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簡介 「微聲智慧」所有文字來自聖經（CUVMPT, NIV，NLT）。我挑選了我最喜歡的題材，因為他們顯 示我們日常生活，人類的本性及上帝永不改變的特質。對於想了解基督信仰的讀者，我希望這本 書可以使你更認識神以及衪的信仰核心。 衷心盼望你喜愛每一個主題，讓神親自對你說話。 請慢慢品嚐用心靈享用！願上帝祝福你。
Introduction All scripture quotations in“Whispering Wisdom” come from the Holy Bible (CUVMPT ,NIV, NLT). I picked out my favorite subjects because most of them reveal our everyday life, human nature and God’s unchanging nature. For those who are wondering what Christianity is all about, I’m sure this book can help you get to know God and understand our core belief. Hope you will enjoy every topic and let God speaks to you. Read slowly and enjoy! May God bless you.
曾玉敏 Yumin Tseng
特別感謝 劉素嬌，曾葉杉茹的協助及鼓勵。 Special thanks to Sarah Liu & Maria Dolores Yap Chan for their assistance and encouragement.
Scripture quotations are taken from the following versions of The Holy Bible: 經文引自以下聖經版本 CUVMPT
Chinese Union Version Modern Punctuation (Traditional) 和合本
NIV
New International Version
NLT
New Living Translation
CONTENTS Introduction
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目 錄
簡介
WORDS OF WISDOM 智言慧語 Wisdom
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智慧
Sword and Words 11 利刃與言語 Be Joyful 13 當歡喜快樂 Chasing After the Wind 15 虛 空 Friends 17 朋 友 Making a Way in the Wilderness 19 曠野開道路 Christian Life Style 21 基督徒生活態度 Tie that Binds 25 歸為一體 Humility 27 謙 卑 Speak the Truth in Love 29 用愛心說誠實話 HUMAN NATURE & GOD’s UNCHANGING NATURE 人類的本性與上帝的永恆 Garden of Eden 33 伊甸園 Tree of Life 35 生命樹 The Mediator 37 調解人 Jesus’s Birth 39 耶穌的誕生 Believe in Your Heart 41 真心相信 Ask, Seek, Knock 43 祈求，尋找，叩門 Under the Tree 45 在樹下 Slaves of Sin 47 罪的奴隸
The Power of Prayer 49 禱告的力量 Live in Harmony 51 和樂融融 Rooted in Your Heart 55 從心紮根 Lift up Your Eyes 57 舉目觀看 Weary and Burdened 59 勞苦與重擔 The Cross 61 十字架 Redemption 63 贖 Stop Doubting 65 不再疑惑 Love the Lord with All your Heart 67 全心愛主 The Beatitudes 69 論 福 Wind 71 風 The Truth 73 真 理 Worship in Spirit & in Truth 75 用心靈和誠實敬拜 Father, Son, Holy Spirit 77 聖父、聖子、聖靈 Preach the Gospel 79 傳講福音 To Think Outside the Box 81 突破框架 Finished the Race 85 奔至終點 Vanish like Smoke 87 如煙消逝 Walking with God 89 與神同行 The Parable of the Net 91 撒網的比喻 Laughter 93 歡 笑 River of Life 95 生命河
Words of Wisdom
智言慧語
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智慧 敬畏耶和華是智慧的開端，認識至聖者便是聰明。 你藉著我，日子必增多，年歲也必加添。 你們中間若有缺少智慧的，應當求那厚賜於眾人也不斥責人的神，主就必賜給他。 要憑著信心求，一點 不疑惑；因為那疑惑的人就像海中的波浪，被風吹動翻騰。 這樣的人不要想從主那裡得什麼，心懷二意 的人在他一切所行的路上都沒有定見。 （箴言 9: 10-11 , 雅各書 1:5-8 CUVMPT）
Wisdom The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask Him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. (Proverbs 9:11, James 1:5-8 NLT)
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利刃與言語 生死在舌頭的權下，喜愛它的必吃它所結的果子。 說話浮躁的如刀刺人，智慧人的舌頭卻為醫人的良藥。 多言多語難免有過，禁止嘴唇是有智慧。 我（耶穌）又告訴你們，凡人所說的閒話，當審判的日子必要句句供出來。 因為要憑你的話定你為義，也要 憑你的話定你有罪。 神的道是活潑的，是有功效的，比一切兩刃的劍更快，甚至魂與靈、骨節與骨髓，都能刺入、剖開，連心中的 思念和主意都能辨明。 （箴言18:21, 12:18,10:19, 馬太福音12:36-37, 希伯來書 4:12 CUVMPT）
Sword and Words The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. And I (Jesus) tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you. For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Proverbs 18:21, 12:18 10:19 NIV, Matthew 12:36-37 NLT, Hebrews 4:12 NIV)
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當歡喜快樂 喜樂的心乃是良藥，憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。 你們要靠主常常喜樂，我再說，你們要喜樂！ 當叫眾人知道你們謙讓的心。 主已經近了。 應當一無掛慮，只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝，將你們所要的告訴神。 神所賜出人意外的平安，必在基督耶穌裡保守你們的心懷意念。 （箴言17:22, 腓立比書 4:4-7 CUVMPT）
Be Joyful A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Proverbs 17:22, Philippians 4:4-7 NIV)
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虛空 所羅門王是有史以來最聰明的人。 他已擁有舉世傲人的財富，他也曾奢華享盡生活中的一切，但他覺得 那一切都是空。 在耶路撒冷做王，大衛的兒子傳道者的言語。傳道者說：虛空的虛空，虛空的虛空，凡事都是虛空。 人一切的勞碌，就是他在日光之下的勞碌，有什麼益處呢？ 一代過去，一代又來，地卻永遠長存。 你趁著年幼，衰敗的日子尚未來到，就是你所說「我毫無喜樂」的那些年日未曾臨近之先，當記念造你的 主。這些事都已聽見了，總意就是敬畏神，謹守他的誡命，這是人所當盡的本分。 因為人所做的事，連 一切隱藏的事，無論是善是惡，神都必審問。 （傳道書 1:1-4, 12:1,13-14 CUVMPT）
Chasing After the Wind King Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived. He has all the riches in the world, he had tried everything in life yet he felt everything is meaningless. Here’s the words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun? Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say,
“I find no pleasure in them”—
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 1:1-4, 12:1,13-14 NIV)
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