛苦悲傷......﹐ 祂卻是為了我們的叛逆被刺透,為了我們的罪被壓碎。祂被痛打,為了使我們可以完全;祂受鞭笞,為了使我們得以痊愈」!(新普及譯本 - 以賽亞書五十三章 2-5節)


「耶穌」本是神,但願意受差派來到世上,成為人,還成為「魯蛇」的安慰者,為人世間帶來亮光。「耶穌」說:「我就是道路、真理、生命,若不藉着我,沒有人能到父那裏去(約翰福音十四章6節),這句話是真的!有很多「魯蛇」走到人生的灰暗處,不知何去何從時,聽到「耶穌基督」救贖的福音,他們因為自己已經束手無策,就想姑且一試吧,死馬當活馬醫,承認自己的過犯,接受神的救恩,期盼人生有一個新的局面。神充滿憐憫與慈愛,祂知道很多人信祂時,心態或有可議之處,但祂還是成全了他們那不成熟的渴望,目的是先引人到祂永生的道路上後,慢慢地導正,教化!讓人很驚訝的是,有好多好多的「魯蛇」在神的諄諄教誨及愛的滋潤下,身心靈健全地發展,逐漸擺脫使他們成為「魯蛇」的成因。

詩人直言不諱地說:「你們要嘗嘗主恩的滋味,便知道祂是美善;投靠祂的人有福了!」(詩篇三十四篇8節)一時的「魯蛇」不見得永遠為「魯蛇」!有時生命中某一階段成為「魯蛇」是好的,因為失敗會讓人意識到自己的有限與無能,才會願意拋下成見去投靠神,願意改變自己,降伏在神的權柄之下,接受更美、更好、更大﹐數算無盡的恩典。順服就蒙福!成功不僅是給預備好了的人,更是給謙卑虛己者!

您意識到自己是「魯蛇」嗎?沒關係,「耶穌基督」是我們的榜樣,祂來到世上,成為「魯蛇」的模樣,目的是要救我們徹底地脫離「魯蛇」的困境,脫離死亡的綑綁,帶來希望與光明。

「耶穌」從死裡復活,成為初熟的果子,信靠跟隨,並遵守祂的教導的人,也會經歷生命的日日更新與變化,讓 Loser (失敗者)成為 Winner(得勝者),這份福分,您想要嗎?

來信「主耶穌」吧!

 

      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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