保尔森选集-第12章

  《文稿》1898年106号

保尔森选集-第12章

  MS. 106, 1898

保尔森选集-第12章

  下文引自一份文稿的第三页，1898年8月28日写于从诺威奇到波士顿的火车上，在前往马萨诸塞州林恩的途中{PC 13.2}

保尔森选集-第12章

  The following is quoted from page 3 of a manuscript written on the train from Norwich to Boston, en route for Lynn, Mass., Aug. 28, 1898, File MS. 106, 1898:{PC 13.2}

保尔森选集-第12章

  那些只在理论上持有真理的人，可以说是蜻蜓点水，他们没有使真理的原则进入心灵的至圣所，而只将至关重要的真理留在外院，所以不会看出这班子民过去的历史中有什么神圣的事，这班人的历史造就了他们目前的状态，也使他们在世上成了恳切坚决的传道工人。当代的真理是宝贵的，但是那些其心没有在磐石基督耶稣上跌碎的人，不会看到和明白何为真理。他们会接受那些满足他们想法的内容，开始在所建的根基之外另建一个根基。他们会满足自己的虚荣心和自尊心，以为自己有能力挪移我们信仰的柱石。{PC 13.3}

保尔森选集-第12章

  Those who have a hold of the truth theoretically, with their finger tips, as it were, who have not brought its principles into the inner sanctuary of the soul, but have kept the vital truth in the outer court, will see nothing sacred in the past history of this people which has made them what they are and has established them as earnest, determined missionary workers in the world. The truth for this time is precious, but those whose hearts have not been broken by falling on the Rock, Christ Jesus, will not see and understand what is truth. They will accept that which pleases their ideas and will begin to manufacture another foundation than that which is laid. They will flatter their own vanity and esteem, thinking that they are capable of removing the pillars of our faith.{PC 13.3}

保尔森选集-第12章

  只要时间还在持续，这种情况就会继续下去。凡仔细研究圣经的人，都会看到和明白生活在这世界历史结束场景中的那些人的严肃立场。他们就会感到自己的无能和软弱，也会使这事成为自己的第一要务：不仅仅拥有敬虔的外貌，而且要与上帝有生命上的联络。基督若不在他们心里成了荣耀的盼望，他们就不敢罢休。自我会死去；骄傲会从心灵中被驱逐出去，他们会拥有基督的柔和谦卑。{PC 13.4}

保尔森选集-第12章

  This will continue to be as long as time shall last. Any one who has been a close student of the Bible will see and understand the solemn position of those who are living in the closing scenes of this earth’s history. They will feel their own inefficiency and weakness, and will make it their first business to have not merely a form of godliness, but a vital connection with God. They will not dare to rest until Christ is formed within, the hope of glory. Self will die; pride will be expelled from the soul, and they will have the meekness and gentleness of Christ. -{PC 13.4}

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