第40章 日常生活的良助
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第40章 日常生活的良助
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Chap. 40 - Help in Daily Living
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“你上山到我这里来”（出24:12）。一个真基督徒安静而言行一致的纯洁生活，有一种感人的力量，远远超过言语的力量。人本身的行为，比他的话有更大的影响力。{MH 469.1}
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There is an eloquence far more powerful than the eloquence of words in the quiet, consistent life of a pure, true Christian. What a man is has more influence than what he says. {MH 469.1}[1]
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奉命去捉拿耶稣的差役回来汇报说：“从来没有人像祂这样说话的”（约7:46）。这是因为从来没有人像祂这样为人。要是耶稣不是那样为人，祂就决不能那样说话。祂的话有一种感服人心的力量，因为是从一个清洁、神圣、充满仁爱、怜悯、善良、正直的心中发出来的。{MH 469.2}
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The officers who were sent to Jesus came back with the report that never man spoke as He spoke. But the reason for this was that never man lived as He lived. Had His life been other than it was, He could not have spoken as He did. His words bore with them a convincing power, because they came from a heart pure and holy, full of love and sympathy, benevolence and truth. {MH 469.2}[2]
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我们的品格和为人决定我们对别人的影响。为了使别人信服基督恩典的能力，我们必须在自己的心里和生活中体验这种能力。我们所传救人的福音，必须先让我们自己的灵魂得救。在这个充满怀疑的世界上，我们只有通过活泼的信心，以基督为个人的救主，才能感化别人。我们若想把罪人从时代的急流中拉出来，自己的脚就必须坚立在磐石基督耶稣之上。{MH 469.3}
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It is our own character and experience that determine our influence upon others. In order to convince others of the power of Christs grace, we must know its power in our own hearts and lives. The gospel we present for the saving of souls must be the gospel by which our own souls are saved. Only through a living faith in Christ as a personal Saviour is it possible to make our influence felt in a skeptical world. If we would draw sinners out of the swift-running current, our own feet must be firmly set upon the Rock, Christ Jesus. {MH 469.3}[3]
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基督教的标志不是外表的记号，不是佩戴十字架或冠冕，而是表现出人与上帝的联合。品格的变化所显示上帝恩典的能力，会使世人相信上帝已差祂的儿子来作人类的救赎主。无私的生活对人心所发挥的影响，是没有其他的任何影响所能比拟的。爱人而值得人爱的基督徒乃福音最有力的见证。{MH 470.1}
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The badge of Christianity is not an outward sign, not the wearing of a cross or a crown, but it is that which reveals the union of man with God. By the power of His grace manifested in the transformation of character the world is to be convinced that God has sent His Son as its Redeemer. No other influence that can surround the human soul has such power as the influence of an unselfish life. The strongest argument in favor of the gospel is a loving and lovable Christian. {MH 470.1}[4]
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试炼的陶冶要做这样的人，发挥这样的影响，就必须步步作出努力、克己牺牲、经受锻炼。许多人不明白这一点，所以很容易在基督徒的生活中灰心。不少诚心献身为上帝服务的人，发现自己所遭遇的阻碍、试炼和困惑反而比以前更多了，就感到奇怪和失望。他们祈求拥有基督化的品格，以胜任主的工作。他们所处的环境，似乎激起了他们品格中的一切邪恶。他们以前丝毫没有怀疑存在的缺陷显露了出来。于是他们像古代以色列人那样问道：“若是上帝在带领我们，为什么这些事会临到我们呢？”{MH 470.2}
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【The Discipline of Trial】
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To live such a life, to exert such an influence, costs at every step effort, self-sacrifice, discipline. It is because they do not understand this that many are so easily discouraged in the Christian life. Many who sincerely consecrate their lives to Gods service are surprised and disappointed to find themselves, as never before, confronted by obstacles and beset by trials and perplexities. They pray for Christlikeness of character, for a fitness for the Lords work, and they are placed in circumstances that seem to call forth all the evil of their nature. Faults are revealed of which they did not even suspect the existence. Like Israel of old they question, If God is leading us, why do all these things come upon us? {MH 470.2}[5]
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这些事临到他们，正是因为上帝在带领他们。考验和障碍乃是祂所用以锻炼人的方法，也是祂所指定使人成功的条件。鉴察人心的主知道他们的品格，远比他们自己所能看见的更为清楚。祂看出某些人所具有的资格可以在正确的指导之下用来推进祂的圣工。于是由于天意的安排，祂使这些人落到不同的处境和种种情况之中，使他们可以看出一些他们过去所没有注意的品格上的缺点。上帝给他们弥补这些缺点的机会，以便准备为祂服务。祂时常让患难的火焰继续焚烧，使他们成为洁净。{MH 471.1}
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It is because God is leading them that these things come upon them. Trials and obstacles are the Lords chosen methods of discipline and His appointed conditions of success. He who reads the hearts of men knows their characters better than they themselves know them. He sees that some have powers and susceptibilities which, rightly directed, might be used in the advancement of His work. In His providence He brings these persons into different positions and varied circumstances that they may discover in their character the defects which have been concealed from their own knowledge. He gives them opportunity to correct these defects and to fit themselves for His service. Often He permits the fires of affliction to assail them that they may be purified. {MH 471.1}[6]
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我们蒙召经受试炼，说明主耶稣在我们身上看到宝贵的材料，要予以开发。如果祂在我们身上看不到可以荣耀祂圣名的东西，祂就不会化时间提炼我们了。祂决不把无用的石头丢进祂的炉中。惟有贵重的矿石，祂才予以提炼。铁匠把钢铁丢在火中，是要知道材料的性质。主让祂的选民被投于苦难的炉中，也是要证明他们的性质，以及是否能受造就为祂工作。{MH 471.2}
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The fact that we are called upon to endure trial shows that the Lord Jesus sees in us something precious which He desires to develop. If He saw in us nothing whereby He might glorify His name, He would not spend time in refining us. He does not cast worthless stones into His furnace. It is valuable ore that He refines. The blacksmith puts the iron and steel into the fire that he may know what manner of metal they are. The Lord allows His chosen ones to be placed in the furnace of affliction to prove what temper they are of and whether they can be fashioned for His work. {MH 471.2}[7]
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窑匠随着自己的心意把陶土做成各种模样。他揉着、捏着、扯着、压着，弄湿了又晒干，丢在一旁不动，等它完全柔软，再把它做成器皿，在轮子上抛光磨平，在太阳光下晒干，放到窑里烘硬，最后成为合用的器皿。那位大工程师也希望这样造就和塑造我们。我们在祂的手中，就像陶土在窑匠手中一样。我们不可设法取代窑匠的工作。我们的本分是要服从大工程师的陶冶。{MH 471.3}
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The potter takes the clay and molds it according to his will. He kneads it and works it. He tears it apart and presses it together. He wets it and then dries it. He lets it lie for a while without touching it. When it is perfectly pliable, he continues the work of making of it a vessel. He forms it into shape and on the wheel trims and polishes it. He dries it in the sun and bakes it in the oven. Thus it becomes a vessel fit for use. So the great Master Worker desires to mold and fashion us. And as the clay is in the hands of the potter, so are we to be in His hands. We are not to try to do the work of the potter. Our part is to yield ourselves to be molded by the Master Worker. {MH 471.3}[8]
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“亲爱的弟兄啊，有火炼的试验临到你们，不要以为奇怪（似乎是遭遇非常的事），倒要欢喜，因为你们是与基督一同受苦，使你们在祂荣耀显现的时候，也可以欢喜快乐”（彼前4:12,13）。{MH 472.1}
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Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12, 13. {MH 472.1}[9]
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笼中的小鸟，在光天化日下听见其他的乐声，就不会唱主人要教它唱的歌。它东学一句，西学一句，总是学不会整首曲子。但主人把笼子遮起来，放在一个地方，使鸟儿只听它要唱的歌。小鸟在黑暗中学了又学，练了又练，直到学会，就唱出了优美的旋律。然后小鸟被放出来，以后就一直在光明中唱歌了。上帝对祂的儿女也是如此。祂有一曲诗歌要教我们唱；我们在苦难的阴影中学会了，以后就能永远歌唱。{MH 472.2}
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In the full light of day, and in hearing of the music of other voices, the caged bird will not sing the song that his master seeks to teach him. He learns a snatch of this, a trill of that, but never a separate and entire melody. But the master covers the cage, and places it where the bird will listen to the one song he is to sing. In the dark, he tries and tries again to sing that song until it is learned, and he breaks forth in perfect melody. Then the bird is brought forth, and ever after he can sing that song in the light. Thus God deals with His children. He has a song to teach us, and when we have learned it amid the shadows of affliction we can sing it ever afterward. {MH 472.2}[10]
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许多人对自己一生的事业不满意。也许他们的环境不顺，觉得自己怀才不遇，郁郁而不得志。他们的努力往往似乎没有什么成绩，或不受人赏识。他们对于前途也没有什么把握。{MH 472.3}
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Many are dissatisfied with their lifework. It may be that their surroundings are uncongenial; their time is occupied with commonplace work, when they think themselves capable of higher responsibilities; often their efforts seem to them to be unappreciated or fruitless; their future is uncertain. {MH 472.3}[11]
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我们务要记住：虽然我们所做的工作可能不是出于自己的选择，但我们要把它接受为上帝对我们的选择。不管合意不合意，我们都要尽身边的责任。“凡你手所当作的事，要尽力去作；因为在你所必去的阴间，没有工作，没有谋算，没有知识，也没有智慧”（传9:10）。{MH 472.4}
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Let us remember that while the work we have to do may not be our choice, it is to be accepted as Gods choice for us. Whether pleasing or unpleasing, we are to do the duty that lies nearest. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ecclesiastes 9:10. {MH 472.4}[12]
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如果上帝要我们到尼尼微城去传信息，我们到约帕或迦百农去都不会使祂高兴。祂把我们的脚步指引到一个地方，派我们到那里去，是有理由的。那里也许有人正需要我们所能给的帮助。那位派腓力去开导埃塞俄比亚的太监，派彼得去帮助罗马百夫长，派以色列的小女子去帮助亚兰将军乃缦的主，今日也差遣男女成人和青年人做祂的代表，去帮助那些需要上帝帮助和和指导的人。{MH 473.1}
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If the Lord desires us to bear a message to Nineveh, it will not be as pleasing to Him for us to go to Joppa or to Capernaum. He has reasons for sending us to the place toward which our feet have been directed. At that very place there may be someone in need of the help we can give. He who sent Philip to the Ethiopian councilor, Peter to the Roman centurion, and the little Israelitish maiden to the help of Naaman, the Syrian captain, sends men and women and youth today as His representatives to those in need of divine help and guidance. {MH 473.1}[13]
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上帝的计划是最好的我们的计划不一定是上帝的计划。祂为了确保我们和祂圣工的最高利益，可能会象对待大卫那样拒绝我们最好的意愿。但有一点我们是可以肯定的。凡诚心献上自己和自己的一切来荣耀主名的人，主必祝福使用他们推进祂的圣工。如果祂看到最好不要满足他们的心愿时，祂就会给他们爱的记号，派给他们别的任务，以补偿祂的拒绝。{MH 473.2}
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【Gods Plans the Best】
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Our plans are not always Gods plans. He may see that it is best for us and for His cause to refuse our very best intentions, as He did in the case of David. But of one thing we may be assured, He will bless and use in the advancement of His cause those who sincerely devote themselves and all they have to His glory. If He sees it best not to grant their desires He will counterbalance the refusal by giving them tokens of His love and entrusting to them another service. {MH 473.2}[14]
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主对我们的了解，胜过我们对自己的了解。祂本着对我们的关心和爱护，经常不让我们自私地谋求满足自己的野心。祂不容我们错过身边平凡而神圣的本分。这些本分往往是我们预备担任更高的职务所必不可少的训练。我们计划的失败，常常是为了上帝计划的成功。{MH 473.3}
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In His loving care and interest for us, often He who understands us better than we understand ourselves refuses to permit us selfishly to seek the gratification of our own ambition. He does not permit us to pass by the homely but sacred duties that lie next us. Often these duties afford the very training essential to prepare us for a higher work. Often our plans fail that Gods plans for us may succeed. {MH 473.3}[15]
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上帝并没有叫我们为祂作出真正的牺牲。许多事物祂要我们交给祂，但我们这样做只是放弃了天路上的障碍。即使上帝要我们舍弃本身有益的东西，我们也可以确知祂是为了我们更高的利益。{MH 473.4}
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We are never called upon to make a real sacrifice for God. Many things He asks us to yield to Him, but in doing this we are but giving up that which hinders us in the heavenward way. Even when called upon to surrender those things which in themselves are good, we may be sure that God is thus working out for us some higher good. {MH 473.4}[16]
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到了来生，如今令我们困惑烦恼的奥秘都将解开。我们将会看到，表面上没有回答的祈祷和失望，实际上列在我们最大的福气中。{MH 474.1}
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In the future life the mysteries that here have annoyed and disappointed us will be made plain. We shall see that our seemingly unanswered prayers and disappointed hopes have been among our greatest blessings. {MH 474.1}[17]
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每一样本分，不论多么卑微，我们都要视之为上帝神圣事业的一部分。我们要每天祈祷说：“主啊，帮助我尽自己的力量。教导我做更好的工作。赐给我能力和快乐。帮助我在我的服务中表显出救主慈爱的精神。”{MH 474.2}
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We are to look upon every duty, however humble, as sacred because it is a part of Gods service. Our daily prayer should be, Lord, help me to do my best. Teach me how to do better work. Give me energy and cheerfulness. Help me to bring into my service the loving ministry of the Saviour. {MH 474.2}[18]
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摩西一生的教训想一想摩西的经历。他在埃及作为国王的外孙和王位的继承人，曾受过的非常全面教育。按照埃及人对所谓智慧的理解，凡足以使他成为智士的东西，没有一样不教他的。他接受了行政和军事最高的训练。他觉得自己已作好完全的准备，可以拯救以色列人脱离奴役了。但上帝不这样看。祂安排摩西到旷野去牧羊，再接受四十年的训练。{MH 474.3}
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【A Lesson From the Life of Moses】
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Consider the experience of Moses. The education he received in Egypt as the kings grandson and the prospective heir to the throne was very thorough. Nothing was neglected that was calculated to make him a wise man, as the Egyptians understood wisdom. He received the highest civil and military training. He felt that he was fully prepared for the work of delivering Israel from bondage. But God judged otherwise. His providence appointed Moses forty years of training in the wilderness as a keeper of sheep. {MH 474.3}[19]
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摩西在埃及所受的教育，在许多方面对他是有益的。但是那使他胜任一生工作最有价值的教育，乃是他作牧人时接受的。摩西生来性情急躁。他在埃及是一个成功的军事领袖，受到国王和国民的宠爱，习惯于接受赞扬和奉承。他把百姓吸引到自己身边，希望靠自己的力量来成就拯救以色列人的工作。但他作为上帝的代表，必须学习一门完全不同的功课。当他带领羊群穿过的荒野进入谷中绿色的草地时，他就学到了信靠、温柔、忍耐、谦虚和忘我的教训。他学会了看顾软弱的，照料患病的，找回迷路的，宽容顽梗的，伺候幼小的，饲养年老体弱的。{MH 474.4}
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The education that Moses had received in Egypt was a help to him in many respects; but the most valuable preparation for his lifework was that which he received while employed as a shepherd. Moses was naturally of an impetuous spirit. In Egypt a successful military leader and a favorite with the king and the nation, he had been accustomed to receiving praise and flattery. He had attracted the people to himself. He hoped to accomplish by his own powers the work of delivering Israel. Far different were the lessons he had to learn as Gods representative. As he led his flocks through the wilds of the mountains and into the green pastures of the valleys, he learned faith and meekness, patience, humility, and self-forgetfulness. He learned to care for the weak, to nurse the sick, to seek after the straying, to bear with the unruly, to tend the lambs, and to nurture the old and the feeble. {MH 474.4}[20]
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这种工作使摩西与那大牧人基督更加亲近。他与以色列的圣者密切联合。他不再想做大事，只求忠心地尽上帝所交给他的责任。他意识到在他的身边有上帝的同在。大自然都向他讲述那一位看不见的上帝。他所认识的上帝是一个有位格的上帝。他越思考上帝的品德，就越觉得上帝在他旁边。他在永久的膀臂之下找到了庇护。{MH 475.1}
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In this work Moses was drawn nearer to the Chief Shepherd. He became closely united to the Holy One of Israel. No longer did he plan to do a great work. He sought to do faithfully as unto God the work committed to his charge. He recognized the presence of God in his surroundings. All nature spoke to him of the Unseen One. He knew God as a personal God, and, in meditating upon His character he grasped more and more fully the sense of His presence. He found refuge in the everlasting arms. {MH 475.1}[21]
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这样的经历使摩西预备好听从上天的呼召，把他牧羊的杖换成权柄的杖，离开他的羊群，去担任以色列人的领袖。听到上帝的命令之后，他缺乏自信，觉得自己拙口笨舌，没有勇气，根本无法胜任作上帝的代言人。但他接受了任务，完全信赖主。伟大的使命令他运用了全副的精力。上帝因他的乐意顺从而赐福给他。他就变成有口才，有希望，镇定自若，配担任这项人间最伟大的工作了。圣经论到他说：“以色列中再没有兴起先知像摩西的，他是耶和华面对面所认识的”（申34:10）。{MH 475.2}
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After this experience, Moses heard the call from heaven to exchange his shepherds crook for the rod of authority; to leave his flock of sheep and take the leadership of Israel. The divine command found him self-distrustful, slow of speech, and timid. He was overwhelmed with a sense of his incapacity to be a mouthpiece for God. But he accepted the work, putting his whole trust in the Lord. The greatness of his mission called into exercise the best powers of his mind. God blessed his ready obedience, and he became eloquent, hopeful, self-possessed, fitted for the greatest work ever given to man. Of him it is written: There hath not arisen a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom Jehovah knew face to face. Deuteronomy 34:10, A.R.V. {MH 475.2}[22]
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那些觉得自己的工作不受赏识，渴望更高职位的人，应该想到“高举非从东，非从西，也非从南而来。惟有上帝断定；祂使这人降卑，使那人升高”（诗75:6,7）。在天上永远的计划中，每一个人都有他的位置。我们能否充任这个位置，在于我们是否忠心地与上帝合作。{MH 476.1}
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Let those who feel that their work is not appreciated, and who crave a position of greater responsibility, consider that promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He putteth down one, and setteth up another. Psalm 75:6, 7. Every man has his place in the eternal plan of heaven. Whether we fill that place depends upon our own faithfulness in co-operating with God. {MH 476.1}[23]
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要谨防顾影自怜。不要觉得自己不得志，你的努力无人赏识，或工作过于艰难。纪念基督为我们所忍受的一切，就可以止息一切怨言。我们的待遇比我们的主所受的待遇好。“你为自己图谋大事吗？不要图谋”（耶45:5）！主在祂的工作中上用不着那些想得冠冕过于愿背十字架的人。祂所要的，是愿意尽责任过于想得报酬的人，是坚持原则过于希望提拔的人。{MH 476.2}
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We need to beware of self-pity. Never indulge the feeling that you are not esteemed as you should be, that your efforts are not appreciated, that your work is too difficult. Let the memory of what Christ has endured for us silence every murmuring thought. We are treated better than was our Lord. Seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not. Jeremiah 45:5. The Lord has no place in His work for those who have a greater desire to win the crown than to bear the cross. He wants men who are more intent upon doing their duty than upon receiving their reward--men who are more solicitous for principle than for promotion. {MH 476.2}[24]
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那些谦虚尽职，办事好像是替上帝而办的人，虽然不象一般摇旗呐喊，自认为了不起的人那样耀武扬威，可是他们的工作却有更大的价值。那些大肆铺张的人往往号召人来注意自己，挡在人与上帝之间。他们的工作证明是失败的。“智慧为首，所以要得智慧，在你一切所得之内必得聪明。高举智慧，它就使你高升；怀抱智慧，它就使你尊荣”（箴4:7,8）！{MH 477.1}
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Those who are humble, and who do their work as unto God, may not make so great a show as do those who are full of bustle and self-importance; but their work counts for more. Often those who make a great parade call attention to self, interposing between the people and God, and their work proves a failure. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her. Proverbs 4:7, 8. {MH 477.1}[25]
§56
许多人因为没有下决心负起责任，作出改变，而养成了错误的行为习惯。但这是不必要的。他们可以培养自己的能力，以作出最好的服务。这样，他们就成为人们所需要的人。他们的全部价值，都会得到承认。{MH 477.2}
§57
Because they have not the determination to take themselves in hand and to reform, many become stereotyped in a wrong course of action. But this need not be. They may cultivate their powers to do the very best kind of service, and then they will be always in demand. They will be valued for all that they are worth. {MH 477.2}[26]
§58
如果人真有升职的资格，上帝自会安排，不仅使他们自己觉得，也让那些考验过他们，知道他们的价值，并能理智地推着他们前进的人觉得。凡天天忠心去做指定工作的人，到了时候就会听到上帝说：“升上来”！ {MH 477.3}
§59
If any are qualified for a higher position, the Lord will lay the burden, not alone on them, but on those who have tested them, who know their worth, and who can understandingly urge them forward. It is those who perform faithfully their appointed work day by day, who in Gods own time will hear His call, Come up higher. {MH 477.3}[27]
§60
伯利恒山上的牧人在看守羊群的时候，天使来访问他们。同样，如今上帝谦卑的仆人在工作的时候，也有天使站在他们旁边，听他说话，注意他的工作方法，要看他是否能胜任更大的责任。{MH 477.4}
§61
While the shepherds were watching their flocks on the hills of Bethlehem, angels from heaven visited them. So today while the humble worker for God is following his employment, angels of God stand by his side, listening to his words, noting the manner in which his work is done, to see if larger responsibilities may be entrusted to his hands. {MH 477.4}[28]
§62
上帝评价人，不是看他们的财产、学问或地位。祂所注重的，是动机的纯正和品格的美。祂要看他们有多少祂的精神，与祂有几分相像。要在上帝的国中为大，就必须象小孩子那样谦卑，存单纯的信心和纯洁的爱。{MH 477.5}
§63
Not by their wealth, their education, or their position does God estimate men. He estimates them by their purity of motive and their beauty of character. He looks to see how much of His Spirit they possess and how much of His likeness their life reveals. To be great in Gods kingdom is to be as a little child in humility, in simplicity of faith, and in purity of love. {MH 477.5}[29]
§64
基督说：“你们知道外邦人有君王为主治理他们，有大臣操权管束他们。只是在你们中间不可这样。你们中间谁愿为大，就必作你们的用人”（太20:25,26）。{MH 478.1}
§65
Ye know, Christ said, that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister. Matthew 20:25, 26, A.R.V. {MH 478.1}[30]
§66
在上天赐给人类的一切恩典中，与基督同受苦难是最重大的委托和最高的荣誉。变化升天的以诺，乘火车升天的以利亚，都不比孤独地死在狱中的施洗约翰更加伟大，更加光荣。“因为你们蒙恩，不但得以信服基督，并要为祂受苦”（腓1:29）！{MH 478.2}
§67
Of all the gifts that heaven can bestow upon men, fellowship with Christ in His sufferings is the most weighty trust and the highest honor. Not Enoch, who was translated to heaven, not Elijah, who ascended in a chariot of fire, was greater or more honored than John the Baptist, who perished alone in the dungeon. Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake. Philippians 1:29. {MH 478.2}[31]
§68
将来的计划许多人对将来没有一定的计划。他们的生活不安定，看不到事情的结果，满心忧虑不安。我们要记住上帝的子民在世上所过的，不过是客旅的生活。我们没有智慧规划自己的人生。我们无法决定自己的未来。“亚伯拉罕因着信，蒙召的时候，就遵命出去，往将来要得为业的地方去；出去的时候，还不知往哪里去”（来11:8）。{MH 478.3}
§69
【Plans for the Future】
§70
Many are unable to make definite plans for the future. Their life is unsettled. They cannot discern the outcome of affairs, and this often fills them with anxiety and unrest. Let us remember that the life of Gods children in this world is a pilgrim life. We have not wisdom to plan our own lives. It is not for us to shape our future. By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. Hebrews 11:8. {MH 478.3}[32]
§71
基督在世之时，没有为自己的生活打算。祂接受上帝对祂的计划。天父天天展示自己的计划。我们也当这样依靠上帝，使我们的人生只遵行祂的旨意。当我们把自己的道路交托给祂时，祂就会指引我们的脚步。{MH 479.1}
§72
Christ in His life on earth made no plans for Himself. He accepted Gods plans for Him, and day by day the Father unfolded His plans. So should we depend upon God, that our lives may be the simple outworking of His will. As we commit our ways to Him, He will direct our steps. {MH 479.1}[33]
§73
许多人在规划灿烂的前程时一败涂地。要让上帝为你计划。要像小孩子那样，信靠主的引导。祂必“保护圣民的脚步”（撒上2:9）。他们如果能够从起初看到末后，认识到他们与上帝同工所要成就之宗旨的光荣，就会知道祂的子民若不愿意，祂就不会带领他们。{MH 479.2}
§74
Too many, in planning for a brilliant future, make an utter failure. Let God plan for you. As a little child, trust to the guidance of Him who will keep the feet of His saints. 1 Samuel 2:9. God never leads His children otherwise than they would choose to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning and discern the glory of the purpose which they are fulfilling as co-workers with Him. {MH 479.2}[34]
§75
工资当基督呼召门徒来跟从祂的时候，祂并没有应许他们在今生有什么可以夸耀的前途。祂也没有承诺他们什么利益或属世的荣誉。他们也没有提出有关酬金的任何条件。马太坐在税关上的时候，救主对他说：“你跟从我来。他就起来，跟从了耶稣”（太9:9）。马太在参加服务之前，也没有要求和他以前的职业相同的薪水。他毫不迟疑地跟从了耶稣。他以为只要能与救主同来同往，能听祂的教训，能与祂共同作工，这就够他的酬报了。{MH 479.3}
§76
【Wages】
§77
When Christ called His disciples to follow Him, He offered them no flattering prospects in this life. He gave them no promise of gain or worldly honor, nor did they make any stipulation as to what they should receive. To Matthew as he sat at the receipt of custom, the Saviour said, Follow Me. And he left all, rose up, and followed Him. Luke 5:27, 28. Matthew did not, before rendering service, wait to demand a certain salary equal to the amount received in his former occupation. Without question or hesitation he followed Jesus. It was enough for him that he was to be with the Saviour, that he might hear His words and unite with Him in His work. {MH 479.3}[35]
§78
耶稣以前所召的门徒都是如此。当耶稣吩咐彼得和他的同伴跟从祂的时候，他们立刻舍了船，撇下网，跟从了祂。这些门徒中，有的还有别人依靠他们供给。但当他们接受救主的呼召时，却毫不迟疑，也没有问：“我将如何生活呢？怎样维持我的家庭呢？”他们顺从了主的呼召。后来耶稣问他们：“我差你们出去的时候，没有钱囊，没有口袋，没有鞋，你们缺少什么没有？”他们能回答说：“没有”（路22:35）。{MH 480.1}
§79
So it was with the disciples previously called. When Jesus bade Peter and his companions follow Him, immediately they left their boats and nets. Some of these disciples had friends dependent on them for support; but when they received the Saviours invitation they did not hesitate and inquire, How shall I live and sustain my family? They were obedient to the call; and when afterward Jesus asked them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything? they could answer, Nothing. Luke 22:35. {MH 480.1}[36]
§80
救主今日呼召我们参加祂的工作，正如从前呼召马太，约翰和彼得一样。我们的心如果被祂的爱所感动，酬劳的问题在我们心里就不算最重要的了。我们必乐意与基督同工，并坦然无惧地信靠祂的照顾。我们若以上帝为我们的能力，就能看清自己的本分，并怀有无私的愿望。我们的生活必受崇高的宗旨所激励，使我们胜过一切卑鄙的动机。{MH 480.2}
§81
Today the Saviour calls us, as He called Matthew and John and Peter, to His work. If our hearts are touched by His love, the question of compensation will not be uppermost in our minds. We shall rejoice to be co-workers with Christ, and we shall not fear to trust His care. If we make God our strength we shall have clear perceptions of duty, unselfish aspirations; our life will be actuated by a noble purpose which will raise us above sordid motives. {MH 480.2}[37]
§82
上帝会供应许多自称跟从基督的人心里忧愁烦恼，因为他们不敢把自己交托在上帝手里。他们没有完全顺服于祂，因为害怕这种顺服的结果。他们若不这样顺服，就得不到平安。{MH 480.3}
§83
【God Will Provide】
§84
Many who profess to be Christs followers have an anxious, troubled heart because they are afraid to trust themselves with God. They do not make a complete surrender to Him, for they shrink from the consequences that such a surrender may involve. Unless they do make this surrender they cannot find peace. {MH 480.3}[38]
§85
有许多人因为想达到世界的标准，就思虑烦扰，精神痛苦。他们拣选了属世的工作，接受了世俗的忧虑，染上了世俗的风气。于是他们的品格受了毁伤，人生成了烦恼。那种不间断的忧虑，简直把他们一生的精力消耗殆尽了。我们的主希望他们卸下这个奴役他们的轭，并请他们接受祂的轭。祂说：“我的轭是容易的，我的担子是轻省的”（太11:30）。忧虑是盲目的，不能看明未来的事，惟有耶稣能从起初看到末后。在每一个困难中，祂都有解救的办法。“祂未尝留下一样好处不给那些行动正直的人”（诗84:11）。{MH 481.1}
§86
There are many whose hearts are aching under a load of care because they seek to reach the worlds standard. They have chosen its service, accepted its perplexities, adopted its customs. Thus their character is marred and their life made a weariness. The continual worry is wearing out the life forces. Our Lord desires them to lay aside this yoke of bondage. He invites them to accept His yoke; He says, My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. Worry is blind and cannot discern the future; but Jesus sees the end from the beginning. In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. Matthew 11:30; Psalm 84:11. {MH 481.1}[39]
§87
我们的天父有成千种方法来帮助我们，是我们所不知道的。凡以上帝的工作和尊荣为首要的人，必能看见困难消散，脚前现出一条康庄大道。{MH 481.2}
§88
Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service of God supreme, will find perplexities vanish and a plain path before their feet. {MH 481.2}[40]
§89
忠心地尽今天的责任，是应付明天试炼的最好准备。不要把明天的挂虑和苦难收集起来，加在今天的担子上。“一天的难处一天当就够了”（太6:34）。{MH 481.3}
§90
The faithful discharge of todays duties is the best preparation for tomorrows trials. Do not gather together all tomorrows liabilities and cares and add them to the burden of today. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:34. {MH 481.3}[41]
§91
我们要有希望和勇气。在侍奉上帝时失望是有罪而不合理的。祂知道我们的每一需要。我们守约的上帝是无所不能的万王之王，也是仁慈温和的牧人。祂的能力是绝对的，是必然成就祂对一切信靠祂之人应许的保证。祂有办法解决一切困难，使侍奉祂、尊重祂所用方法的人得到支持。祂的爱胜过一切的爱，就像天高过地一样。祂看顾自己的子民。祂的爱是无穷无限的。{MH 481.4}
§92
Let us be hopeful and courageous. Despondency in Gods service is sinful and unreasonable. He knows our every necessity. To the omnipotence of the King of kings our covenant-keeping God unites the gentleness and care of the tender shepherd. His power is absolute, and it is the pledge of the sure fulfillment of His promises to all who trust in Him. He has means for the removal of every difficulty, that those who serve Him and respect the means He employs may be sustained. His love is as far above all other love as the heavens are above the earth. He watches over His children with a love that is measureless and everlasting. {MH 481.4}[42]
§93
在最幽暗的日子，在外表上看来似乎是绝望的时候，要信靠上帝，祂正在实施祂的旨意，为祂的子民做好一切事情。爱祂侍奉祂的人，每天有新的力量。{MH 482.1}
§94
In the darkest days, when appearances seem most forbidding, have faith in God. He is working out His will, doing all things well in behalf of His people. The strength of those who love and serve Him will be renewed day by day. {MH 482.1}[43]
§95
上帝能够并且愿意赐给祂仆人所需要的帮助。祂必赐给各自所需的智慧。{MH 482.2}
§96
He is able and willing to bestow upon His servants all the help they need. He will give them the wisdom which their varied necessities demand. {MH 482.2}[44]
§97
久经考验的使徒保罗说：“祂对我说：‘我的恩典够你用的；因为我的能力是在人的软弱上显得完全。’所以，我更喜欢夸自己的软弱，好叫基督的能力覆庇我；我为基督的缘故，就以软弱、凌辱、急难、逼迫、困苦为可喜乐的，因我什么时候软弱，什么时候就刚强了”（林后12:9,10）。{MH 482.3}
§98
Said the tried apostle Paul: “He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10{MH 482.3}