开朗的宗教-第133章

  5月12日 属世的财富并非必要

开朗的宗教-第133章

  Riches are not Necessary, May 12

开朗的宗教-第133章

  “只要有衣有食，就当知足”（提前6:8）。[1]

开朗的宗教-第133章

  And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.1 Timothy 6:3.{RRe 134.1}[1]

开朗的宗教-第133章

  他们既热中于发财，就把永远的利益忽略了。他们被撒但弄瞎了心眼，自以为想发财是为了良善的目的；他们损害了自己的良心，欺骗自己，不断地贪求财富。这种人背离了真道，用许多愁苦把自己刺透了。他们牺牲了自己高尚的原则，为财富放弃了自己的信仰。即或他们在得财的目的上没有失望，也会在财富所带来的快乐上失望。……[2]

开朗的宗教-第133章

  Many are determined to be rich; this is their study; and in their zeal eternal considerations are overlooked. They are blinded by Satan, and make themselves believe that it is for good purposes they desire this gain; they strain their consciences, deceive themselves, and are constantly coveting riches. Such have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. They have sacrificed their noble, elevated principles, given up their faith for riches, and if not disappointed in their object, they are disappointed in the happiness which they supposed riches would bring....{RRe 134.2}[2]

开朗的宗教-第133章

  使徒保罗说明了财富的唯一真用途，并且吩咐提摩太嘱咐富人要行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意供给人；因为这样他们就是在为自己积成美好的根基，预备将来（见提前6：18）。……敬虔加上知足的心便是大利了（提前6：6）。这是幸福的真正秘诀，也是灵魂和身体的真正兴盛。（1T 541、542）[3]

开朗的宗教-第133章

  The apostle Paul shows the only true use for riches, and bids Timothy charge the rich to do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate: for in so doing they are laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come.... Godliness with contentment is great gain. Here is the true secret of happiness, and real prosperity of soul and body.—Testimonies for the Church 1:542.{RRe 134.3}[3]

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