長大成熟 進入豐盛 (二)
Grow in Maturity, Enter Abundance (II)
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約翰福音 10:10
10 盜賊來，無非要偷竊，殺害，毀壞；我來了，是要叫羊（或譯：人）得生命，並且得的更豐盛。
(→ 下一頁 以弗所書 4:13-16)
John 10:10
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
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以弗所書 4:13-16 (13-14)
13 直等到我們眾人在真道上同歸於一，認識神的兒子，得以長大成人，滿有基督長成的身量， 14 使我們不再作小孩子，中了人的詭計和欺騙的法術，被一切異教之風搖動，飄來飄去，就隨從各樣的異端； (→ 下一頁 15-16 節)
Ephesians 4:13-16 (13-14)
13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
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以弗所書 4:13-16 (15-16)
15 惟用愛心說誠實話，凡事長進，連於元首基督，16 全身都靠他聯絡得合式，百節各按各職，照着各體的功用彼此相助，便叫身體漸漸增長，在愛中建立自己。
Ephesians 4:13-16 (15-16)
15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
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一、基督徒的生命為何要長大
Why must a Christian’s life grow and mature
以弗所書 4:13-14 直等到我們眾人在真道上同歸於一，認識神的兒子，得以長大成人，滿有基督長成的身量，14 使我們不再作小孩子，中了人的詭計和欺騙的法術，被一切異教之風搖動，飄來飄去，就隨從各樣的異端； �
Ephesians 4:13-14 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
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二、基督徒的生命如何更成熟
How a Christian’s life grows into maturity
1、從吃奶到吃乾糧
From milk to solid food
彼得前書 2:2 就要愛慕那純淨的靈奶，像才生的嬰孩愛慕奶一樣，叫你們因此漸長，以致得救。 �
1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
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1、從吃奶到吃乾糧
From milk to solid food
希伯來書 5:12-14 看你們學習的工夫，本該作師傅，
誰知還得有人將神聖言小學的開端另教導你們，並且
成了那必須吃奶、不能吃乾糧的人。13 凡只能吃奶的都不熟練仁義的道理，因為他是嬰孩；14 惟獨長大
成人的才能吃乾糧；他們的心竅習練得通達，就能分辨
好歹了。�
Hebrews 5:12-14 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
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2、從學步到穩步
From taking first steps to walking steadily
詩篇37:23-24 義人的腳步被耶和華立定；他的道路，耶和華也喜愛。24 他雖失腳也不致全身仆倒， 因為耶和華用手攙扶他（或譯：攙扶他的手）。�
Psalm 37:23-24 The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; 24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
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2、從學步到穩步
From taking first steps to walking steadily
詩篇 40:1-2 我曾耐性等候耶和華；他垂聽我的呼求。
2 他從禍坑裏，從淤泥中，把我拉上來， 使我的腳立在磐石上，使我腳步穩當。�
Psalm 40:1-2 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
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3、從受助到助人
From receiving help to helping others
哥林多後書 1:4 我們在一切患難中，他就安慰我們，叫我們能用神所賜的安慰去安慰那遭各樣患難的人。
2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
以弗所書 4:16 全身都靠他聯絡得合式，百節各按各職，照着各體的功用彼此相助，便叫身體漸漸增長，在愛中建立自己。
Ephesians 4:16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
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4、從以自我為中心到以父神為中心
From self-centered living to God-the-Father–centered living
路加福音 2:49 耶穌說：「為甚麼找我呢？豈不知我應當以我父的事為念嗎 （或譯：豈不知我應當在我父的家裏嗎）？」 �
Luke 2:49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”
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三、基督徒成熟的標誌
Marks of Christian Maturity
1、尋求神的榮耀
Seeking God’s glory
以賽亞書 43:7 就是凡稱為我名下的人，是我為自己的榮耀創造的，是我所做成，所造作的。
Isaiah 43:7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” �
「當我們最以神為滿足的時候，神在我們身上最得榮耀。」 – 約翰 · 派博�
“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.”
– John Piper
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1、尋求神的榮耀
Seeking God’s glory
約翰福音 7:18 人憑着自己說，是求自己的榮耀；
惟有求那差他來者的榮耀，這人是真的，在他心裏
沒有不義。
John 7:18 Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.
約翰福音 17:4 我在地上已經榮耀你，你所託付我的事，我已成全了。
John 17:4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.
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2、渴望聖潔
A desire for holiness
提摩太後書 2:21 人若自潔，脫離卑賤的事，就必作貴重的器皿，成為聖潔，合乎主用，預備行各樣的善事。
2 Timothy 2:21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
希伯來書 12:14 你們要追求與眾人和睦，並要追求聖潔；非聖潔沒有人能見主。
Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
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2、渴望聖潔
A desire for holiness
彼得前書 1:15-16 那召你們的既是聖潔，你們在一切所行的事上也要聖潔。16 因為經上記着說：「你們要聖潔，因為我是聖潔的。」
1 Peter 1:15-16 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
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3、喜歡給予，服事他人
A love for giving and serving others
馬可福音 10:45 因為人子來，並不是要受人的服事，乃是要服事人，並且要捨命作多人的贖價。」
Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
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4、經歷試煉，仍然忠心
Remaining faithful through trials
使徒行傳 20:19 服事主，凡事謙卑，眼中流淚，又因猶太人的謀害，經歷試煉。
Acts 20:19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents.
雅各書 1:2-3 我的弟兄們，你們落在百般試煉中，
都要以為大喜樂；3 因為知道你們的信心經過試驗，就生忍耐。
James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
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4、經歷試煉，仍然忠心
Remaining faithful through trials
啟示錄 2:10 你將要受的苦你不用怕。魔鬼要把你們中間幾個人下在監裏，叫你們被試煉，你們必受患難十日。你務要至死忠心，我就賜給你那生命的冠冕。
Revelation 2:10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
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