教会证言-卷九-第26章
第25章 为黑人传道人着想
教会证言-卷九-第26章
Chap. 25—Consideration for Colored Laborers
教会证言-卷九-第26章
圣经的宗教不承认阶级或种族;也不分地位、财产和世俗尊荣的高低。在上帝眼中,人就是人。在祂看来,品格决定人的价值。并且基督的灵无论在谁里面表现出来,我们都要承认。我们无论在什么地方与一个诚实的黑人握手谈话,都不必引以为耻。凡处于基督所处的气氛之中的人,就必从上帝那里得着教训,学习照上帝的尺度衡量人。{9T223.1}[1]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
The religion of the Bible recognizes no caste or color. It ignores rank, wealth, worldly honor. God estimates men as men. With Him, character decides their worth. And we are to recognize the Spirit of Christ in whomsoever it is revealed. No one need be ashamed to speak with an honest black man in any place or to shake him by the hand. He who is living in the atmosphere in which Christ lives will be taught of God and will learn to put His estimate on men.{9T 223.1}[1]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
我们须以体恤的心对待黑人传道人。我们常常没能这样做。我们该鼓励这些人在真理方面求得完整透彻的知识,使他们可以学会怎样在把真理教导人的工作上收到良好的效果。并且他们若忠心作工,就应得工价。须知他们也要吃饭的。{9T223.2}[2]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
Our colored ministers are to be treated with consideration. This has not always been done. These men are to be encouraged to obtain a thorough knowledge of the truth. They are to learn how to be efficient in teaching the truth to others. And when they are faithfully engaged in work they should receive their hire. Remember that they must have bread.{9T 223.2}[2]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
上帝要祂在北方的百姓对黑人弟兄和姊妹保持仁爱的态度。我们不可轻易地找他们的错处。我们不能希望他们在各方面与那些享有更好条件的人相等,而应想到他们所处的许多不利的环境,是与白人的环境完全不同的。北方的民众较比南方的黑人确实处在更明确更纯洁的道德气氛之中。所以我们不能希望他们在凡事上与我们有一样坚定、清楚的道德观念。如果基督今日在世,祂必用一种使我们惊奇的方法教导黑人。祂要我们记住:即使是对在许多事上都极优越的人,若是过分注意他的过失,或用缺乏同情心的态度去劝戒,也往往会伤害他们。{9T223.3}[3]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
The Lord desires His people in the North to maintain a kindly attitude toward the colored brethren and sisters. We should not be hasty in finding fault with them. We cannot expect them to be in all respects like those who have enjoyed greater advantages. We should remember the disadvantages under which the colored people have lived. Far different from the surroundings of the white race have been their surroundings. The Northern people have lived in a clearer, purer moral atmosphere than have the colored people of the South. We cannot expect that, in all things, they will be as firm and clear in their ideas of morality. Were Christ on earth today, He would teach the Negro race in a way that would surprise us. He calls upon us to remember that even those who have had great advantages in many things often feel hurt?if their errors are unduly noticed and if words of counsel and admonition are spoken in an unsympathetic manner.{9T 223.3}[3]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
黑人中间如有什么不愉快的事发生,就该记住:上帝要你们采取机智的行为,象一个忠诚的牧人一般。须知仁爱比谴责更有效。要使黑人弟兄和姊妹明白:他们白人弟兄的宗旨,无非是要他们达到更高的标准,并愿意帮助他们。如果黑人在某些事上失败,你们不可就此定他们的罪,而停止他们的工作。{9T224.1}[4]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
When things of an objectionable nature take place among the colored people, remember that the Lord desires you to act with the wisdom of a faithful shepherd. Remember that kindness will accomplish more than censure. Let the colored brethren and sisters see that their brethren want them to reach the highest standard and that they are willing to help them. And if in some things the colored people fail, do not be quick to condemn them and separate them from the work.{9T 224.1}[4]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
你们对黑人,应持公正无私的态度。基督要祂的仆人向受苦的人显出慈怜,对不幸的人表示同情,对品行不端的人加以容忍和体贴。{9T224.2}[5]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
Exact and impartial justice is to be shown to the Negro race. Christ demands from His servants tender compassion for the suffering, sympathy for the unfortunate, and a generous consideration for misdemeanors.{9T 224.2}[5]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
不可剥夺穷人捐献的权利。他们也可与富人一样在这工作上有份。基督对穷寡妇的两个小钱上所给我们的教训,使我们知道穷人乐意捐献的最小数目,只要本着爱心献上,同富人所捐最大宗的款项一样蒙主悦纳。在天国的账目上,穷人因爱基督而献的礼物,不以数目的多少,乃以所存爱心的多少为准。{9T224.3}[6]
教会证言-卷九-第26章
The poor are not excluded from the privilege of giving. They, as well as the wealthy, may act a part in this work. The lesson that Christ gave in regard to the widow’s two mites shows us that the smallest willing offerings of the poor, if given from a heart of love, are as acceptable as the largest donations of the rich. In the balances of the sanctuary, the gifts of the poor, made from love to Christ, are not estimated according to the amount given, but according to the love which prompts the sacrifice.{9T 224.3}[6]
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