2022年8月26日星期五

战胜恶者 Conquer Devil (III)

人是看不到魔鬼的,有些人可能会看到,或许因为有阴阳眼。但是人可以听到魔鬼的声音,魔鬼喜欢在人被试探的时候把一些画面放入人的脑,引诱人犯罪。它是很聪明的,它不会直接叫你去犯罪,而是一步一步引诱你跌入陷阱,误入歧途,然后一失足成千古恨。它用环境和各种东西试探/诱惑你,让你经不起考验,然后失败。人的尽头是神的开始,这个时候就是神要拯救人的时候。


当人的亲人患上绝症,人的心里就着急,会到处借钱或向人募捐,如果无法做到或许就会去偷或抢,因为情况所逼。还有,如果人的生活/工作压力太大,无法放松就会失眠,情绪会失控,造成家庭暴力。当人的恼怒、嫉妒、怨恨和苦毒被激起,人就会恶待别人,或者伤害人。


有些女孩子看到别人有名牌包包就很羡慕,甚至妒忌,因为买不起,于是就出卖肉体。有些人看到别人富有便心存不甘,认为为什么别人有而我没有,就产生妒忌的心理,然后就去盗取别人的财物,他们甚至去强暴有钱人的女儿,发泄对生活的不满。这些都是罪。


他们没有想到有些富人曾经非常节俭省用,而且十分辛勤劳苦,每一分每一毫都是血汗钱,他们不明白君子爱财,取之有道的道理。


人被试探,不可说:“我是被神试探”;因为神不能被恶试探,他也不试探人。 但各人被试探,乃是被自己的私欲牵引诱惑的。 私欲既怀了胎,就生出罪来;罪既长成,就生出死来。(雅各书1:13-15 和合本) 


Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires. Then when desire conceives, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is full grown, it gives birth to death. (James1:13-15 NET)


神爱世人,甚至将他的独生子赐给他们,叫一切信他的,不至灭亡,反得永生。 因为神差他的儿子降世,不是要定世人的罪(或译:审判世人;下同),乃是要叫世人因他得救。 (约翰福音3:16-17 和合本) 


For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him. (John3:16-17 NET)


不是我们爱神,乃是神爱我们,差他的儿子为我们的罪作了挽回祭,这就是爱了。 (约翰一书4:10 和合本) In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.(1 John4:10 NET)


因为罪的工价乃是死;惟有神的恩赐,在我们的主基督耶稣里,乃是永生。(罗马书6:23 和合本) For the payoff of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.(Romans6:23 NET)


世人都犯了罪,亏缺了神的荣耀; 如今却蒙神的恩典,因基督耶稣的救赎,就白白地称义。 神设立耶稣作挽回祭,是凭着耶稣的血,藉着人的信,要显明神的义;因为他用忍耐的心宽容人先时所犯的罪, (罗马书3:23-25 和合本)


for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed.(Romans3:23-25 NET)





2022年8月25日星期四

战胜恶者 Conquer Satan II

要穿戴神所赐的全副军装,就能抵挡魔鬼的诡计。 因我们并不是与属血气的争战(原文是摔跤;下同),乃是与那些执政的、掌权的、管辖这幽暗世界的,以及天空属灵气的恶魔争战。 所以,要拿起神所赐的全副军装,好在磨难的日子抵挡仇敌,并且成就了一切,还能站立得住。 

所以要站稳了,用真理当作带子束腰,用公义当作护心镜遮胸, 又用平安的福音当作预备走路的鞋穿在脚上。 此外,又拿着信德当作盾牌,可以灭尽那恶者一切的火箭; 并戴上救恩的头盔,拿着圣灵的宝剑,就是神的道; 靠着圣灵,随时多方祷告祈求;并要在此警醒不倦,为众圣徒祈求, (以弗所书6:11-18 和合本) 


Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. 


Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness, by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all the saints. (Ephesians6:11-18 NET)


你不要怕他们,因那为你争战的是耶和华-你的神。’”(申命记3:22 和合本) Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God will personally fight for you.”(Deuteronomy3:22 NET)


我们虽然在血气中行事,却不凭着血气争战。 我们争战的兵器本不是属血气的,乃是在神面前有能力,可以攻破坚固的营垒, 将各样的计谋,各样拦阻人认识神的那些自高之事,一概攻破了,又将人所有的心意夺回,使他都顺服基督。 (哥林多后书10:3-5 和合本) For though we live as human beings, we do not wage war according to human standards,for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down argumentsand every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ. (2 Corinthians10:3-5 NET)




战胜魔鬼 Conquer Satan/Devil

撒旦/魔鬼从起初是杀人的,不守真理,因它心里没有真理。它说谎是出于自己;因它本来是说谎的,也是说谎之人的父。 (约翰福音8:44 和合本) He (Satan/devil) was a murderer from the beginning, and does not uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies.(John8:44 NET)

犯罪的是属魔鬼,因为魔鬼从起初就犯罪。神的儿子显现出来,为要除灭魔鬼的作为。 (约翰一书3:8 和合本)The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was revealed: to destroy the works of the devil. (1 John3:8 NET)


人非有信,就不能得神的喜悦;因为到神面前来的人必须信有神,且信他赏赐那寻求他的人。 (希伯来书11:6 和合本) Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (Hebrews11:6 NET)


出于神的话,没有一句不带能力的。”1:37 " What God says is full of power and always come true.(路加福音(Luke))你们若常在我里面,我的话也常在你们里面,凡你们所愿意的,祈求就给你们成就。15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.(约翰福音(John))


“你若能信,在信的人,凡事都能。”(马可福音9:23)And Jesus said to him, " 'If You can?' All things are possible to him who believes."(Mark9:23)


你们是属神的,并且胜了他们,因为那在你们里面的,比那在世界上的更大。(约翰一书 4:4)You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.(1John4:4)


我们因基督所以在神面前才有这样的信心,因我们行事为人,是凭着信心,不是凭着眼见。(哥林多后书 3:4,5:7)Such confidence we have through Christ toward God.(2Corinthians3:4)for we walk by faith, not by sight(2Corinthians5:7)



2022年8月24日星期三

人的命运 Human’s Fate

魔鬼知道自己的时日无多,就兴风作浪,到处不断地欺骗人,迷惑人类,离间人与神的关系,好让人不相信神,离开神,这样人就不能得救,它就成功了,以后人就和它一起同归于尽,被丢进火湖,永远地被烧,它才不会孤单。


出于神的话,没有一句不带能力的。”1:37 " What God says is full of power and always come true.(路加福音(Luke))你们若常在我里面,我的话也常在你们里面,凡你们所愿意的,祈求就给你们成就。15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.(约翰福音(John))


“你若能信,在信的人,凡事都能。”(马可福音9:23)And Jesus said to him, " 'If You can?' All things are possible to him who believes."(Mark9:23)


你们是属神的,并且胜了他们,因为那在你们里面的,比那在世界上的更大。(约翰一书 4:4)You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.(1John4:4)


我们因基督所以在神面前才有这样的信心,因我们行事为人,是凭着信心,不是凭着眼见。(哥林多后书 3:4,5:7)Such confidence we have through Christ toward God.(2Corinthians3:4)for we walk by faith, not by sight(2Corinthians5:7)



2022年8月23日星期二

如何面对挫折?How to face with obstacles?

魔鬼/撒旦时常会在我们遇到困难/挫折的时候攻击我们,它常常会说:“这世界没有神,就算有神祂也不会帮助你,祂已经离弃你了,不再爱你了。” 这个时候我们要用以下的经文对抗它。我们应该继续寻求神,仰望祂,等候祂,信靠祂,坚持跟随祂,不要放弃,因为神深爱我们,祂有很多应许给我们,并且都是会实现的,因为神是信实的,那些历世历代的基督徒也经历这些苦难,他们都是靠主胜过的。

神是我们的避难所,是我们的力量,是我们在患难中随时的帮助。46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.(诗篇(Psalm))


凡等候耶和华,心里寻求他的,耶和华必施恩给他。3:25 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the person who seeks Him.3:26 人仰望耶和华,静默等候他的救恩,这原是好的。3:26 {It is} good that he waits silently For the salvation of the LORD.(耶利米哀歌(Lamentations))


你们要将一切的忧虑卸给神,因为他顾念你们。5:7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.(彼得前书(1Peter))37:4 又要以耶和华为乐,他就将你心里所求的赐给你。Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.(诗篇(Psalm))


你们亲近神,神就必亲近你们。4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.(雅各书(James))


你们祈求,就给你们;寻找,就寻见;叩门,就给你们开门。7:7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.(马太福音(Matthew))


凡你们祷告祈求的,无论是什么,只要信是得着的,就必得着。 (可 11:24)"Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be {granted} you.(Mark11:24)


疲乏的,他赐能力;软弱的,他加力量。(赛 40:29)He gives strength to the weary, And to {him who} lacks might He increases power.(Isaiah40:29)


耶和华亲自在你前头行,与你同在;他决不撇下你,也不离弃你;你不要害怕,也不要惊慌。(申命记31:8)"The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."(Deuteronomy31:8)


不要惧怕,因为我与你同在;不要四处张望,因为我是你的神,我必坚固你,我必帮助你;我必用公义的右手扶持你。(以赛亚书41:10)'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'(Isaiah41:10)


我留下平安给你们;我将我的平安赐给你们。我所赐的,不像世人所赐的。你们心里不要忧愁,也不要胆怯。 (约翰福音14:27 和合本) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.(John14:27 NET)


不信就来不及了 Believe now or regret later

《真理与真实感》   蒙恩

在悦纳的时候,我应允了你;在拯救的日子,我搭救了你。现在正是悦纳的时候!现在正是拯救的日子; (哥林多后书6:2 和合本)


最近美国常常发生枪击事件。而美国有三亿多人口,遭遇不幸的到底是少数,而且发生的地方,如不在自己的生活范围,难免让人觉得自己不会遭遇这样的事,也就不在意了。


但没多久前,我妹妹和我在一个购物中心的咖啡店见面,正说话的时候,突然冲进来一些人,说:购物中心有持枪的凶手。这下子,大家都惊慌失措,想要夺门而逃,但却不敢往外面去,似乎是无路了。还好,管理人员出现了,引导大家从紧急出口逃出去了。(事后,经警方调查,并没发现枪手,也无人伤亡。)


但这原来觉得与自己很遥远、不相干的事,竟然发生在自己身上了。同时,我也体会到了生命受威胁时的反应:紧张害怕,立刻逃离,这带下了枪击事件的真实感。


而圣经启示:世人都犯了罪,罪的工价就是死;如此,人人都有一死,死后且有审判。而对不信耶稣的人而言,因罪没有得到赦免,审判所带下的刑罚就是下地狱、永远受痛苦。但许多人并不如此相信,认为这样的刑罚、痛苦与自己无关,同时这又不在眼前,缺乏真实感,并不在意。但圣经所说的是真理,有一天,当这些事临到的时候,要悔改,就为时已晚了。所以,当趁着还有今天,接受上帝的救恩,悔改信耶稣,罪得赦免,躲避永远的刑罚,得到永生。


来自:Charles Wu

2022年8月22日星期一

如果没有神 If there is no God

如果这世界没有神/上帝,宇宙之间就不能按照规律运行,好比如果地球离太阳近一点,它的温度就会热死人;换句话说如果地球离太阳远一点,那么地球恐怕就结冰不能住人了。如果没有神,世上的动物、植物和人类的构造就不会如此精密,只要我们有想深一层就会知道那背后一定有它或他们的设计者,他们不会无端端从无变有,这世界的一切定律都是由神/创造主定下来的。


做人不能忘本,应该饮水思源,我们的源头是神,所以人应该敬拜创造天地万物的神,而不是人手所造的神像/偶像,因为那些神像是人的手所做的,应该是它拜我们,不是我们拜它。人类所有的供应(食物、空气、土地、阳光、雨水等等)都是神/上帝提供的,难道我们不应该感谢祂吗?甚至敬拜祂,不是吗?


自从造天地以来,神的永能和神性是明明可知的,虽是眼不能见,但藉着所造之物就可以晓得,叫人无可推诿。 因为,他们虽然知道神,却不当作神荣耀他,也不感谢他。他们的思念变为虚妄,无知的心就昏暗了。 自称为聪明,反成了愚拙, 将不能朽坏之神的荣耀变为偶像,仿佛必朽坏的人和飞禽、走兽、昆虫的样式。他们将神的真实变为虚谎,去敬拜侍奉受造之物,不敬奉那造物的主-主乃是可称颂的,直到永远。阿们! (罗马书1:20-23,25 和合本)


For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for an image resembling mortal human beings or birds or four-footed animals or reptiles. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and worshiped and served the creation rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. (Romans1:20-23,25 NET)


人类的结局 Human’s Destiny

看到这个世界的灾难和罪恶越来越多,就算圣经没有说,人也应该可以感觉到人类的尽头很快会来到。这次的疫情只是灾难的起头,以后还有七年大灾难,才到千禧年,在这一千年里我们要和耶稣一起作王一千年。现在我们能做的是快快信耶稣,认罪悔改,让自己的灵魂得救,才不至于进入永火。神不是要毁灭我们,而是要给我们美丽的新天新地,使我们可以永远和祂在一起享乐,不再痛苦。