Reading God’s Word
读神的话语
“There is nothing more important in the Christian life than the way in which we approach the Bible, and the way in which we read it.” (Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
“在基督徒生活中，没有什么比我们接近圣经的方式和阅读圣经的方式更重要的了。”（马丁·劳埃德-琼斯）
“God has given the Word to us as a revelation . . .
of Himself,
of His character,
of His government,
of His requirements.
“神将祂的话语赐给我们作为启示……
关于祂自己，
关于祂的品格，
关于祂的治理，
关于祂的要求。
Our motive in reading it, then, should be to become better acquainted with Him, with His perfections, with His will for us. Our end in perusing His Word should be learn how to please and glorify Him; and that, by our characters being formed under its holy influence, and our conduct regulated in all its details by the rules He has there laid down.” (Arthur Pink)
因此，我们阅读圣经的动机应该是为了更好地认识祂，认识祂的完美，认识祂对我们的旨意。我们研读祂话语的目的应该是学习如何取悦祂和荣耀祂；并且，让我们的品格在其圣洁影响下得以塑造，让我们的行为在各个细节上都能遵循祂所设立的规则。”（阿瑟·平克）
“Our knowledge of God’s Word, and delight in it, must be directed to practice!” (Thomas Manton)
“我们对神话语的认识和喜悦，必须付诸实践！”（托马斯·曼顿）
“The Scripture is given to establish our faith, and comfort our hearts, and sanctify our lives — but not to amuse us and to gratify our curiosity.” (William Jay)
“圣经的赐下是为坚固我们的信心，安慰我们的心灵，使我们的生命成圣——而不是为了使我们得到娱乐和满足好奇心。”（威廉·杰）