第12章 撒但特殊的努力
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第12章 撒但特殊的努力
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Chapter 12—Satan’s Special Effort
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我蒙指示，我们应当处处提防，坚定地抵制撒但的试探和诱惑。他已经化装成光明的天使，欺骗和俘获了成千上万的人。他充分利用了心理的学问，灵巧象蛇，悄悄地潜入破坏上帝的圣工。他把基督的工作和神迹说成是人为的。{MYP 57.1}[1]
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I have been shown that we must be guarded on every side, and perseveringly resist the insinuations and devices of Satan. He has transformed himself into an angel of light, and is deceiving and leading thousands captive. The advantages he takes of the science of the human mind is tremendous. Here, serpentlike, he imperceptibly creeps in to corrupt the work of God. The miracles and works of Christ, he makes all human.?{MYP 57.1}[1]
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撒但如果明目张胆地攻击基督教，就会驱使基督徒在痛苦忧伤之中而投奔救主的脚前。大能的拯救者就会令这个卤莽的仇敌仓皇败退。但如今撒但化装成光明的天使进行活动，引诱人离开唯一安全的正道。撒但利用骨相学，心理学和催眠术作为迷惑这一代人的工具，其力度带着恩典时期行将结束时他的工作特色。……{MYP 57.2}[2]
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If Satan should make an open, bold attack upon Christianity, it would bring the Christian in distress and agony at the feet of his Redeemer, and the strong and mighty Deliverer would affright the bold adversary away. But Satan, transformed into an angel of light, works upon the mind to allure from the only safe and right path. The sciences of phrenology, psychology, and mesmerism have been the channel through which Satan has come more directly to this generation, and wrought with that power which was to characterize his work near the close of probation....?{MYP 57.2}[2]
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越接近世界的末日，人心就越容易中撒但的诡计。他诱使受骗的人用自然的定律来解释基督的神迹奇事。撒但一贯热衷于冒充基督的作为，以树立他自已的权势和观点。他并不公开这样作。他非常狡猾，深知要达到这个目的，最有效的方法就是化装成光明的天使，来引诱可怜堕落的人类。{MYP 57.3}[3]
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As we near the close of time, the human mind is more readily affected by Satan’s devices. He leads deceived mortals to account for the works and miracles of Christ upon general principles. Satan has ever been ambitious to counterfeit the work of Christ, and establish his own power and claims. He does not generally do this openly and boldly. He is artful, and knows that the most effectual?way for him to accomplish his work is to come to poor fallen man in the form of an angel of light.?{MYP 57.3}[3]
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撒但在旷野曾装作一个英俊的青年来到基督面前。他并不象一个堕落的天使，而更像一位王者。他引用圣经的话说：“经上记着说”。我们受苦的救主也用圣经来对付他，说：“经上又记着说。”撒但利用了基督软弱痛苦的状态。因为祂已经取了我们的人性。……{MYP 58.1}[4]
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Satan came to Christ in the wilderness in the form of a beautiful young man—more like a monarch than a fallen angel. He came with Scripture in his mouth. Said he, “It is written, etc.” Our suffering Saviour meets him with Scripture, saying, “It is written.” Satan takes the advantage of the weak, suffering condition of Christ. He took upon Him our human nature....?{MYP 58.1}[4]
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【依靠自己的致命危险】
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撒但如果能欺骗引诱人以为自己生来就有能力成就伟大的善工，他们就不再倚靠上帝为他们作他们自以为有力量作的事了。他们不承认那超然的权能，没有将伟大尊严的上帝所当得的荣耀归给祂。撒但的目的就这样达到了。他看见罪人妄自尊大，就象他古时在天上高抬自己而被驱逐一样，就非常高兴。他知道人如果像他那样高抬自己，就必定会沉沦。{MYP 58.2}[5]
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【Confidence in Self Fatal】
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If Satan can so befog and deceive the human mind, and lead mortals to think there is an inherent power in themselves to accomplish great and good works, they cease to rely upon God to do that for them which they think exists in themselves to do. They acknowledge not a superior power. They give not God the glory He claims, and which is due to His great and excellent Majesty. Satan’s object is thus accomplished. He exults that fallen man presumptuously exalts himself, as he exalted himself in heaven, and was thrust out. He knows that the ruin of man is just as sure if he exalts himself as his was certain.?{MYP 58.2}[5]
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【破坏对圣经的信心】
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撒但在旷野试探基督遭到了失败。救赎的计划已经实施。救赎人类的重价已经付出。如今撒但想要破坏基督徒盼望的根基，把人心诱入歧途，使他们无法靠赖主所作的伟大牺牲而获益得救。撒但用他“出于不义的诡诈”（帖后2：10），引诱堕落的人类相信他们无需救赎就能作得很好，不必依靠被钉而复活的救主，只凭自己的功劳就能得上帝的悦纳。撒但还破坏人对圣经的信心。他知道自己如果在这方面取得成功，就消除了监察他的手段，他就安全了。{MYP 58.3}[6]
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【Destroying Confidence】
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He has failed in his temptations to Christ in the wilderness. The plan of salvation has been carried out. The dear price has been paid for man’s redemption. And now Satan seeks to tear away the foundation of the Christian’s hope, and turn the minds of men in a channel that they may not be benefited?or saved by the great sacrifice offered. He leads fallen man, through his “all deceivableness of unrighteousness,” to believe that he can do very well without an atonement; that he need not depend upon a crucified and risen Saviour; that man’s own merits will entitle him to God’s favor, and then he destroys man’s confidence in the Bible, well knowing if he succeeds here, and the detector which places a mark upon himself is destroyed, he is safe.?{MYP 58.3}[6]
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他迷惑人相信，魔鬼并不存在。凡如此相信的人，当然不会努力去抵制那不存在的东西，并与之作斗争了。这些盲目的可怜人终于接受了俗语所说“只要是存在的，都是对的”。他们不承认任何法则来衡量自己的行为。撒但诱惑许多人相信，向上帝祷告是没有用的，只不过是形式而已。他知道基督徒是多么需要默想和祷告，来对付他的诡计和欺骗。撒但的骗局就是引诱人心转离这些重要的功课，不倚赖全能者的帮助，不从祂那里获得抵挡他攻击的力量。……{MYP 59.1}[7]
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He fastens the delusion upon minds that there is no personal devil, and those who believe this make no effort to resist and war against that which does not exist, and poor blind mortals finally adopt the maxim, “Whatever is, is right.” They acknowledge no rule to measure their course. Satan leads many to believe that prayer to God is useless, and but a form. He well knows how needful is meditation and prayer, to keep Christ’s followers aroused to resist his cunning and deceptions. Satan’s devices will divert the mind from these important exercises, that the soul may not lean for help upon the mighty One, and obtain strength from Him to resist his attacks....?{MYP 59.1}[7]
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我们若疏忽祷告，就中了撒但的诡计，更容易接受他虚假的奇迹。撒但为实现他的目的，将他骗人的试探摆在人面前。这种手段在他试探基督时没有得逞。他有时装扮成可爱的青年，或以俊美的形象出现。他行医，被受骗的人敬奉为人类的恩人。……{MYP 59.2}[8]
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It will serve his purpose well if we neglect the exercise of prayer, for then his lying wonders are more readily received. Satan accomplishes his object in setting his deceitful temptations before man, that which he failed to accomplish in tempting Christ. He sometimes comes in the form of a lovely young person, or in a beautiful shadow. He works cures, and is worshiped by deceived mortals as a benefactor of our race....?{MYP 59.2}[8]
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【意志的控制】
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我蒙指示，如果人不是出于甘心，撒但就无法控制他的心。离开正路的人是十分危险的。他们与上帝隔绝，得不到天使的看顾。那时刻警觉着要毁灭人类的撒但，就着手对他们施行欺骗，使他们陷入极大的危险之中。他们已经难以识别和抵制黑暗的权势，摆脱撒但的罗网了。他们既冒险进入撒但的地盘，就被他视为属他所有。他必毫不犹豫、不遗失力地调集全军来与基督争夺这个人。{MYP 60.1}[9]
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【Control of the Mind】
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I was shown that Satan cannot control minds unless they are yielded to his control. Those who depart from the right are in serious danger now. They separate themselves from God and from the watch-care of the angels of God, and Satan, ever upon the watch to destroy souls, begins to present to such his deceptions, and they are in the utmost peril. And if they see and try to resist the powers of darkness and to free themselves from Satan’s snare, it is not an easy matter. They have ventured on Satan’s ground, and he claims them. He will not hesitate to engage all his energies, and call to his aid all his evil host to wrest a single human being from the hand of Christ.?{MYP 60.1}[9]
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凡自惹仇敌试探的人，应该奋不顾身地努力挣脱他的权势。当他们开始挣扎的时候，一直为他们担忧的上帝使者必来援助他们。撒但和他的使者不愿意失去他们的掠物，就与圣天使争战。斗争十分剧烈。如果那些犯错的人不断地恳求，极其谦卑地承认自己的过错，大有能力的天使就必得胜，把他们从恶天使的权下夺回。{MYP 60.2}[10]
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Those who have tempted the devil to tempt them will have to make desperate efforts to free themselves from his power. When they begin to work for themselves, then angels of God whom they have grieved will come to their rescue. Satan and his angels are unwilling to lose their prey. They contend and battle with the holy angels, and the conflict is severe. And if those who have erred continue to plead, and in deep humility confess their wrongs, angels who excel in strength will prevail and wrench them from the power of the evil angels.?{MYP 60.2}[10]
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【揭开帷幕】
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帷幕揭开以后，主向我展示了现今世代的腐败状况，使我心惊胆寒。我看见地上的居民即将恶贯满盈。上帝的忿怒已经发作。祂不将罪人从地上消灭干净，就绝不罢休。{MYP 60.3}[11]
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【The Curtain Lifted】
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As the curtain was lifted and I was shown the corruption of this age, my heart sickened, my spirit nearly fainted within me. I saw that the inhabitants of the earth were filling up the measure of the cup of their iniquity. God’s anger is kindled,?and will be no more appeased until the sinners are destroyed out of the earth.?{MYP 60.3}[11]
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撒但是基督的仇敌，是天地间一切悖逆行为的罪魁祸首。他越来越猖狂，我们却觉察不到他的权势。我们的眼睛如果能够挣开，看见堕落的天使怎样纠缠那些自以为平安稳妥的人时，就不会感到是那么安全的了。恶天使时刻在追踪我们。我们常以为只有坏人才会听从撒但的建议。其实一旦我们的心对撒但看不见的使者放松了警惕，他们就会乘虚而入，在我们眼前施行神迹奇事。我们有没有准备好用上帝的话去抵挡他们呢？这是唯一能保证我们胜利的武器。{MYP 61.1}[12]
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Satan is Christ’s personal enemy. He is the originator and leader of every species of rebellion in heaven and earth. His rage increases, and we do not realize his power. If our eyes could be opened to discern the fallen angels at their work with those who feel at ease and consider themselves safe, we should not feel so secure. Evil angels are upon our track every moment. We expect a readiness on the part of bad men to act as Satan suggests; but while our minds are unguarded against Satan’s invisible agents, they will assume new ground, and will work marvels and miracles in our sight. Are we prepared to resist them by the word of God, the only weapon we can use successfully??{MYP 61.1}[12]
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一些人中了诡计，以为这些奇事是出于上帝的。将有病人在我们面前医好，有神迹要在我们眼前施行。在撒但虚假的奇事琳琅满目之际，我们是否已准备好应试炼呢？难道不会有许多人被撒但的网罗掠走吗？形形色色的谬道，偏离上帝明确的律例和诫命，听信荒渺之言，都会使人被撒但虚假的奇事所迷惑。我们应当为不久将参加的战斗而武装自己。要相信上帝的圣言，虔诚地予以研究和应用，这信心就必成为我们抵挡撒但权势的盾牌，使我们能靠着基督的宝血取得胜利。——《评论与通讯》1862年2月18日{MYP 61.2}[13]
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Some will be tempted to receive these wonders as from God. The sick will be healed before us. Miracles will be performed in our sight. Are we prepared for the trial when the lying wonders of Satan shall be more fully exhibited? Will not many souls be ensnared and taken? Forms of error, and departure from the plain precepts and commandments of God and giving heed to fables are fitting minds for these lying wonders of Satan. We must all now seek to arm ourselves for the contest in which we must soon engage. Faith in God’s word, prayerfully studied and practically applied will be our shield from Satan’s power, and will bring us off conquerors through the blood of Christ.—The Review and Herald, February 18, 1862.?{MYP 61.2}[13]