第七課 - 課後回應及分享

課後回應及分享

1.         如果你身處愚公的家，你會否去移山呢？何解？

如果有一座大山在面前，自己也不知會否如愚公般把山移去。

但如把愚公移山這個問題套用在作門徒之上，希望能看到愚公移山這故事與作門徒有甚麼關係，對我們有甚麼啟發。

在過去的課堂中，導師藉在生活層面上的處境來與大家討論分享作門徒的主題，盼望我們在這課題上有所反思，再而作出實際行動來回應。

我們信主後，知道要生命改變，過討神喜悅的生活，遵行主的大使命，作主的門徒。但實際上，在性格、時間、才幹、工作、家庭、學業……等等方面的限制及困難，都會以這些障礙給自己種種借口加以逃避。這些障礙也不正正就是在愚公家門前的那座大山。問題是我們願不願意像愚公那樣，下定決心把心裏面的那座大山移去，以致能毫無障礙的走到山的另一邊 – 神那裏去。

就如我們曾經在課堂上提出上課不遲到、抉擇和投資的討論。這裏引用導師在堂上提過的經文，在馬太福音6：21「因為你的財寶在那裏，你的心也在那裏。」試細味這句金句，是否在以上的處境中均可套用。

試拿遲到來看，如你認為神是你最珍貴的財寶，你會盡量準時返崇拜或上主日學。正如你要乘搭飛機往外地，你總會提早到機場辦理登機手續，不會在飛機起飛後才到機場。因為你的財寶在那裏，你的心也在那裏。

因此，我願意去把心裏的大山移去，但知道要移去這座山殊不容易，亦不是短時間內可以完成。但成聖須用工夫，而這功課更是一生學不完，願神加能賜力，讓我們在行事為人更像主耶穌，在作主的門徒上多加努力。願彼此共勉。

3.         一句使你產生「信心」的金句

從最近的一個講座中常提到的一句金句是希伯來書11：1-2：「信就是所望之事的實底，是未見之事的確據。」所提到便是信 (信心)。

Shared by Norman

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1.         如果你身處愚公的家，你會否去移山呢？何解？

'No matter what you do, somebody is always going to find an excuse why you can’t do it.'—Coun. Mike Del Grande

I normally don’t pay much attention to the news.  As I have to do homework and try to answer this question, I gave it a good thought and can’t decide if I will do it.  It reminds me of the debate happened recently on the Sheppard subway line.  The quote above is pasted from the article as link below:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/03/21/toronto-subway-lrts-debate-parking.html

I think the benefit on this subway line is more realistic in terms of time and interest, comparing to the removal of the two huge mountains in front of Foolish Grandpa’s house.  Yet there is voice of objection.

 Why?  People like little venture, big gain.  The gain is also subjective.  It can be a gain to Mr. A but a loss to Mr. B.

Hong Kong now has more lands than before due to the removal of mountains and shores been filled.  Without the pioneers’ insight on all these engineering projects, Hong Kong is not the same Hong Kong as it is today.  I admire the Foolish Grandpa’s idea and courage to take action in such a difficult task.  I don’t even dare to dream!

2.         試列舉一些你深信的人生定律 (Principals)

1. 前人種樹後人涼

I am 後人 enjoying the fruit/achievement of the 前人, I should be also a前人 to plant for the 後人.  Being environmental is the minimum I can do.

2. 種瓜得瓜,種豆得豆;有因必有果!

3.         一句使你產生「信心」的金句

詩篇126:5-6

流淚撒種的，必歡呼收割！那帶種流淚出去的，必要歡歡樂樂地帶禾捆回來！

Shared by Ina

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1.         如果你身處愚公的家，你會否去移山呢？何解？

My answer is 'Yes".  It is because it will benefit my generations & other people.  Even though, I cannot see the successful result with my own eyes, I expect my off-springs can see it after many & many generations.

2.         試列舉一些你深信的人生定律 (Principals)

My life-principles are as the followings:

1. I need to work hard as there is no free lunch in the world.
2. As a Christian, I need to worship only my Lord.
3. As a Christian, I need to bring the unbelievers into the Church.
4. As a Christian, I can rely on my God in every situation.
5. As a Christian, my greatest weapon is my prayers that can move God's hands.
6. My life is short in this world, but I will have an ever-lasting life in the heaven in the future.
7. I try my best and the Lord will do the rest.

3.         一句使你產生「信心」的金句

John 15:7

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.

約翰福音15:7

你們若常在我裡面，我的話也常在你們裡面，凡你們所願意的，祈求就給你們成就 。

Shared by Queenie

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1.         如果你身處愚公的家，你會否去移山呢？何解？

Definitely "no".  There exist many obvious and superior alternatives.  He can build a tunnel.  He can construct a good foot path.  He can motivate other villagers before attempting such a large-scale project. Also, the chance (after his death) that his sons, his sons' sons... would continue the 'foolish project' is practically zero.  Therefore, it's a waste of energy and resources.

2.         試列舉一些你深信的人生定律 (Principals)

You reap what you sow.

3.         一句使你產生「信心」的金句

 

2 Corinthians 9:6

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

歌林多後書 9:6

少種的少收，多種的多收 ，這話是真的 。

Matthew 13:1-23 Parable of the Sower

馬太福音13:1-13 撤種的比喻

First of all, I have reservations on using the 'investment' model with respect to "spiritual gains" and matters of ultimate values. Beyond a certain level, it's "more blessed to give than to receive".  Also, different investment products are designed to suit different "taste".  With respect to matters of ultimate values, it's not negotiable or dependent on "taste".  Typically, believers escape from God's challenge by using the investment model of "diversified investment" to suit their personal taste.  They hope to gain the best of both worlds.  Most importantly, the investment model doesn't address our inner resources.

I prefer the responsible-choice or "accountability" model. Besides 'time' and our material 'resources', non-material resources like 'intention' and 'attention' are also important. (e.g. our heart...1 Sam 15:22) We have uneven share of material resources.  But non-material resources are distributed almost evenly. How we use our resources will ultimately shape the quality of our life (and our experience of it), in both sides of heaven.

Using investment terminology, responsible use of our resources (both material and non-material) is a sure-win formula towards God's Kingdom.  However, only aware of material values, many believers underestimate the significance of the state of their heart.  As a result, obedience, discipleship, sanctification...etc.  are classified as secondary at best or worst as negotiable.

Shared by Eric Lau