8月17日照主旨意警告失丧的人
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八月十七日照主旨意警告失丧的人
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As the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. Ephesians 6:6, 7. {RC 243.1}
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“要像基督的仆人，从心里遵行上帝的旨意，甘心侍奉，好像服侍主，不像服侍人”（弗6:6,7）。{RC243.1}
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Last night a scene was presented before me. I may never feel free to reveal all of it, but I will reveal a little. {RC 243.2}
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昨夜有一幕景象呈现在我面前。我觉得不可以全部说出来，但我可以说一点点。{RC243.2}
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It seemed that an immense ball of fire came down upon the world, and crushed large houses. From place to place rose the cry, “The Lord has come! The Lord has come!” Many were unprepared to meet Him, but a few were saying, “Praise the Lord!” {RC 243.3}
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似乎有一个大火球落在世上，摧毁了高楼大厦。到处都有人喊着说：“主已经复临了！主已经复临了！”有许多人没有准备好迎接祂，但有少数人说：“赞美主！”{RC243.3}
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“Why are you praising the Lord?” inquired those upon whom was coming sudden destruction. {RC 243.4}
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即将突遭灭亡的人问道：“你们为什么赞美主呢？”{RC243.4}
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“Because we now see what we have been looking for.” {RC 243.5}
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“因为我们现在看见了我们所一直期待的事。”{RC243.5}
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“If you believed that these things were coming, why did you not tell us?” was the terrible response. “We did not know about these things. Why did you leave us in ignorance? Again and again you have seen us; why did you not become acquainted with us, and tell us of the judgment to come, and that we must serve God, lest we perish? Now we are lost!” {RC 243.6}
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他们惊恐地回应道：“你们既相信会有这样的事来临，为什么不告诉我们呢？我们不知道这些事。你们为什么把我们留在无知之中呢？你们多次遇见我们，为什么不与我们结交，向我们说明将来的审判，和我们必须侍奉上帝，否则就必灭亡呢？现在我们沦亡了！”{RC243.6}
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Every church member is to train the intellect, in order that he may gain a clear understanding of the will of God concerning him; everyone is to educate the voice, that he may communicate a knowledge of the Scriptures to those who are in ignorance. May God help us to stand, like Daniel, in our lot and place during the days of probation that remain. {RC 243.7}
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教会的每一个信徒都要培养自己的智力，以便更清晰地明白上帝对他的旨意；人人都要训练自己的声音，好将圣经的知识传给还不知道的人。惟愿上帝帮助我们像但以理一样，在宽容的时期中稳站在自己的岗位上。{RC243.7}
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Parents, teach your children regarding the things that are coming upon the earth, and lead them to prepare to meet their Lord in peace. Gain a knowledge of the Scriptures. Do not fill the head with the nonsense of novels. Brain nerve power is required by those who desire to comprehend the truth so clearly that they can teach it intelligently to others. We have none too much brainpower. Never can we afford to use tobacco, or alcoholic liquors, or any other injurious substance; for we must strive to keep our minds clear for the work of saving souls. The Lord is pleased with those who manifest fervid earnestness in His service. It is the privilege of everyone to cultivate faithfully every God-given power. {RC 243.8}
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父母们：要把将要临到世界的事教导你们的儿女，引领他们准备好安然见他们的主。要领受圣经的知识。不要用小说的废话装满你们的头脑。凡希望清楚地理解真理，并将真理教导他人的人，必须运用脑神经的力量。我们不可能有过多的脑力。千万不要吸烟、喝酒或摄入其它有害的物质，因为我们必须竭力保持清晰的头脑，以从事救灵的工作。上帝喜欢在祂圣工中表现出诚恳热诚的人。人人都有权忠心培养上帝所赐的一切才能。{RC243.8}
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In that glad day ... the ransomed ones will exclaim: “Worthy, worthy, is the Lamb that was slain, and lives again, a triumphant Conqueror.” What joy the worker will then feel in going to those to whom he has spoken with trembling and in fearfulness—those to whom he has opened the Scriptures and with whom he has prayed, thus balancing their souls on the right side.... All His providences will then be made plain.—Manuscript 102, 1904. {RC 243.9}
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在那快乐的日子，……赎民要高呼：“被杀、复活、得胜的羔羊是配得称颂的。”那时，工人要何等快乐地迎接那些他曾恐惧战兢地与之说过话的人啊！他曾向他们打开圣经，和他们一同祷告，帮助他们归从正道。……那时，祂的全部旨意将会显明。（Manuscript1904.102）{RC243.9}
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