证言精选-卷一-第44章
第43章 基督化的热心
证言精选-卷一-第44章
Christian Zeal
证言精选-卷一-第44章
有一种喧闹的热心,无目的,无宗旨,不是按着真知识,其行动是盲目的,结果也具有破坏性。这并不是基督化的热心。基督化的热心受原则所支配,而不是间歇无常的。它乃是诚恳,深切,强烈的,运用整个人的身心,并激励人发挥道德的情感。人的得救与上帝国度的利益,乃是最重要的事情。有什么目标能比救人及上帝的荣耀,更能叫人倾心呢?此中大有道理,不容等闲视之。其分量如同永恒一般,因为永恒的命运,就在此决定了。无论男女均在此项事上决定他们的吉凶祸福。基督化的热心不会在交谈中削弱,反而会因彼此沟通感到生机勃勃,行动更有效率。基督化的热心不是为让人看见而做事,其每一努力的特征及每一工作的表现乃是谦卑。基督化的热心要使人热切祷告及谦卑,并忠于家庭中的责任。在家庭内要表现出文雅,仁爱,慈善,怜恤,这些从来都是基督化热心的效果。…….{1TT 236.1}[1]
证言精选-卷一-第44章
There is a noisy zeal, without aim or purpose, which is not according to knowledge, which is blind in its operations and destructive in its results. This is not Christian zeal. Christian zeal is controlled by principle and is not spasmodic. It is earnest, deep, and strong, engaging the whole soul and arousing to exercise the moral sensibilities. The salvation of souls and the interests of the kingdom of God are matters of the highest importance. What object is there that calls for greater earnestness than the salvation of souls and the glory of God? There are considerations here which cannot be lightly regarded. They are as weighty as eternity. Eternal destinies are at stake. Men and women are deciding for weal or woe. Christian zeal will not exhaust itself in talk, but will feel and act with vigor and efficiency. Yet Christian zeal will not act for the sake of being seen. Humility will characterize every effort and be seen in every work. Christian zeal will lead to earnest prayer and humiliation, and to faithfulness in home duties. In the family circle will be seen the gentleness and love, benevolence and compassion, which are ever the fruits of Christian zeal. ...{1TT 236.1}[1]
证言精选-卷一-第44章
唉,那能感到生灵之价值的人是多么的少啊!那甘心牺牲去引导生灵来认识基督的人,也是太少了!对于将亡的生灵,现在有的是太多的空谈,对将亡生灵太多的口头之爱。空谈毫无价值,所需要的乃是基督化的热心──一种体现在实际行动上的热心。现今人人都当自己努力,等到他们心中有了耶稣之时,他们就要在别人面前承认祂了。一个有基督在心中居住的人,必无法阻拦自己去承认主,正如尼亚加拉瀑布无法倒流一样。(2T.232,233.1869年){1TT 236.2}[2]
证言精选-卷一-第44章
Oh, how few feel the worth of souls! How few are willing to sacrifice to bring souls to the knowledge of Christ! There is much talking, much professed love for perishing souls; but talk is cheap stuff. It is earnest Christian zeal that is wanted—a zeal that will be manifested by doing something. All must now work for themselves, and when they have Jesus in their hearts they will confess Him to others. No more could a soul who possesses Christ be hindered from confessing Him than could the waters of Niagara be stopped from flowing over the falls.{1TT 236.2}[2]
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