彰显主基督-第267章
九月二十三日关怀年长的工人
彰显主基督-第267章
Tender Regard for Elderly Workers, September 23
彰显主基督-第267章
“在白发的人面前,你要站起来,也要尊敬老人,又要敬畏你的上帝,我是耶和华”(利19:32)。{RC280.1}
彰显主基督-第267章
“‘Rise up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.’” Leviticus 19:32, N.I.V. {RC 280.1}
彰显主基督-第267章
约翰的历史可以作为一个有力的例证,说明上帝能如何使用老年的工人。当约翰被放逐在拔摩岛时,许多人以为他不能再有所贡献,以为他象一棵枯萎而折断的芦苇,随时可以倒下去。但上帝仍以他为合用的器皿。他虽然被放逐离开他从前工作的教会,但他继续为真理作见证。就是在拔摩岛这样的一个地方,他也结交了一些朋友,引领了一些人悔改。他宣传一位复活的救主在天上为祂的子民代求,直到祂回来接他们到祂那里去。这是一个喜乐的信息。约翰侍奉主到了年事已高之后,他从上天所领受的信息竟比他过去一生的年日中所得到的更多。{RC280.2}
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The history of John affords a striking illustration of the way in which God can use aged workers. When John was exiled to the Isle of Patmos, there were many who thought him to be past service, an old and broken reed, ready to fall at any time. But the Lord saw fit to use him still. Though banished from the scenes of his former labor, he did not cease to bear witness to the truth. Even in Patmos he made friends and converts. His was a message of joy, proclaiming a risen Saviour who on high was interceding for His people until He should return to take them to Himself. And it was after John had grown old in the service of his Lord that he received more communications from heaven than he had received during all the former years of his life. {RC 280.2}
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我们应当以最亲切的关怀对待那些把一生光阴贡献在上帝工作上的人。这些年老的工人曾在风浪和考验之下忠贞不移。他们固然体弱力衰,但他们却具有才能,配在上帝的圣工上担负一分责任。他们虽然疲惫衰弱,不能担负青年人所能够并且应当担负的重任,但他们所能给予青年人的指导却是最有价值的。{RC280.3}
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The most tender regard should be cherished for those whose life interest has been bound up with the work of God. These aged workers have stood faithful amid storm and trial. They may have infirmities, but they still possess talents that qualify them to stand in their place in God’s cause. Though worn, and unable to bear the heavier burdens that younger men can and should carry, the counsel they can give is of the highest value. {RC 280.3}
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他们过去或许曾经犯过错误,但他们已经从失败的经验中学习如何避免错误和危险,因此他们岂不是很有资格提出智慧的训导么?他们曾经忍受考验和试炼,如今虽然他们元气稍衰,但主并没有撇弃他们。祂必赐给他们特别的恩典和智慧。{RC280.4}
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They may have made mistakes, but from their failures they have learned to avoid errors and dangers.... They have borne test and trial, and though they have lost some of their vigor, the Lord does not lay them aside. He gives them special grace and wisdom. {RC 280.4}
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那些在工作困难的时候依然侍奉主,并在只有少数人坚持真理的时候依然忍受穷困,忠心到底的人,是应当受尊荣与敬重的。……青年人务要认明,他们有这样的工人在中间,乃是无上的福气。他们务要在他们的议会中给这些工人荣誉的地位。{RC280.5}
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Those who have served their Master when the work went hard, who endured poverty and remained faithful when there were few to stand for truth, are to be honored and respected.... Let the younger men realize that in having such workers among them they are highly favored. Let them give them an honored place in their councils. {RC 280.5}
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当那些一生为基督工作的人临近他们地上服务的终点时,他们必要受圣灵的感动,详述他们在上帝的工作上所有的经验。上帝对待祂子民的奇妙作为,祂拯救他们脱离试探的大爱,这些事实应该向那些新近接受信仰的人反复述说。上帝要那些老成练达的工人有他们的地位,尽他们的本分,拯救男男女女不被邪恶的狂澜冲去。上帝要他们把“军装”一直穿在身上,到祂吩咐他们把它卸下为止。(AA.572-574){RC280.6}
彰显主基督-第267章
As those who have spent their lives in the service of Christ draw near to the close of their earthly ministry, they will be impressed by the Holy Spirit to recount the experiences they have had in connection with the work of God. The record of His wonderful dealings with His people, of His great goodness in delivering them from trial, should be repeated to those newly come to the faith. God desires the old and tried laborers to stand in their place, doing their part to save men and women from being swept downward by the mighty current of evil. He desires them to keep the armor on till He bids them lay it down.—The Acts of the Apostles, 572-574. {RC 280.6}
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