奇妙的神恩_2月28日与基督的国有分

2月28日与基督的国有分

A Share in Christ’s Kingdom, February 28

“我将国赐给你们，正如我父赐给我一样。叫你们在我国里，坐在我的席上吃喝；并且坐在宝座上，审判以色列十二个支派”（路22:29-30）。{AG 67.1}[1]

I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.Luke 22:29, 30.{AG 67.1}[1]

这是多么伟大的应许！基督的忠实信徒要与祂同享祂从祂天父所得的国。这是一个属灵的国度，在其中称为最大的，是那些最殷勤为自己弟兄服务的人。基督的仆人在祂的指导之下处理祂国度的事务。他们要在祂的筵席上吃喝，就是得蒙许可与祂亲密交往。（RH.1907，7.4）{AG 67.2}[2]

What a promise is this! Christ’s faithful ones are to be sharers with Him in the kingdom He has received from His Father. This is a spiritual kingdom, in which those who are most active in serving their brethren are the greatest. Christ’s servants, under His direction, are to administer the affairs of His kingdom. They are to eat and drink at His table, that is, be admitted to near communion with Him.60{AG 67.2}[2]

寻求属世尊荣的人犯了可悲的错误。离基督的宝座最近的，乃是那克己而礼让他人的人。监察人心的主看到了祂卑微舍己的门徒所具有的真正美德。虽然他们认识到自己的不配，也没有寻求尊荣，但因为他们是配得的，祂就将他们安置于尊荣的地位。……{AG 67.3}[3]

Those who search for worldly distinction and glory make a sad mistake. It is the one who denies self, giving to others the preference, who will sit nearest to Christ on His throne. He who reads the heart sees the true merit possessed by His lowly, self-sacrificing disciples, and because they are worthy He places them in positions of distinction, though they do not realize their worthiness and do not seek for honor....{AG 67.3}[3]

上帝视一切外表的炫耀和浮夸毫无价值。许多在今生被认为出类拔萃的人，有一天必看出上帝评价人是根据他们同情与克己的精神。……凡效法那位周流四方行善事之主的榜样，帮助和造福同胞，时时努力挽救他人的人，在上帝的眼中要比自私自利、高抬自己的人远为高贵。{AG 67.4}[4]

God places no value on outward display or boasting. Many who in this life are looked upon as superior to others, will one day see that God values men according to their compassion and self-denial.... Those who follow the example of Him who went about doing good, who help and bless their fellow men, trying always to lift them up, are in God’s sight infinitely higher than the selfish ones who exalt themselves.{AG 67.4}[4]

上帝接纳人不是因为他们的才能，而是因为他们寻求祂的圣面，希望得到祂的帮助。上帝不象人看人。祂不从外表判断。祂洞察内心，按公义判断。……{AG 67.5}[5]

God does not accept men because of their capabilities, but because they seek His face, desiring His help. God sees not as man sees. He judges not from appearances. He searches the heart, and judges righteously....{AG 67.5}[5]

祂接纳谦卑而不炫耀的信徒，与他们交谈；因为祂在他们身上看到最珍贵的材料，能经得起暴风骤雨，高温和压力的考验。我们为主服务的宗旨，应当是帮助罪人悔改而使祂的圣名得到荣耀。……{AG 67.6}[6]

He accepts and communes with His lowly, unpretentious followers; for in them He sees the most precious material, which will stand the test of storm and tempest, heat and pressure. Our object in working for the Master should be that His name may be glorified in the conversion of sinners....{AG 67.6}[6]

我们应当欣喜，因为主衡量祂葡萄园中的工人不是依据他们的学问和教育优势。树是凭着所结的果子来判断的。主必与配合祂的人合作。（RH.1907，7.4）{AG 67.7}[7]

Let us rejoice that the Lord does not measure the workers in His vineyard by their learning or by the educational advantages they have had. The tree is judged by its fruit. The Lord will cooperate with those who cooperate with Him.61{AG 67.7}[7]