教会证言-卷一-第31章
第31章 教会的特权和责任
教会证言-卷一-第31章
Chap.31 - The Privilege and Duty of the Church
教会证言-卷一-第31章
下文涉及巴特尔克里克教会,但描述了分散在各地的弟兄姐妹们的状况和特权:{1T 178.2}[1]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
The following relates to the Battle Creek church, but describes the condition and privileges of brethren and sisters scattered abroad:{1T 178.2}[1]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
我见到有厚重的乌云包围着他们,但有少许来自耶稣的亮光穿透这云。我仔细看那些领受这亮光的人,就见到恳求祈求得胜的人。他们所研究的是侍奉上帝。他们不屈不挠的信心给他们带来了回报。天上的亮光照在他们身上;但包围教会全体的乌云却是厚重的。他们是麻木迟钝的。我心中极其痛苦。我问天使那黑暗是不是必需的。他说:“你看!”于是我就看到教会开始站起来了,并恳切地祈求上帝,就有光线开始穿透这黑暗,那乌云也消散了。清纯的天光照在他们身上,他们的注意力因圣洁的信心被吸引向上。天使说:这就是他们的特权和责任。” {1T 178.3}[2]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
I saw that a thick cloud enveloped them, but that a few rays of light from Jesus pierced this cloud. I looked to see those who received this light, and saw individuals earnestly praying for victory. It was their study to serve God. Their persevering faith brought them returns. The light of heaven was shed upon them; but the cloud of darkness over the church in general was thick. They were stupid and sluggish. My agony of soul was great. I asked the angel if that darkness was necessary. Said he: "Look ye!" I then saw the church begin to rise, and earnestly plead with God, and rays of light began to penetrate this darkness, and the cloud was removed. The pure light of heaven shone upon them, and with holy confidence their attention was attracted upward. Said the angel: "This is their privilege and duty."{1T 178.3}[2]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
撒但既知道自己的时候不多,就已带着大能力下来了。他的使者也在忙碌,上帝的子民大半被他轻摇入睡了。乌云又过来了,并且停留在教会上方。我看到只有藉着恳切的努力和恒切的祷告才能打破这种魔力。{1T 178.4}[3]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
Satan has come down in great power, knowing that his time is short. His angels are busy, and a great share of the people of God suffer themselves to be lulled to sleep by him. The cloud again passed over, and settled upon the church. I saw that it would be only by earnest effort and persevering prayer that this spell would be broken. {1T 178.4}[3]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
上帝圣言的惊人真理曾略微激励了上帝的子民。他们偶尔会做出要得胜的微弱努力,但不久就疲倦了,重新陷入到不冷不热的状态中。我看到他们没有恒心和坚定的决心。寻求上帝救恩的人若具有寻求属世财宝时会有的同样的干劲和热心,就会达到目标了。我看到教会可以喝满满的一杯,也可以手持空杯,或者说没什么可喝的。{1T 179.1}[4]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
The alarming truths of the word of God had stirred the people of God a little. Now and then they would make feeble efforts to overcome, but they soon tired and sank back into the same lukewarm state. I saw that they did not have perseverance and fixed determination. Let the seeker for the salvation of God possess the same energy and earnestness that he would have for a worldly treasure, and the object would be gained. I saw that the church may just as well drink of a full cup, as to hold an empty one in the hand or at the mouth.{1T 179.1}[4]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
上帝的计划并不是要有些人安逸,有些人负重担。有些人感到圣工的重要性和责任,以及他们积极作工与基督同收聚而不是分散的必要性。有些人却不负任何责任,行事好像他们没有任何影响一样。这种人是分散的。上帝不偏待人。凡在今生得享祂救恩的人,盼望得享将要来临之国的荣耀的人,必须与基督同收聚。每一个人都必须感觉要为自己的案件负责,也要为自己对别人发挥的影响负责。这些人若保持他们的基督徒生活,耶稣就会在他们里面成为荣耀的盼望,他们也会喜爱说出对祂的赞美,使他们得到安舒。他们主的圣工对他们来说就会成为极亲密的。他们就会研究如何推进圣工并藉着圣洁的生活尊荣它。天使说:“每项才干上帝都要连本带利收回。”每一位基督徒都必须继续力上加力,在上帝的圣工中用尽全力。{1T 179.2}[5]
教会证言-卷一-第31章
It is not the plan of God to have some eased and others burdened. Some feel the weight and responsibility of the cause, and the necessity of their acting that they may gather with Christ and not scatter abroad. Others go on free from any responsibility, acting as though they had no influence. Such scatter abroad. God is not partial. All who are made partakers of His salvation here, and who hope to share the glories of the kingdom hereafter, must gather with Christ. Each must feel that he is responsible for his own case, and for the influence he exerts over others. If these maintain their Christian walk, Jesus will be in them the hope of glory, and they will love to speak forth His praise that they may be refreshed. The cause of their Master will be near and dear to them. It will be their study to advance His cause and to honor it by holy living. Said the angel: "Every talent God will require with usury." Every Christian must go on from strength to strength, and employ all his powers in the cause of God. {1T 179.2}[5]
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