2018-01-07 Bilingual Sermon Notes

靈命的塑造Spiritual Formation

裴賀安慈師母 (Minister Annie Petzholt, 1-7-18)

  1. 靈命的定義  Definition of Spiritual Life
  1. 靈命就是屬神的生命，這生命自從一個人重生時就開始了。  Spiritual life is the life of God in a born-again believer.
  • I John 5:12-「人有了神的兒子就有生命，沒有神的兒子就沒有生命。」 He that hath the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. 

上帝在我們身上工作的目標, 靈命成長的方向 :羅8:28-30

 God’s goal for working in our lives, direction for our spiritual growth : Rom. 8:28-30

  • 所以靈命自重生開始，且以效法神的兒子耶穌基督的生命為標竿，為標準。(不以人為標竿)

Spiritual life begins with the new birth in Christ, and this life’s goal is to be conformed to the image of Christ.

  • 是一個藉著與神的關係來建立的生命The growth of this life is very much dependent upon the relationship with God.
  1. 靈命是內在的生命，顯在外在的表現Spiritual life is both inward and outward
  • 1- Dan. 6:3 -「因這但以理有美好的靈性，所以顯然超乎其餘的總長和總督，王又想立他治理通國。」(內在的靈性影響外在的表現 – 有智慧、能力、謙恭) Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.
  • 2 – 1 Pet. 3:3/4 – 「這正是因看見你們有貞潔的品行和敬畏的心。你們不要以外面的辮頭髮，戴金飾，穿美衣為妝飾， Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 
  • 只要以裡面存著長久溫柔，安靜的心為妝飾；這在神面前是極寶貴的。」(內在的滿足放鬆外在的虛求) → 對自我的處理流露出榮光. But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 
  1. 靈性就是你對人與環境的反應  Spiritual life is your reaction to people and your circumstances

–    靈命養成待人接物的習性 Your spiritual life shapes your habit of treating others and your

circumstances.

–    與人的關係，有成熟良性的應對 How is your inter-personal relationship?

  • – I Cor. 11:18-19 第一，我聽說，你們聚會的時候彼此分門別類，我也稍微的信這話。在你們中間不免有分門結黨的事，好叫那些有經驗的人(經過驗證的人) 顯明出來。

1Co 11:18  For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.  1Co 11:19  For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

 Definition:

1) accepted, particularly of coins and money. 貨真價實

2) accepted, pleasing, acceptable 得蒙悅納、喜悅、可接納的 (羅12:2)

Part of Speech: adjective;  A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G1380

( Ref. Rom. 14:18,19; 16:10; II Tim. 2:15; II Cor. 10:17,18)

  1. 靈命健康與成長的重要性 Importance of Spiritual health and growth
  2. 靈命是生命，一定要成長 Spiritual Life has to grow
  • 不成長的信徒要做靈命全身檢查，看哪裏出了錯，並要對症下藥。
  1. 靈命的體質要健康 Spiritual life has to be healthy

 正常的靈命成長是什麼？What is normal healthy spiritual growth?

  1. 建造靈修禱告的生活，讓神的話改造個人的品行，藉禱告默想養成信靠交託的習慣。(個人的靈修) Establish devotional and prayer life. Let God’s word transform personal character; by prayer entrust and surrender your life to God.
  2. 自己個性的調合，與人相處的和睦。(全面認識自己，與人有和睦的關係) Know your

personality strength and weakness, grow toward maturity; get along with others peacefully and

harmoniously. (Know yourself wholistically, learn to treat others with love and respect.)

  1. 明白神給你的恩賜，在恩賜上服事他人，造就教會。(明白、實踐在基督裡使命的呼召)

Search and understand your God-given spiritual gift(s) and use those gifts to serve others and

build up the church. (Know and fulfill your calling in Christ.)

  1.  靈命成長是一個持續不斷的過程    Spiritual growth is an on-going process

–   Rom. 12:2-「不要效法這個世界，只要心意更新而變化，叫你們察驗何為神的 善良、純全、

可喜悅的旨意。」這裡的更新而變化，是一種持續、進行的過程。神期待我們走在進步中。

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye

may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 

成長停滯或退後，晚節不保的可怕與可悲：   Stagnant and backsliding – tragic end

挪亞 (酒醉咒詛)、掃羅王(自大瘋狂)、   大衛王(姦淫謀殺)、所羅門王(意亂情迷)、祭司以利(放棄管教兒子)、   亞撒王(驕傲剛硬)、烏西雅王(狂妄)、希西家王(不警醒)、現代與當代傳道人(姦淫、欺騙、帳目不清)等。(我們也免不了這些試探 – 忍耐到底 )

  • 1Co 3:13 各人的工程必然顯露，因為那日子要將他表明出來，有火發現；這火要試驗各人的工程怎樣。1Co 3:14  人在那根基上所建造的工程若存得住，他就要得賞賜。

Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. 1Co 3:14  If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. (讓我們好好建造)

 偷工減料, 粗製濫造的結果 ─ 倒塌 (太7:24-27)Cutting corners – Collapse

III. 靈命的影響 Influence of your spiritual life

  1. 一個信徒至終成功與否，與他的靈命狀況絕對相關 Your eventual success or failure is related

to your spiritual life

  1. 1. 個人的抉擇 – IQ, / EQ, SQ, LQ
  2. 家族的影響 – 信仰生活、價值觀: 提摩太家族、慕安德烈家族、戴德生家族
  3. 社區與社會的影響 – 推而及之,        – 教會、公司、社團
  4. 從事領導與屬靈工作的人必須有美好的靈性People who lead and engage in spiritual work

must have good spiritual life

  1. 領導就是影響力 – 榜樣的豎立 Leadership is influence – lead by example

約瑟、摩西、約書亞、大衛、眾先知們、但以理、 以斯帖、尼希米、耶穌、保羅、彼得、

約翰

  1. 生命有感染力 – 屬靈的成長與變化來自神也來自人    Life is infectious – spiritual growth

and transformation derives from both God and people (both divine & human relationships affect

how we grow).

C.靈命好壞影響我們的今生與來生The quality of our spiritual life affects this life and the life to come

  1. 良善又忠心 –派你管理…進來享受你主人的快樂。 (太25:21-23)

Good and faithful – thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 

  1. 建造的工程存得住 – 就要得賞賜 (林前3:11-14)

If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

結語 Conclusion:

  1. 你曉得自己的靈命狀況嗎？ Do you know your own spiritual condition?
  1. 你走在靈命健康的路上嗎？ Are you walking on a spiritually healthy path?
  1. 你明白自己影響多少人嗎？ Do you know how many people you are influencing?
  2. 不要小看自己靈命的重要性及其影響力 Do not underestimate the importance and influence of your spiritual life.

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