【双语灵修】有教导，有听从Much to Teach, Much to Learn

“你们作儿女的，要在主里听从父母，这是理所当然的。” - 弗 6:1

我们非洲目前正在经历一场权威危机。在我国，晚辈会因为环境的恶劣而批判长辈。许多年轻人更加意识到自己的权利，这是一件好事，但他们往往不太愿意履行自己的职责。因此，未来不容乐观。

这种代沟问题可能在非洲以外也存在。保罗在此所说的话对世界各地的年轻基督徒都很有启发。

对于你们年轻一代的人来说，重要的是要知道，成为一名基督徒是莫大的荣幸。保罗在此对你们说，你们属于基督的身体。作为年轻的信徒，你们拥有上帝所有荣耀的应许。你们是教会的一部份，在教会中有特殊的地位。你们有很多东西可以教导教会，也有很多东西需要学习和成长——我们都是如此。

保罗说，顺从父母是一件好事，甚至是一种祝福。尊重父母可以促进两代人之间的学习和成长。事实上，无论年龄大小，我们都应该顺从父母。如果你还年轻，或者已经不再年轻，神可能会怎样呼召你改善与父母或年长朋友的关系呢？圣灵会如何在我们与父母和年长信徒的关系中做工呢？

祷告

圣灵啊，求你帮助我们在合一中成长，成为一个由信徒组成的身体，无论老幼，都蒙召在世上作你的见证。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿们。

箴言 6:20-24；以弗所书 6:1-3

20我儿，要谨守你父亲的诫命，不可离弃你母亲的法则，
21要常系在你心上，挂在你项上。
22你行走，它必引导你；你躺卧，它必保守你；你睡醒，它必与你谈论。
23因为诫命是灯，法则是光，训诲的责备是生命的道，
24能保你远离恶妇，远离外女谄媚的舌头。
1你们做儿女的，要在主里听从父母，这是理所当然的。
2“要孝敬父母，使你得福，在世长寿。”这是第一条带应许的诫命。

Much to Teach, Much to Learn

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." - Ephesians 6:1

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We are currently experiencing a crisis of authority in Africa. In my country, the younger generation criticizes the older generation because conditions are often so bad. Many young people are more aware of their rights, which is a good thing—but they are often less willing to fulfill their duties. And for this reason the future does not look good.

Such generational issues probably exist outside of Africa as well. And Paul’s words here have much wisdom for young Christians everywhere.

For any of you in the younger generation, it is important to know that it is a great privilege to be a Christian. Paul is addressing you here, because you belong to the body of Christ. As young believers, you share in all the glorious promises of God. You are part of the church, and you have a special place in it. You have much to teach the church, and also much to learn and grow in—as do we all.

Obedience to your parents is a good thing—even a blessing, says Paul. Respect for parents fosters learning and flourishing between the generations. In fact, we are all called to obey our parents, regardless of our age. If you are young, or not so young anymore, how might God be calling you to improve your relationships with your parents or older friends? How might the Holy Spirit work through all our relationships with parents and older believers?

Prayer

Holy Spirit, help us to grow in unity as a body of believers, young and old, called to be your witness in the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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