告青年书-第151章
第136章 救人的社交
告青年书-第151章
Chapter 136—Social to Save
告青年书-第151章
基督与人类休戚相关的榜样,是传扬祂圣道和一切领受祂恩典福音的人所应该效法的。我们不要放弃社交的来往,杜门谢客而与世隔绝。为了接触各阶层的人,我们必须在他们的生活环境中找到他们。他们是难得自动来找我们的。上帝的真理感动人心,不单是靠讲台上的宣传。另有一个工作园地或许较为平凡,然而其效能定能和讲台上的工作相比。这个园地就是在卑微人的家庭中,大人物的宅第里,友人的食桌旁,以及纯洁无害的社交场合里。{MYP 403.1}[1]
告青年书-第151章
The example of Christ in linking Himself with the interests of humanity should be followed by all who preach His Word, and by all who have received the gospel of His grace. We are not to renounce social communion. We should not seclude ourselves from others. In order to reach all classes, we must meet them where they are. They will seldom seek us of their own accord. Not alone from the pulpit are the hearts of men touched by divine truth. There is another field of labor, humbler, it may be, but fully as promising. It is found in the home of the lowly, and in the mansion of the great; at the hospitable board, and in gatherings for innocent social enjoyment.{MYP 403.1}[1]
告青年书-第151章
我们作基督的门徒。不要与爱好宴乐的人同流合污,放荡不羁。这样的交际是有害无益的。一切犯罪的事,我们永不可在言语或行为上予以赞同。既不可默认,更不能参与。我们无论到那里去,总要带着耶稣同去,并向他人显明我们救主的尊贵可爱。但是有人想要保持自己的信仰,竟将它藏在石墙之内。他们就失去了许多行善的宝贵机会。基督的宗教乃是借着社交的关系而与世人接触的。每一个接受了上帝光照的人,就当转而照耀那些未识生命之光者的道路。{MYP 403.2}[2]
告青年书-第151章
As disciples of Christ we shall not mingle with the world from a mere love of pleasure, to unite with them in folly. Such associations can result only in harm. We should never give sanction to sin by our words or our deeds, our silence or our presence. Wherever we go, we are to carry Jesus with us, and to reveal to others the preciousness of our Saviour. But those who try to preserve their religion by hiding it within stone walls lose precious opportunities of doing good. Through the social relations, Christianity comes in contact with the world. Every one who has received the divine illumination is to brighten the pathway of those who know not the Light of life.{MYP 403.2}[2]
告青年书-第151章
我们都当作耶稣的见证。要充分利用那因基督的恩典而成圣的社交能力去引人归向救主,让世人看出我们并不是自私地专注自己的利益,而是希望他人分享我们的福分和权力,让他们看出我们的宗教并没有使我们成为刻薄无情的人。凡自称已经找到基督的人,应当象祂一样为别人的利益服务。{MYP 403.3}[3]
告青年书-第151章
We should all become witnesses for Jesus. Social power, sanctified by the grace of Christ, must be improved in winning souls to the Saviour. Let the world see that we are not selfishly absorbed in our own interests, but that we desire others to share our blessings and privileges. Let them see that our religion does not make us unsympathetic or exacting. Let all who profess to have found Christ minister as He did for the benefit of men.{MYP 403.3}[3]
告青年书-第151章
我们万万不可给世人错误的影像,使他们认为基督徒是一班忧郁寡欢的人。如果我们的眼睛注视着耶稣,就会看见一位富有慈心的救赎主,并可从祂的面容上接受亮光。哪里有祂的灵,哪里就有了平安,哪里也就有喜乐,因为那里有对上帝恬静而圣洁的信赖。{MYP 404.1}[4]
告青年书-第151章
We should never give to the world the false impression that Christians are a gloomy, unhappy people. If our eyes are fixed on Jesus, we shall see a compassionate Redeemer, and shall catch light from His countenance. Wherever His spirit reigns, there peace abides. And there will be joy also, for there is a calm, holy trust in God.{MYP 404.1}[4]
告青年书-第151章
基督的门徒虽然都是血肉之体,但当他们显出与上帝的性情有分时,基督就喜悦他们。他们并不是木偶石像,乃是活泼的男女。他们的心既为神恩的雨露所滋润,便要向“公义的日头”开放生长。那照耀在他们身上的光,就必藉着表现基督之爱的行为,反射到别人身上。——《历代愿望》152,153页{MYP 404.2}[5]
告青年书-第151章
Christ is pleased with His followers when they show that, though human, they are partakers of the divine nature. They are not statues, but living men and women. Their hearts, refreshed by the dews of divine grace, open and expand to the Sun of Righteousness. The light that shines upon them they reflect upon others in works that are luminous with the love of Christ.—The Desire of Ages, 152, 153.{MYP 404.2}[5]
告青年书-第151章
【社交影响命运】
圣经十分强调社交对于人的影响,青少年的心智和品格正在发展,社交的影响力更大了。他们所交结的同伴,所遵循的原则,所养成的习惯都必决定他们今生的用处和将来的命运问题。——《基督教育之研究》220页{MYP 404.3}[6]
告青年书-第151章
【Association Influences Destiny】
God’s Word places great stress upon the influence of association, even on men and women. How much greater is its power on the developing mind and character of children and youth! The company they keep, the principles they adopt, the habits they form, will decide the question of their usefulness here, and of their future destiny.—Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 220.{MYP 404.3}[6]
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