林約 在讀經班結業禮上的見證分享
讀經班使我在神的話語面前謙卑下來。王牧師常說：「如果你的觀點和聖經不同，那麽你需要調整自己，而不是試圖改變聖經。」當今世界的罪不斷增加，許多年輕人在罪的觀念或非聖經的信仰環境中長大。閱讀聖經，他們不可避免地會遇到與他們認為正確的事物相矛盾的情況。當這種情況發生在我身上時，我傾向於思考：「為什麼聖經會這麼說？」讀經班教會我重新審視自己在信仰上有偏差之處，並調整它們以符合聖經。箴言十一章二節說：「驕傲來到，羞恥也來到；謙遜人卻有智慧。」我明白了：只有在閱讀神的話語時保持謙卑，你才能明白聖經想要告訴你什麼。
讀經班還幫助我更好地向他人解釋神的話語。王牧師對經文的解釋是詳細且直接的，這使我在回答朋友關於聖經的問題時、以及在研經中回答問題時，也努力去做同樣的事情。正確地向別人解釋聖經非常重要，因為它能使對方更接近耶穌基督。王牧師的課程使我對聖經的了解更加深入。
讀經班使我改變了許多固有的觀念——這些觀念一度阻礙了我的信仰成長。閱讀聖經也在塑造我的生命，使我更加接近基督。比如，我過去經常說「我發誓」來表達我的誠實，我媽媽曾告訴我不要發誓，但我沒有聽從。直到那一天，我讀到雅各書第五章寫道：「首先，我的弟兄姐妹們，你們不可發誓；不可指著天，或指著地，或指著別的什麼起誓。你們的話，是就說是，不是就說不是，免得你們落在審判之下。」現在，我試著使用更坦誠和直接的語言。通過聖經，神每天都在教導和指責我，引導我走向正確的方向。
最開始是我的父母邀請我參加讀經班，我也是因為感到「有義務」而參與，但後來這變成了一個愉快的習慣。最終，這門課幫助我從頭到尾讀完了聖經，理解了令人困惑的部分，謙卑自己，並學習耶穌要我做什麼，以成為一個更有愛心的基督門徒和僕人。
A Delightful Habit
Jordan Lin
Bible Reading Class has helped me develop a humble approach to God’s Word. Pastor Wang always said, “If your opinion is different from the Bible, fix yourself, not the Bible.” Because of ever-increasing sin in the world, many young people are raised with sinful ideals or unbiblical beliefs. Reading the Bible, they will inevitably come across things that contradict what they think is right. When this happens to me, I am inclined to think, “Why does the Bible say this?” Bible Reading Class has taught me to question my own beliefs and adjust them to align with the Bible’s beliefs. Proverbs chapter 11 verse 2 says, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” I figured out that if you are humble when you read God’s Word, you will understand what he is trying to tell you.
BRC has also equipped me to better explain God’s Word to others. When Pastor Wang explained the Scriptures in detail and to the point, I began striving to do the same when questioned by friends about the Word or answering questions during Bible study. Teaching the Bible to others is very important because it helps others grow closer to Jesus Christ. Pastor Wang’s class has given me an extensive knowledge of the Bible.
Bible Reading Class has cast aside many preconceived notions that were preventing me from having a stronger faith. Reading the Bible is also sculpting my life to grow closer to Christ. I used to often swear constantly by using phrases like “I swear” to convey honesty. My mom told me not to swear, but I didn’t listen. That day, I read James chapter five where it is written, “Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise, you will be condemned.” Now, I try to be direct in my speech. Through His Word, God is teaching and rebuking me every day and pointing me in the right direction.
In the beginning, my parents invited me to join and I felt obligated to participate, but it became a delightful habit. In the end, this class has helped me to finish the Bible from beginning to end, grasp confusing parts, humble myself, and learn what Jesus wants me to do in order to be a more compassionate disciple and servant.
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