Chapter 2 The Human Fall
第二章 墮落論
Section 3 The Power of Love, the Power of the Principle and God's Commandment
第三節 愛的力與原理的力及神的誡命
3.1 The Power of Love and the Power of the Principle in the Human Fall
（一）從愛的力與原理的力論墮落
Human beings are created through the Principle,
人是基於原理被創造的，
and they are meant to live according to the way of the Principle.
且被創造為按照原理軌道生存。
Therefore, it cannot be that the force inherent in the Principle would induce a person to deviate from the way of the Principle and cause him to fall.
所以，原理的力本身絕不會使人從原理軌道脫軌，而陷入墮落。
This may be compared to a train which cannot run off the track, unless, aside from a breakdown in the track or locomotive,
就好比火車自身不可能從軌道脫軌, 除非軌道或機器故障，
some outside force stronger than the train's forward momentum collides with it and pushes it in a different direction.
這火車受到比自身行駛力量更強的某種外力，從相異方向碰撞推開
Similarly, for human beings the force inherent in the Principle guides their growth in the proper direction.
同樣地, 對人類而言, 原理本身的力會導引他們往正確的方向成長.
But if some stronger force from a different direction and with an unprincipled purpose collides with them,
they will surely fall.
但是, 人若受到比自身成長所需的原理之力更強的某種力，以相異目的撞擊時，就必定會墮落。
The force which is stronger than the force of the Principle is none other than the power of love.
比原理之力更強的力，不是別的而正是愛的力。
While human beings are in the state of immaturity,
當人類處在未完成期時，
it is possible that the power of unprincipled love can induce them to fall.
是有可能因非原理之愛的力而陷入墮落的可能性。
Why is the power of love stronger than the power of the Principle?
為什麼愛的力比原理的力強大，
Why did God create it stronger, when this leaves open the possibility that the power of deviant love might collide with a person in the state of immaturity and cause him to fall?
為什麼神創造愛的力比較強, 以致於處在未完成期的人，碰到目的相異之愛的力時，具有陷入墮落的可能性呢？
According to the Principle of Creation,
根據創造原理，
God's love is the subject of all loves flowing within the four position foundation, which is established when its members have completed the three object purpose through their dynamic love for each other.
神的愛就是由三對象的愛，完成三對象目的四位基台之主體的愛。
Without God's love, there is no way to establish the true four position foundation;
倘若沒有神的愛，就無法建立四位基台，
without God's love, there is no way for us to fulfill the purpose for which we were created.
倘若沒有神的愛，就無法完成我們被創造的目的
Love is truly the source and wellspring of our life and happiness.
所以, 愛是人生命與幸福的源泉。
Although God created human beings based on the Principle, He governs us through love.
神雖然是基於原理而創造了人類, 但他卻是以通過愛來主管我們.
Accordingly, in order for love to fulfill its proper role,
所以，為了使愛要以像樣的愛來存在，
its power must be stronger than the power of the Principle.
愛的力絕對要比原理的力強大。
If the power of love were weaker than the power of the Principle,
假若，愛的力比原理的力弱，
God could not govern human beings through love;
神就無法用愛主管人，
rather, we would pursue the Principle more than the love of God.
因此，人將變成追求原理比追求神的愛更深。
For this reason, Jesus tried to raise his disciples with the truth, but it was his love that saved them.
因此, 耶穌藉著真理使門徒們站立，用愛來拯救他們，其理由即在此。
3.2 Why God Set Up the Commandment as an Object of Faith
（二）為信仰賜給誡命的目的
Why did God nurture the faith of Adam and Eve by giving them the commandment, "Do not eat of the fruit"?
為什麼神藉著給予亞當和夏娃「不可吃」的誡命賜而來培育亞當與夏娃呢？
In their immature state, Adam and Eve could not be directly governed by God through love.
在未完成期，亞當與夏娃無法受到神直接的愛的主管，
Because the power of love is stronger than the power of the Principle,
因為愛的力比原理的力強大，
God foresaw that if they ever formed a common base with the Archangel,
神已預知, 假使他們與天使長形成相對基準，
there was a possibility that they could succumb to the power of deviant, unprincipled love and fall.
就會有因目的相異之非原理愛的力陷入墮落的可能性。
To prevent this, God gave Adam and Eve the commandment that forbade them from relating with the Archangel in this way.
為了預防, 神給予亞當和夏娃誡命, 禁止他們與天使長形成這種關係
No matter how powerful the unprincipled love of the Archangel might be,
不管天使長非原理愛的力多麼強大，
had Adam and Eve adhered to God's commandment,
亞當與夏娃如果順從神的誡命，
forming a common base with God and engaging in give and take with Him and no other,
只與神造成相對基準做授受作用，
the power of the Archangel's unprincipled love would not have affected them and they would never have fallen.
那麼，此非原理的愛即無法作用，他們絕不可能陷入墮落。
Tragically, Adam and Eve did not obey the commandment,
悲慘的是，他們不遵守神的誡命，
but formed a common base with the Archangel and had give and take with him.
而與天使長造成相對基準做授受作用，
Hence, the power of illicit love pushed them off the track.
因此，不倫之愛的力使他們脫軌了。
It was not only to prevent their fall that God gave immature human beings the commandment.
對處在未完成期的人，給予如此誡命，並非僅是單純地要防止他們墮落。
God also wanted them to enjoy dominion over the natural world - including the angels - by inheriting His creative nature.
神也希望他們可以藉著繼承神創造性而享有統治包括天使在內的萬物世界的權力,
In order to inherit this creatorship,
為了繼承神的創造性,
human beings should perfect themselves through their faith in the Word as their own portion of responsibility.
人類應該把相信聖言當作自己本身的責任分擔，以自己的力量達到完成，
God gave the commandment not to the Archangel but only to the human beings.
神並不是將此誡命給予天使長，而是給予人，
God wished to exalt the dignity of human beings as bestowed by the Principle of Creation, which entitled them to stand as God's children and govern even the angels.
神想要使人建立起以神之子女的立場，連天使也要主管之創造原理的資格與威信
3.3 The Period During Which the Commandment Was Necessary
（三）為信仰的誡命所需的期間
Was God's commandment not to eat of the fruit binding forever?
神對人類始祖所說「不可吃」之信仰的誡命，需要遵守到何時？
God's second blessing was to be fulfilled when Adam and Eve entered God's direct dominion of love,
神第二祝福的完成，是指亞當和夏娃進入到神愛的直接主管。
by joining as true husband and wife and bearing and raising children in God's love.46(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI
亞當與夏娃在神的愛中，結合為真實的夫婦，生育子女（創一．２８），
Indeed, the Principle mandates that human beings eat of the fruit once they reach full maturity of character.
當然，一旦人個性完成後，「吃」即是合乎原理的行為。
The power of love is stronger than the power of the Principle.
因為愛的力比原理的力強大，
Had Adam and Eve reached perfection, become a godly husband and wife,
假如亞當與夏娃完成後，成為以神為中心的夫婦，
and experienced God's direct governance by the absolute power of His love,
經驗到神以絕對之愛的直接主管，
their conjugal love would have become absolute.
那麼他們夫婦的愛也會成為絕對,
No person, no power in the universe could ever break that bond of love.
在宇宙中沒有任何人, 任何力量能夠切斷他們深緊密連結的愛.
At this point, Adam and Eve would never fall.
這時候, 亞當和夏娃是絕對不會墮落的.
There would have been no way that the love of the Archangel, who is inferior to human beings, could ever have severed the conjugal love of Adam and Eve once it was grounded firmly in God.
比人低級的天使長之愛的力，絕無法切斷他們以神為中心的夫婦愛。
Accordingly, God's commandment, "Do not eat of the fruit," was binding upon Adam and Eve only while they were immature.
因此，神「不可吃」的誡命，是僅限於亞當與夏娃尚未完成期所需而已。
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Monday, May 31, 2010
DP-Ch2-2(墮落的動機與經過)
Chapter 2 The Human Fall
第二章 墮落論
Section 2 The Motivation and Process of the Fall
第二節 墮落的動機與經過
The motivation of the human Fall lay within the angel, who, as we have seen, is symbolized by the serpent who tempted Eve.
我們已經在第一節說明過，蛇正是比喻使夏娃墮落的天使。
Therefore, before we can know the motivation and the process of the Fall, we must first learn about the angel.
由此看來，人類墮落的動機在於天使，而要知道其墮落的動機與經過，必須先瞭解有關天使的一切
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2.1 Angels, Their Missions and Their Relationship to Human Beings
（一）天使的創造與其使命及與人的關係
Like all beings, angels were created by God.
一切存在都是神所創造的。因此，天使當然也是神所創造的被造物。
God created them prior to any other creation.
神創造天使世界，比任何被創造都要早。
In the biblical account of the creation of heaven and earth, we find that God spoke in the plural:
如果看創世記一章２６節天地創造的記錄
"Let us make man in our image, after our likeness."30(Gen. 1:26)CEV|KJ|NI
「照著我們的形像，按著我們的樣式造人」，
This is not because God was referring to Himself as the Holy Trinity, as many theologians have interpreted the passage.
神稱呼自己時用了複數，這並非如以往眾多神學者所解釋的，神是三位一體的神，
Rather, He was speaking to the angels, whom He had created before human beings.
祂如此稱呼自己，乃是考慮到比人先創造的天使們，站在包括他們在內之立場所講的聖言（創一．２６）。
God created angels to be His retainers, who would assist Him in creating and sustaining the universe.
神是為了被造世界的創造與其經綸，先創造天使當作使者（來一．１４）。
In the Bible we find many instances of angels working for the Will of God.
在聖經當中, 我們發現許多天使為神的旨意工作的例子.
Angels conveyed to Abraham important words of God's blessing;31(Gen. 18:10)CEV|KJ|NI
天使曾經傳達了神重大的祝福聖言給予亞伯拉罕（創十八．１０）
an angel heralded the conception of Christ;32(Matt. 1:20)CEV|KJ|NI; (Luke 1:31)CEV|KJ|NI
傳達了基督受胎的消息（太一．２０，路一．３１），
an angel unchained Peter and led him out of prison and into the city.33(Acts 12:7-10)CEV|KJ|NI
解開了被囚在監裡的彼得，將他帶到城外（徒十二．７～１０）。
The angel who escorts John in the Book of Revelation calls himself "a servant,"34(Rev. 22:9)CEV|KJ|NI
在啟示錄二十二章９節，天使自稱為「僕人」，
and in Hebrews angels are referred to as "ministering spirits."35(Heb. 1:14)CEV|KJ|NI
在希伯來書一章１４節中記錄著，天使是「服役的靈」。
The Bible often portrays angels honoring and praising God.36(Rev. 5:11-12)CEV|KJ|NI; (Rev. 7:11-12)CEV|KJ|NI
在聖經裡可找到很多證據，天使是被創造為頌讚神的存在（啟五．１１，啟七．１１）。
Let us investigate the relationship between human beings and angels from the perspective of the Principle of Creation. 以下，我們來察考天使與人之間創造原理的關係。
Because God created us as His children and gave us dominion over all creation,37(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI
神把人創造為子女，並賦予人對被造世界的主管權（創一．２８）。
we are meant to rule over the angels as well.
所以，連天使也在被主管之內。
It is written in the Bible that we have the authority to judge the angels.38(I Cor. 6:3)CEV|KJ|NI
哥林多前書六章３節記錄著，人持有對天使的審判權。
Many who communicate with the spirit world have witnessed hosts of angels escorting the saints in Paradise.
又有某些靈通人看到很多天使擁護著樂園裡的聖徒們，
These observations illustrate the fact that angels have the mission to minister to human beings.
這些例子說明天使有服事照顧人類的使命。
2.2 The Spiritual Fall and the Physical Fall
（二）靈的墮落與肉的墮落
God created human beings with two components: the spirit self and the physical self.
因為神以靈的部份以及肉的部份創造了人，
The human Fall likewise took place in two dimensions: the spiritual and the physical.
因此，墮落也成了靈肉兩面的墮落。
The fall which took place through the sexual relationship between the angel and Eve was the spiritual fall,
由天使與夏娃間的血緣關係造成的墮落，就是靈的墮落；
while the fall which occurred through the sexual relationship between Eve and Adam was the physical fall.
夏娃與亞當間的血緣關係造成的墮落，就是肉的墮落。
How can an act of passionate love be consummated between an angel and a human being?
那麼，天使與人之間，如何能成立性的關係呢？
All the emotions and sensations felt between a person and a spirit are exactly the same as those felt during contact between two earthly people.
人與靈存在間的感性與實體存在間的感性，在任何方面皆毫無相異。
Undoubtedly, a sexual union between an angel and a person is possible.
因此，人與天使之間性的墮落，事實上是可能的。
We can understand this more clearly from the following evidence.
我們由下列事實，能更確實地理解上述的內容。
There are reported cases of earthly people leading a married life with spirits.
在人類社會裡，往往有地上人與靈人結婚生活的例子；
In the Bible we have the account of an angel who wrestled with Jacob and put his thigh out of joint.39(Gen. 32:25)CEV|KJ|NI
聖經中也有記載天使和雅各摔跤，使雅各大腿脫臼之例（創三十二．２５）；
Three angels visited Abraham's family and ate a meal of veal, milk and curds.40(Gen. 18:8)CEV|KJ|NI
三個天使拜訪亞伯拉罕家庭享用牛肉, 牛奶, 及煉乳的事實（創十八．７）；
Moreover, two angels visited the house of Lot and ate the unleavened bread he served them.
還有，訪問羅得家的兩個天使，不但吃了他所準備的「無酵餅」，
When the townspeople saw the angels, they were excited with lecherous desires for them and surrounded Lot's house,
而且城裡的人看見了天使，產生色情意圖，圍住羅得的房子
shouting, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them."41(Gen. 19:5)CEV|KJ|NI
叫著「今日晚上到你這裡來的人在哪裡呢？把他們帶出來，任我們所為。」（創十九．１～５）
2.2.1 The Spiritual Fall（１）靈的墮落
God created the angelic world and assigned Lucifer42(Isa. 14:12 KJV) to the position of archangel.
神創造天使世界之後（創一．２６），把天使長的地位給予路西華（曉星的意思，賽十四．１２）。
Lucifer was the channel of God's love to the angelic world,
路西華即成為天使世界之愛的管道，
just as Abraham was the channel of God's blessing to the Israelites.
如同亞伯拉罕成為以色列得到神之祝福的管道（創十二．２），
In this position he virtually monopolized the love of God.
站在似乎獨佔神愛的位置。
However, after God created human beings as His children,
但是，當神創造人類作為祂的子女之後，
He loved them many times more than He had ever loved Lucifer, whom He had created as His servant.
神愛人類遠超過當作僕人創造的路西華好多倍。
In truth, God's love toward Lucifer did not change; it was the same before and after the creation of human beings.
事實上，路西華在人被創造的前後，所領受的神愛毫無變化，
Yet when Lucifer saw that God loved Adam and Eve more than him,
但是，一看到神愛亞當與夏娃超過自己時，
he felt as if there had been a decrease in the love he received from God.
他就感覺到從神得到的愛減少的感覺。
This situation is similar to that in the biblical parable of the laborers in the vineyard.43(Matt. 20:1-15)CEV|KJ|NI
這就如同聖經故事的葡萄園的工人，
Although the laborers who had worked since morning received a fair wage,
雖然得了相當於自己從早上開始工作的全部工資，
when they saw that those who came later and worked less received just as much, they felt underpaid.
但看到後來只做一點工的勞動者，也得到與自己一樣多的工錢時，就感覺雇主少給他工資了.
Lucifer, feeling as though he were receiving less love than he deserved,
感到愛的減少感之路西華，
wanted to grasp the same central position in human society as he enjoyed in the angelic world, as the channel of God's love.
企圖在人類世界裡，也保有與自己在天使世界裡一樣成為得到神的愛的管道，
This was why he seduced Eve, and this was the motivation of the spiritual fall.
這就是為什麼他會誘惑夏娃。這就是靈的墮落的動機。
Everything in the universe is created to be governed by God through love.
被造世界原是按著要受神愛的主管而被創造的。
Thus, love is the source of life, the key to happiness, and the essence of the ideal to which all beings aspire.
因此，愛是被造物生命的根本，幸福與理想的要素。
The more one receives love, the more beautiful one appears to others.
所以，領受這愛越多的存在，看起來越美。
When the angel, created as God's servant, beheld Eve, the daughter of God,
當作神的僕人被創造的天使，面對著作為神的子女而被創造的夏娃時，
it was only natural that she looked beautiful in his eyes.
當然，在他眼中, 她看起來是很美麗的。
Moreover, when Lucifer saw that Eve was responding to his temptation,
何況，當路西華看到夏娃幾乎被誘惑的情形時，
the angel felt the stimulation of her love to be deliciously enticing.
從夏娃感受到更強烈之愛的刺激。
At this point, Lucifer was seducing Eve with the mind to have her, regardless of the consequences.
一旦進展至此情況，就抑制不住自己，路西華即冒死也要進一步誘惑夏娃。
Lucifer, who left his proper position due to his excessive desire,
因著對愛過份的欲望，離開自己正確位置的路西華，
and Eve, who wanted to open her eyes and become like God44(Gen. 3:5-6)CEV|KJ|NI before the time was ripe,
與希望如同神一般眼睛明亮，在時候未到，就想獲得時候來到時才能獲得之東西的夏娃（創三．５～６）
formed a common base and began give and take action.
互相造成相對基準，做授受作用，
The power of the unprincipled love generated by their give and take led them to consummate an illicit sexual relationship on the spiritual plane.
於是因著授受作用所產的的非原理的愛的力，驅使他們結交了不倫之靈的性關係。
All beings are created based on the principle that when they become one in love, they exchange elements with each other.
根據由愛合成一體後，便能互相從對象獲得要素之被創造的原理（創三．７），
Accordingly, when Eve became one with Lucifer through love, she received certain elements from him.
所以, 當夏娃和路西華由愛合成一體時，就繼承了路西華的要素。
First, she received feelings of dread arising from the pangs of a guilty conscience, stemming from her violation of the purpose of creation.
第一，夏娃從路西華承受到因違背創造目的，良心苛責所導致的恐怖心。
Second, she received from Lucifer the wisdom which enabled her to discern that her originally intended spouse was to be Adam, not the angel.
第二，從路西華得到新智慧，能覺悟原本自己應以創造本然夫婦立場對待的相對者，並非天使長，而是亞當。
Eve was in the position to receive wisdom from the Archangel because she was immature and her wisdom was not as seasoned as that of the Archangel, who was already in a state of angelic maturity.
當時，因夏娃還處在未完成期，此時期的夏娃和已在完成期的天使長相比，智慧尚未成熟，所以，她就從天使長接受其智慧。
2.2.2 The Physical Fall（２）肉的墮落
Perfect Adam and Eve were supposed to have become an eternal husband and wife in God's love.
亞當與夏娃原本應該一起完成，成為以神為中心的永遠夫婦。
But Eve, who in her immaturity had engaged in the illicit relationship with the Archangel,
但是，夏娃在未完成期即與天使長結交不倫的血緣關係後，
joined with Adam as husband and wife.
再與亞當結交夫婦關係，
Thus, Adam fell when he, too, was still immature.
因此，亞當也在未完成期墮落了。
This untimely conjugal relationship in satanic love between Adam and Eve constituted the physical fall.
如此，時候還未到時，亞當與夏娃間，以撒但為中心所結交的夫婦關係，就成為肉的墮落。
As mentioned above, through the spiritual fall with the Archangel,
如上述所說明的，夏娃因與天使間靈的墮落，
Eve received feelings of dread arising from the pangs of a guilty conscience and a new wisdom that her originally intended spouse was not the Archangel but Adam.
受到良心苛責帶來的恐怖心，並領悟自己的原理相對者，並非天使長而是亞當的新智慧。
Eve then seduced Adam with the hope that by uniting with him, her intended spouse,
夏娃即誘惑亞當，盼望和自己的原理預定中的配偶亞當合成一體，
she could rid herself of the dread and once again stand before God.
她可以藉此消除恐怖心，再度站在神面前，
This was Eve's motivation which led to the physical fall.
這成為導致肉的墮落的夏娃的之動機。
Once Eve had united with the Archangel through their illicit sexual relationship,
這時，由不倫的貞操關係，與天使長合成一體的夏娃，
she stood in the position of the Archangel with respect to Adam.
對亞當而言，即變成站在天使長的立場。
Thus, Adam, who was still receiving God's love, appeared very attractive to her.
因此，神所愛的亞當，在夏娃的眼裡顯得非常俊美。
Seeing Adam as her only hope of returning to God,
由於夏娃明白亞當是她回到神面前的唯一的希望，
Eve turned to Adam and tempted him, playing the same role as the Archangel had played when he had tempted her.
因此，夏娃才站在與誘惑自己的天使長同一立場，誘惑亞當。
Adam responded and formed a common base with Eve, and they began give and take action with each other.
亞當與站在路西華同一立場的夏娃造成相對基準，做授受作用，
The power of the unprincipled love generated in their relationship induced Adam to abandon his original position
所產生之非原理的愛的力，使亞當脫離創造本然的位置，
and brought them together in an illicit physical relationship of sexual love.
並且，在他們之間結交不倫之肉的性關係。
When Adam united in oneness with Eve, he inherited all the elements Eve had received from the Archangel.
亞當因為與夏娃合為一體，便繼承了夏娃從路西華所承受的一切要素。
These elements in turn have been passed down to all subsequent generations without interruption.
這要素就綿綿不絕地遺傳給子孫。
What if Adam had reached perfection without having yielded to fallen Eve's temptation?
假如亞當不理會犯罪的夏娃而成長完成的話會怎樣呢?
The providence to restore Eve would have been relatively easy,
對夏娃的復歸攝理必定相對的比較容易。
Because although she had fallen, Adam still would have remained intact as her perfect subject partner.
因為雖然夏娃已經墮落, 仍存留著完成的主體，
Unfortunately, Adam also fell, and humanity has multiplied in sin to the present day, perpetuating the lineage of Satan.
不幸的是, 連亞當也墮落了，所以，繼承撒但血統的人類就繁殖至今。
第二章 墮落論
Section 2 The Motivation and Process of the Fall
第二節 墮落的動機與經過
The motivation of the human Fall lay within the angel, who, as we have seen, is symbolized by the serpent who tempted Eve.
我們已經在第一節說明過，蛇正是比喻使夏娃墮落的天使。
Therefore, before we can know the motivation and the process of the Fall, we must first learn about the angel.
由此看來，人類墮落的動機在於天使，而要知道其墮落的動機與經過，必須先瞭解有關天使的一切
。
2.1 Angels, Their Missions and Their Relationship to Human Beings
（一）天使的創造與其使命及與人的關係
Like all beings, angels were created by God.
一切存在都是神所創造的。因此，天使當然也是神所創造的被造物。
God created them prior to any other creation.
神創造天使世界，比任何被創造都要早。
In the biblical account of the creation of heaven and earth, we find that God spoke in the plural:
如果看創世記一章２６節天地創造的記錄
"Let us make man in our image, after our likeness."30(Gen. 1:26)CEV|KJ|NI
「照著我們的形像，按著我們的樣式造人」，
This is not because God was referring to Himself as the Holy Trinity, as many theologians have interpreted the passage.
神稱呼自己時用了複數，這並非如以往眾多神學者所解釋的，神是三位一體的神，
Rather, He was speaking to the angels, whom He had created before human beings.
祂如此稱呼自己，乃是考慮到比人先創造的天使們，站在包括他們在內之立場所講的聖言（創一．２６）。
God created angels to be His retainers, who would assist Him in creating and sustaining the universe.
神是為了被造世界的創造與其經綸，先創造天使當作使者（來一．１４）。
In the Bible we find many instances of angels working for the Will of God.
在聖經當中, 我們發現許多天使為神的旨意工作的例子.
Angels conveyed to Abraham important words of God's blessing;31(Gen. 18:10)CEV|KJ|NI
天使曾經傳達了神重大的祝福聖言給予亞伯拉罕（創十八．１０）
an angel heralded the conception of Christ;32(Matt. 1:20)CEV|KJ|NI; (Luke 1:31)CEV|KJ|NI
傳達了基督受胎的消息（太一．２０，路一．３１），
an angel unchained Peter and led him out of prison and into the city.33(Acts 12:7-10)CEV|KJ|NI
解開了被囚在監裡的彼得，將他帶到城外（徒十二．７～１０）。
The angel who escorts John in the Book of Revelation calls himself "a servant,"34(Rev. 22:9)CEV|KJ|NI
在啟示錄二十二章９節，天使自稱為「僕人」，
and in Hebrews angels are referred to as "ministering spirits."35(Heb. 1:14)CEV|KJ|NI
在希伯來書一章１４節中記錄著，天使是「服役的靈」。
The Bible often portrays angels honoring and praising God.36(Rev. 5:11-12)CEV|KJ|NI; (Rev. 7:11-12)CEV|KJ|NI
在聖經裡可找到很多證據，天使是被創造為頌讚神的存在（啟五．１１，啟七．１１）。
Let us investigate the relationship between human beings and angels from the perspective of the Principle of Creation. 以下，我們來察考天使與人之間創造原理的關係。
Because God created us as His children and gave us dominion over all creation,37(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI
神把人創造為子女，並賦予人對被造世界的主管權（創一．２８）。
we are meant to rule over the angels as well.
所以，連天使也在被主管之內。
It is written in the Bible that we have the authority to judge the angels.38(I Cor. 6:3)CEV|KJ|NI
哥林多前書六章３節記錄著，人持有對天使的審判權。
Many who communicate with the spirit world have witnessed hosts of angels escorting the saints in Paradise.
又有某些靈通人看到很多天使擁護著樂園裡的聖徒們，
These observations illustrate the fact that angels have the mission to minister to human beings.
這些例子說明天使有服事照顧人類的使命。
2.2 The Spiritual Fall and the Physical Fall
（二）靈的墮落與肉的墮落
God created human beings with two components: the spirit self and the physical self.
因為神以靈的部份以及肉的部份創造了人，
The human Fall likewise took place in two dimensions: the spiritual and the physical.
因此，墮落也成了靈肉兩面的墮落。
The fall which took place through the sexual relationship between the angel and Eve was the spiritual fall,
由天使與夏娃間的血緣關係造成的墮落，就是靈的墮落；
while the fall which occurred through the sexual relationship between Eve and Adam was the physical fall.
夏娃與亞當間的血緣關係造成的墮落，就是肉的墮落。
How can an act of passionate love be consummated between an angel and a human being?
那麼，天使與人之間，如何能成立性的關係呢？
All the emotions and sensations felt between a person and a spirit are exactly the same as those felt during contact between two earthly people.
人與靈存在間的感性與實體存在間的感性，在任何方面皆毫無相異。
Undoubtedly, a sexual union between an angel and a person is possible.
因此，人與天使之間性的墮落，事實上是可能的。
We can understand this more clearly from the following evidence.
我們由下列事實，能更確實地理解上述的內容。
There are reported cases of earthly people leading a married life with spirits.
在人類社會裡，往往有地上人與靈人結婚生活的例子；
In the Bible we have the account of an angel who wrestled with Jacob and put his thigh out of joint.39(Gen. 32:25)CEV|KJ|NI
聖經中也有記載天使和雅各摔跤，使雅各大腿脫臼之例（創三十二．２５）；
Three angels visited Abraham's family and ate a meal of veal, milk and curds.40(Gen. 18:8)CEV|KJ|NI
三個天使拜訪亞伯拉罕家庭享用牛肉, 牛奶, 及煉乳的事實（創十八．７）；
Moreover, two angels visited the house of Lot and ate the unleavened bread he served them.
還有，訪問羅得家的兩個天使，不但吃了他所準備的「無酵餅」，
When the townspeople saw the angels, they were excited with lecherous desires for them and surrounded Lot's house,
而且城裡的人看見了天使，產生色情意圖，圍住羅得的房子
shouting, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them."41(Gen. 19:5)CEV|KJ|NI
叫著「今日晚上到你這裡來的人在哪裡呢？把他們帶出來，任我們所為。」（創十九．１～５）
2.2.1 The Spiritual Fall（１）靈的墮落
God created the angelic world and assigned Lucifer42(Isa. 14:12 KJV) to the position of archangel.
神創造天使世界之後（創一．２６），把天使長的地位給予路西華（曉星的意思，賽十四．１２）。
Lucifer was the channel of God's love to the angelic world,
路西華即成為天使世界之愛的管道，
just as Abraham was the channel of God's blessing to the Israelites.
如同亞伯拉罕成為以色列得到神之祝福的管道（創十二．２），
In this position he virtually monopolized the love of God.
站在似乎獨佔神愛的位置。
However, after God created human beings as His children,
但是，當神創造人類作為祂的子女之後，
He loved them many times more than He had ever loved Lucifer, whom He had created as His servant.
神愛人類遠超過當作僕人創造的路西華好多倍。
In truth, God's love toward Lucifer did not change; it was the same before and after the creation of human beings.
事實上，路西華在人被創造的前後，所領受的神愛毫無變化，
Yet when Lucifer saw that God loved Adam and Eve more than him,
但是，一看到神愛亞當與夏娃超過自己時，
he felt as if there had been a decrease in the love he received from God.
他就感覺到從神得到的愛減少的感覺。
This situation is similar to that in the biblical parable of the laborers in the vineyard.43(Matt. 20:1-15)CEV|KJ|NI
這就如同聖經故事的葡萄園的工人，
Although the laborers who had worked since morning received a fair wage,
雖然得了相當於自己從早上開始工作的全部工資，
when they saw that those who came later and worked less received just as much, they felt underpaid.
但看到後來只做一點工的勞動者，也得到與自己一樣多的工錢時，就感覺雇主少給他工資了.
Lucifer, feeling as though he were receiving less love than he deserved,
感到愛的減少感之路西華，
wanted to grasp the same central position in human society as he enjoyed in the angelic world, as the channel of God's love.
企圖在人類世界裡，也保有與自己在天使世界裡一樣成為得到神的愛的管道，
This was why he seduced Eve, and this was the motivation of the spiritual fall.
這就是為什麼他會誘惑夏娃。這就是靈的墮落的動機。
Everything in the universe is created to be governed by God through love.
被造世界原是按著要受神愛的主管而被創造的。
Thus, love is the source of life, the key to happiness, and the essence of the ideal to which all beings aspire.
因此，愛是被造物生命的根本，幸福與理想的要素。
The more one receives love, the more beautiful one appears to others.
所以，領受這愛越多的存在，看起來越美。
When the angel, created as God's servant, beheld Eve, the daughter of God,
當作神的僕人被創造的天使，面對著作為神的子女而被創造的夏娃時，
it was only natural that she looked beautiful in his eyes.
當然，在他眼中, 她看起來是很美麗的。
Moreover, when Lucifer saw that Eve was responding to his temptation,
何況，當路西華看到夏娃幾乎被誘惑的情形時，
the angel felt the stimulation of her love to be deliciously enticing.
從夏娃感受到更強烈之愛的刺激。
At this point, Lucifer was seducing Eve with the mind to have her, regardless of the consequences.
一旦進展至此情況，就抑制不住自己，路西華即冒死也要進一步誘惑夏娃。
Lucifer, who left his proper position due to his excessive desire,
因著對愛過份的欲望，離開自己正確位置的路西華，
and Eve, who wanted to open her eyes and become like God44(Gen. 3:5-6)CEV|KJ|NI before the time was ripe,
與希望如同神一般眼睛明亮，在時候未到，就想獲得時候來到時才能獲得之東西的夏娃（創三．５～６）
formed a common base and began give and take action.
互相造成相對基準，做授受作用，
The power of the unprincipled love generated by their give and take led them to consummate an illicit sexual relationship on the spiritual plane.
於是因著授受作用所產的的非原理的愛的力，驅使他們結交了不倫之靈的性關係。
All beings are created based on the principle that when they become one in love, they exchange elements with each other.
根據由愛合成一體後，便能互相從對象獲得要素之被創造的原理（創三．７），
Accordingly, when Eve became one with Lucifer through love, she received certain elements from him.
所以, 當夏娃和路西華由愛合成一體時，就繼承了路西華的要素。
First, she received feelings of dread arising from the pangs of a guilty conscience, stemming from her violation of the purpose of creation.
第一，夏娃從路西華承受到因違背創造目的，良心苛責所導致的恐怖心。
Second, she received from Lucifer the wisdom which enabled her to discern that her originally intended spouse was to be Adam, not the angel.
第二，從路西華得到新智慧，能覺悟原本自己應以創造本然夫婦立場對待的相對者，並非天使長，而是亞當。
Eve was in the position to receive wisdom from the Archangel because she was immature and her wisdom was not as seasoned as that of the Archangel, who was already in a state of angelic maturity.
當時，因夏娃還處在未完成期，此時期的夏娃和已在完成期的天使長相比，智慧尚未成熟，所以，她就從天使長接受其智慧。
2.2.2 The Physical Fall（２）肉的墮落
Perfect Adam and Eve were supposed to have become an eternal husband and wife in God's love.
亞當與夏娃原本應該一起完成，成為以神為中心的永遠夫婦。
But Eve, who in her immaturity had engaged in the illicit relationship with the Archangel,
但是，夏娃在未完成期即與天使長結交不倫的血緣關係後，
joined with Adam as husband and wife.
再與亞當結交夫婦關係，
Thus, Adam fell when he, too, was still immature.
因此，亞當也在未完成期墮落了。
This untimely conjugal relationship in satanic love between Adam and Eve constituted the physical fall.
如此，時候還未到時，亞當與夏娃間，以撒但為中心所結交的夫婦關係，就成為肉的墮落。
As mentioned above, through the spiritual fall with the Archangel,
如上述所說明的，夏娃因與天使間靈的墮落，
Eve received feelings of dread arising from the pangs of a guilty conscience and a new wisdom that her originally intended spouse was not the Archangel but Adam.
受到良心苛責帶來的恐怖心，並領悟自己的原理相對者，並非天使長而是亞當的新智慧。
Eve then seduced Adam with the hope that by uniting with him, her intended spouse,
夏娃即誘惑亞當，盼望和自己的原理預定中的配偶亞當合成一體，
she could rid herself of the dread and once again stand before God.
她可以藉此消除恐怖心，再度站在神面前，
This was Eve's motivation which led to the physical fall.
這成為導致肉的墮落的夏娃的之動機。
Once Eve had united with the Archangel through their illicit sexual relationship,
這時，由不倫的貞操關係，與天使長合成一體的夏娃，
she stood in the position of the Archangel with respect to Adam.
對亞當而言，即變成站在天使長的立場。
Thus, Adam, who was still receiving God's love, appeared very attractive to her.
因此，神所愛的亞當，在夏娃的眼裡顯得非常俊美。
Seeing Adam as her only hope of returning to God,
由於夏娃明白亞當是她回到神面前的唯一的希望，
Eve turned to Adam and tempted him, playing the same role as the Archangel had played when he had tempted her.
因此，夏娃才站在與誘惑自己的天使長同一立場，誘惑亞當。
Adam responded and formed a common base with Eve, and they began give and take action with each other.
亞當與站在路西華同一立場的夏娃造成相對基準，做授受作用，
The power of the unprincipled love generated in their relationship induced Adam to abandon his original position
所產生之非原理的愛的力，使亞當脫離創造本然的位置，
and brought them together in an illicit physical relationship of sexual love.
並且，在他們之間結交不倫之肉的性關係。
When Adam united in oneness with Eve, he inherited all the elements Eve had received from the Archangel.
亞當因為與夏娃合為一體，便繼承了夏娃從路西華所承受的一切要素。
These elements in turn have been passed down to all subsequent generations without interruption.
這要素就綿綿不絕地遺傳給子孫。
What if Adam had reached perfection without having yielded to fallen Eve's temptation?
假如亞當不理會犯罪的夏娃而成長完成的話會怎樣呢?
The providence to restore Eve would have been relatively easy,
對夏娃的復歸攝理必定相對的比較容易。
Because although she had fallen, Adam still would have remained intact as her perfect subject partner.
因為雖然夏娃已經墮落, 仍存留著完成的主體，
Unfortunately, Adam also fell, and humanity has multiplied in sin to the present day, perpetuating the lineage of Satan.
不幸的是, 連亞當也墮落了，所以，繼承撒但血統的人類就繁殖至今。
Thursday, May 13, 2010
DP-Ch2-1(Part 2)(天使的墮落與人的墮落&善惡果&罪的根
Chapter 2 The Human Fall
第二章 墮落論
Section 1 The Root of Sin
第一節 罪的根
1.3 The Fall of the Angel and the Fall of Human Beings
（三） 天使的墮落與人的墮落
It is clear that the serpent who tempted the human beings to fall was an angel,
我們已經清楚地知道，誘惑人，使人墮落的蛇就是指天使，
and that this angel became Satan when he sinned and fell.
以及這天使犯了罪，墮落後變成撒但的事實。
Let us now investigate what kind of sin the angel and the human beings committed.
讓我們再來察看天使與人究竟犯了什麼罪？
1.3.1 The Crime of the Angel（１）天使的犯罪
And the angels that did not keep their own position but left their proper dwelling have been kept by him in eternal chains in the nether gloom until the judgment of the great day;
「又有不守本位，離開自己住處的天使，主用鎖鍊把他們永遠拘留在黑暗裡，等候大日的審判。
just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise acted immorally and indulged in unnatural lust, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire. -Jude 6-7CEV|KJ|NI
又如所多瑪、蛾摩拉和周圍城邑的人，也照他們一味的行淫，隨從逆性的情慾，就受永火的刑罰，作為鑑戒」(猶大書一章６節～７節)
From this passage we can infer that the angel fell as a result of an illicit sexual relationship.
由此可知，天使因姦淫而墮落的事實。
Fornication is a crime which cannot be committed alone.
姦淫這事是無法單獨來做的。
With whom did the angel commit the illicit sexual act in the Garden of Eden?
因此，我們必須知道，在伊甸園中，天使犯姦淫罪的對象是誰？
In order to unveil this mystery, let us examine what kind of sin the human beings committed.
為了要揭開這神秘的面紗，讓我們先來察明人犯了什麼罪。
1.3.2 The Crime of the Human Beings（２）人的犯罪
We read that before they fell, Adam and Eve were both naked, and were not ashamed.19(Gen. 2:25)CEV|KJ|NI
犯罪前，亞當與夏娃赤身露體並不羞恥(創世記二章２５節)
After the Fall, however, they felt ashamed of their nakedness and sewed fig leaves together into aprons to cover their lower parts.20(Gen. 3:7)CEV|KJ|NI
然而，墮落後，就羞恥赤身，便拿無花果樹的葉子縫成圍裙而遮掩下體（創三．７）。
If they had committed a crime by eating some actual fruit from a tree called the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, then they certainly would have covered their hands or mouths instead.
假若他們因摘下真的分別善惡果這種果實來吃而犯罪，那麼，他們所隱藏起來的，必定是手或是嘴巴。
It is human nature to conceal one's faults.
企圖隱藏犯罪的部份是人的本性。
Thus, the act of covering their lower parts shows that these parts, and not their mouths, were the source of their shame.
但是，他們遮掩下體的行為顯示出, 他們的下體才是他們羞恥的根源, 而不是嘴巴.
In Job 31:33 it is written, "If I have concealed my transgressions like Adam, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom."21(Job 31:33) KJV
在約伯記三十一章３３節記錄著「我若像亞當遮掩我的過犯，將罪孽藏在懷中。」
Adam concealed his lower parts after the Fall;
亞當墮落後，遮蓋了他下體。
this indicates that his blemish was in his lower parts.
這事實就說明亞當所遮蓋的下體，就是羞恥的部位。
Adam and Eve's sexual parts were the source of their shame because they were the instruments of their sinful deed.
亞當和夏娃的性器官是他們差恥的根源, 因為那是他們犯罪的器具.
In the world before the human Fall, what act would one be willing to carry out even at the clear risk of one's life?
在人未墮落前的世界裡，明知會死，卻敢冒死去做的行為，到底是什麼呢？
It could be nothing else but the act of love.
除了愛以外，再也沒有別的。
God's purpose of creation, described in the blessings "be fruitful and multiply,"22(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI can be achieved only through love.
神所說「生養眾多，遍滿地面」（創一．２８）的創造目的，只有通過愛才能完成。
Accordingly, from the viewpoint of God's purpose of creation,
因此，以神創造目的為中心來看，
love should be the most precious and sacred act.
愛是最寶貴且最聖潔的。
But because the sexual act was the very cause of the Fall,
但是因為這性行為正是墮落的原因
people often regard it with shame and even contempt.
人們通常視之為羞恥甚至是瞧不起.
In conclusion, human beings fell through an act of illicit sexual intercourse.
總之,人類是經由淫亂而墮落的。
1.3.3 The Illicit Sexual Act between the Angel and the Human Beings
（３）天使與人的淫行
Thus far, we have explained that an angel seduced human beings to fall,
如上面所說明的，天使誘惑人而使人墮落，
and that both the angel and the human beings fell due to illicit sexual love.
人與天使皆因淫行而墮落的事實，
Human beings and angels are the only spiritual beings in the universe who are capable of having love relationships.
在被造世界裡，只有人與天使是能互相結交愛的關係的僅有的靈的存在，
We can deduce that the illicit sexual relationship must have involved the angel and human beings.
因此我們可以推論：人與天使之間發生了不倫的性的關係。
Jesus said, "You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires."23(John 8:44)CEV|KJ|NI
在約翰福音八章４４節記錄著「你們是出於你們的父魔鬼，你們父的私慾，你們偏要行。」
Since the Devil is identified as Satan,24(Rev. 12:9)CEV|KJ|NI we can assert that human beings are descendants of Satan,
the "ancient serpent" who tempted human beings.
由於魔鬼經證實就是撒但，我們可以斷言人類就是誘惑人的古蛇的撒但的後裔(啟示錄十二章９節)
Through what circumstances did humankind become the descendants of the fallen angel, Satan?
人經過何種歷程成為墮落天使─即撒但的後裔呢？
There was an illicit sexual relationship between the angel and the first ancestors.
在天始和人類始祖之間發生了不倫的性關係，
As the fruit of that relationship, all humanity is of the lineage of Satan.
其結果, 使所有人類皆出於撒但的血統。
When St. Paul wrote, "we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies,"25(Rom. 8:23)CEV|KJ|NI
所以，在羅馬書八章２３節記錄著「就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裡歎息，等候得著兒子的名分（是實子並非養子），乃是我們的身體得贖」。
he was acknowledging that we fallen people stem from the lineage of Satan, not the lineage of God.
保羅如此慨嘆著，墮落人並非出於神的血統，而是出於撒但的血統。
John the Baptist reproached the people, calling them "a brood of vipers,"26(Matt. 3:7)CEV|KJ|NI that is, children of Satan.
施洗約翰對猶太人，叱責他們為「毒蛇的種類」，即撒但的子孫，(馬太福音三章７節)
Jesus said to the scribes and Pharisees, "You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?"27(Matt. 23:33)CEV|KJ|NI
耶穌對猶太人及法利賽人說「你們這些蛇類，毒蛇之種阿，怎能逃脫地獄的刑罰呢」。(馬太福音二十三章３３節)
These verses affirm that we are the offspring of an illicit sexual relationship involving the angel and our first ancestors.
根據這些聖經記錄，我們可以知道，我們人類是天使與人類始祖之間不倫性關係的後代。
1.4 The Fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
（四）善惡果
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil was shown earlier to symbolize Eve.
我們已經說明，分別善惡樹是比喻夏娃。
What does the fruit of this tree represent? It signifies the love of Eve.
那麼，善惡果是指什麼呢？那是意味著夏娃的愛。
As a tree multiplies by its fruit, Eve should have borne good children through her godly love.
因為果樹是靠果實繁殖的，夏娃原本應該以神為中心的愛，繁殖善的子女；
Instead, she bore evil children through her satanic love.
她卻以撒但為中心之不倫的愛，繁殖惡的子女。
Eve was created in an immature state; she was to reach full maturity only after going through a period of growth.
原本夏娃是被創造為未成熟的階段, 必須通過成長期間後，才達到完全成熟。
Thus, it was possible for her to bear either good fruit or evil fruit through her love.
如此說來, 夏娃是有可能通過她的愛而結出善果或惡果的.
This is why Eve's love is symbolized by the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,
那就是為什麼把夏娃的愛比喻為分別善惡果，
and why Eve is symbolized by the tree.
又把夏娃比喻為分別善惡樹的理由。
What did eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil signify?
摘下分別善惡果來吃，到底意味著什麼呢？
When we eat something, we make it a part of ourselves.
我們喫某種東西，是意味著吸收它，成為自己的一部份。
Eve was to have eaten the fruit of goodness by consummating her God-centered love.
夏娃原本應該以神為中心的愛，摘下善果來吃，
Then she would have received the essence of God's divinity and multiplied a good lineage.
然後接受神性的要素，繁殖善的血統。
However, she ate of the fruit of evil by consummating her evil love centered on Satan.
然而，她反而以撒但為中心的愛, 來吃惡果
Hence, she received the essence of his evil nature and multiplied an evil lineage from which our sinful society descended.
因此, 她接受了邪惡的要素，繁殖惡的血統，由此而造成了罪惡的世界。
Accordingly, Eve's eating of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil denotes that she consummated a satanic love relationship with the angel which bound her in blood ties to him.
因此，夏娃摘下善惡果來吃這事，即意味著她以撒但（天使）為中心的愛，互相連結了血緣關係。
God cursed the fallen angel, saying, "upon your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life."28(Gen. 3:14)CEV|KJ|NI
神咒詛天使「你必用肚子行走，終身吃土」。(創世記三章１４節)
"Upon your belly you shall go" means that the angel would become a miserable being, unable to function properly or to perform its original service.
不能用腳行走，而用肚子行走，即意味著天使不能做創造本然的活動，陷落於悲慘的狀態，
To "eat dust" means that ever since the angel was thrown down from heaven,29(Isa. 14:12)CEV|KJ|NI; (Rev. 12:9)CEV|KJ|NIhe has been deprived of life elements from God.
吃土即意味著因從天被趕出（賽十四．１２，啟十二．９），無法得到來自神的生命要素，
Instead, he has had to subsist on evil elements gleaned from the sinful world.
而在罪惡世界中，承受著惡的要素生活。
1.5 The Root of Sin（五）罪的根
We have learned from the above elucidation of the Bible that the root of sin was not that the first human ancestors ate a fruit,
根據聖經的解明，我們明白罪的根並不是人類始祖摘下果實來喫，
but rather that they had an illicit sexual relationship with an angel (symbolized by a serpent).
而是與天使結交了不倫的性關係(比喻為蛇)，
Consequently, they could not multiply God's good lineage but instead multiplied Satan's evil lineage.
導致他們無法繁殖神的善血統，反而繁殖撒但的惡血統。
There is ample evidence which helps us recognize that the root of human sin stems from sexual immorality.
有大量的證據幫助我們更明確地了解，人類罪的根是在於淫亂。
We know that the original sin has been perpetuated through lineal descent from one generation to the next.
我們知道原罪已經由直系血統一代一代遺傳而存在於後代子孫身上。
This is because the root of sin was solidified by a sexual relationship that binds one in ties of blood.
這是因為罪的根經由影響血緣的性的關係而凝固成形了.
Furthermore, those religions which emphasize the need to purge sin regard fornication as a cardinal sin,
並且，力主除罪的宗教，皆將姦淫定為最大的罪，
and they have taught the virtues of chastity and restraint in order to curb it.
為了防止它，遂強調過禁欲生活，
This is an indication that the root of sin is found in lustful desires.
這亦意味著罪的根在於淫亂。
The Israelites performed the rite of circumcision as a condition for sanctification.
以色列民族，把行割禮當作贖罪的條件，
They qualified themselves as God's chosen people by draining blood,
他們認定他們成為神的選民的資格, 是須從墮落人的身上流出惡的血
because the root of sin lies in having taken in through an unchaste act the evil blood which permeates our being.
這是因為罪的根是經由淫亂而以滲透體內的惡血存在於我們的生命之中。
Sexual promiscuity is a principal cause of the downfall of numerous heroes, patriots and nations.
歷代英雄烈士、眾多國家滅亡的主要原因，亦在於淫亂，
Even in the most outstanding people, the root of sin - illicit sexual desire –
甚至是在最優秀的人當中, 這罪的根---不倫的愛的慾望---
is constantly active in their souls, sometimes without their conscious awareness.
也不斷地在他們的的心中，不知不覺地活動著。
We may be able to eradicate all other evils by establishing moral codes through religion,
我們或許可以消除所有其他的罪惡, 透過建立人倫道德
by thoroughly implementing various educational programs,
透過徹底地實施各種教育內容，
and by reforming the socio-economic systems that foster crime.
以及透過改革產生犯罪的經濟社會制度.
But no one can prevent the plague of sexual promiscuity, which has become increasingly prevalent as the progress of civilization makes lifestyles more comfortable and indolent.
但是，任何人都無法阻止隨著文明的發達與生活環境的安適而日益增加的如同瘟疫一樣的淫亂/性混亂.
Therefore, the hope of an ideal world is an empty dream as long as this root of all evils has not been eradicated at its source.
因此，除非從人類社會中完全根除這種犯罪，否則絕無法期待理想世界的來到。
Christ at his Second Advent must be able to solve this problem once and for all.
再臨彌賽亞必須要能夠根本地解決此問題。
第二章 墮落論
Section 1 The Root of Sin
第一節 罪的根
1.3 The Fall of the Angel and the Fall of Human Beings
（三） 天使的墮落與人的墮落
It is clear that the serpent who tempted the human beings to fall was an angel,
我們已經清楚地知道，誘惑人，使人墮落的蛇就是指天使，
and that this angel became Satan when he sinned and fell.
以及這天使犯了罪，墮落後變成撒但的事實。
Let us now investigate what kind of sin the angel and the human beings committed.
讓我們再來察看天使與人究竟犯了什麼罪？
1.3.1 The Crime of the Angel（１）天使的犯罪
And the angels that did not keep their own position but left their proper dwelling have been kept by him in eternal chains in the nether gloom until the judgment of the great day;
「又有不守本位，離開自己住處的天使，主用鎖鍊把他們永遠拘留在黑暗裡，等候大日的審判。
just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise acted immorally and indulged in unnatural lust, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire. -Jude 6-7CEV|KJ|NI
又如所多瑪、蛾摩拉和周圍城邑的人，也照他們一味的行淫，隨從逆性的情慾，就受永火的刑罰，作為鑑戒」(猶大書一章６節～７節)
From this passage we can infer that the angel fell as a result of an illicit sexual relationship.
由此可知，天使因姦淫而墮落的事實。
Fornication is a crime which cannot be committed alone.
姦淫這事是無法單獨來做的。
With whom did the angel commit the illicit sexual act in the Garden of Eden?
因此，我們必須知道，在伊甸園中，天使犯姦淫罪的對象是誰？
In order to unveil this mystery, let us examine what kind of sin the human beings committed.
為了要揭開這神秘的面紗，讓我們先來察明人犯了什麼罪。
1.3.2 The Crime of the Human Beings（２）人的犯罪
We read that before they fell, Adam and Eve were both naked, and were not ashamed.19(Gen. 2:25)CEV|KJ|NI
犯罪前，亞當與夏娃赤身露體並不羞恥(創世記二章２５節)
After the Fall, however, they felt ashamed of their nakedness and sewed fig leaves together into aprons to cover their lower parts.20(Gen. 3:7)CEV|KJ|NI
然而，墮落後，就羞恥赤身，便拿無花果樹的葉子縫成圍裙而遮掩下體（創三．７）。
If they had committed a crime by eating some actual fruit from a tree called the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, then they certainly would have covered their hands or mouths instead.
假若他們因摘下真的分別善惡果這種果實來吃而犯罪，那麼，他們所隱藏起來的，必定是手或是嘴巴。
It is human nature to conceal one's faults.
企圖隱藏犯罪的部份是人的本性。
Thus, the act of covering their lower parts shows that these parts, and not their mouths, were the source of their shame.
但是，他們遮掩下體的行為顯示出, 他們的下體才是他們羞恥的根源, 而不是嘴巴.
In Job 31:33 it is written, "If I have concealed my transgressions like Adam, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom."21(Job 31:33) KJV
在約伯記三十一章３３節記錄著「我若像亞當遮掩我的過犯，將罪孽藏在懷中。」
Adam concealed his lower parts after the Fall;
亞當墮落後，遮蓋了他下體。
this indicates that his blemish was in his lower parts.
這事實就說明亞當所遮蓋的下體，就是羞恥的部位。
Adam and Eve's sexual parts were the source of their shame because they were the instruments of their sinful deed.
亞當和夏娃的性器官是他們差恥的根源, 因為那是他們犯罪的器具.
In the world before the human Fall, what act would one be willing to carry out even at the clear risk of one's life?
在人未墮落前的世界裡，明知會死，卻敢冒死去做的行為，到底是什麼呢？
It could be nothing else but the act of love.
除了愛以外，再也沒有別的。
God's purpose of creation, described in the blessings "be fruitful and multiply,"22(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI can be achieved only through love.
神所說「生養眾多，遍滿地面」（創一．２８）的創造目的，只有通過愛才能完成。
Accordingly, from the viewpoint of God's purpose of creation,
因此，以神創造目的為中心來看，
love should be the most precious and sacred act.
愛是最寶貴且最聖潔的。
But because the sexual act was the very cause of the Fall,
但是因為這性行為正是墮落的原因
people often regard it with shame and even contempt.
人們通常視之為羞恥甚至是瞧不起.
In conclusion, human beings fell through an act of illicit sexual intercourse.
總之,人類是經由淫亂而墮落的。
1.3.3 The Illicit Sexual Act between the Angel and the Human Beings
（３）天使與人的淫行
Thus far, we have explained that an angel seduced human beings to fall,
如上面所說明的，天使誘惑人而使人墮落，
and that both the angel and the human beings fell due to illicit sexual love.
人與天使皆因淫行而墮落的事實，
Human beings and angels are the only spiritual beings in the universe who are capable of having love relationships.
在被造世界裡，只有人與天使是能互相結交愛的關係的僅有的靈的存在，
We can deduce that the illicit sexual relationship must have involved the angel and human beings.
因此我們可以推論：人與天使之間發生了不倫的性的關係。
Jesus said, "You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires."23(John 8:44)CEV|KJ|NI
在約翰福音八章４４節記錄著「你們是出於你們的父魔鬼，你們父的私慾，你們偏要行。」
Since the Devil is identified as Satan,24(Rev. 12:9)CEV|KJ|NI we can assert that human beings are descendants of Satan,
the "ancient serpent" who tempted human beings.
由於魔鬼經證實就是撒但，我們可以斷言人類就是誘惑人的古蛇的撒但的後裔(啟示錄十二章９節)
Through what circumstances did humankind become the descendants of the fallen angel, Satan?
人經過何種歷程成為墮落天使─即撒但的後裔呢？
There was an illicit sexual relationship between the angel and the first ancestors.
在天始和人類始祖之間發生了不倫的性關係，
As the fruit of that relationship, all humanity is of the lineage of Satan.
其結果, 使所有人類皆出於撒但的血統。
When St. Paul wrote, "we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies,"25(Rom. 8:23)CEV|KJ|NI
所以，在羅馬書八章２３節記錄著「就是我們這有聖靈初結果子的，也是自己心裡歎息，等候得著兒子的名分（是實子並非養子），乃是我們的身體得贖」。
he was acknowledging that we fallen people stem from the lineage of Satan, not the lineage of God.
保羅如此慨嘆著，墮落人並非出於神的血統，而是出於撒但的血統。
John the Baptist reproached the people, calling them "a brood of vipers,"26(Matt. 3:7)CEV|KJ|NI that is, children of Satan.
施洗約翰對猶太人，叱責他們為「毒蛇的種類」，即撒但的子孫，(馬太福音三章７節)
Jesus said to the scribes and Pharisees, "You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?"27(Matt. 23:33)CEV|KJ|NI
耶穌對猶太人及法利賽人說「你們這些蛇類，毒蛇之種阿，怎能逃脫地獄的刑罰呢」。(馬太福音二十三章３３節)
These verses affirm that we are the offspring of an illicit sexual relationship involving the angel and our first ancestors.
根據這些聖經記錄，我們可以知道，我們人類是天使與人類始祖之間不倫性關係的後代。
1.4 The Fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
（四）善惡果
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil was shown earlier to symbolize Eve.
我們已經說明，分別善惡樹是比喻夏娃。
What does the fruit of this tree represent? It signifies the love of Eve.
那麼，善惡果是指什麼呢？那是意味著夏娃的愛。
As a tree multiplies by its fruit, Eve should have borne good children through her godly love.
因為果樹是靠果實繁殖的，夏娃原本應該以神為中心的愛，繁殖善的子女；
Instead, she bore evil children through her satanic love.
她卻以撒但為中心之不倫的愛，繁殖惡的子女。
Eve was created in an immature state; she was to reach full maturity only after going through a period of growth.
原本夏娃是被創造為未成熟的階段, 必須通過成長期間後，才達到完全成熟。
Thus, it was possible for her to bear either good fruit or evil fruit through her love.
如此說來, 夏娃是有可能通過她的愛而結出善果或惡果的.
This is why Eve's love is symbolized by the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,
那就是為什麼把夏娃的愛比喻為分別善惡果，
and why Eve is symbolized by the tree.
又把夏娃比喻為分別善惡樹的理由。
What did eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil signify?
摘下分別善惡果來吃，到底意味著什麼呢？
When we eat something, we make it a part of ourselves.
我們喫某種東西，是意味著吸收它，成為自己的一部份。
Eve was to have eaten the fruit of goodness by consummating her God-centered love.
夏娃原本應該以神為中心的愛，摘下善果來吃，
Then she would have received the essence of God's divinity and multiplied a good lineage.
然後接受神性的要素，繁殖善的血統。
However, she ate of the fruit of evil by consummating her evil love centered on Satan.
然而，她反而以撒但為中心的愛, 來吃惡果
Hence, she received the essence of his evil nature and multiplied an evil lineage from which our sinful society descended.
因此, 她接受了邪惡的要素，繁殖惡的血統，由此而造成了罪惡的世界。
Accordingly, Eve's eating of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil denotes that she consummated a satanic love relationship with the angel which bound her in blood ties to him.
因此，夏娃摘下善惡果來吃這事，即意味著她以撒但（天使）為中心的愛，互相連結了血緣關係。
God cursed the fallen angel, saying, "upon your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life."28(Gen. 3:14)CEV|KJ|NI
神咒詛天使「你必用肚子行走，終身吃土」。(創世記三章１４節)
"Upon your belly you shall go" means that the angel would become a miserable being, unable to function properly or to perform its original service.
不能用腳行走，而用肚子行走，即意味著天使不能做創造本然的活動，陷落於悲慘的狀態，
To "eat dust" means that ever since the angel was thrown down from heaven,29(Isa. 14:12)CEV|KJ|NI; (Rev. 12:9)CEV|KJ|NIhe has been deprived of life elements from God.
吃土即意味著因從天被趕出（賽十四．１２，啟十二．９），無法得到來自神的生命要素，
Instead, he has had to subsist on evil elements gleaned from the sinful world.
而在罪惡世界中，承受著惡的要素生活。
1.5 The Root of Sin（五）罪的根
We have learned from the above elucidation of the Bible that the root of sin was not that the first human ancestors ate a fruit,
根據聖經的解明，我們明白罪的根並不是人類始祖摘下果實來喫，
but rather that they had an illicit sexual relationship with an angel (symbolized by a serpent).
而是與天使結交了不倫的性關係(比喻為蛇)，
Consequently, they could not multiply God's good lineage but instead multiplied Satan's evil lineage.
導致他們無法繁殖神的善血統，反而繁殖撒但的惡血統。
There is ample evidence which helps us recognize that the root of human sin stems from sexual immorality.
有大量的證據幫助我們更明確地了解，人類罪的根是在於淫亂。
We know that the original sin has been perpetuated through lineal descent from one generation to the next.
我們知道原罪已經由直系血統一代一代遺傳而存在於後代子孫身上。
This is because the root of sin was solidified by a sexual relationship that binds one in ties of blood.
這是因為罪的根經由影響血緣的性的關係而凝固成形了.
Furthermore, those religions which emphasize the need to purge sin regard fornication as a cardinal sin,
並且，力主除罪的宗教，皆將姦淫定為最大的罪，
and they have taught the virtues of chastity and restraint in order to curb it.
為了防止它，遂強調過禁欲生活，
This is an indication that the root of sin is found in lustful desires.
這亦意味著罪的根在於淫亂。
The Israelites performed the rite of circumcision as a condition for sanctification.
以色列民族，把行割禮當作贖罪的條件，
They qualified themselves as God's chosen people by draining blood,
他們認定他們成為神的選民的資格, 是須從墮落人的身上流出惡的血
because the root of sin lies in having taken in through an unchaste act the evil blood which permeates our being.
這是因為罪的根是經由淫亂而以滲透體內的惡血存在於我們的生命之中。
Sexual promiscuity is a principal cause of the downfall of numerous heroes, patriots and nations.
歷代英雄烈士、眾多國家滅亡的主要原因，亦在於淫亂，
Even in the most outstanding people, the root of sin - illicit sexual desire –
甚至是在最優秀的人當中, 這罪的根---不倫的愛的慾望---
is constantly active in their souls, sometimes without their conscious awareness.
也不斷地在他們的的心中，不知不覺地活動著。
We may be able to eradicate all other evils by establishing moral codes through religion,
我們或許可以消除所有其他的罪惡, 透過建立人倫道德
by thoroughly implementing various educational programs,
透過徹底地實施各種教育內容，
and by reforming the socio-economic systems that foster crime.
以及透過改革產生犯罪的經濟社會制度.
But no one can prevent the plague of sexual promiscuity, which has become increasingly prevalent as the progress of civilization makes lifestyles more comfortable and indolent.
但是，任何人都無法阻止隨著文明的發達與生活環境的安適而日益增加的如同瘟疫一樣的淫亂/性混亂.
Therefore, the hope of an ideal world is an empty dream as long as this root of all evils has not been eradicated at its source.
因此，除非從人類社會中完全根除這種犯罪，否則絕無法期待理想世界的來到。
Christ at his Second Advent must be able to solve this problem once and for all.
再臨彌賽亞必須要能夠根本地解決此問題。
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Ch2-1(Part 1)(生命樹與分別善惡樹&蛇的真面目)
Chapter 2 The Human Fall
第二章 墮落論
All people have an original mind which inclines them to reject evil and pursue goodness.
任何人都持有拒惡從善的本心指向性。
Yet, even without our being aware of it, we are driven by evil forces to abandon the goodness which our original mind desires and to perform evil deeds which, in our innermost heart, we do not want to do.
但是，所有的人自己也在不知不覺中，受到惡力的驅使，捨棄本心所願的善，反而行所不願的惡。
As long as these evil forces assail us, the sinful history of humanity will continue unabated.
人類的罪惡史即在此惡勢力下，綿延持續著。
In Christianity, the master of these evil forces is known as Satan.
在基督教教義中，把這惡勢力的主體稱為撒但
We have been utterly unable to liquidate the forces of Satan because we have not understood Satan's identity or how he came to exist.
人無法清算撒但，是因為人不知道撒但是什麼？或者它如何變成撒但，不知其真面目的緣故。
To extirpate evil by its root, and thereby end sinful history and usher in an era of goodness,
所以，如果人要根除此惡，清算人類的罪惡史，成就善的歷史，
we must first expose the motivation and origin of Satan and recognize the destruction he has wrought in human life.
即必須明瞭撒但變為撒但的動機、撒但的由來, 以及撒但在人的生命中所造成的毀滅狀態。
This explanation of the human Fall will clarify these issues.
墮落論將要來澄清這些問題。
Section 1 The Root of Sin
第一節 罪的根
No one has known the root of sin, which lies deep within and ceaselessly drives people toward the way of evil.
一直到現在，沒有人知道在人們心中深深紮根，不斷驅使人到罪惡道路的罪之根，到底是什麼。
On the basis of the Bible, Christians have held to a vague belief that Adam and Eve's eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the root of sin.
只有基督教信徒，根據聖經，模糊地相信是人類的始祖亞當與夏娃摘下善惡果喫，而成為罪的根。
Some Christians believe that the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the fruit of an actual tree,
不過，雖然有些基督徒相信善惡樹的果子是真正的樹上的果子，
while others believe that the fruit is a symbol, as much of the Bible is written in symbolic language.
但也有些信徒相信，如同聖經裡許多部份一般，果子是對某事的象徵或比喻，
Let us consider the Bible's account of the human Fall and its differing interpretations in order to arrive at a complete explanation.
讓我們來思考聖經中對人類墮落的描述以及其不同的詮釋, 以求得對於此問題完全的解明。
1.1 The Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
（一）生命樹與分別善惡樹
Adam and Eve fell when they ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
亞當與夏娃所摘下善惡果來喫就墮落了
Many Christians to this day have thought that this was the fruit of an actual tree.
很多基督教信徒們，直到現在還一直相信，這裡所說的果子就是真正的樹所結的果子。
But would God, the loving Parent of humanity, make a fruit which could cause the Fall to look so attractive?1(Gen. 3:6)CEV|KJ|NI
然而，身為人類父母的神，為什麼把子女摘下來喫便會墮落的果子，造得如此吸引人呢?（創三．６），
Would He place it where His children could reach it so easily?
祂會擺在祂的孩子能夠輕易地摘下來喫的地方呢？
Furthermore, Jesus said, "Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man."2(Matt. 15:11)CEV|KJ|NI
而且, 耶穌曾經說過「入囗的不能污穢人，出囗的乃能污穢人」（太十五．１１）。
How, then, can a food which one eats cause one to fall?
食物怎麼可能使人吃人就墮落呢？
Humankind is beset by the original sin, which has been inherited from our first ancestors.
人類被人類祖先遺傳下來的原罪所困擾，
Yet how can something one eats cause a sin which can be transmitted to one's descendants?
但是怎麼會有食物是某人吃了之後就成為原罪而能夠遺傳到後代子孫的呢?
The only way something can be inherited is by being passed down through the lineage.
某些東西能夠遺傳下去的唯一途徑是必須經由血統。
The temporary ill effects of eating something cannot be perpetuated through the long descent of lineage.
因此，不可能因某人吃了某種食物，就把暫時的惡果永遠遺傳到長遠的血統上。
There are those who believe that God made the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and commanded Adam and Eve not to eat it in order to test their obedience to Him.
有些信徒們相信，神是為了要試驗人是否順從祂的聖言，而創造了分別善惡樹，並給予「不可喫」的命令。
We may ask: would the God of love test humans so mercilessly by a means that could cause their death?
但試問: 愛的神會用可能造成死亡的方法，作如此無慈悲的試驗嗎?
Adam and Eve knew they would die the moment they ate the fruit, for God had told them so. Yet still they ate it.
亞當與夏娃知道，如神所告訴他們的, 他們吃下善惡果的日子必定死，然而，他們卻摘下來喫了。
Adam and Eve did not lack for food. They would not have risked their lives and disobeyed God only to obtain some delicacy.
亞當與夏娃並不缺乏食物，他們不會只是為了食物，而冒生命的危險去違背神。
Therefore, we can surmise that the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil could not have been an ordinary fruit.
因此，我們可以推測分別善惡樹的果子不可能是一般的水果.
Rather, it must have been something so extraordinarily stimulating that even the fear of death did not deter them from grasping it.
而必定是異常強烈的刺激，以致於為了得到, 連生死問題也置之度外的某種事物。
If the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was not a material fruit,
既然善惡果不是有形的水果，
then it must be a symbol which represents something else.
那麼，必定是代表其他某種事物的象徵。
Why should we stubbornly adhere to a literal interpretation of the fruit when so much of the Bible makes use of symbolism and metaphor?
聖經中有許多主要部份，是以象徵或比喻記錄的，這是事實。那麼，為何一定要把善惡果勉強照字面的解釋相信呢？
We would do well to abandon such a narrow and old-fashioned attitude of faith.
我們應當拋棄過去受聖經文字拘束、固陋且習慣性的信仰態度。
To learn what the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil represents, let us first investigate the tree of life,
which stood next to the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden.3(Gen. 2:9)CEV|KJ|NI
若將善惡果視為比喻，那它到底意味著什麼呢？當作解明此問題的方法，我們先來察明在創世記二章９節所記載的，在伊甸園裏，與分別善惡樹一起存在的生命樹是什麼？
When we grasp the meaning of the tree of life, then we can also understand the meaning of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
當我們掌握住了生命樹的意義，那我們也就能明白分別善惡樹的意義。
1.1.1 The Tree of Life
（１）生命樹
According to the Bible, the hope of fallen people is to approach or attain the tree of life:
根據聖經記錄，墮落人的盼望是要到達生命樹前，成為生命樹。
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life."4(Prov. 13:12)CEV|KJ|NI
Thus, the Israelites of the Old Testament Age looked to the tree of life as their hope.
如箴言十三章１２節，在舊約時代，以色列民族是把生命樹當做他們所盼望的對象。
Likewise, the hope of all Christians from the time of Jesus until today has been to approach and partake of the tree of life:
同樣的, 從耶穌到今天的所有的基督教信徒們的盼望也是一心要到達生命樹。
"Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates."5(Rev. 22:14)CEV|KJ|NI
又如啟示錄二十二章１４節的記錄，
Since the ultimate hope of humankind is the tree of life, we can infer that the hope of Adam was also the tree of life.
由於墮落人最終的盼望在於生命樹；我們可以推論亞當所盼望的也必定是生命樹。
It is written that when Adam fell, God blocked his path to the tree of life by stationing the cherubim with a flaming sword to guard it.6(Gen. 3:24)CEV|KJ|NI
在創世記三章２４節記錄著，因亞當犯罪，神用發火燄的劍，把守了生命樹的道路，
From this we can also deduce that Adam's hope before the Fall was the tree of life.
看此事實，我們也可以推斷墮落前亞當的盼望就是生命樹。
Adam was cast out of the Garden of Eden without having attained his hope, the tree of life.
但是，亞當因墮落而未能到達他所盼望的生命樹，且被逐出伊甸園（創三．２４），
For fallen people ever since, the tree of life has remained a hope unfulfilled.
所以，生命樹就當作往後所有墮落人的盼望而被留下。
What was the hope of Adam during the time he was immature and growing toward perfection?
仰望著完成而成長過來的未完成之亞當，他所盼望的生命樹到底是什麼？
He must have hoped to become a man who would realize God's ideal of creation by growing to perfection without falling.
那必定是沒有墮落，而成長為完成神創造理想的男性。
The tree of life in fact symbolizes a man who has fully realized the ideal of creation.
事實上, 生命樹就是象徵完成創造理想的男性。
Perfected Adam was to be this ideal man. The tree of life thus symbolizes perfected Adam.
完成的亞當即意味著完成創造理想的男性，所以，生命樹就是比喻完成的亞當。
Had Adam not fallen but attained the tree of life, all his descendants could also have attained the tree of life.
假如亞當不墮落，而成為生命樹，他的所有子孫們也都可以成為生命樹，
They would have built the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
他們當時就可以建立起地上天國了。
But Adam fell, and God blocked his path to the tree with a flaming sword.
但是，亞當墮落了，神便以發火燄的劍，擋住通往生命樹的道路（創三．２４）。
Ever since, despite the best efforts of fallen people to restore the ideal of creation, the tree of life has remained an unattainable dream.
從那時候開始，不管人墮落人如何努力恢復創造的理想, 生命樹卻仍是達不到的夢想。
Burdened by the original sin, fallen people cannot complete the ideal of creation and become trees of life by their own efforts alone.
背負著原罪的墮落人，無法以自己的能力成為完成創造理想的生命樹。
For this ideal to be achieved, a man who has completed the ideal of creation must come to the earth as a tree of life.
因此，為了達成這個理想，就必須有一位完成創造理想的男性，以生命樹來到地上，
All of humanity must then be engrafted with him7(Rom. 11:17)CEV|KJ|NI and become one with him.
使所有的人與他接枝，成為一體。(羅馬書十一章１７節)
Jesus was the man who came as this tree of life.
以此生命樹來臨的，就是耶穌。
The tree of life for which the faithful people of the Old Testament Age longed8(Prov. 13:12)CEV|KJ|NI was none other than Jesus.
所以，我們知道箴言十三章１２節所記錄的，舊約時代，聖徒們所期待的生命樹，正是那初臨的耶穌。
Ever since God blocked Adam's path to the tree of life by guarding it with the flaming sword,
自從神以發火燄的劍，攔阻了亞當到生命樹的道路，
the tree could not be approached without first clearing the path.
除非打開此路，否則人將無法到達生命樹前。
On the day of Pentecost, tongues of fire descended upon the saints, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit.9(Acts 2:3-4)CEV|KJ|NI This event marked the clearing of the path and the moving aside of the flaming sword,
如使徒行傳二章３節的記錄，在五旬節當日，擋在聖徒們面前如舌頭的火焰，
which appeared as the tongues of fire preceding the rush of the Holy Spirit.
即火燄劍分開之後，聖靈才降臨，
It opened the way for all humanity to approach Jesus, the tree of life, and be engrafted with him.
全人類才得以打開到生命樹耶穌面前的路，與他接枝。
Nonetheless, Christians have been engrafted with Jesus only spiritually.
但是，接於生命樹耶穌的基督徒們，只不過是靈的接枝，
This is why the children of even the most devout Christian parents still inherit sin, which must be redeemed.
所以，無論何等熱心信奉耶穌的父母，也只能生下必須再度贖罪的罪惡子女。
Even the most faithful saints have not been rid of the original sin,
無論怎樣篤實的信徒，至今尚未能除去原罪，
and thus cannot help but transmit it to their children.10(cf. Messiah 1)
而仍舊把它遺傳給後代子孫（前編第四章第一節）。
For this reason, Christ must come again on earth as the tree of life.
因此，耶穌即不得不再次以生命樹再臨到地上，
By engrafting all humankind with himself once more, he is to redeem their original sin.
再次與全人類接枝，並赦免他們的原罪。
Christians thus impatiently await the tree of life, which in the Book of Revelation symbolizes Christ at his Second Coming.11(Rev. 22:14)CEV|KJ|NI
新約聖徒們切望等待生命樹在瞭解啟示錄二十二章１４節所記錄的生命樹，正是比喻再臨的耶穌。
The purpose of God's providence of salvation is to restore the failure to attain the tree of life in the Garden of Eden by realizing the tree of life mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
神拯救攝理的目的，乃是要將在伊甸園裏失去的生命樹（創二．９），復歸為啟示錄二十二章１４節的生命樹。
Due to the Fall, Adam could not fulfill the ideal of the first tree of life.12(Gen. 2:9)CEV|KJ|NI
由於墮落, 亞當無法完成生命樹的理想(創世記二章９節)
In order to complete the salvation of fallen humanity, Jesus, the "last Adam,"13(I Cor. 15:45)CEV|KJ|NI must come again as the tree of life in the Last Days.
為了拯救墮落人，在末日末後的亞當耶穌即必須以末後生命樹再臨。(啟示錄二十二章１４節)
1.1.2 The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil（２）分別善惡樹
God did not create Adam to be alone; He also created Eve to be Adam's spouse.
神不但創造了亞當，同時也創造了他的配偶夏娃。
Just as there was a tree in the Garden of Eden which symbolized a perfected man,
因此，在伊甸園裡，有比喻完成創造理想男性的樹，
there also should have been a tree which represented a woman who has fully realized the ideal of creation.
那麼，應該也有比喻女性的另一棵樹, 象徵完成創造理想的女性，
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil, standing beside the tree of life,14(Gen. 2:9)CEV|KJ|NIwas this tree which, by fulfilling its good purpose, represents the ideal woman, perfected Eve.
分別善惡樹與生命樹並立。就是完成善目的, 代表理想的女人, 完全的夏娃(創世記二章９節).
The Bible refers to Jesus using the metaphors of a vine15(John 15:5) CEV|KJ|NIand a branch.16(Isa. 11:1)CEV|KJ|NI; (Jer. 23:5) CEV|KJ|NI
聖經裡，把耶穌比喻為「葡萄樹」（約十五．５）或「橄欖樹」（羅十一．１７）；
Likewise, to give us a hint about the secret of the human Fall,
同樣地，神要暗示人墮落的祕密時，
God provided the symbolism of two trees to represent perfected Adam and Eve.
神也是以兩棵樹來比喻完成的亞當與夏娃作。
1.2 The Identity of the Serpent（二）蛇的真面目
In the Bible we read that a serpent tempted Eve to commit sin.17(Gen. 3:4-5)CEV|KJ|NI
聖經紀錄著，誘惑夏娃犯罪的就是蛇（創三．４～５）。
What does the serpent symbolize?
那麼，這蛇到底意味著什麼呢？
Let us investigate the true identity of the serpent, based on the Genesis account.
讓我們根據創世記所記錄的內容，探查這蛇的真面目。
The serpent described in the Bible was able to converse with people.
聖經所記錄的蛇，是能和人談話，
It caused the Fall of humans, who are spiritual beings.
並且能夠使有靈的人墮落，因此，它必定是靈的存在。
Furthermore, the serpent knew the Will of God, which strictly forbade human beings to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
何況，這蛇知道神不讓人喫分別善惡的果子的意圖，
This is compelling evidence that the being which the serpent symbolizes was a spiritual being.
這是強有力的證據證明，那以蛇作比喻的存在必定是靈的存在。
It is written: The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan,
啟示錄十二章９節記錄著:「大龍就是那古蛇，被摔在地上, 名叫魔鬼，又叫撒但，
the deceiver of the whole world - he was thrown down to the earth. -Rev. 12:9CEV|KJ|NI
是迷惑全世界的，他（從天上）被摔在地上」
This ancient serpent is the very serpent which tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden.
無須贅言，這古蛇就是在伊甸園誘惑夏娃的那條蛇。
Having lived in heaven before it was thrown down, this Devil or Satan must be a spiritual being.
從天上被摔到地上以前, 長久住在天上；這魔鬼或撒但，必定是靈的存在.
In fact, ever since the time of the human Fall, Satan has been continually turning the hearts of people toward evil.
事實上, 自從人類墮落至今，撒但不停地把人的心拖往惡的方向去，
Since Satan is a spiritual being, the serpent which symbolizes him must also represent a spiritual being.
因為撒但是靈的存在，這象徵他的蛇，當然也必定是靈的存在。
These strands of biblical evidence confirm that the serpent who tempted Eve was not an animal but a symbol for a spiritual being.
從記錄於聖經上的此事實推測，我們即可知道，誘惑夏娃的蛇，並非動物，乃是某種靈的存在。
The question arises whether the spiritual being symbolized by the serpent existed before the creation of the universe or was created as a part of the universe.
那麼，此被比喻為蛇之靈的存在，是否存在於創世之前呢？或者也是被造物之一？
If this being existed before the creation of the universe and had a purpose contrary to that of God,
假若這蛇在創世之前，就是與神持有對立目的的存在，
then the conflict between good and evil in the universe would be unavoidable and perpetual.
那麼，在被造世界裡，所展開的善惡鬥爭，必定為永續且不可避免的。
God's providence of restoration, then, would be in vain.
同時，神的復歸攝理必歸於無為，
Moreover, monotheism, which holds that everything in the universe was created by one God, would be unfounded.
而一切存在皆是神獨自創造的一元論就不成立。
We are left with the conclusion that the spiritual being represented by the serpent was originally created with a good purpose, but later fell and became Satan.
因此，必須將比喻為蛇之靈的存在，視為原本是為了善目的而被創造的某種存在，後來因為墮落而變為撒但。
What kind of spiritual being in God's creation could have conversed with people,
那麼，神所創造之靈的存在，能與人談話，
understood the Will of God, and lived in heaven?
知道神的目的，其所在之處是天，
What kind of being, even after it had fallen and become degraded to an evil being,
並且一旦墮落而轉變為惡的存在時，
could transcend time and space to dominate the human soul?
又持有超越時間與空間來支配人類心靈的能力，
There are no beings endowed with such characteristics other than angels.
具備這些條件的存在，到底是什麼呢？如此推想，除了天使以外，再也沒有具備這些條件的存在，
The verse "God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of nether gloom"18(II Pet. 2:4)CEV|KJ|NI
彼得後書二章４節記錄，「就是天使犯了罪，神也沒有寬容，曾把他們丟在地獄。」
supports the conclusion that the serpent, which tempted human beings and sinned, is an angel.
這聖言就是決定性的立證，誘惑人犯罪的蛇就是天使。
A serpent has a forked tongue. It depicts someone who utters contradictory things with one tongue and lives a two-faced life with one heart.
蛇的舌尖分成兩叉。即象徵以一根舌頭說兩種話，以一顆心過雙重生活者。
A serpent twists its body around its prey before devouring it,
蛇以身體捲起自己的食物來吃，
a metaphor for someone who ensnares others for his own benefit.
象徵著為自己利益而誘惑別人。
For these reasons, the Bible likened the angel who tempted human beings to a serpent.
所以，聖經是把誘惑人的天使比喻為蛇。
第二章 墮落論
All people have an original mind which inclines them to reject evil and pursue goodness.
任何人都持有拒惡從善的本心指向性。
Yet, even without our being aware of it, we are driven by evil forces to abandon the goodness which our original mind desires and to perform evil deeds which, in our innermost heart, we do not want to do.
但是，所有的人自己也在不知不覺中，受到惡力的驅使，捨棄本心所願的善，反而行所不願的惡。
As long as these evil forces assail us, the sinful history of humanity will continue unabated.
人類的罪惡史即在此惡勢力下，綿延持續著。
In Christianity, the master of these evil forces is known as Satan.
在基督教教義中，把這惡勢力的主體稱為撒但
We have been utterly unable to liquidate the forces of Satan because we have not understood Satan's identity or how he came to exist.
人無法清算撒但，是因為人不知道撒但是什麼？或者它如何變成撒但，不知其真面目的緣故。
To extirpate evil by its root, and thereby end sinful history and usher in an era of goodness,
所以，如果人要根除此惡，清算人類的罪惡史，成就善的歷史，
we must first expose the motivation and origin of Satan and recognize the destruction he has wrought in human life.
即必須明瞭撒但變為撒但的動機、撒但的由來, 以及撒但在人的生命中所造成的毀滅狀態。
This explanation of the human Fall will clarify these issues.
墮落論將要來澄清這些問題。
Section 1 The Root of Sin
第一節 罪的根
No one has known the root of sin, which lies deep within and ceaselessly drives people toward the way of evil.
一直到現在，沒有人知道在人們心中深深紮根，不斷驅使人到罪惡道路的罪之根，到底是什麼。
On the basis of the Bible, Christians have held to a vague belief that Adam and Eve's eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the root of sin.
只有基督教信徒，根據聖經，模糊地相信是人類的始祖亞當與夏娃摘下善惡果喫，而成為罪的根。
Some Christians believe that the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the fruit of an actual tree,
不過，雖然有些基督徒相信善惡樹的果子是真正的樹上的果子，
while others believe that the fruit is a symbol, as much of the Bible is written in symbolic language.
但也有些信徒相信，如同聖經裡許多部份一般，果子是對某事的象徵或比喻，
Let us consider the Bible's account of the human Fall and its differing interpretations in order to arrive at a complete explanation.
讓我們來思考聖經中對人類墮落的描述以及其不同的詮釋, 以求得對於此問題完全的解明。
1.1 The Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
（一）生命樹與分別善惡樹
Adam and Eve fell when they ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
亞當與夏娃所摘下善惡果來喫就墮落了
Many Christians to this day have thought that this was the fruit of an actual tree.
很多基督教信徒們，直到現在還一直相信，這裡所說的果子就是真正的樹所結的果子。
But would God, the loving Parent of humanity, make a fruit which could cause the Fall to look so attractive?1(Gen. 3:6)CEV|KJ|NI
然而，身為人類父母的神，為什麼把子女摘下來喫便會墮落的果子，造得如此吸引人呢?（創三．６），
Would He place it where His children could reach it so easily?
祂會擺在祂的孩子能夠輕易地摘下來喫的地方呢？
Furthermore, Jesus said, "Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man."2(Matt. 15:11)CEV|KJ|NI
而且, 耶穌曾經說過「入囗的不能污穢人，出囗的乃能污穢人」（太十五．１１）。
How, then, can a food which one eats cause one to fall?
食物怎麼可能使人吃人就墮落呢？
Humankind is beset by the original sin, which has been inherited from our first ancestors.
人類被人類祖先遺傳下來的原罪所困擾，
Yet how can something one eats cause a sin which can be transmitted to one's descendants?
但是怎麼會有食物是某人吃了之後就成為原罪而能夠遺傳到後代子孫的呢?
The only way something can be inherited is by being passed down through the lineage.
某些東西能夠遺傳下去的唯一途徑是必須經由血統。
The temporary ill effects of eating something cannot be perpetuated through the long descent of lineage.
因此，不可能因某人吃了某種食物，就把暫時的惡果永遠遺傳到長遠的血統上。
There are those who believe that God made the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and commanded Adam and Eve not to eat it in order to test their obedience to Him.
有些信徒們相信，神是為了要試驗人是否順從祂的聖言，而創造了分別善惡樹，並給予「不可喫」的命令。
We may ask: would the God of love test humans so mercilessly by a means that could cause their death?
但試問: 愛的神會用可能造成死亡的方法，作如此無慈悲的試驗嗎?
Adam and Eve knew they would die the moment they ate the fruit, for God had told them so. Yet still they ate it.
亞當與夏娃知道，如神所告訴他們的, 他們吃下善惡果的日子必定死，然而，他們卻摘下來喫了。
Adam and Eve did not lack for food. They would not have risked their lives and disobeyed God only to obtain some delicacy.
亞當與夏娃並不缺乏食物，他們不會只是為了食物，而冒生命的危險去違背神。
Therefore, we can surmise that the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil could not have been an ordinary fruit.
因此，我們可以推測分別善惡樹的果子不可能是一般的水果.
Rather, it must have been something so extraordinarily stimulating that even the fear of death did not deter them from grasping it.
而必定是異常強烈的刺激，以致於為了得到, 連生死問題也置之度外的某種事物。
If the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was not a material fruit,
既然善惡果不是有形的水果，
then it must be a symbol which represents something else.
那麼，必定是代表其他某種事物的象徵。
Why should we stubbornly adhere to a literal interpretation of the fruit when so much of the Bible makes use of symbolism and metaphor?
聖經中有許多主要部份，是以象徵或比喻記錄的，這是事實。那麼，為何一定要把善惡果勉強照字面的解釋相信呢？
We would do well to abandon such a narrow and old-fashioned attitude of faith.
我們應當拋棄過去受聖經文字拘束、固陋且習慣性的信仰態度。
To learn what the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil represents, let us first investigate the tree of life,
which stood next to the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden.3(Gen. 2:9)CEV|KJ|NI
若將善惡果視為比喻，那它到底意味著什麼呢？當作解明此問題的方法，我們先來察明在創世記二章９節所記載的，在伊甸園裏，與分別善惡樹一起存在的生命樹是什麼？
When we grasp the meaning of the tree of life, then we can also understand the meaning of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
當我們掌握住了生命樹的意義，那我們也就能明白分別善惡樹的意義。
1.1.1 The Tree of Life
（１）生命樹
According to the Bible, the hope of fallen people is to approach or attain the tree of life:
根據聖經記錄，墮落人的盼望是要到達生命樹前，成為生命樹。
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life."4(Prov. 13:12)CEV|KJ|NI
Thus, the Israelites of the Old Testament Age looked to the tree of life as their hope.
如箴言十三章１２節，在舊約時代，以色列民族是把生命樹當做他們所盼望的對象。
Likewise, the hope of all Christians from the time of Jesus until today has been to approach and partake of the tree of life:
同樣的, 從耶穌到今天的所有的基督教信徒們的盼望也是一心要到達生命樹。
"Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates."5(Rev. 22:14)CEV|KJ|NI
又如啟示錄二十二章１４節的記錄，
Since the ultimate hope of humankind is the tree of life, we can infer that the hope of Adam was also the tree of life.
由於墮落人最終的盼望在於生命樹；我們可以推論亞當所盼望的也必定是生命樹。
It is written that when Adam fell, God blocked his path to the tree of life by stationing the cherubim with a flaming sword to guard it.6(Gen. 3:24)CEV|KJ|NI
在創世記三章２４節記錄著，因亞當犯罪，神用發火燄的劍，把守了生命樹的道路，
From this we can also deduce that Adam's hope before the Fall was the tree of life.
看此事實，我們也可以推斷墮落前亞當的盼望就是生命樹。
Adam was cast out of the Garden of Eden without having attained his hope, the tree of life.
但是，亞當因墮落而未能到達他所盼望的生命樹，且被逐出伊甸園（創三．２４），
For fallen people ever since, the tree of life has remained a hope unfulfilled.
所以，生命樹就當作往後所有墮落人的盼望而被留下。
What was the hope of Adam during the time he was immature and growing toward perfection?
仰望著完成而成長過來的未完成之亞當，他所盼望的生命樹到底是什麼？
He must have hoped to become a man who would realize God's ideal of creation by growing to perfection without falling.
那必定是沒有墮落，而成長為完成神創造理想的男性。
The tree of life in fact symbolizes a man who has fully realized the ideal of creation.
事實上, 生命樹就是象徵完成創造理想的男性。
Perfected Adam was to be this ideal man. The tree of life thus symbolizes perfected Adam.
完成的亞當即意味著完成創造理想的男性，所以，生命樹就是比喻完成的亞當。
Had Adam not fallen but attained the tree of life, all his descendants could also have attained the tree of life.
假如亞當不墮落，而成為生命樹，他的所有子孫們也都可以成為生命樹，
They would have built the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
他們當時就可以建立起地上天國了。
But Adam fell, and God blocked his path to the tree with a flaming sword.
但是，亞當墮落了，神便以發火燄的劍，擋住通往生命樹的道路（創三．２４）。
Ever since, despite the best efforts of fallen people to restore the ideal of creation, the tree of life has remained an unattainable dream.
從那時候開始，不管人墮落人如何努力恢復創造的理想, 生命樹卻仍是達不到的夢想。
Burdened by the original sin, fallen people cannot complete the ideal of creation and become trees of life by their own efforts alone.
背負著原罪的墮落人，無法以自己的能力成為完成創造理想的生命樹。
For this ideal to be achieved, a man who has completed the ideal of creation must come to the earth as a tree of life.
因此，為了達成這個理想，就必須有一位完成創造理想的男性，以生命樹來到地上，
All of humanity must then be engrafted with him7(Rom. 11:17)CEV|KJ|NI and become one with him.
使所有的人與他接枝，成為一體。(羅馬書十一章１７節)
Jesus was the man who came as this tree of life.
以此生命樹來臨的，就是耶穌。
The tree of life for which the faithful people of the Old Testament Age longed8(Prov. 13:12)CEV|KJ|NI was none other than Jesus.
所以，我們知道箴言十三章１２節所記錄的，舊約時代，聖徒們所期待的生命樹，正是那初臨的耶穌。
Ever since God blocked Adam's path to the tree of life by guarding it with the flaming sword,
自從神以發火燄的劍，攔阻了亞當到生命樹的道路，
the tree could not be approached without first clearing the path.
除非打開此路，否則人將無法到達生命樹前。
On the day of Pentecost, tongues of fire descended upon the saints, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit.9(Acts 2:3-4)CEV|KJ|NI This event marked the clearing of the path and the moving aside of the flaming sword,
如使徒行傳二章３節的記錄，在五旬節當日，擋在聖徒們面前如舌頭的火焰，
which appeared as the tongues of fire preceding the rush of the Holy Spirit.
即火燄劍分開之後，聖靈才降臨，
It opened the way for all humanity to approach Jesus, the tree of life, and be engrafted with him.
全人類才得以打開到生命樹耶穌面前的路，與他接枝。
Nonetheless, Christians have been engrafted with Jesus only spiritually.
但是，接於生命樹耶穌的基督徒們，只不過是靈的接枝，
This is why the children of even the most devout Christian parents still inherit sin, which must be redeemed.
所以，無論何等熱心信奉耶穌的父母，也只能生下必須再度贖罪的罪惡子女。
Even the most faithful saints have not been rid of the original sin,
無論怎樣篤實的信徒，至今尚未能除去原罪，
and thus cannot help but transmit it to their children.10(cf. Messiah 1)
而仍舊把它遺傳給後代子孫（前編第四章第一節）。
For this reason, Christ must come again on earth as the tree of life.
因此，耶穌即不得不再次以生命樹再臨到地上，
By engrafting all humankind with himself once more, he is to redeem their original sin.
再次與全人類接枝，並赦免他們的原罪。
Christians thus impatiently await the tree of life, which in the Book of Revelation symbolizes Christ at his Second Coming.11(Rev. 22:14)CEV|KJ|NI
新約聖徒們切望等待生命樹在瞭解啟示錄二十二章１４節所記錄的生命樹，正是比喻再臨的耶穌。
The purpose of God's providence of salvation is to restore the failure to attain the tree of life in the Garden of Eden by realizing the tree of life mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
神拯救攝理的目的，乃是要將在伊甸園裏失去的生命樹（創二．９），復歸為啟示錄二十二章１４節的生命樹。
Due to the Fall, Adam could not fulfill the ideal of the first tree of life.12(Gen. 2:9)CEV|KJ|NI
由於墮落, 亞當無法完成生命樹的理想(創世記二章９節)
In order to complete the salvation of fallen humanity, Jesus, the "last Adam,"13(I Cor. 15:45)CEV|KJ|NI must come again as the tree of life in the Last Days.
為了拯救墮落人，在末日末後的亞當耶穌即必須以末後生命樹再臨。(啟示錄二十二章１４節)
1.1.2 The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil（２）分別善惡樹
God did not create Adam to be alone; He also created Eve to be Adam's spouse.
神不但創造了亞當，同時也創造了他的配偶夏娃。
Just as there was a tree in the Garden of Eden which symbolized a perfected man,
因此，在伊甸園裡，有比喻完成創造理想男性的樹，
there also should have been a tree which represented a woman who has fully realized the ideal of creation.
那麼，應該也有比喻女性的另一棵樹, 象徵完成創造理想的女性，
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil, standing beside the tree of life,14(Gen. 2:9)CEV|KJ|NIwas this tree which, by fulfilling its good purpose, represents the ideal woman, perfected Eve.
分別善惡樹與生命樹並立。就是完成善目的, 代表理想的女人, 完全的夏娃(創世記二章９節).
The Bible refers to Jesus using the metaphors of a vine15(John 15:5) CEV|KJ|NIand a branch.16(Isa. 11:1)CEV|KJ|NI; (Jer. 23:5) CEV|KJ|NI
聖經裡，把耶穌比喻為「葡萄樹」（約十五．５）或「橄欖樹」（羅十一．１７）；
Likewise, to give us a hint about the secret of the human Fall,
同樣地，神要暗示人墮落的祕密時，
God provided the symbolism of two trees to represent perfected Adam and Eve.
神也是以兩棵樹來比喻完成的亞當與夏娃作。
1.2 The Identity of the Serpent（二）蛇的真面目
In the Bible we read that a serpent tempted Eve to commit sin.17(Gen. 3:4-5)CEV|KJ|NI
聖經紀錄著，誘惑夏娃犯罪的就是蛇（創三．４～５）。
What does the serpent symbolize?
那麼，這蛇到底意味著什麼呢？
Let us investigate the true identity of the serpent, based on the Genesis account.
讓我們根據創世記所記錄的內容，探查這蛇的真面目。
The serpent described in the Bible was able to converse with people.
聖經所記錄的蛇，是能和人談話，
It caused the Fall of humans, who are spiritual beings.
並且能夠使有靈的人墮落，因此，它必定是靈的存在。
Furthermore, the serpent knew the Will of God, which strictly forbade human beings to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
何況，這蛇知道神不讓人喫分別善惡的果子的意圖，
This is compelling evidence that the being which the serpent symbolizes was a spiritual being.
這是強有力的證據證明，那以蛇作比喻的存在必定是靈的存在。
It is written: The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan,
啟示錄十二章９節記錄著:「大龍就是那古蛇，被摔在地上, 名叫魔鬼，又叫撒但，
the deceiver of the whole world - he was thrown down to the earth. -Rev. 12:9CEV|KJ|NI
是迷惑全世界的，他（從天上）被摔在地上」
This ancient serpent is the very serpent which tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden.
無須贅言，這古蛇就是在伊甸園誘惑夏娃的那條蛇。
Having lived in heaven before it was thrown down, this Devil or Satan must be a spiritual being.
從天上被摔到地上以前, 長久住在天上；這魔鬼或撒但，必定是靈的存在.
In fact, ever since the time of the human Fall, Satan has been continually turning the hearts of people toward evil.
事實上, 自從人類墮落至今，撒但不停地把人的心拖往惡的方向去，
Since Satan is a spiritual being, the serpent which symbolizes him must also represent a spiritual being.
因為撒但是靈的存在，這象徵他的蛇，當然也必定是靈的存在。
These strands of biblical evidence confirm that the serpent who tempted Eve was not an animal but a symbol for a spiritual being.
從記錄於聖經上的此事實推測，我們即可知道，誘惑夏娃的蛇，並非動物，乃是某種靈的存在。
The question arises whether the spiritual being symbolized by the serpent existed before the creation of the universe or was created as a part of the universe.
那麼，此被比喻為蛇之靈的存在，是否存在於創世之前呢？或者也是被造物之一？
If this being existed before the creation of the universe and had a purpose contrary to that of God,
假若這蛇在創世之前，就是與神持有對立目的的存在，
then the conflict between good and evil in the universe would be unavoidable and perpetual.
那麼，在被造世界裡，所展開的善惡鬥爭，必定為永續且不可避免的。
God's providence of restoration, then, would be in vain.
同時，神的復歸攝理必歸於無為，
Moreover, monotheism, which holds that everything in the universe was created by one God, would be unfounded.
而一切存在皆是神獨自創造的一元論就不成立。
We are left with the conclusion that the spiritual being represented by the serpent was originally created with a good purpose, but later fell and became Satan.
因此，必須將比喻為蛇之靈的存在，視為原本是為了善目的而被創造的某種存在，後來因為墮落而變為撒但。
What kind of spiritual being in God's creation could have conversed with people,
那麼，神所創造之靈的存在，能與人談話，
understood the Will of God, and lived in heaven?
知道神的目的，其所在之處是天，
What kind of being, even after it had fallen and become degraded to an evil being,
並且一旦墮落而轉變為惡的存在時，
could transcend time and space to dominate the human soul?
又持有超越時間與空間來支配人類心靈的能力，
There are no beings endowed with such characteristics other than angels.
具備這些條件的存在，到底是什麼呢？如此推想，除了天使以外，再也沒有具備這些條件的存在，
The verse "God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of nether gloom"18(II Pet. 2:4)CEV|KJ|NI
彼得後書二章４節記錄，「就是天使犯了罪，神也沒有寬容，曾把他們丟在地獄。」
supports the conclusion that the serpent, which tempted human beings and sinned, is an angel.
這聖言就是決定性的立證，誘惑人犯罪的蛇就是天使。
A serpent has a forked tongue. It depicts someone who utters contradictory things with one tongue and lives a two-faced life with one heart.
蛇的舌尖分成兩叉。即象徵以一根舌頭說兩種話，以一顆心過雙重生活者。
A serpent twists its body around its prey before devouring it,
蛇以身體捲起自己的食物來吃，
a metaphor for someone who ensnares others for his own benefit.
象徵著為自己利益而誘惑別人。
For these reasons, the Bible likened the angel who tempted human beings to a serpent.
所以，聖經是把誘惑人的天使比喻為蛇。
Ch1-6(3)(肉身與靈人體的相對關係)
第一章 創造原理
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 6 The Incorporeal World and the Corporeal World Whose Center is Human Beings
第六節 以人為中心的無形實體世界與有形實體世界
6.3 The Reciprocal Relationship between the Physical Self and the Spirit Self
（三）肉身與靈人體的相對關係
6.3.1 The Structure and Functions of the Physical Self
（１）肉身的構成與其機能
The physical self consists of the dual characteristics of the physical mind (subject partner) and the physical body (object partner).
肉身是由肉心（主體）與肉體（對象）二性性相所構成的。
The physical mind directs the physical body to maintain the functions necessary for its survival, protection and reproduction.
肉心就是引導肉體，使其能維持生存、繁殖與保護等所須生理機能的作用部份。
Instinct, for example, is an aspect of an animal's physical mind.
動物的本能性正相當於他們的肉心部份。
For the physical self to grow in good health, it must have proper nourishment. It must absorb air and sunlight, which are intangible, yang types of nourishment,
為了肉身的完美成長，即需要吸收陽性營養素的無形空氣與光，
and must eat and drink food and water, which are tangible, yin types of nourishment.
也必須喝水及享用食物, 攝取陰性營養素之有形物質，
The body has give and take with this nourishment through its digestive and circulatory systems.
這些營養素即須以消化及循環系統為中心，作授受作用。
Good or evil in the conduct of the physical self is the main determinant of whether the spirit self becomes good or evil.
肉身的善行與惡行是靈人體將善化或惡化的決定因素。
This is because the physical self provides a certain element, which we call the vitality element, to the spirit self.
這是因為肉身將某種要素給予靈人體的緣故。我們把肉身給予靈人體的要素稱為生力要素。
In our everyday experience, our mind rejoices when our physical self performs good deeds but feels anxiety after evil conduct.
我們在平日的生活中，肉身從事善的行動時，心即喜悅；從事惡行動時，心就焦慮，
This is because vitality elements, which can be good or evil according to the deeds of the physical self, are infused into our spirit self.
這是因為隨著肉身行動的善惡，對應於此而產生的生力要素，直接傳到靈人體的緣故。
6.3.2 The Structure and Functions of the Spirit Self
（２）靈人體的構成與其機能
Our spirit self, or spirit, is a substantial yet incorporeal reality which can be apprehended only through the spiritual senses. It is the subject partner to our physical self.
靈人體是只有經由靈感才能感覺到的無形實體存在, 是肉身的主體.
Our spirit can communicate directly with God and is meant to govern the incorporeal world, including the angels.
我們的靈人體可以直接與神相通，並能主管包括天使的無形世界。
In appearance our spirit self matches our physical self.
靈人體與其肉身持有同一樣相，
After we shed the physical self, we enter the spirit world and live there for eternity.
當我們脫掉肉身後，我們就會去到無形世界（靈界）永遠生存。
The reason we desire an eternal life is because our innermost self is the spirit self which has an eternal nature.
人有永存的盼望，是因為在其本體內擁有持有永存性的靈人體之故。
Our spirit self consists of the dual characteristics of spirit mind (subject partner) and spirit body (object partner).
我們的靈人體是由生心（主體）與靈體（對象）二性性相所構成。
The spirit mind is the center of the spirit self, and it is where God dwells.
生心(靈心)是神所臨在的靈人體中心部份。
The spirit grows through give and take action between two types of nourishment:
靈人體是在兩種要素授受作用之下成長的:
life elements of a yang type that come from God, and vitality elements of a yin type that come from the physical self.
由神來的生素（陽性）與肉身來的生力要素（陰性）
The spirit self not only receives vitality elements from the physical self;
靈人體不僅從肉身受到生力要素；
it also returns an element to the physical self which we call the living spirit element.
他同時也回饋給予肉身一種要素，我們稱為生靈要素。
When people receive grace from a heavenly spirit, they undergo many positive changes in their physical self;
當人從神靈得到恩惠, 而肉身經歷許多正面的變化,
they feel infinite joy and new strength welling up in them which can even drive away illness.
他們感到無限的喜悅與新生的力量，甚至可以治好宿疾，
Such phenomena occur because the physical self receives living spirit elements from the spirit self.
這是因為肉身受到由靈人體來的生靈要素之故。
The spirit can grow only while it abides in the flesh.
靈人體必須以肉身為基礎才能成長，
Thus, the relationship between the physical self and the spirit self is similar to that between a tree and its fruit.
因此，靈人體與肉身之間的關係，恰似果子與樹的關係。
When the physical mind obeys the spirit mind and the physical self acts according to the good purpose of the spirit mind,
當肉心相應於生心(靈心)的要求，並且肉身跟從生心(靈心)指向的善目的而行動時，
the physical self receives living spirit elements from the spirit self and becomes wholesome.
那麼，肉身即從靈人體獲得生靈要素而被善化，
In return, the physical self provides good vitality elements to the spirit self,
同時，肉身即能把良好的生力要素回報給靈人體，
which enable the spirit self to grow properly in the direction of goodness.
靈人體即可作善的正常成長。
Truth illuminates the innermost desires of the spirit mind.
啟發我們生心(靈心)最深處盼望的，就是真理。
A person must first comprehend his spirit mind's deepest desire through the truth and then put this knowledge into action to fulfill his responsibility.
所以，當人從真理領悟生心的需求並照著去實踐，完遂人的責任分擔時，
Only then do the living spirit elements and vitality elements reciprocate within him, enabling him to progress toward goodness.
生靈要素與生力要素才會互相為善目的作授受作用。
The living spirit element and the vitality element have the relationship of internal nature and external form.
生靈要素與生力要素之間彼此有性相和形狀的關係。
Because all people have living spirit elements ever active within themselves, even an evil person's original mind inclines toward goodness.
因為所有人都常常受到生靈要素作用, 所以，雖是惡人，其本心仍指向善，
However, unless he actually leads a life of goodness,
然而，倘若沒有過善的生活，
the living spirit elements cannot engage in proper give and take with the vitality elements,
此生靈要素即無法與生力要素做良好的授受作用。
nor can they be infused into his physical self to make it wholesome.
也無法達到善化肉身的作用.
It can be inferred from the above that the spirit self can attain perfection only during a person's earthly life.
因此可推論, 靈人體唯有完全依靠地上的肉身生活才能達到完成。
The spirit mind guides the spirit self as it grows in the soil of the physical self.
靈人體是以肉身為基礎，生心為中心，
The growth of the spirit self toward perfection progresses through the three orderly stages ordained by the Principle of Creation.
靈人體是經過創造原理秩序的三階段期間而成長完成，
A spirit in the formation stage of life is called a form spirit; in the growth stage, a life spirit; and in the completion stage, a divine spirit.
蘇生期靈人體稱為靈形體，長成期靈人體稱為生命體，完成期靈人體稱為生靈體。
A spirit fully matures as a divine spirit when the person's spirit self and physical self unite through perfect give and take action centered on God and form the four position foundation.
當靈人體與肉身以神為中心，做完全的授受作用，合性一體化而完成四位基台時，其靈人體即成為生靈體，
A divine spirit can accurately feel and perceive every reality in the spirit world.
這生靈體能把無形世界的一切事實照原樣感應。
As these spiritual realities resonate through the body and manifest themselves as physiological phenomena,
由於靈人體所感得之一切靈的事實，會按照原樣共鳴於肉身，並以生理的現象顯出來，
they can be recognized through the five physical senses.
人即能以肉身五官感應，
People of divine spirit, who thus resonate with the spirit world, build the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
完成生靈體的人，可以與靈界共鳴, 建造地上天國，
When they shed their physical bodies, they will make a smooth transition into the Kingdom of Heaven in the spirit world.
當他們脫掉他們的肉身，他們將順利地進入到靈界的天上天國。
For this reason, the Kingdom of Heaven in heaven will be realized only after the Kingdom of Heaven on earth has been established.
因此之故，地上天國建立起來以後，才有天上天國的實現。
All the sensibilities of a spirit are cultivated through the reciprocal relationship with the physical self during earthly life. 靈人體的一切感性也是在肉身生活時，經由與肉身之間的相對關係而被育成，
Therefore, only when a person reaches perfection and is totally immersed in the love of God while on earth can he fully delight in the love of God as a spirit after his death.
因此，人在地上完成，完全體會神的愛之後，脫掉肉身的靈人體，方能完全體會神的愛。
All the qualities of the spirit self are developed while it abides in the physical self:
因此，靈人體的一切素性是在有肉身時形成的。
Sinful conduct during earthly life aggravates evil and ugliness in the spirit of a fallen person,
就墮落人而言，靈人體的惡化是源於肉身生活的犯罪行為；
while the redemption of sins granted during earthly life opens the way for his spirit to become good.
而靈人體的善化，也只有經過肉身生活的贖罪才能達到。
This was the reason Jesus had to come to the earth in the flesh to save sinful humanity.
這就是耶穌必須以肉身降臨於地上來拯救罪惡的理由。
We must lead a good life while we are on the earth.
我們必須在地上過善的生活，
Jesus gave the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven to Peter, who remained on the earth,30(Matt. 16:19)CEV|KJ|NI and said,
耶穌把天國的鑰匙交給留在地上的彼得（太十六．１９），並說
"whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,
凡在地上所捆綁的，在天上也要捆綁，
and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven,"31(Matt. 18:18)CEV|KJ|NI
凡在地上所釋放的，在天上也要釋放（太十八．１８）。
because the primary objective of the providence of restoration must be carried out on the earth.
因為拯救攝理的首要目的是必須先在地上實現
It is not God who decides whether a person's spirit enters heaven or hell upon his death;
無論天國或地獄，靈人體所去的地方，並非由神決定，
it is decided by the spirit himself.
乃是由靈人體本身決定。
Humans are created so that once they reach perfection they will fully breathe the love of God.
原本人是被創造為一旦達到完成，就能完全呼吸神的愛。
Those who committed sinful deeds while on earth become crippled spirits who are incapable of fully breathing in the love of God.
那些在地上生活犯罪的人變成殘障的靈人, 他們無法完全呼吸神的愛，
They find it agonizing to stand before God, the center of true love.
他們站在完全之愛主體神面前時，反而會感覺痛苦。
Of their own will, they choose to dwell in hell, far removed from the love of God.
結果，如此的靈人體即自己選擇居住在遠離神愛的地獄。
Since the human spirit can grow only in the soil of the physical self,
由於靈人體只有以肉身為基礎才能成長，
the multiplication of human spirits takes place at the same time that the multiplication of physical selves occurs: during earthly life.
所以，靈人體的繁殖必須伴隨著肉身生活的肉身繁殖進行。
6.3.3 The Spirit Mind, the Physical Mind and Their Relationship in the Human Mind
（３）從生心與肉心之關係所看的人的心
The human mind consists of the spirit mind and physical mind.
人的心由生心(靈心)與肉心所構成.
The relationship between these two minds is like that between internal nature and external form.
生心與肉心的關係，如同性相形狀之間的關係。
When they become one through give and take action with God as their center,
當它們以神為中心做授受作用，合成一體時，
they form a united functioning entity which guides the spirit self and physical self to become harmonious and progress toward the purpose of creation.
就能使靈人體與肉身合性一體化，成為一個指向創造目的之作用體，
This united entity is the mind of a human being.
這合性體正是人的心。
The conscience is that faculty of the human mind which, by virtue of its inborn nature, always directs us toward what we think is good.
人的心憑藉著天生的本性, 經常指向自己所認為的善，這就是良心。
However, due to the Fall, human beings have become ignorant of God and thus ignorant of the absolute standard of goodness.
人墮落後，不認識神，所以也不明白善的絕對標準，
For this reason, we are unable to set the proper standard of judgment for our conscience.
因此之故, 我們無法樹立良心的絕對標準，
As the standard of goodness varies, the standard of our conscience also fluctuates;
因為善的標準的相異，良心的標準也相異，
this causes frequent contention even among those who advocate a conscientious life.
因此，在主張過良心生活的人們之間，也會常常發生爭論。
The original mind is that faculty of the human mind which pursues absolute goodness.
在人心中追求絕對善的就是本心
It relates to the conscience as internal nature to external form.
它與良心的關係是性向和形狀的關係.
A person's conscience directs him to pursue goodness according to the standard which he has set up in ignorance,
even though it may differ from the original standard.
人的良心引導人們追求其在無知當中所樹立的善的標準, 即使這個標準可能與創造本然的標準相異,
However, the original mind, being sensitive to the proper direction, repels this faulty standard and works to correct the conscience.
然而, 本心由於對絕對的方向(標準)敏感, 即排斥這個有缺陷的標準, 而糾正此良心的標準。
As long as our spirit mind and physical mind are under the bondage of Satan,
只要我們的生心與肉心在撒但的拘束之下
the functioning entity they form through their give and take action is called the evil mind.
這經由授受作用而造成的合性體，稱為邪心。
The evil mind continually drives people to do evil.
邪心不斷地驅使人們去做壞事.
Our original mind and conscience direct us to repel the evil mind.
我們的本心和良心引導我們排斥邪心
They guide us in desperate efforts to reject evil desires and cling to goodness by breaking our ties with Satan and turning to face God.
它們拼命地引導我們拒絕邪心, 透過切斷與撒但的聯繫而緊緊抓住善, 轉而面對神.
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 6 The Incorporeal World and the Corporeal World Whose Center is Human Beings
第六節 以人為中心的無形實體世界與有形實體世界
6.3 The Reciprocal Relationship between the Physical Self and the Spirit Self
（三）肉身與靈人體的相對關係
6.3.1 The Structure and Functions of the Physical Self
（１）肉身的構成與其機能
The physical self consists of the dual characteristics of the physical mind (subject partner) and the physical body (object partner).
肉身是由肉心（主體）與肉體（對象）二性性相所構成的。
The physical mind directs the physical body to maintain the functions necessary for its survival, protection and reproduction.
肉心就是引導肉體，使其能維持生存、繁殖與保護等所須生理機能的作用部份。
Instinct, for example, is an aspect of an animal's physical mind.
動物的本能性正相當於他們的肉心部份。
For the physical self to grow in good health, it must have proper nourishment. It must absorb air and sunlight, which are intangible, yang types of nourishment,
為了肉身的完美成長，即需要吸收陽性營養素的無形空氣與光，
and must eat and drink food and water, which are tangible, yin types of nourishment.
也必須喝水及享用食物, 攝取陰性營養素之有形物質，
The body has give and take with this nourishment through its digestive and circulatory systems.
這些營養素即須以消化及循環系統為中心，作授受作用。
Good or evil in the conduct of the physical self is the main determinant of whether the spirit self becomes good or evil.
肉身的善行與惡行是靈人體將善化或惡化的決定因素。
This is because the physical self provides a certain element, which we call the vitality element, to the spirit self.
這是因為肉身將某種要素給予靈人體的緣故。我們把肉身給予靈人體的要素稱為生力要素。
In our everyday experience, our mind rejoices when our physical self performs good deeds but feels anxiety after evil conduct.
我們在平日的生活中，肉身從事善的行動時，心即喜悅；從事惡行動時，心就焦慮，
This is because vitality elements, which can be good or evil according to the deeds of the physical self, are infused into our spirit self.
這是因為隨著肉身行動的善惡，對應於此而產生的生力要素，直接傳到靈人體的緣故。
6.3.2 The Structure and Functions of the Spirit Self
（２）靈人體的構成與其機能
Our spirit self, or spirit, is a substantial yet incorporeal reality which can be apprehended only through the spiritual senses. It is the subject partner to our physical self.
靈人體是只有經由靈感才能感覺到的無形實體存在, 是肉身的主體.
Our spirit can communicate directly with God and is meant to govern the incorporeal world, including the angels.
我們的靈人體可以直接與神相通，並能主管包括天使的無形世界。
In appearance our spirit self matches our physical self.
靈人體與其肉身持有同一樣相，
After we shed the physical self, we enter the spirit world and live there for eternity.
當我們脫掉肉身後，我們就會去到無形世界（靈界）永遠生存。
The reason we desire an eternal life is because our innermost self is the spirit self which has an eternal nature.
人有永存的盼望，是因為在其本體內擁有持有永存性的靈人體之故。
Our spirit self consists of the dual characteristics of spirit mind (subject partner) and spirit body (object partner).
我們的靈人體是由生心（主體）與靈體（對象）二性性相所構成。
The spirit mind is the center of the spirit self, and it is where God dwells.
生心(靈心)是神所臨在的靈人體中心部份。
The spirit grows through give and take action between two types of nourishment:
靈人體是在兩種要素授受作用之下成長的:
life elements of a yang type that come from God, and vitality elements of a yin type that come from the physical self.
由神來的生素（陽性）與肉身來的生力要素（陰性）
The spirit self not only receives vitality elements from the physical self;
靈人體不僅從肉身受到生力要素；
it also returns an element to the physical self which we call the living spirit element.
他同時也回饋給予肉身一種要素，我們稱為生靈要素。
When people receive grace from a heavenly spirit, they undergo many positive changes in their physical self;
當人從神靈得到恩惠, 而肉身經歷許多正面的變化,
they feel infinite joy and new strength welling up in them which can even drive away illness.
他們感到無限的喜悅與新生的力量，甚至可以治好宿疾，
Such phenomena occur because the physical self receives living spirit elements from the spirit self.
這是因為肉身受到由靈人體來的生靈要素之故。
The spirit can grow only while it abides in the flesh.
靈人體必須以肉身為基礎才能成長，
Thus, the relationship between the physical self and the spirit self is similar to that between a tree and its fruit.
因此，靈人體與肉身之間的關係，恰似果子與樹的關係。
When the physical mind obeys the spirit mind and the physical self acts according to the good purpose of the spirit mind,
當肉心相應於生心(靈心)的要求，並且肉身跟從生心(靈心)指向的善目的而行動時，
the physical self receives living spirit elements from the spirit self and becomes wholesome.
那麼，肉身即從靈人體獲得生靈要素而被善化，
In return, the physical self provides good vitality elements to the spirit self,
同時，肉身即能把良好的生力要素回報給靈人體，
which enable the spirit self to grow properly in the direction of goodness.
靈人體即可作善的正常成長。
Truth illuminates the innermost desires of the spirit mind.
啟發我們生心(靈心)最深處盼望的，就是真理。
A person must first comprehend his spirit mind's deepest desire through the truth and then put this knowledge into action to fulfill his responsibility.
所以，當人從真理領悟生心的需求並照著去實踐，完遂人的責任分擔時，
Only then do the living spirit elements and vitality elements reciprocate within him, enabling him to progress toward goodness.
生靈要素與生力要素才會互相為善目的作授受作用。
The living spirit element and the vitality element have the relationship of internal nature and external form.
生靈要素與生力要素之間彼此有性相和形狀的關係。
Because all people have living spirit elements ever active within themselves, even an evil person's original mind inclines toward goodness.
因為所有人都常常受到生靈要素作用, 所以，雖是惡人，其本心仍指向善，
However, unless he actually leads a life of goodness,
然而，倘若沒有過善的生活，
the living spirit elements cannot engage in proper give and take with the vitality elements,
此生靈要素即無法與生力要素做良好的授受作用。
nor can they be infused into his physical self to make it wholesome.
也無法達到善化肉身的作用.
It can be inferred from the above that the spirit self can attain perfection only during a person's earthly life.
因此可推論, 靈人體唯有完全依靠地上的肉身生活才能達到完成。
The spirit mind guides the spirit self as it grows in the soil of the physical self.
靈人體是以肉身為基礎，生心為中心，
The growth of the spirit self toward perfection progresses through the three orderly stages ordained by the Principle of Creation.
靈人體是經過創造原理秩序的三階段期間而成長完成，
A spirit in the formation stage of life is called a form spirit; in the growth stage, a life spirit; and in the completion stage, a divine spirit.
蘇生期靈人體稱為靈形體，長成期靈人體稱為生命體，完成期靈人體稱為生靈體。
A spirit fully matures as a divine spirit when the person's spirit self and physical self unite through perfect give and take action centered on God and form the four position foundation.
當靈人體與肉身以神為中心，做完全的授受作用，合性一體化而完成四位基台時，其靈人體即成為生靈體，
A divine spirit can accurately feel and perceive every reality in the spirit world.
這生靈體能把無形世界的一切事實照原樣感應。
As these spiritual realities resonate through the body and manifest themselves as physiological phenomena,
由於靈人體所感得之一切靈的事實，會按照原樣共鳴於肉身，並以生理的現象顯出來，
they can be recognized through the five physical senses.
人即能以肉身五官感應，
People of divine spirit, who thus resonate with the spirit world, build the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
完成生靈體的人，可以與靈界共鳴, 建造地上天國，
When they shed their physical bodies, they will make a smooth transition into the Kingdom of Heaven in the spirit world.
當他們脫掉他們的肉身，他們將順利地進入到靈界的天上天國。
For this reason, the Kingdom of Heaven in heaven will be realized only after the Kingdom of Heaven on earth has been established.
因此之故，地上天國建立起來以後，才有天上天國的實現。
All the sensibilities of a spirit are cultivated through the reciprocal relationship with the physical self during earthly life. 靈人體的一切感性也是在肉身生活時，經由與肉身之間的相對關係而被育成，
Therefore, only when a person reaches perfection and is totally immersed in the love of God while on earth can he fully delight in the love of God as a spirit after his death.
因此，人在地上完成，完全體會神的愛之後，脫掉肉身的靈人體，方能完全體會神的愛。
All the qualities of the spirit self are developed while it abides in the physical self:
因此，靈人體的一切素性是在有肉身時形成的。
Sinful conduct during earthly life aggravates evil and ugliness in the spirit of a fallen person,
就墮落人而言，靈人體的惡化是源於肉身生活的犯罪行為；
while the redemption of sins granted during earthly life opens the way for his spirit to become good.
而靈人體的善化，也只有經過肉身生活的贖罪才能達到。
This was the reason Jesus had to come to the earth in the flesh to save sinful humanity.
這就是耶穌必須以肉身降臨於地上來拯救罪惡的理由。
We must lead a good life while we are on the earth.
我們必須在地上過善的生活，
Jesus gave the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven to Peter, who remained on the earth,30(Matt. 16:19)CEV|KJ|NI and said,
耶穌把天國的鑰匙交給留在地上的彼得（太十六．１９），並說
"whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,
凡在地上所捆綁的，在天上也要捆綁，
and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven,"31(Matt. 18:18)CEV|KJ|NI
凡在地上所釋放的，在天上也要釋放（太十八．１８）。
because the primary objective of the providence of restoration must be carried out on the earth.
因為拯救攝理的首要目的是必須先在地上實現
It is not God who decides whether a person's spirit enters heaven or hell upon his death;
無論天國或地獄，靈人體所去的地方，並非由神決定，
it is decided by the spirit himself.
乃是由靈人體本身決定。
Humans are created so that once they reach perfection they will fully breathe the love of God.
原本人是被創造為一旦達到完成，就能完全呼吸神的愛。
Those who committed sinful deeds while on earth become crippled spirits who are incapable of fully breathing in the love of God.
那些在地上生活犯罪的人變成殘障的靈人, 他們無法完全呼吸神的愛，
They find it agonizing to stand before God, the center of true love.
他們站在完全之愛主體神面前時，反而會感覺痛苦。
Of their own will, they choose to dwell in hell, far removed from the love of God.
結果，如此的靈人體即自己選擇居住在遠離神愛的地獄。
Since the human spirit can grow only in the soil of the physical self,
由於靈人體只有以肉身為基礎才能成長，
the multiplication of human spirits takes place at the same time that the multiplication of physical selves occurs: during earthly life.
所以，靈人體的繁殖必須伴隨著肉身生活的肉身繁殖進行。
6.3.3 The Spirit Mind, the Physical Mind and Their Relationship in the Human Mind
（３）從生心與肉心之關係所看的人的心
The human mind consists of the spirit mind and physical mind.
人的心由生心(靈心)與肉心所構成.
The relationship between these two minds is like that between internal nature and external form.
生心與肉心的關係，如同性相形狀之間的關係。
When they become one through give and take action with God as their center,
當它們以神為中心做授受作用，合成一體時，
they form a united functioning entity which guides the spirit self and physical self to become harmonious and progress toward the purpose of creation.
就能使靈人體與肉身合性一體化，成為一個指向創造目的之作用體，
This united entity is the mind of a human being.
這合性體正是人的心。
The conscience is that faculty of the human mind which, by virtue of its inborn nature, always directs us toward what we think is good.
人的心憑藉著天生的本性, 經常指向自己所認為的善，這就是良心。
However, due to the Fall, human beings have become ignorant of God and thus ignorant of the absolute standard of goodness.
人墮落後，不認識神，所以也不明白善的絕對標準，
For this reason, we are unable to set the proper standard of judgment for our conscience.
因此之故, 我們無法樹立良心的絕對標準，
As the standard of goodness varies, the standard of our conscience also fluctuates;
因為善的標準的相異，良心的標準也相異，
this causes frequent contention even among those who advocate a conscientious life.
因此，在主張過良心生活的人們之間，也會常常發生爭論。
The original mind is that faculty of the human mind which pursues absolute goodness.
在人心中追求絕對善的就是本心
It relates to the conscience as internal nature to external form.
它與良心的關係是性向和形狀的關係.
A person's conscience directs him to pursue goodness according to the standard which he has set up in ignorance,
even though it may differ from the original standard.
人的良心引導人們追求其在無知當中所樹立的善的標準, 即使這個標準可能與創造本然的標準相異,
However, the original mind, being sensitive to the proper direction, repels this faulty standard and works to correct the conscience.
然而, 本心由於對絕對的方向(標準)敏感, 即排斥這個有缺陷的標準, 而糾正此良心的標準。
As long as our spirit mind and physical mind are under the bondage of Satan,
只要我們的生心與肉心在撒但的拘束之下
the functioning entity they form through their give and take action is called the evil mind.
這經由授受作用而造成的合性體，稱為邪心。
The evil mind continually drives people to do evil.
邪心不斷地驅使人們去做壞事.
Our original mind and conscience direct us to repel the evil mind.
我們的本心和良心引導我們排斥邪心
They guide us in desperate efforts to reject evil desires and cling to goodness by breaking our ties with Satan and turning to face God.
它們拼命地引導我們拒絕邪心, 透過切斷與撒但的聯繫而緊緊抓住善, 轉而面對神.
Ch1-6(2)(人在宇宙裡的位置)
第一章 創造原理
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 6 The Incorporeal World and the Corporeal World Whose Center is Human Beings
第六節 以人為中心的無形實體世界與有形實體世界
6.2 The Position of Human Beings in the Cosmos
（二）人在宇宙裡的位置
The position of human beings in the cosmos has three aspects.
人在宇宙裡的位置有三個觀點.
First, God created human beings to be the rulers of the universe.25(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI
第一，神把人創造為被造世界的主管者（創一．２８）。
The universe does not of itself have internal sensibility toward God.
因為被造世界未具備對神之內的感性。
Hence, God does not govern the universe directly.
所以，神即不直接主管這世界，
Rather, God endowed human beings with sensibilities to all things in the universe and gave them the mandate to rule over the universe directly.
而創造了對於這世界具備感性的人，使其直接主管被造世界。
God created the human body with elements from the physical world - such as water, clay and air - to allow us to perceive and govern it.
因此，當神創造人時，為了使人能感應有形世界並主管它，神即以相同的水、土、空氣等要素創造了肉身。
To make it possible for us to perceive and govern the spirit world,
為了使人能感應無形世界並主管它，
God created our spirits with the same spiritual elements that compose the spirit world.
神即以構成靈界相同之靈的要素創造了我們的靈人體。
On the Mount of Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah, who had died hundreds of years earlier, appeared before Jesus and ministered to him.26(Matt. 17:3)CEV|KJ|NI
聖經中記錄著，在變貌山上，已經在一千六百多年前死亡的摩西與九百多年前死亡的以利亞顯現在耶穌面前（太十七．３～４），
These were actually the spirits of Moses and Elijah,
這些都是他們的靈人體。
yet Jesus was able to converse with them and was glorified before them.
然而耶穌卻可以和他們交談並且在他們面前顯出榮光.
Human beings, composed of flesh which can dominate the physical world and spirit which can dominate the spiritual world, likewise have the potential to rule both worlds.
由主管有形世界的肉身與主管無形世界的靈人體所構成的人，即能主管一切有形世界與無形世界。
Second, God created human beings to be the mediator and the center of harmony of the cosmos.
第二，神是把人創造為被造世界的媒介體或和動的中心體。
When a person's flesh and spirit unite through give and take action and become God's substantial object partner,
當人的肉身與靈人體經由授受作用合性一體化，成為神的實體對象時，
the physical and spiritual worlds can also begin give and take action with that person as their center.
有形與無形兩個世界亦以人為中心，產生授受作用，
They thus achieve harmonious integration to construct a cosmos that is responsive to God.
他們合性一體化，構成一個可以回應神的宇宙。
Like the air that enables two tuning forks to resonate with each other,
人如同是使兩個音叉共鳴的空氣之存在。
a true person acts as the mediator and center of harmony between the two worlds.
經過此作用，人即成為兩個世界的媒介體或和動的中心體。
The ability to communicate between the two worlds also may be likened to a radio or television which transforms invisible waves into perceptible images and sounds.
這種溝通兩個世界的能力或許可以比喻為收音機或電視機, 將看不見的波轉換成可辦識的影像及聲音.
Thus, a person can accurately convey the realities of the spirit world to the physical world.
如此, 人可以正確無誤地將靈界的實像傳遞到物質世界.
Third, God created human beings to encapsulate in a substantial form the essences of everything in the cosmos.
第三，神把人創造為總合天宙的實體相。
God created the universe by projecting and developing the pre-existent prototype of the human internal nature and external form into countless substantial forms.
神把最後要創造之人的性相與形狀實體地展開，先創造了具有無數實體形狀的被造世界。
The human spirit encapsulates all of the elements found in the spirit world,
人類的靈魂囊括了靈界所有一切的要素，
since God created the spirit world as the unfolding of the spirit's internal nature and external form.
因為神是按照人類靈魂的性相及形狀的展開而創造了靈界.
The human body encapsulates all the elements of the physical world,
人的肉身囊括了物質世界的所有一切的元素，
since God created the material realm as the unfolding of the body's internal nature and external form.
因為神是按照人類肉身的性相及形狀的展開而創造了物質世界。
Accordingly, since human beings contain within themselves the essences of all things in the cosmos,
each person is a microcosm.
所以，在人自體內就包含著宇宙萬物的所有要素, 所以每個人都是小宇宙.
However, due to the human Fall, the universe has lost its master.
不過，因人陷於墮落，被造世界即失去了主管自己的主人，
St. Paul wrote, "the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God"27(Rom. 8:19)CEV|KJ|NI –
因此，在羅馬書八章１９節記載著，被造物切望等候神的眾子顯出來。
that is, people who have been restored to the original state.
這裡所指的就是復歸創造本然的人.
Tragically, with the Fall of human beings, who should have served as the center of universal harmony,
悲哀的是, 由於和動之中心體的人陷於墮落，
the give and take between the physical and spiritual worlds was severed.
有形、無形兩個世界的授受作用即被切斷，
The two worlds have been rendered utterly unable to achieve integration and harmony.
它們被分開而無法成為一體，
Since they remain divided, Paul continued, "the whole creation has been groaning in travail."28(Rom. 8:22)CEV|KJ|NI
而由於兩個世界仍然被分開, 所以，羅馬書八章２２節記載著被造物歎息的事實。
Jesus came as the new Adam, perfect in flesh and spirit. He was the microcosm of the cosmos.
耶穌是當作持有靈人體與肉身的完全亞當降臨，他是總合天宙的實體相。
This is why it is written, "God has put all things in subjection under his feet."29(I Cor. 15:27)CEV|KJ|NI
所以，在經上說，萬物都服在耶穌腳下（林前十五．２７）。
Jesus is our Savior. He came into the world to open the way for fallen people to become perfect as he was perfect, by moving our hearts to believe in him and become one with him.
耶穌是救世主, 是為了打開一個道路, 使墮落人相信他，與他成為一體，與他一同成為完成人的目的而降臨的。
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 6 The Incorporeal World and the Corporeal World Whose Center is Human Beings
第六節 以人為中心的無形實體世界與有形實體世界
6.2 The Position of Human Beings in the Cosmos
（二）人在宇宙裡的位置
The position of human beings in the cosmos has three aspects.
人在宇宙裡的位置有三個觀點.
First, God created human beings to be the rulers of the universe.25(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI
第一，神把人創造為被造世界的主管者（創一．２８）。
The universe does not of itself have internal sensibility toward God.
因為被造世界未具備對神之內的感性。
Hence, God does not govern the universe directly.
所以，神即不直接主管這世界，
Rather, God endowed human beings with sensibilities to all things in the universe and gave them the mandate to rule over the universe directly.
而創造了對於這世界具備感性的人，使其直接主管被造世界。
God created the human body with elements from the physical world - such as water, clay and air - to allow us to perceive and govern it.
因此，當神創造人時，為了使人能感應有形世界並主管它，神即以相同的水、土、空氣等要素創造了肉身。
To make it possible for us to perceive and govern the spirit world,
為了使人能感應無形世界並主管它，
God created our spirits with the same spiritual elements that compose the spirit world.
神即以構成靈界相同之靈的要素創造了我們的靈人體。
On the Mount of Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah, who had died hundreds of years earlier, appeared before Jesus and ministered to him.26(Matt. 17:3)CEV|KJ|NI
聖經中記錄著，在變貌山上，已經在一千六百多年前死亡的摩西與九百多年前死亡的以利亞顯現在耶穌面前（太十七．３～４），
These were actually the spirits of Moses and Elijah,
這些都是他們的靈人體。
yet Jesus was able to converse with them and was glorified before them.
然而耶穌卻可以和他們交談並且在他們面前顯出榮光.
Human beings, composed of flesh which can dominate the physical world and spirit which can dominate the spiritual world, likewise have the potential to rule both worlds.
由主管有形世界的肉身與主管無形世界的靈人體所構成的人，即能主管一切有形世界與無形世界。
Second, God created human beings to be the mediator and the center of harmony of the cosmos.
第二，神是把人創造為被造世界的媒介體或和動的中心體。
When a person's flesh and spirit unite through give and take action and become God's substantial object partner,
當人的肉身與靈人體經由授受作用合性一體化，成為神的實體對象時，
the physical and spiritual worlds can also begin give and take action with that person as their center.
有形與無形兩個世界亦以人為中心，產生授受作用，
They thus achieve harmonious integration to construct a cosmos that is responsive to God.
他們合性一體化，構成一個可以回應神的宇宙。
Like the air that enables two tuning forks to resonate with each other,
人如同是使兩個音叉共鳴的空氣之存在。
a true person acts as the mediator and center of harmony between the two worlds.
經過此作用，人即成為兩個世界的媒介體或和動的中心體。
The ability to communicate between the two worlds also may be likened to a radio or television which transforms invisible waves into perceptible images and sounds.
這種溝通兩個世界的能力或許可以比喻為收音機或電視機, 將看不見的波轉換成可辦識的影像及聲音.
Thus, a person can accurately convey the realities of the spirit world to the physical world.
如此, 人可以正確無誤地將靈界的實像傳遞到物質世界.
Third, God created human beings to encapsulate in a substantial form the essences of everything in the cosmos.
第三，神把人創造為總合天宙的實體相。
God created the universe by projecting and developing the pre-existent prototype of the human internal nature and external form into countless substantial forms.
神把最後要創造之人的性相與形狀實體地展開，先創造了具有無數實體形狀的被造世界。
The human spirit encapsulates all of the elements found in the spirit world,
人類的靈魂囊括了靈界所有一切的要素，
since God created the spirit world as the unfolding of the spirit's internal nature and external form.
因為神是按照人類靈魂的性相及形狀的展開而創造了靈界.
The human body encapsulates all the elements of the physical world,
人的肉身囊括了物質世界的所有一切的元素，
since God created the material realm as the unfolding of the body's internal nature and external form.
因為神是按照人類肉身的性相及形狀的展開而創造了物質世界。
Accordingly, since human beings contain within themselves the essences of all things in the cosmos,
each person is a microcosm.
所以，在人自體內就包含著宇宙萬物的所有要素, 所以每個人都是小宇宙.
However, due to the human Fall, the universe has lost its master.
不過，因人陷於墮落，被造世界即失去了主管自己的主人，
St. Paul wrote, "the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God"27(Rom. 8:19)CEV|KJ|NI –
因此，在羅馬書八章１９節記載著，被造物切望等候神的眾子顯出來。
that is, people who have been restored to the original state.
這裡所指的就是復歸創造本然的人.
Tragically, with the Fall of human beings, who should have served as the center of universal harmony,
悲哀的是, 由於和動之中心體的人陷於墮落，
the give and take between the physical and spiritual worlds was severed.
有形、無形兩個世界的授受作用即被切斷，
The two worlds have been rendered utterly unable to achieve integration and harmony.
它們被分開而無法成為一體，
Since they remain divided, Paul continued, "the whole creation has been groaning in travail."28(Rom. 8:22)CEV|KJ|NI
而由於兩個世界仍然被分開, 所以，羅馬書八章２２節記載著被造物歎息的事實。
Jesus came as the new Adam, perfect in flesh and spirit. He was the microcosm of the cosmos.
耶穌是當作持有靈人體與肉身的完全亞當降臨，他是總合天宙的實體相。
This is why it is written, "God has put all things in subjection under his feet."29(I Cor. 15:27)CEV|KJ|NI
所以，在經上說，萬物都服在耶穌腳下（林前十五．２７）。
Jesus is our Savior. He came into the world to open the way for fallen people to become perfect as he was perfect, by moving our hearts to believe in him and become one with him.
耶穌是救世主, 是為了打開一個道路, 使墮落人相信他，與他成為一體，與他一同成為完成人的目的而降臨的。
Ch1-6(1)(無形實體世界與有形實體世界)
第一章 創造原理
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 6 The Incorporeal World and the Corporeal World Whose Center is Human Beings
第六節 以人為中心的無形實體世界與有形實體世界
6.1 The Incorporeal World and the Corporeal World as Substantial Realities
（一）無形實體世界與有形實體世界
The universe was created after the pattern of a human being, who is in the image of God's dual characteristics.
被造世界是把相似於神二性性相的人當作標本而創造的。
Therefore, the structure of the universe and every entity in it resembles that of a human being, which consists most fundamentally of mind and body.23(cf. Creation 1.2)
所以，一切存在，無一例外，皆相似於由心與體構成之人的基本形（參照本章第一節（二））。
Corresponding to the human mind and body, the universe consists of the incorporeal world and the corporeal world, both of which are real and substantial.
因此，在被造世界裡，不僅有相似於人肉身的有形實體世界，也有相似於其主體之人心的無形實體世界。
The incorporeal world is so called because we cannot perceive it through our five physical senses.
被稱為無形實體世界，是因為無法以我們的生理五官感覺這世界，
Yet we can perceive it through our five spiritual senses.
而必須經靈的五官才能感覺。
Those who have had spiritual experiences testify that the incorporeal world appears as real as the world in which we live. 根據曾經有過靈的體驗的人所見證，這無形世界，就如同我們所居住的有形世界一般真實存在.
The incorporeal and corporeal worlds together form the cosmos.
有形和無形的兩個實體世界形成了天宙。
The body cannot act apart from its relationship with the mind;
除非與心有關係，否則無法展現體的行動；
a person cannot perform true actions apart from a relationship with God.
除非與神有關係，否則便不可能有創造本然人的行動。
Likewise, the corporeal world cannot manifest its true value apart from a relationship with the incorporeal world.
同樣地, 若與無形世界無關，有形世界即不可能顯出其創造本然的價值。
Furthermore, just as we cannot discern a person's character without fathoming his mind,
此外, 若是沒有揣測一個人的心, 即無法其知道其個性；
and we cannot understand the fundamental meaning of human life without understanding God,
不明白神，即無法瞭解人生的根本意義。
so we cannot completely understand the nature and structure of the corporeal world without understanding the nature and structure of the incorporeal world.
所以, 若是不明白無形世界的本質和構造，亦不可能完全瞭解有形世界的本質和構造。
The incorporeal world, or spirit world, is in the position of subject partner,
無形世界為主體的世界，
and the corporeal world, or physical world, is in the position of object partner.
有形世界為對象的世界，
The latter is like a shadow of the former.24(Heb. 8:5)CEV|KJ|NI
後者正如前者的影像（來八．５）。
When we shed our physical bodies after our life in the physical world, we enter the spirit world as spirits and live there for eternity.
當我們在物質世界生活的人，脫掉肉身之後，我們將進入到靈界永遠居住。
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 6 The Incorporeal World and the Corporeal World Whose Center is Human Beings
第六節 以人為中心的無形實體世界與有形實體世界
6.1 The Incorporeal World and the Corporeal World as Substantial Realities
（一）無形實體世界與有形實體世界
The universe was created after the pattern of a human being, who is in the image of God's dual characteristics.
被造世界是把相似於神二性性相的人當作標本而創造的。
Therefore, the structure of the universe and every entity in it resembles that of a human being, which consists most fundamentally of mind and body.23(cf. Creation 1.2)
所以，一切存在，無一例外，皆相似於由心與體構成之人的基本形（參照本章第一節（二））。
Corresponding to the human mind and body, the universe consists of the incorporeal world and the corporeal world, both of which are real and substantial.
因此，在被造世界裡，不僅有相似於人肉身的有形實體世界，也有相似於其主體之人心的無形實體世界。
The incorporeal world is so called because we cannot perceive it through our five physical senses.
被稱為無形實體世界，是因為無法以我們的生理五官感覺這世界，
Yet we can perceive it through our five spiritual senses.
而必須經靈的五官才能感覺。
Those who have had spiritual experiences testify that the incorporeal world appears as real as the world in which we live. 根據曾經有過靈的體驗的人所見證，這無形世界，就如同我們所居住的有形世界一般真實存在.
The incorporeal and corporeal worlds together form the cosmos.
有形和無形的兩個實體世界形成了天宙。
The body cannot act apart from its relationship with the mind;
除非與心有關係，否則無法展現體的行動；
a person cannot perform true actions apart from a relationship with God.
除非與神有關係，否則便不可能有創造本然人的行動。
Likewise, the corporeal world cannot manifest its true value apart from a relationship with the incorporeal world.
同樣地, 若與無形世界無關，有形世界即不可能顯出其創造本然的價值。
Furthermore, just as we cannot discern a person's character without fathoming his mind,
此外, 若是沒有揣測一個人的心, 即無法其知道其個性；
and we cannot understand the fundamental meaning of human life without understanding God,
不明白神，即無法瞭解人生的根本意義。
so we cannot completely understand the nature and structure of the corporeal world without understanding the nature and structure of the incorporeal world.
所以, 若是不明白無形世界的本質和構造，亦不可能完全瞭解有形世界的本質和構造。
The incorporeal world, or spirit world, is in the position of subject partner,
無形世界為主體的世界，
and the corporeal world, or physical world, is in the position of object partner.
有形世界為對象的世界，
The latter is like a shadow of the former.24(Heb. 8:5)CEV|KJ|NI
後者正如前者的影像（來八．５）。
When we shed our physical bodies after our life in the physical world, we enter the spirit world as spirits and live there for eternity.
當我們在物質世界生活的人，脫掉肉身之後，我們將進入到靈界永遠居住。
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Ch1-5(被造世界的創造過程與其成長期間)
第一章 創造原理
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 5 The Process of the Creation of the Universe and Its Growing Period
第五節 被造世界的創造過程與其成長期間
5.1 The Process of the Creation of the Universe
（一）被造世界的創造過程
According to the Genesis account of the creation of the universe,
根據創世記一章的記錄，
amidst the primordial state of chaos, void and darkness, God created light.
天地創造是由空虛混沌，淵面黑暗狀態下，創造光開始的，
God next separated the waters under the firmament from the waters above the firmament.
其次將空氣以下的水，與空氣以上的水分開，
He then divided the land from the ocean, created plants, fish, birds and mammals, and finally made humankind.
其次分開陸地與海洋，然後創造植物、魚類、鳥類、哺乳類、人類等，
All of this took a period of six "days."
一共用了六日期間。
From this account, we can surmise that the process of creating the universe took some period of time represented by six days.
從這記錄我們知道，一直到被造世界的創造終了，曾經過六日之時間性過程。
The process of creation recorded in the Bible bears some resemblance to the theory of the origin and formation of the universe as described by modern science.
在此，我們可以知道，記錄於聖經的創造過程，與今日科學家們所研究的宇宙生成過程，幾乎一致的事實。
According to modern science, the universe began as expanding plasma.
按照科學家們的文獻，宇宙最初為氣體狀態，
Out of the chaos and void of space, the heavenly bodies formed and gave light.
在無水時代的混沌與空虛中，形成天體，而有了光
As the molten earth cooled, volcanic eruptions filled the sky with a firmament of water.
並來到降雨之有水時代，形成由水構成的大空，
The land rose and the water fell as rain, creating the continents and oceans.
其次，火山噴出，在水中出現陸地，產生海洋與陸地，
Next, the lower plants and animals came into being.
其次由低等的植物與動物開始，
Then came fish, birds, mammals, and finally humankind, in that order.
順次生成魚類、鳥類、哺乳類、人類等，
The age of the earth is calculated to be several billion years.
並將地球的年齡推算為數十億年。
Considering that the account of the creation of the universe recorded in the Bible thousands of years ago nearly coincides with the findings of modern scientific research,
看到距今數千年前，聖經裡所記錄的天地創造過程，與今日科學家們所研究的結果幾乎一致的事實，
we are reassured that this biblical record must be a revelation from God.
我們可再確認，這記錄一定是神的啟示。
The universe did not suddenly spring forth complete, without regard to the flow of time.
在此，我們明白了宇宙並非脫離時間性而突然生成；
In fact, its origin and development took an enormous length of time.
到其產生為止，乃是需要相當時間的事實。
Therefore, the biblical period of six days for the completion of the universe is not to be reckoned by the number of literal sunrises and sunsets.
因此可以明瞭，天地創造完了的六日，實際上，並非以日出與日沒次數所計算的六日，
It symbolizes six ordered periods of time in the creation process.
乃是表示創造過程的六階段期間。
5.2 The Growing Period for the Creation（二）被造物的成長期間
The fact that it took six days, that is, six time periods,
被造世界的創造完成，花了六日即六階段的事實，
to complete the creation of the universe implies that some period of time was also necessary to complete the creation of each of the individual entities that make up the universe.
正意味著構成被造世界各個性體的完成，亦需要某一程度的期間。
Furthermore, the way the Genesis account reckons each day reveals something about the passage of time required for the creation of an entity.
此外, 創世記一章裡，關於天地創造的記錄，也透露出對個體創造所經過日數之計算方式有其特殊之處,
The account has a unusual way of numbering each day of creation.
由這日數我們也能明白被造物的完成需要某一期間。
When the first day of creation was completed, it states, "There was evening and there was morning, one day.
意即，在首日創造終了時，神說「有晚上，有早晨，這是頭一日」（創一．５）。
One would think that the arrival of the morning after the passage of an evening and a night would be reckoned as the second day, yet it is referred to as the first day.
從晚上經過夜間，到次日早晨，理應為第二日，卻稱為第一日，
The Bible states "one day" to show that a created being must pass through a growing period, symbolized by the night, before it reaches perfection in the morning.
這是因為被造物經過相當於夜間的成長期間，到早晨完成後，
Then, as it greets this new morning, it can step forward and realize its ideal of creation.
才開始出發為了實現創造理想的第一步。
All phenomena occurring in the universe bear fruit only after the lapse of a certain interval of time.
所以，被造世界所發生的一切現象，必須經過某一程度時間後，才出現其結果。
All things are designed to reach completion only after passing through a set growing period.
這是因為被造物皆被創造為須經過一定的成長期間才達到完成。
5.2.1 The Three Ordered Stages of the Growing Period
（１）成長期間秩序的三階段
The universe unfolds and manifests God's original internal nature and original external form based on mathematical principles.
被造世界是把神的本性相與本形狀，按照數理的原則實體展開的。
Hence, we can infer that one aspect of God's nature is mathematical.
在此，我們可以推測，神是持有數理性。
God is the one absolute reality in whom the dual characteristics interact in harmony;
而且，神不僅是絕對者，同時，也是相對的二性性相的中和存在，
therefore, He is a Being of the number three.
因此是三數的存在。
All created beings, having been conceived in the likeness of God, manifest their existence, movement and growth through a course of three stages.
所以，相似於一位神的所有被造物（創一．２７），其存在樣相或運動，以及其成長期間等都經過三數過程出現。
The four position foundation, which is God's purpose of creation,
所以，神創造目的之四位基台，
was to be completed through a three-stage process: the origin in God, the marriage of Adam and Eve, and the multiplication of children.
須經過神、亞當和夏娃、子女的繁殖等三階段過程才能完成。
In order to establish the four position foundation and carry on circular movement, a being must first perform the three-stage origin-division-union action and fulfill the three object purpose, with each position engaged in interaction with the other three.
同時，為了造成四位基台做圓形運動，並通過三點。必須經過正分合三階段的作用，形成三對象目的，
It is like what is needed for something to stand firm: it must be supported by at least three points.
所以，就好像一個物體的固定，最少須三點來支持。
Accordingly, everything reaches perfection by passing through three ordered stages of growth: the formation stage, the growth stage and the completion stage.
所有被造物要完成時，其成長期間即必須經過蘇生期、長成期、完成期等秩序的三階段才能完成。
In the natural world, many things appear in threes.
在自然界有很多以三數出現的例子：
It contains three kingdoms: mineral, plant and animal.
自然界是由動物、植物與礦物等組成；
Matter exists in three states: gas, liquid and solid.
物質以氣體、液體、固體三態存在；
Most plants are composed of three parts: roots, branches or stems, and leaves.
大部份的植物是由根、枝/幹、葉三部份組成；
Animals consist of head, body and limbs.
動物是由頭部、軀體、四肢三部份構成。
There are also many examples of the number three in the Bible.
我們再從聖經裡舉出三數的例子。
Human beings could not fulfill the purpose of their existence because they fell without completing the three stages of the growing period.
因為人未完成成長期間的三階段而陷於墮落，沒有達成創造目的，
Hence, in their renewed efforts to realize their purpose, human beings must pass through these three stages.
所以，為了再度完成此目的，即須要經過這三階段。
In the providence of restoration, God has worked to reclaim the number three,
因此，復歸攝理即展開尋找三數的攝理。
which explains why there are many records in the Bible of the number three and dispensations based on the number three: 在聖經裡，有許多以三數為中心的攝理記錄。
the Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit);
聖父、聖子、聖靈之三位一體；
the three levels of Paradise;
樂園的三層；
the three archangels;
三大天使(路西華、加百列、米迦勒)；
the three levels of Noah's ark;
方舟的三層；
the three flights of the dove from the ark after the flood;
洪水之後，鴿子的三次飛行；
the three offerings of Abraham;
亞伯拉罕的三種供物；
and the three-day journey before the sacrifice of Isaac.
以撒獻祭的三日期間；
At the time of Moses there were: the three-day plague of darkness,
摩西三日期間的黑暗與災禍；
the three days of purification at the start of the Exodus,
出埃及路程三日期間的撒但分立期間；
the three forty-year periods for the journey to Canaan,
迦南復歸的三次四十年期間；
and the three days of purification under Joshua's leadership just prior to crossing the Jordan River.
渡過約但河前約書亞為中心撒但分立的三日期間；
In the life of Jesus we see: three decades of private life followed by three years of public ministry,
耶穌的三十年私生涯與三年的公生涯；
the three wise men from the East who brought three gifts,
三位來自東方帶著寶物的博士；
the three disciples,
三門徒、
the three temptations,
三大試煉；
the three prayers in the garden of Gethsemane,
客西馬尼的三次禱告；
Peter's three denials,
彼得對耶穌的三次否認；
the three hours of darkness at the crucifixion, and Jesus' resurrection after three days in the tomb.
耶穌死後三小時黑暗與三日後復活等
When did the first human ancestors fall?
那麼，人類始祖是何時陷於墮落的呢？
They fell during their growing period, when they were still immature.
他們是在成長期間，即在未完成期間墮落的。
If human beings fell after they had attained perfection,
倘若人是完成後才陷於墮落，
then there would be no basis for belief in the omnipotence of God.
那麼，我們便無法相信神的全能性了，
If human beings fell after they had become perfect embodiments of goodness,
假若人在成為善的完成體後墮落，
then goodness itself would be imperfect.
那麼，善自體就不完全。
Accordingly, we would be forced to conclude that God, as the source of goodness, is also imperfect.
因此，不得不導出善主體的神亦為不完全存在的結論。
It is written in the Book of Genesis that God warned Adam and Eve,
在創世記二章１７節記錄著神對亞當與夏娃警告的聖言，
"Of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die."
說喫分別善惡樹上的果子必定死。
They had a choice to either ignore God's warning and lose their lives or to heed the warning and live.
他們可以不聽神的警告而死，也可以接受其警告而不死，
The fact that they had the potential either to fall or to become perfect demonstrates that they were still in a state of immaturity.
根據他們有潛在的可能墮落或完全的事實來推論，可知他們確實還處於未完成期。
The universe was designed to reach perfection after a certain growing period, described in the Bible as six days.
萬物世界是被創造為需經過六日期間達到完成，
As one of God's creations, human beings are also bound to this principle.
因此，人既是被造物之一，亦不會脫離此原則。
At what stage of the growing period did the first humans fall?
那麼，人的始祖是在成長期間的哪一階段墮落的呢？
They fell at the top of the growth stage.
是在長成期完成級墮落的。
This can be demonstrated by examining the circumstances surrounding the fall of the first human ancestors and the history of the providence of restoration.
這是人始祖墮落前後的各種事情，與復歸攝理歷史的經緯所證實，
These will be further clarified through a thorough study of this volume.
研究本書墮落論與後編，即可明確地瞭解。
5.2.2 The Realm of Indirect Dominion（２）間接主管圈
During the growing period, all beings in the creation grow by virtue of the autonomy and governance given by God's Principle.
被造物在成長期間，可按照原理自體的主管性或自律性成長。
God, the Author of the Principle, has regard only for the fruits of their growth which are based on the Principle.
因此，神即以原理的主管者臨在，只看被造物按原理成長的結果，
In this way, He governs all things indirectly.
以此方式, 神間接地主管萬物.
We call this growing period the realm of God's indirect dominion or the realm of dominion based on accomplishments through the Principle.
所以，把這期間稱為神的間接主管圈或原理結果主管圈。
All things reach perfection after passing through the growing period (the realm of indirect dominion) by virtue of the autonomy and governance given by God's Principle.
萬物根據原理自體的主管性或自律性，經過成長期間（間接主管圈）而完成。
Human beings, however, are created in such a way that their growth requires the fulfillment of their own portion of responsibility, in addition to the guidance provided by the Principle.
但是，人被創造為不僅按著原理自體的主管性與自律性成長，並須完遂本身的責任分擔，
They must exercise this responsibility in order to pass successfully through the growing period and reach perfection.
為了要經過成長期間而完成, 他們必須完成責任。
We can deduce from God's commandment to Adam and Eve20(Gen. 2:17)CEV|KJ|NI that the first human ancestors were responsible to believe in the Word of God and not eat of the fruit.
意即，根據神的聖言「你喫的日子必定死」（創二．１７），人始祖相信神的聖言，不摘下來喫而完成；
Whether or not they disobeyed God and fell depended not on God, but on themselves.
或者不相信聖言，摘下來喫而陷於墮落，這事並非由神決定，乃在於人本身。
Hence, whether or not human beings attain perfection does not depend only on God's power of creation;
因此，人完成與否，並非只與神的創造能力有關，
it also requires the fulfillment of human responsibility.
也是和人本身的是否完成責任而決定的。
In His capacity as the Creator, God created human beings in such a manner that they can pass through the growing period (the realm of indirect dominion) and attain perfection only when they have completed their own portion of responsibility.
人是被創造為相對於神為創造主的責任分擔，完遂本身的責任分擔，經過整個成長期間（間接主管圈）而完成，
Because God Himself created human beings in this way, He does not interfere with human responsibility.
因為神是以此方式創造了人類, 因此神不干涉人的責任分擔。
God endowed human beings with a portion of responsibility for the following reason.
神賦予人類責任分擔理由如下所述.
By fulfilling their given portion of responsibility, with which even God does not interfere,
為了使人通過完遂神也無法干涉的責任分擔，
human beings are meant to inherit the creative nature of God and participate in God's great work of creation.
是相似於神的創造性，以便使人參與神的創造偉業，
God intends human beings to earn ownership and become worthy to rule over the creation as creators in their own right,21(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI just as God governs over them as their Creator.
藉由此，如同創造主神主管人一樣，使人也能持有以創造主立場主管萬物的主人之權限（創一．２８）；
This is the principal difference between human beings and the rest of creation.
這是人與萬物之問最主要的相異處.
Once we fulfill our responsibility, we inherit God's creatorship and attain dominion over all things, including the angels.
一旦我們完成了我們的責任分擔, 就可以繼承神的創造性，而得到對萬物和天使的統治權.
God provides us with a course through the realm of indirect dominion that we may attain this perfection.
神為我們設置了間接主管圈的路程要讓我們通過以達到完全.
We fallen people, who have not yet attained the qualification to rule, must fulfill our responsibility according to the Principle of Restoration.
所以，因陷於墮落而無法持有如此主管性的人，須按照復歸原理，完遂人的責任分擔，
By so doing, we can progress through the realm of indirect dominion and thereby restore our right to rule over all things, including Satan.
藉此, 我們可以通過間接主管圈並復歸主管萬物及撒旦的主管權.
This is the only way we can accomplish the purpose of creation.
這是我們能夠完成創造目的的唯一方法。
God's providence of salvation has been prolonged for so long because the central figures in charge of the providence of restoration repeatedly made mistakes while attempting to fulfill their portions of responsibility, with which even God could not interfere.
神的拯救攝理經過如此漫長的期間被延長，是因為負責復歸攝理的中心人物們，在遂行神也無法干涉其本身責任分擔時，時常反覆失敗的緣故。
No matter how great the saving grace of the cross of Christ,
無論基督十字架救贖的恩賜何等浩大，
the salvation knocking at our door will be for naught unless we fortify our faith, which is our portion of esponsibility.
假若人不樹立其本身責任分擔的信仰，那麼，賜予他們的拯救攝理即不得不歸於無為。
It was God's responsibility to grant the benefit of resurrection through the crucifixion of Jesus,
賜給耶穌十字架的復活惠澤，是神的責任分擔，
but to believe or not to believe is strictly one's own portion of responsibility.22(John 3:16)CEV|KJ|NI; (Eph. 2:8)CEV|KJ|NI; (Rom. 5:1)CEV|KJ|NI
信或不信，這全是人本身的責任分擔（約三．１６，弗二．８，羅五．１）。
5.2.3 The Realm of Direct Dominion（３）直接主管圈
What is the realm of God's direct dominion and what is its purpose?
直接主管圈是什麼？創造它的目的何在？
Human beings abide in the realm of direct dominion when, as subject partner and object partner, they unite in the love of God to form a four position foundation and become one in heart with God.
當某主體與對象以神為中心，合性一體化造成四位基台，與神心情一體，
In this realm they freely and fully share love and beauty according to the will of the subject partner, thus realizing the purpose of goodness.
在直接主管圈中, 他們按照主體的意向完全自由地授受愛與美，完成善的目的，
The realm of direct dominion is the realm of perfection.
因此，直接主管圈即意味著完成圈。
It is essential for the fulfillment of the purpose of creation.
直接主管完全是為了成就創造目的，所以是不可缺少的。
What is the meaning of God's direct dominion over human beings?
那麼，所謂神對人的直接主管，具體地說，是指什麼呢？
Once Adam and Eve had perfected themselves as individuals centered on God, they were to live together as one, forming the four position foundation in their family.
一旦亞當與夏娃以神為中心，達到完成後，即合性一體化，在他們的家庭中造成家庭的四位基台，
Living in oneness with God's Heart, they would have led a life of goodness,
與神的心情成為一體，而過著善生活,
sharing the fullness of love and beauty with Adam as the head of the family.
在以亞當為首的家庭中過完全授受愛與美的生.
In the realm of God's direct dominion, people will intensely experience God's Heart within themselves.
在神的直接主管圈中, 人們將會在自體中強烈地體驗到神的心情,
Hence, they will know His Will and carry it out in their actions.
因此, 他們完全明白神的旨意而在行為中實踐，
Just as every part of the body spontaneously moves in response to the subtle directions of the mind,
如同人的四肢五體自然而然地回應頭腦微妙的指令,
people will spontaneously carry out the Will of God in accord with the deeply felt intentions of His Heart.
人們也將會自然而然地按照內心深刻的感應而實踐神的旨意
In this state of perfect resonance, the purpose of creation is realized.
在如此完美的契合當中, 創造目的即得以實現.
What will the world be like when the natural world abides under the direct dominion of human beings?
人對於萬物世界的直接主管是什麼？
When a fully mature person relates with the diverse things in nature as his object partners,
當一個完全成熟的人將萬物世界立為對象而合性一體化，
they come together to form a four position foundation.
他們結合在一起造成四位基台，
People who are in total resonance with God's Heart will lead the natural world in the free-flowing sharing of love and beauty, and the entire universe will realize goodness.
完全與神的心情契合的人們, 將以完全自由分享愛與美的方式來引導萬物世界, 而整個宇宙將充滿良善
In such a manner, human beings will exercise direct dominion over all things.
以此方式, 人類對萬物行使直接主管權。
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 5 The Process of the Creation of the Universe and Its Growing Period
第五節 被造世界的創造過程與其成長期間
5.1 The Process of the Creation of the Universe
（一）被造世界的創造過程
According to the Genesis account of the creation of the universe,
根據創世記一章的記錄，
amidst the primordial state of chaos, void and darkness, God created light.
天地創造是由空虛混沌，淵面黑暗狀態下，創造光開始的，
God next separated the waters under the firmament from the waters above the firmament.
其次將空氣以下的水，與空氣以上的水分開，
He then divided the land from the ocean, created plants, fish, birds and mammals, and finally made humankind.
其次分開陸地與海洋，然後創造植物、魚類、鳥類、哺乳類、人類等，
All of this took a period of six "days."
一共用了六日期間。
From this account, we can surmise that the process of creating the universe took some period of time represented by six days.
從這記錄我們知道，一直到被造世界的創造終了，曾經過六日之時間性過程。
The process of creation recorded in the Bible bears some resemblance to the theory of the origin and formation of the universe as described by modern science.
在此，我們可以知道，記錄於聖經的創造過程，與今日科學家們所研究的宇宙生成過程，幾乎一致的事實。
According to modern science, the universe began as expanding plasma.
按照科學家們的文獻，宇宙最初為氣體狀態，
Out of the chaos and void of space, the heavenly bodies formed and gave light.
在無水時代的混沌與空虛中，形成天體，而有了光
As the molten earth cooled, volcanic eruptions filled the sky with a firmament of water.
並來到降雨之有水時代，形成由水構成的大空，
The land rose and the water fell as rain, creating the continents and oceans.
其次，火山噴出，在水中出現陸地，產生海洋與陸地，
Next, the lower plants and animals came into being.
其次由低等的植物與動物開始，
Then came fish, birds, mammals, and finally humankind, in that order.
順次生成魚類、鳥類、哺乳類、人類等，
The age of the earth is calculated to be several billion years.
並將地球的年齡推算為數十億年。
Considering that the account of the creation of the universe recorded in the Bible thousands of years ago nearly coincides with the findings of modern scientific research,
看到距今數千年前，聖經裡所記錄的天地創造過程，與今日科學家們所研究的結果幾乎一致的事實，
we are reassured that this biblical record must be a revelation from God.
我們可再確認，這記錄一定是神的啟示。
The universe did not suddenly spring forth complete, without regard to the flow of time.
在此，我們明白了宇宙並非脫離時間性而突然生成；
In fact, its origin and development took an enormous length of time.
到其產生為止，乃是需要相當時間的事實。
Therefore, the biblical period of six days for the completion of the universe is not to be reckoned by the number of literal sunrises and sunsets.
因此可以明瞭，天地創造完了的六日，實際上，並非以日出與日沒次數所計算的六日，
It symbolizes six ordered periods of time in the creation process.
乃是表示創造過程的六階段期間。
5.2 The Growing Period for the Creation（二）被造物的成長期間
The fact that it took six days, that is, six time periods,
被造世界的創造完成，花了六日即六階段的事實，
to complete the creation of the universe implies that some period of time was also necessary to complete the creation of each of the individual entities that make up the universe.
正意味著構成被造世界各個性體的完成，亦需要某一程度的期間。
Furthermore, the way the Genesis account reckons each day reveals something about the passage of time required for the creation of an entity.
此外, 創世記一章裡，關於天地創造的記錄，也透露出對個體創造所經過日數之計算方式有其特殊之處,
The account has a unusual way of numbering each day of creation.
由這日數我們也能明白被造物的完成需要某一期間。
When the first day of creation was completed, it states, "There was evening and there was morning, one day.
意即，在首日創造終了時，神說「有晚上，有早晨，這是頭一日」（創一．５）。
One would think that the arrival of the morning after the passage of an evening and a night would be reckoned as the second day, yet it is referred to as the first day.
從晚上經過夜間，到次日早晨，理應為第二日，卻稱為第一日，
The Bible states "one day" to show that a created being must pass through a growing period, symbolized by the night, before it reaches perfection in the morning.
這是因為被造物經過相當於夜間的成長期間，到早晨完成後，
Then, as it greets this new morning, it can step forward and realize its ideal of creation.
才開始出發為了實現創造理想的第一步。
All phenomena occurring in the universe bear fruit only after the lapse of a certain interval of time.
所以，被造世界所發生的一切現象，必須經過某一程度時間後，才出現其結果。
All things are designed to reach completion only after passing through a set growing period.
這是因為被造物皆被創造為須經過一定的成長期間才達到完成。
5.2.1 The Three Ordered Stages of the Growing Period
（１）成長期間秩序的三階段
The universe unfolds and manifests God's original internal nature and original external form based on mathematical principles.
被造世界是把神的本性相與本形狀，按照數理的原則實體展開的。
Hence, we can infer that one aspect of God's nature is mathematical.
在此，我們可以推測，神是持有數理性。
God is the one absolute reality in whom the dual characteristics interact in harmony;
而且，神不僅是絕對者，同時，也是相對的二性性相的中和存在，
therefore, He is a Being of the number three.
因此是三數的存在。
All created beings, having been conceived in the likeness of God, manifest their existence, movement and growth through a course of three stages.
所以，相似於一位神的所有被造物（創一．２７），其存在樣相或運動，以及其成長期間等都經過三數過程出現。
The four position foundation, which is God's purpose of creation,
所以，神創造目的之四位基台，
was to be completed through a three-stage process: the origin in God, the marriage of Adam and Eve, and the multiplication of children.
須經過神、亞當和夏娃、子女的繁殖等三階段過程才能完成。
In order to establish the four position foundation and carry on circular movement, a being must first perform the three-stage origin-division-union action and fulfill the three object purpose, with each position engaged in interaction with the other three.
同時，為了造成四位基台做圓形運動，並通過三點。必須經過正分合三階段的作用，形成三對象目的，
It is like what is needed for something to stand firm: it must be supported by at least three points.
所以，就好像一個物體的固定，最少須三點來支持。
Accordingly, everything reaches perfection by passing through three ordered stages of growth: the formation stage, the growth stage and the completion stage.
所有被造物要完成時，其成長期間即必須經過蘇生期、長成期、完成期等秩序的三階段才能完成。
In the natural world, many things appear in threes.
在自然界有很多以三數出現的例子：
It contains three kingdoms: mineral, plant and animal.
自然界是由動物、植物與礦物等組成；
Matter exists in three states: gas, liquid and solid.
物質以氣體、液體、固體三態存在；
Most plants are composed of three parts: roots, branches or stems, and leaves.
大部份的植物是由根、枝/幹、葉三部份組成；
Animals consist of head, body and limbs.
動物是由頭部、軀體、四肢三部份構成。
There are also many examples of the number three in the Bible.
我們再從聖經裡舉出三數的例子。
Human beings could not fulfill the purpose of their existence because they fell without completing the three stages of the growing period.
因為人未完成成長期間的三階段而陷於墮落，沒有達成創造目的，
Hence, in their renewed efforts to realize their purpose, human beings must pass through these three stages.
所以，為了再度完成此目的，即須要經過這三階段。
In the providence of restoration, God has worked to reclaim the number three,
因此，復歸攝理即展開尋找三數的攝理。
which explains why there are many records in the Bible of the number three and dispensations based on the number three: 在聖經裡，有許多以三數為中心的攝理記錄。
the Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit);
聖父、聖子、聖靈之三位一體；
the three levels of Paradise;
樂園的三層；
the three archangels;
三大天使(路西華、加百列、米迦勒)；
the three levels of Noah's ark;
方舟的三層；
the three flights of the dove from the ark after the flood;
洪水之後，鴿子的三次飛行；
the three offerings of Abraham;
亞伯拉罕的三種供物；
and the three-day journey before the sacrifice of Isaac.
以撒獻祭的三日期間；
At the time of Moses there were: the three-day plague of darkness,
摩西三日期間的黑暗與災禍；
the three days of purification at the start of the Exodus,
出埃及路程三日期間的撒但分立期間；
the three forty-year periods for the journey to Canaan,
迦南復歸的三次四十年期間；
and the three days of purification under Joshua's leadership just prior to crossing the Jordan River.
渡過約但河前約書亞為中心撒但分立的三日期間；
In the life of Jesus we see: three decades of private life followed by three years of public ministry,
耶穌的三十年私生涯與三年的公生涯；
the three wise men from the East who brought three gifts,
三位來自東方帶著寶物的博士；
the three disciples,
三門徒、
the three temptations,
三大試煉；
the three prayers in the garden of Gethsemane,
客西馬尼的三次禱告；
Peter's three denials,
彼得對耶穌的三次否認；
the three hours of darkness at the crucifixion, and Jesus' resurrection after three days in the tomb.
耶穌死後三小時黑暗與三日後復活等
When did the first human ancestors fall?
那麼，人類始祖是何時陷於墮落的呢？
They fell during their growing period, when they were still immature.
他們是在成長期間，即在未完成期間墮落的。
If human beings fell after they had attained perfection,
倘若人是完成後才陷於墮落，
then there would be no basis for belief in the omnipotence of God.
那麼，我們便無法相信神的全能性了，
If human beings fell after they had become perfect embodiments of goodness,
假若人在成為善的完成體後墮落，
then goodness itself would be imperfect.
那麼，善自體就不完全。
Accordingly, we would be forced to conclude that God, as the source of goodness, is also imperfect.
因此，不得不導出善主體的神亦為不完全存在的結論。
It is written in the Book of Genesis that God warned Adam and Eve,
在創世記二章１７節記錄著神對亞當與夏娃警告的聖言，
"Of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die."
說喫分別善惡樹上的果子必定死。
They had a choice to either ignore God's warning and lose their lives or to heed the warning and live.
他們可以不聽神的警告而死，也可以接受其警告而不死，
The fact that they had the potential either to fall or to become perfect demonstrates that they were still in a state of immaturity.
根據他們有潛在的可能墮落或完全的事實來推論，可知他們確實還處於未完成期。
The universe was designed to reach perfection after a certain growing period, described in the Bible as six days.
萬物世界是被創造為需經過六日期間達到完成，
As one of God's creations, human beings are also bound to this principle.
因此，人既是被造物之一，亦不會脫離此原則。
At what stage of the growing period did the first humans fall?
那麼，人的始祖是在成長期間的哪一階段墮落的呢？
They fell at the top of the growth stage.
是在長成期完成級墮落的。
This can be demonstrated by examining the circumstances surrounding the fall of the first human ancestors and the history of the providence of restoration.
這是人始祖墮落前後的各種事情，與復歸攝理歷史的經緯所證實，
These will be further clarified through a thorough study of this volume.
研究本書墮落論與後編，即可明確地瞭解。
5.2.2 The Realm of Indirect Dominion（２）間接主管圈
During the growing period, all beings in the creation grow by virtue of the autonomy and governance given by God's Principle.
被造物在成長期間，可按照原理自體的主管性或自律性成長。
God, the Author of the Principle, has regard only for the fruits of their growth which are based on the Principle.
因此，神即以原理的主管者臨在，只看被造物按原理成長的結果，
In this way, He governs all things indirectly.
以此方式, 神間接地主管萬物.
We call this growing period the realm of God's indirect dominion or the realm of dominion based on accomplishments through the Principle.
所以，把這期間稱為神的間接主管圈或原理結果主管圈。
All things reach perfection after passing through the growing period (the realm of indirect dominion) by virtue of the autonomy and governance given by God's Principle.
萬物根據原理自體的主管性或自律性，經過成長期間（間接主管圈）而完成。
Human beings, however, are created in such a way that their growth requires the fulfillment of their own portion of responsibility, in addition to the guidance provided by the Principle.
但是，人被創造為不僅按著原理自體的主管性與自律性成長，並須完遂本身的責任分擔，
They must exercise this responsibility in order to pass successfully through the growing period and reach perfection.
為了要經過成長期間而完成, 他們必須完成責任。
We can deduce from God's commandment to Adam and Eve20(Gen. 2:17)CEV|KJ|NI that the first human ancestors were responsible to believe in the Word of God and not eat of the fruit.
意即，根據神的聖言「你喫的日子必定死」（創二．１７），人始祖相信神的聖言，不摘下來喫而完成；
Whether or not they disobeyed God and fell depended not on God, but on themselves.
或者不相信聖言，摘下來喫而陷於墮落，這事並非由神決定，乃在於人本身。
Hence, whether or not human beings attain perfection does not depend only on God's power of creation;
因此，人完成與否，並非只與神的創造能力有關，
it also requires the fulfillment of human responsibility.
也是和人本身的是否完成責任而決定的。
In His capacity as the Creator, God created human beings in such a manner that they can pass through the growing period (the realm of indirect dominion) and attain perfection only when they have completed their own portion of responsibility.
人是被創造為相對於神為創造主的責任分擔，完遂本身的責任分擔，經過整個成長期間（間接主管圈）而完成，
Because God Himself created human beings in this way, He does not interfere with human responsibility.
因為神是以此方式創造了人類, 因此神不干涉人的責任分擔。
God endowed human beings with a portion of responsibility for the following reason.
神賦予人類責任分擔理由如下所述.
By fulfilling their given portion of responsibility, with which even God does not interfere,
為了使人通過完遂神也無法干涉的責任分擔，
human beings are meant to inherit the creative nature of God and participate in God's great work of creation.
是相似於神的創造性，以便使人參與神的創造偉業，
God intends human beings to earn ownership and become worthy to rule over the creation as creators in their own right,21(Gen. 1:28)CEV|KJ|NI just as God governs over them as their Creator.
藉由此，如同創造主神主管人一樣，使人也能持有以創造主立場主管萬物的主人之權限（創一．２８）；
This is the principal difference between human beings and the rest of creation.
這是人與萬物之問最主要的相異處.
Once we fulfill our responsibility, we inherit God's creatorship and attain dominion over all things, including the angels.
一旦我們完成了我們的責任分擔, 就可以繼承神的創造性，而得到對萬物和天使的統治權.
God provides us with a course through the realm of indirect dominion that we may attain this perfection.
神為我們設置了間接主管圈的路程要讓我們通過以達到完全.
We fallen people, who have not yet attained the qualification to rule, must fulfill our responsibility according to the Principle of Restoration.
所以，因陷於墮落而無法持有如此主管性的人，須按照復歸原理，完遂人的責任分擔，
By so doing, we can progress through the realm of indirect dominion and thereby restore our right to rule over all things, including Satan.
藉此, 我們可以通過間接主管圈並復歸主管萬物及撒旦的主管權.
This is the only way we can accomplish the purpose of creation.
這是我們能夠完成創造目的的唯一方法。
God's providence of salvation has been prolonged for so long because the central figures in charge of the providence of restoration repeatedly made mistakes while attempting to fulfill their portions of responsibility, with which even God could not interfere.
神的拯救攝理經過如此漫長的期間被延長，是因為負責復歸攝理的中心人物們，在遂行神也無法干涉其本身責任分擔時，時常反覆失敗的緣故。
No matter how great the saving grace of the cross of Christ,
無論基督十字架救贖的恩賜何等浩大，
the salvation knocking at our door will be for naught unless we fortify our faith, which is our portion of esponsibility.
假若人不樹立其本身責任分擔的信仰，那麼，賜予他們的拯救攝理即不得不歸於無為。
It was God's responsibility to grant the benefit of resurrection through the crucifixion of Jesus,
賜給耶穌十字架的復活惠澤，是神的責任分擔，
but to believe or not to believe is strictly one's own portion of responsibility.22(John 3:16)CEV|KJ|NI; (Eph. 2:8)CEV|KJ|NI; (Rom. 5:1)CEV|KJ|NI
信或不信，這全是人本身的責任分擔（約三．１６，弗二．８，羅五．１）。
5.2.3 The Realm of Direct Dominion（３）直接主管圈
What is the realm of God's direct dominion and what is its purpose?
直接主管圈是什麼？創造它的目的何在？
Human beings abide in the realm of direct dominion when, as subject partner and object partner, they unite in the love of God to form a four position foundation and become one in heart with God.
當某主體與對象以神為中心，合性一體化造成四位基台，與神心情一體，
In this realm they freely and fully share love and beauty according to the will of the subject partner, thus realizing the purpose of goodness.
在直接主管圈中, 他們按照主體的意向完全自由地授受愛與美，完成善的目的，
The realm of direct dominion is the realm of perfection.
因此，直接主管圈即意味著完成圈。
It is essential for the fulfillment of the purpose of creation.
直接主管完全是為了成就創造目的，所以是不可缺少的。
What is the meaning of God's direct dominion over human beings?
那麼，所謂神對人的直接主管，具體地說，是指什麼呢？
Once Adam and Eve had perfected themselves as individuals centered on God, they were to live together as one, forming the four position foundation in their family.
一旦亞當與夏娃以神為中心，達到完成後，即合性一體化，在他們的家庭中造成家庭的四位基台，
Living in oneness with God's Heart, they would have led a life of goodness,
與神的心情成為一體，而過著善生活,
sharing the fullness of love and beauty with Adam as the head of the family.
在以亞當為首的家庭中過完全授受愛與美的生.
In the realm of God's direct dominion, people will intensely experience God's Heart within themselves.
在神的直接主管圈中, 人們將會在自體中強烈地體驗到神的心情,
Hence, they will know His Will and carry it out in their actions.
因此, 他們完全明白神的旨意而在行為中實踐，
Just as every part of the body spontaneously moves in response to the subtle directions of the mind,
如同人的四肢五體自然而然地回應頭腦微妙的指令,
people will spontaneously carry out the Will of God in accord with the deeply felt intentions of His Heart.
人們也將會自然而然地按照內心深刻的感應而實踐神的旨意
In this state of perfect resonance, the purpose of creation is realized.
在如此完美的契合當中, 創造目的即得以實現.
What will the world be like when the natural world abides under the direct dominion of human beings?
人對於萬物世界的直接主管是什麼？
When a fully mature person relates with the diverse things in nature as his object partners,
當一個完全成熟的人將萬物世界立為對象而合性一體化，
they come together to form a four position foundation.
他們結合在一起造成四位基台，
People who are in total resonance with God's Heart will lead the natural world in the free-flowing sharing of love and beauty, and the entire universe will realize goodness.
完全與神的心情契合的人們, 將以完全自由分享愛與美的方式來引導萬物世界, 而整個宇宙將充滿良善
In such a manner, human beings will exercise direct dominion over all things.
以此方式, 人類對萬物行使直接主管權。
Ch1-4(創造本然的價值)
第一章 創造原理
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 4 Original Value第四節 創造本然的價值
4.1 The Process and Standard for the Determination of Original Value
（一）創造本然價值的決定與其價值的基準
How is a being's original created value determined?
創造本然的價值如何決定呢？
The value of an entity may be determined by the relationship between its purpose of existence and the desire that a human being has for it.
某一對象持有的價值，將由其對象的存在目的與人主體對它的欲求間之相對關係來決定，
To be more precise, the value of an entity intended at its creation is not fixed as an inherent attribute.
精確地說, 某一個性體的創造本然價值，並非內在於其自體內的絕對物，
Rather, it is established through the mutual relationship between the purpose of the entity according to God's ideal of creation, and people's original desire to treasure it and bring out its true worth.
而是由其個性體，根據神的創造理想，當作某種對象的存在目的，與人主體對它的創造本然價值追求欲之間所結的相對關係而決定。
It finds its true value when it participates as an object partner in a God-centered four position foundation by relating with a person through give and take action and by their union becoming the third object partner to God.
因此，某對象為持有創造本然的價值，即須與人主體做授受作用，合性一體化，成為神的第三對象，造成以神為中心的四位基台。
What sets the standard by which the original value of an entity is determined?
那麼，某個體的創造本然價值的標準是由什麼來決定的呢?
Since its original value is determined when it participates in a four position foundation,
由於創造本然的價值，是某對象與人主體，以神為中心，完成創造本然的四位基台時才被決定的，
and since the center of this four position foundation is God, it is God who sets the standard for its value.
並且由於這四位基台的中心為神，所以，價值的標準亦是由神來設定的。
Since God is absolute, the original value of an object partner determined in relation to this standard set by God must also be absolute.
因為神是絕對的, 所以由神所設定的標準而決定之某對象之創造本然價值，亦必定是絕對的。
Consider a rose; how is its original beauty determined?
舉例而言，如何決定玫瑰花的美呢？
It is determined when the purpose for which God created the flower and the divinely given human desire to appreciate and bring out its beauty are fulfilled together.
那是當神創造花的目的，與神所賜給人對美之創造本然的追求欲合一時而決定的.
To put it another way, an ideal person feels the fullness of joy when his desire to pursue beauty is satisfied by the emotional stimulation that the flower gives him. At that moment, the flower manifests its original beauty.
換言之，立足於神創造理想之人對美的追求欲，藉著經由此花而來的刺激得到滿足，而人感覺完全歡喜時，其創造本然的美才被決定。
The flower's beauty becomes absolute when it achieves its inherent purpose, which is to give complete joy to its subject partner.
如此，以創造目的為中心，當人(主體)從這花感受到完全的歡喜時，這花的美是絕對的。
The human desire to appreciate the beauty of the flower is an instance of the desire to feel aspects of one's own internal nature and external form through an object partner.
人欣賞花的美之欲望，是指人想要經由對象，相對地感覺人本身的性相與形狀之欲望而言。
The moment the flower's purpose for which it was created and the human desire to bring out its value are fulfilled, the subject partner and the object partner enter a state of harmonious oneness.
而此花的創造目的與人欣賞花的美之欲望合一的瞬間，對象與主體即處在渾然一體的狀態。
An entity attains its true value when it and a human being, its subject partner, enter a state of harmonious oneness and form the third object partner to God in the four position foundation.
所以，某存在為了持有創造本然的價值，此存在與相對於它的人主體，即須以神為中心，在渾然一體的狀態下，成為神的第三對象，造成四位基台。
Through this process, the true values of all things are determined absolutely, based on their relationship with the absolute standard of value set by God.
通過這個過程, 所有萬物的真正價, 即在他們與神所設定的價值絕對標準的關係為基礎上而被決定.
Until now, no object partner's value could become absolute;
在過去，沒有任何一個對象的價值是絕對的，
it has remained relative because its relationship with fallen people was not based on God's ideal of creation but was based on satanic purpose and desire.
其價值是相對的，是因為此對象與其相對的墮落人之間所作的授受作用，並非以神的創造理想為中心，乃是以撒但的目的與欲望為中心之緣故。
4.2 Original Emotion, Intellect and Will; and Original Beauty, Truth and Goodness
（二）創造本然的情知意與創造本然的美真善
The human mind has three faculties: emotion, intellect and will.
人的心，在其作用上有情、知、意三種機能。
The human body acts in response to the commands of the mind.
並且，人的肉身感應於其心的命令而行動。
When the body responds to the mind's emotion, intellect and will,
當肉身感應於其心的情知意時，
its actions pursue the values of beauty, truth and goodness respectively.
會分別以追求美、真、善的價值之行動表現出來。
God is the subject partner to the human mind;
神是人心的主體，
hence, He is also the subject partner to human emotion, intellect and will.
所以，神也是情、知、意的主體。
Desiring to realize his original value, a person responds to the perfect emotion, perfect intellect and perfect will of God through his mind, and acts accordingly through his body.
因此，人根據創造本然之價值實現欲，以心感應神本然的情知意並通過肉身而付諸行動，
Thus, he manifests the values of original beauty, original truth and original goodness.
如此, 其行動方可顯示出創造本然美、真、善之價值。
4.3 Love and Beauty, Good and Evil, Righteousness and Unrighteousness
（三）愛與美、善與惡、義與不義
4.3.1 Love and Beauty （１）愛與美
When two entities, discrete manifestations of God's dual characteristics,
由神分立的二性實體，
form a common base and seek to unite as the third object partner to God and establish a four position foundation, they will engage in give and take action.
造成相對基準並為了成為神的第三對象而合性一體化，並建立四位基台，他們將進行授受作用
In accomplishing this, the emotional force that the subject partner gives to the object partner is called love,
在授受作用之中，主體授給對象之情的力，稱為愛；
and the emotional force that the object partner returns to the subject partner is called beauty.
對象給予主體之情的力，稱為美。
The force of love is active, and the stimulation of beauty is passive.
所以，愛的力是主動的，美的刺激是被動的。
In the relationship between God and human beings,
在神與人之間的關係上,
God gives love as the subject partner and human beings return beauty as object partners.
神是愛的主體，人是美的對象；
In the relationship between a man and a woman,
在男女之間的關係上，
the man is the subject partner, giving love, while the woman is the object partner, returning beauty.
男子是給予愛的主體，而女子是回應美的對象；
In the universe, people are the subject partners who give love to the natural world,
在被造世界裡，人是給予萬物世界愛的主體，
and the natural world returns beauty as an object partner.
萬物世界是回報美的對象。
However, when the subject partner and object partner become completely one in harmony,
不過，當主體與對象渾然合為一體時，
love is found within beauty and beauty is found within love.
在美當中可以發現愛，在愛當中也可以發現美。
This is because when a subject partner and object partner become one in a circular movement,
這是因為當主體與對象在圓形運動中合成一體時，
the subject partner sometimes acts as an object partner, and the object partner sometimes acts as a subject partner.
主體可站在對象立場，對象亦可站在主體立場的緣故。
In interpersonal relationships,
就人際關係而言：
the beauty that a subordinate returns in response to the love of a superior is called loyalty,
對於長官的愛，下屬所回應的美，稱為忠；
and the beauty that children return in response to the love of their parents is called filial piety.
對於父母的愛，子女所回應的美，稱為孝；
The beauty that a wife returns in response to the love of her husband is called fidelity.
又對於丈夫的愛，妻子所回應的美，稱為烈。
The purpose of love and beauty is to enable two wholesome beings, springing forth from God,
愛與美的目的，是在於使當作神的實體被分立的兩性，
to establish the four position foundation and realize the purpose of creation.
造成四位基台，進而達成創造目的。
By sharing love and beauty with each other,
通過互相授受愛與美,
they join in harmonious oneness, becoming the third object partner to God.
他們渾然合為一體，成為神的第三對象，
Next, let us investigate the nature of God's love.
其次，我們來思考神愛的本質是什麼？
Had Adam and Eve attained perfection, each becoming a substantial object partner to God resembling one of His dual characteristics, they would have joined as husband and wife and raised children in a godly family.
如果當時亞當與夏娃達到完全, 各自當作神的二性性相而成為神的實體對象, 他們就已經建立屬神的家庭, 成為丈夫與妻子, 並且繁殖子女.
In so doing, they would have experienced three kinds of original love with their three object partners:
parental love, conjugal love and children's love.
藉此, 他們就能體會創造本然三對象的愛: 父母的愛、夫婦的愛、以及子女的愛,
(The love of the first object partner, the love of the second object partner, and the love of the third object partner.)
(第一對象的愛, 第二對象的愛, 第三對象的愛）
Only then would they complete the three object purpose and form the four position foundation.
那時, 他們就能成為完成三對象目的及建立起四位基台.
This would be the fulfillment of their purpose of creation.
而神的創造他們的目的即可完成。
God's love is the subject to the various kinds of love flowing through the four position foundation.
通過四位基台而流動的許多種類的愛之中，主體的愛正是神的愛。
Therefore, God's love is manifested through the various loves of the three object partners.
所以，神的愛是以三對象的愛顯現出來，
God's love is the underlying force which breathes life into the four position foundation.
神的愛是造成四位基台所需要之根本的力。
Accordingly, the four position foundation is the vessel of perfect beauty through which we can receive and enjoy the fullness of God's love.
因此，四位基台是使我們能夠完全領受並體會神的愛之器皿，
It is also the home of perfect joy and the wellspring of goodness.
它也是完全歡喜的本壘和良善的泉源.
Upon this ground, the purpose of creation is complete.
所以是完成創造目的，善的根本基台。
4.3.2 Good and Evil（２）善與惡
An act or the result of an act is considered good when it fulfills God's purpose of creation.
當行為或行為的結果成就神創造目的時, 稱之為善.
This takes place when a subject partner and object partner unite through the harmonious and spirited give and take of love and beauty, become the third object partner to God, and form the four position foundation.
而這樣的善發生於主體與對象不斷地授受愛與美，合性一體化，成為神的第三對象，造成四位基台時.
On the other hand, an act or its result is called evil when it violates God's purpose of creation by forming a four position foundation under the dominion of Satan.
以撒但為中心，造成四位基台，做出與神的創造目的相反的行為，或其行為的結果稱為惡。
For example, when an individual realizes God's first blessing and fulfills his true purpose,
舉例來說，完成神的第一祝福的個性體，當完成創造目的時，
the actions to this end are good and the individual is good.
造就此結果的行為以及此個性體，即稱為善。
These actions involve the free-flowing give and take of love and beauty between the mind and the body so that they unite in the way of God and form the individual four position foundation.
以神為中心，心與體各站在主體與對象的立場，不斷地授受愛與美，合性一體化，造成個人的四位基台，
When Adam and Eve achieve the second blessing by building a family that realizes God's purpose,
當亞當與夏娃建立創造目的完成的家庭，完成神的第二祝福時，
their actions to this end are good and the family they form is good.
他們建立如此家庭的行以及他們的家庭，即稱為善。
These actions include joining as a couple in the way of God through the harmonious and passionate sharing of love and beauty, bearing and raising children,
他們不斷地授受和諧而熱烈的愛與美而在神的愛中結為夫婦，生育子女，
and thus establishing the family four position foundation.
如此, 而建立起家庭的四位基台.
Moreover, when a perfect individual achieves the third blessing,
此外, 當一個個性完成的人完成第三祝福,
the actions to this end are good and all things that he nurtures are good.
造成這個結果的行為以及他所成就的所有事物，稱為善。
By relating with the natural world as his second self and by becoming completely one with it,
藉由把自然萬物當作第二的自我，使其站在對象的立場，並與其合一
a union is formed which becomes the third object partner to God,
就形成了合性體，成為神的第三對象，
thus constructing the four position foundation of dominion.
如此而造成主管的四位基台
Conversely, when a person forms a four position foundation under the bondage of Satan and realizes a purpose contrary to God's three blessings, this act or its result is called evil.
相反地, 以撒但為中心，造成四位基台，從事與神三大祝福目的相反之行為或其行為的結果，稱為惡。
4.3.3 Righteousness and Unrighteousness
（３）義與不義
Righteousness refers to that quality in a person which leads him to pursue goodness and further its purpose.
在成就善目的之過程中，對善目的有助益的生活要素稱為義，
Unrighteousness refers to that quality in a person which leads him to pursue evil and further its satanic purpose.
在成就惡（撒但）目的過程中，助長惡目的的生活要素稱為不義。
A righteous life is absolutely necessary for the attainment of goodness.
所以，為了成就善目的，必須過義的生活.
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 4 Original Value第四節 創造本然的價值
4.1 The Process and Standard for the Determination of Original Value
（一）創造本然價值的決定與其價值的基準
How is a being's original created value determined?
創造本然的價值如何決定呢？
The value of an entity may be determined by the relationship between its purpose of existence and the desire that a human being has for it.
某一對象持有的價值，將由其對象的存在目的與人主體對它的欲求間之相對關係來決定，
To be more precise, the value of an entity intended at its creation is not fixed as an inherent attribute.
精確地說, 某一個性體的創造本然價值，並非內在於其自體內的絕對物，
Rather, it is established through the mutual relationship between the purpose of the entity according to God's ideal of creation, and people's original desire to treasure it and bring out its true worth.
而是由其個性體，根據神的創造理想，當作某種對象的存在目的，與人主體對它的創造本然價值追求欲之間所結的相對關係而決定。
It finds its true value when it participates as an object partner in a God-centered four position foundation by relating with a person through give and take action and by their union becoming the third object partner to God.
因此，某對象為持有創造本然的價值，即須與人主體做授受作用，合性一體化，成為神的第三對象，造成以神為中心的四位基台。
What sets the standard by which the original value of an entity is determined?
那麼，某個體的創造本然價值的標準是由什麼來決定的呢?
Since its original value is determined when it participates in a four position foundation,
由於創造本然的價值，是某對象與人主體，以神為中心，完成創造本然的四位基台時才被決定的，
and since the center of this four position foundation is God, it is God who sets the standard for its value.
並且由於這四位基台的中心為神，所以，價值的標準亦是由神來設定的。
Since God is absolute, the original value of an object partner determined in relation to this standard set by God must also be absolute.
因為神是絕對的, 所以由神所設定的標準而決定之某對象之創造本然價值，亦必定是絕對的。
Consider a rose; how is its original beauty determined?
舉例而言，如何決定玫瑰花的美呢？
It is determined when the purpose for which God created the flower and the divinely given human desire to appreciate and bring out its beauty are fulfilled together.
那是當神創造花的目的，與神所賜給人對美之創造本然的追求欲合一時而決定的.
To put it another way, an ideal person feels the fullness of joy when his desire to pursue beauty is satisfied by the emotional stimulation that the flower gives him. At that moment, the flower manifests its original beauty.
換言之，立足於神創造理想之人對美的追求欲，藉著經由此花而來的刺激得到滿足，而人感覺完全歡喜時，其創造本然的美才被決定。
The flower's beauty becomes absolute when it achieves its inherent purpose, which is to give complete joy to its subject partner.
如此，以創造目的為中心，當人(主體)從這花感受到完全的歡喜時，這花的美是絕對的。
The human desire to appreciate the beauty of the flower is an instance of the desire to feel aspects of one's own internal nature and external form through an object partner.
人欣賞花的美之欲望，是指人想要經由對象，相對地感覺人本身的性相與形狀之欲望而言。
The moment the flower's purpose for which it was created and the human desire to bring out its value are fulfilled, the subject partner and the object partner enter a state of harmonious oneness.
而此花的創造目的與人欣賞花的美之欲望合一的瞬間，對象與主體即處在渾然一體的狀態。
An entity attains its true value when it and a human being, its subject partner, enter a state of harmonious oneness and form the third object partner to God in the four position foundation.
所以，某存在為了持有創造本然的價值，此存在與相對於它的人主體，即須以神為中心，在渾然一體的狀態下，成為神的第三對象，造成四位基台。
Through this process, the true values of all things are determined absolutely, based on their relationship with the absolute standard of value set by God.
通過這個過程, 所有萬物的真正價, 即在他們與神所設定的價值絕對標準的關係為基礎上而被決定.
Until now, no object partner's value could become absolute;
在過去，沒有任何一個對象的價值是絕對的，
it has remained relative because its relationship with fallen people was not based on God's ideal of creation but was based on satanic purpose and desire.
其價值是相對的，是因為此對象與其相對的墮落人之間所作的授受作用，並非以神的創造理想為中心，乃是以撒但的目的與欲望為中心之緣故。
4.2 Original Emotion, Intellect and Will; and Original Beauty, Truth and Goodness
（二）創造本然的情知意與創造本然的美真善
The human mind has three faculties: emotion, intellect and will.
人的心，在其作用上有情、知、意三種機能。
The human body acts in response to the commands of the mind.
並且，人的肉身感應於其心的命令而行動。
When the body responds to the mind's emotion, intellect and will,
當肉身感應於其心的情知意時，
its actions pursue the values of beauty, truth and goodness respectively.
會分別以追求美、真、善的價值之行動表現出來。
God is the subject partner to the human mind;
神是人心的主體，
hence, He is also the subject partner to human emotion, intellect and will.
所以，神也是情、知、意的主體。
Desiring to realize his original value, a person responds to the perfect emotion, perfect intellect and perfect will of God through his mind, and acts accordingly through his body.
因此，人根據創造本然之價值實現欲，以心感應神本然的情知意並通過肉身而付諸行動，
Thus, he manifests the values of original beauty, original truth and original goodness.
如此, 其行動方可顯示出創造本然美、真、善之價值。
4.3 Love and Beauty, Good and Evil, Righteousness and Unrighteousness
（三）愛與美、善與惡、義與不義
4.3.1 Love and Beauty （１）愛與美
When two entities, discrete manifestations of God's dual characteristics,
由神分立的二性實體，
form a common base and seek to unite as the third object partner to God and establish a four position foundation, they will engage in give and take action.
造成相對基準並為了成為神的第三對象而合性一體化，並建立四位基台，他們將進行授受作用
In accomplishing this, the emotional force that the subject partner gives to the object partner is called love,
在授受作用之中，主體授給對象之情的力，稱為愛；
and the emotional force that the object partner returns to the subject partner is called beauty.
對象給予主體之情的力，稱為美。
The force of love is active, and the stimulation of beauty is passive.
所以，愛的力是主動的，美的刺激是被動的。
In the relationship between God and human beings,
在神與人之間的關係上,
God gives love as the subject partner and human beings return beauty as object partners.
神是愛的主體，人是美的對象；
In the relationship between a man and a woman,
在男女之間的關係上，
the man is the subject partner, giving love, while the woman is the object partner, returning beauty.
男子是給予愛的主體，而女子是回應美的對象；
In the universe, people are the subject partners who give love to the natural world,
在被造世界裡，人是給予萬物世界愛的主體，
and the natural world returns beauty as an object partner.
萬物世界是回報美的對象。
However, when the subject partner and object partner become completely one in harmony,
不過，當主體與對象渾然合為一體時，
love is found within beauty and beauty is found within love.
在美當中可以發現愛，在愛當中也可以發現美。
This is because when a subject partner and object partner become one in a circular movement,
這是因為當主體與對象在圓形運動中合成一體時，
the subject partner sometimes acts as an object partner, and the object partner sometimes acts as a subject partner.
主體可站在對象立場，對象亦可站在主體立場的緣故。
In interpersonal relationships,
就人際關係而言：
the beauty that a subordinate returns in response to the love of a superior is called loyalty,
對於長官的愛，下屬所回應的美，稱為忠；
and the beauty that children return in response to the love of their parents is called filial piety.
對於父母的愛，子女所回應的美，稱為孝；
The beauty that a wife returns in response to the love of her husband is called fidelity.
又對於丈夫的愛，妻子所回應的美，稱為烈。
The purpose of love and beauty is to enable two wholesome beings, springing forth from God,
愛與美的目的，是在於使當作神的實體被分立的兩性，
to establish the four position foundation and realize the purpose of creation.
造成四位基台，進而達成創造目的。
By sharing love and beauty with each other,
通過互相授受愛與美,
they join in harmonious oneness, becoming the third object partner to God.
他們渾然合為一體，成為神的第三對象，
Next, let us investigate the nature of God's love.
其次，我們來思考神愛的本質是什麼？
Had Adam and Eve attained perfection, each becoming a substantial object partner to God resembling one of His dual characteristics, they would have joined as husband and wife and raised children in a godly family.
如果當時亞當與夏娃達到完全, 各自當作神的二性性相而成為神的實體對象, 他們就已經建立屬神的家庭, 成為丈夫與妻子, 並且繁殖子女.
In so doing, they would have experienced three kinds of original love with their three object partners:
parental love, conjugal love and children's love.
藉此, 他們就能體會創造本然三對象的愛: 父母的愛、夫婦的愛、以及子女的愛,
(The love of the first object partner, the love of the second object partner, and the love of the third object partner.)
(第一對象的愛, 第二對象的愛, 第三對象的愛）
Only then would they complete the three object purpose and form the four position foundation.
那時, 他們就能成為完成三對象目的及建立起四位基台.
This would be the fulfillment of their purpose of creation.
而神的創造他們的目的即可完成。
God's love is the subject to the various kinds of love flowing through the four position foundation.
通過四位基台而流動的許多種類的愛之中，主體的愛正是神的愛。
Therefore, God's love is manifested through the various loves of the three object partners.
所以，神的愛是以三對象的愛顯現出來，
God's love is the underlying force which breathes life into the four position foundation.
神的愛是造成四位基台所需要之根本的力。
Accordingly, the four position foundation is the vessel of perfect beauty through which we can receive and enjoy the fullness of God's love.
因此，四位基台是使我們能夠完全領受並體會神的愛之器皿，
It is also the home of perfect joy and the wellspring of goodness.
它也是完全歡喜的本壘和良善的泉源.
Upon this ground, the purpose of creation is complete.
所以是完成創造目的，善的根本基台。
4.3.2 Good and Evil（２）善與惡
An act or the result of an act is considered good when it fulfills God's purpose of creation.
當行為或行為的結果成就神創造目的時, 稱之為善.
This takes place when a subject partner and object partner unite through the harmonious and spirited give and take of love and beauty, become the third object partner to God, and form the four position foundation.
而這樣的善發生於主體與對象不斷地授受愛與美，合性一體化，成為神的第三對象，造成四位基台時.
On the other hand, an act or its result is called evil when it violates God's purpose of creation by forming a four position foundation under the dominion of Satan.
以撒但為中心，造成四位基台，做出與神的創造目的相反的行為，或其行為的結果稱為惡。
For example, when an individual realizes God's first blessing and fulfills his true purpose,
舉例來說，完成神的第一祝福的個性體，當完成創造目的時，
the actions to this end are good and the individual is good.
造就此結果的行為以及此個性體，即稱為善。
These actions involve the free-flowing give and take of love and beauty between the mind and the body so that they unite in the way of God and form the individual four position foundation.
以神為中心，心與體各站在主體與對象的立場，不斷地授受愛與美，合性一體化，造成個人的四位基台，
When Adam and Eve achieve the second blessing by building a family that realizes God's purpose,
當亞當與夏娃建立創造目的完成的家庭，完成神的第二祝福時，
their actions to this end are good and the family they form is good.
他們建立如此家庭的行以及他們的家庭，即稱為善。
These actions include joining as a couple in the way of God through the harmonious and passionate sharing of love and beauty, bearing and raising children,
他們不斷地授受和諧而熱烈的愛與美而在神的愛中結為夫婦，生育子女，
and thus establishing the family four position foundation.
如此, 而建立起家庭的四位基台.
Moreover, when a perfect individual achieves the third blessing,
此外, 當一個個性完成的人完成第三祝福,
the actions to this end are good and all things that he nurtures are good.
造成這個結果的行為以及他所成就的所有事物，稱為善。
By relating with the natural world as his second self and by becoming completely one with it,
藉由把自然萬物當作第二的自我，使其站在對象的立場，並與其合一
a union is formed which becomes the third object partner to God,
就形成了合性體，成為神的第三對象，
thus constructing the four position foundation of dominion.
如此而造成主管的四位基台
Conversely, when a person forms a four position foundation under the bondage of Satan and realizes a purpose contrary to God's three blessings, this act or its result is called evil.
相反地, 以撒但為中心，造成四位基台，從事與神三大祝福目的相反之行為或其行為的結果，稱為惡。
4.3.3 Righteousness and Unrighteousness
（３）義與不義
Righteousness refers to that quality in a person which leads him to pursue goodness and further its purpose.
在成就善目的之過程中，對善目的有助益的生活要素稱為義，
Unrighteousness refers to that quality in a person which leads him to pursue evil and further its satanic purpose.
在成就惡（撒但）目的過程中，助長惡目的的生活要素稱為不義。
A righteous life is absolutely necessary for the attainment of goodness.
所以，為了成就善目的，必須過義的生活.
Ch1-3(創造目的)
第一章 創造原理
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 3 The Purpose of Creation第三節 創造目的
3.1 The Purpose of the Creation of the Universe（一）創造被造世界的目的
It is recorded in the Bible that after God completed each day of creation, He saw that it was good.14(Gen. 1:4-31)CEV|KJ|NI
每一被造物創造完了後，神看著是善的，
This suggests that God wanted His creations to be object partners embodying goodness that He might take delight in them.
由此可知道神對自己所創造的被造物，盼望他們成為善的對象。神如此盼望被造物成為善的對象，乃是為了想看著他們而獲得歡喜。
How can the creation give God the greatest joy?
那麼，被造物如何才能成為神最歡喜的？
God created human beings as the final step in creating the universe.
神在創造宇宙的最後一步創造了人類
He created them in His image, in the likeness of His internal nature and external form,
祂以祂的形象，按照自己的性相與形狀而創造了人類,
and gave them sensibility to all feelings and emotions because it was His intention to share joy with them.
讓人類具有喜怒哀樂等各種感性的，因為祂想要和他們分享祂的喜悅。
After their creation, God blessed Adam and Eve:
神創造亞當與夏娃之後，就祝福他們:
Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it;
要生育，要繁殖，要遍滿地面, 要治理(主管)萬物;
and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth. -Gen. 1:28CEV|KJ|NI
要管理海中的魚, 空中的飛鳥, 以及地上所有一切的活物
These are the three great blessings:
這就是三大祝福.
to be fruitful (mature and ready to bear fruit),
要人格完全(身心成熟而準備結出果實)
multiply
要繁殖(生育子女)
and have dominion over the creation.
管理/統治所有的創造物. (主管萬物)
Had Adam and Eve obeyed this divine mandate and built the Kingdom of Heaven,
如果那時候亞當和夏娃遵守神的命令並且建設神的王國
there is no doubt that God would have felt the greatest joy as His sons and daughters rejoiced in the world of His ideal.
無疑地, 神就會因為祂的兒子和女兒活在他的理想世界而感受到最大的喜悅.
How can God's three great blessings be fulfilled?
那麼，如何才能完成神的三大祝福呢？
They can be realized only when the four position foundation, which is the fundamental foundation of creation, has been established.
那只有在成就創造之根本基台，即四位基台的基礎上方能完成。
The three great blessings are fulfilled when the whole creation, including human beings, completes the four position foundation with God as the center.
神創造被造世界的目的，是在於以人為首的所有被造物，皆以神為中心來完成四位基台，成就三大祝福This is the Kingdom of Heaven, where ultimate goodness is realized and God feels the greatest joy. This is, in fact, the very purpose for which God created the universe.
造成天國，完成善的目的，如此，神看著這一切來獲得喜悅。
The ultimate purpose of the universe, with human beings at its center, is to return joy to God.
所以，以人為中心的被造世界，其存在目的即在於使神喜悅。
All entities have dual purposes. As was explained earlier, every entity has dual centers of movement,
而一切的存在都是持有雙重目的之聯體。在前文已論及，每一個個體有雙重的運轉的中心.
one of internal nature and another of external form.
一個是性相的, 另一個是形狀的.
These centers pursue corresponding purposes - for the sake of the whole and for the sake of the individual - whose relationship is the same as that between internal nature and external form.
其中心所指向的目的，亦有性相的與形狀的兩種，而且他們之間的關係與性相形狀之間的關係相同。性相的目的是為全體而存在，形狀的目的是為其自體而存在，
These dual purposes relate to each other as cause and result, internal and external, subject partner and object partner.
一切存在的中心，有性相的與形狀的兩種，因此，因此，前者與後者之間，有原因與結果，內與外，主體與對象的關係。
In God's ideal, there cannot be any individual purpose which does not support the whole purpose,
在神的理想中, 不可能有不支持全體目的的個體目的.
nor can there be any whole purpose that does not guarantee the interests of the individual.
也不可能有無法保障個體目的的全體的目的。
The infinite variety of beings in the universe form one vast organic body interwoven by these dual purposes.
因此，森羅萬象的被造物，就是一個以雙重目的互相連結的廣大有機體。
3.2 Good Object Partners for the Joy of God（二）神所歡喜的善對象
To understand more precisely the issues concerning God's purpose of creation, let us first examine how joy is produced.
為了更詳細明瞭關於神創造目的之問題，必須先知道，在何種狀態下，我們才會產生喜悅的問題。
Joy is not produced by an individual alone.
喜悅並非獨自產生的。
Joy arises when we have an object partner in which our internal nature and external form are reflected and developed.
如果有按照自己性相與形狀展開的對象，當能夠從對象而來的刺激，相對地感覺自體的性相與形狀時，才會產生歡喜。
Our object partner helps us to feel our own internal nature and external form through the stimulation it gives.
我們的對象經由給予我們刺激而幫助我們感受到自己的性相與形狀.
This object partner may be intangible or it may be substantial.
這對象可能是無形或實體的
For example, an artist's object partner may be an idea in his mind, or the finished painting or sculpture which
substantiates that idea.
舉一例說，作家的對象可能是他心中的構想，或者是將構想實體化成為繪畫或彫刻等作品,
When he visualizes his idea or beholds his work,
當他把構想化為可見的作品後,
he is stimulated to feel his own internal nature and external form reflected in it and feels joy and satisfaction.
他從對象而來的刺激，相對地感覺自己的性相與形狀時, 而感覺到喜悅和滿意。
When his idea alone is the object partner, it is not as stimulating, nor is the joy that it brings as profound, as that from a finished work.
當構想自體位於對象時，從它來的刺激是非實體的，因此，由它來的歡喜亦不能成為實體的。
This nature of human beings originates in God's nature.
人如此稟性都是源自於神的。
In like manner, God feels the fullness of joy when He is stimulated by His substantial object partners to feel His original internal nature and original external form through them.
我們可知神亦是通過從實體對象來的刺激，相對地感覺本身的本性相與本形狀時，才充滿歡喜。
It was explained earlier that when the Kingdom of Heaven is realized - through the fulfillment of the three great blessings and the establishment of the four position foundation - it becomes the good object partner that gives joy to God.
我們已經說明過, 在四位基台的基礎上，實現基於三大祝福的天國，這就是神感覺歡喜的善對象，。
Let us investigate how the Kingdom becomes God's good object partner.
我們再來思考它如何成為神所歡喜的善對象之問題。
The key to God's first blessing is the perfection of individual character.
神的第一祝福是個性完成。
An individual's mind and body are discrete projections and object partners of God's dual characteristics.
當作神二性性相之對象被分立的心與體，
In order for an individual to perfect his character, he must form a four position foundation within himself whereby his mind and body become one through give and take action with God as their center.
人如果要完成個性，必須經由授受作用，合性一體化，在他自體內，造成以神為中心之個體的四位基台。
Such individuals become the temples of God,15(I Cor. 3:16)CEV|KJ|NIachieve complete oneness with Him,16(John 14:20)CEV|KJ|NI and acquire a divine nature.
這樣的個體，即成為神的殿（林前三．１６），與神成為一體（約十四．２０），因而持有神性，
They experience the Heart of God as if it were their own. Hence, they understand His Will and live fully attuned to it.
他們能體會神的心情就好像神是他們自己一樣. 因此, 他們了解神的旨意，並按照其旨意生活。
When a person abides in the state of individual perfection, he lives as the substantial object partner to his mind.
如此完成個性的人，他會以他的心的實體對象的立場來生活,
Because the center of his mind is God, he also lives as the substantial object partner to God.
因為他的心的中心是神, 所以他也是以神的實體對象的立場來生活。
Both the mind and God rejoice as they experience their internal nature and external form through the stimulation which their object partners give them.
其心與神都將從此實體對象來的刺激，相對地感覺其自體的性相與形狀，因而能充滿歡喜。
Accordingly, when people realize God's first blessing,
當人完成第一祝福時，
they become God's beloved who inspire Him with joy.
即成為令神喜悅的善對象，
Sharing all the feelings of God as their own, they would never commit any sinful acts that would cause God grief.
如此個性完成的人，能夠立即將神的喜怒哀樂當作自己的來感覺，無法做出使神悲哀的犯罪行為，
This means they would never fall.
也就是說他們絕對不會陷於墮落。
God's second blessing was to be fulfilled by Adam and Eve after they had achieved individual perfection as object partners to God, each manifesting an aspect of God's dual characteristics.
神的第二祝福本來是要由當作神的二性性相，各自成為個性完成之實體對象被分立的亞當與夏娃來完成
In order to construct the four position foundation in their family, Adam and Eve should have joined in loving oneness as husband and wife and raised children.
為了要在他們的家庭中建立四位基台, 亞當和夏娃，必須結為夫婦，合性一體化來繁殖子女，
This would have been the fulfillment of the second blessing.
這就是那時將要完成的第二祝福. (但是亞當夏娃卻沒有完成)
A family or society that has formed the four position foundation in line with God's ideal is patterned after the image of a perfect individual.
這神為中心造成四位基台的家庭或社會，將相似於個性完成之一個人的樣貌，
It thus becomes the substantial object partner to the individual who lives in oneness with God,
這是以神為中心之人的實體對象，
and consequently, it also becomes the substantial object partner to God.
同時也必然是神的實體對象。
When each perceives in this family or community the manifestation of his own internal nature and external form.
當每一個個體從家庭或社會，相對地感覺自體的性相與形狀，
the individual feels joy, and likewise God feels joy.
個體感受到喜悅, 同樣地, 神也會感受到喜悅.
When God's second blessing is fulfilled, this family or community also becomes a good object partner giving joy to God.
所以，如果完成神的第二祝福，此家庭或社會亦將成為令神喜悅的善對象。
Before we examine how a person upon attaining the third blessing establishes a good object partner giving joy to God,
在檢視一個完成第三祝福的人是如何成為善對象使神喜悅之前,
we must first investigate the relationship between human beings and the creation from the viewpoint of internal
nature and external form.
我們必須先從性相與形狀的觀點來研究人與萬物世界的關係。
Prior to creating human beings, God created the natural world by expressing partial reflections of the internal nature
and external form He had conceived for human beings.
在創造人以前，神先把未來要創造人的性相與形狀，形象地展開，創造萬物世界。
Consequently, a human being contains within himself the sum total of the essences of all things.
所以，人即成為萬物世界的總合實體相，
This is the reason he is called the microcosm of the cosmos.
將人稱為小宇宙，理由即在此。
When God created living things, He began with creatures of a lower order.
神是從創造低等動物開始, 創造生物,
Over the course of time, He created animals of a higher order with more complex biological functions,
逐漸創造機能複雜的高等動物，
culminating with human beings at the highest level.
最後創造持有最高級機能存在的人。
Therefore, human beings contain all the elements, structures and qualities found in animals.
所以，人具備一切從動物身上可以發現之元素、構造、性質。
For example, human vocal cords are so versatile that they can imitate virtually any animal sound.
例如, 人的聲帶能夠生動地模仿任何動物的聲音。
Because the human body contains all the beautiful curves and lines of the creation,
因為人又具備任何被造物形狀與線條之美，
an artist hones his skills by drawing nude models.
所以畫家把人的裸體當作模特兒鑽研畫法。
Although human beings and plants have different structures and functions,
人與植物相比，其構造與機能雖有差異，
they are similar in that they both are composed of cells.
但皆由細胞組成，這點是相同的。
All the elements, structures and characteristics of plants can be found in human beings.
而人具備所有植物的構造與要素及其素性。
For example, a plant's leaf corresponds to the human lung in appearance and function.
例如，植物的葉，由其樣貌與機能來看，即相當於人的肺；
As leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the human lung absorbs oxygen.
如同樹葉從大氣中吸收二氧化碳，肺即吸收氧氣；
Branches and stems of plants correspond to the human circulatory system, which distributes nourishment to the entire body; 植物的幹與枝相當於人的心臟，把營養素供給全體；
the xylem and phloem correspond to human arteries and veins.
植物的篩管與導管的形態與機能，就相當於人的動脈與靜脈。
The roots of a plant correspond to the human stomach and intestines, which absorb nutrients.
而植物的根相當於人的胃腸，攝取營養素；
Human beings were fashioned from clay, water and air;
人是以水、土與空氣被創造的，
consequently they contain elements of the mineral kingdom.
所以，也持有礦物質的要素。
Moreover, the earth displays a similarity to the structure of the human body:
此外, 地球也展現出與人體相似的構造。
the earth's crust is covered with plants, its underground waterways exist inside the substrata,
地球具有以植物包覆的地殼，地層內部有地下泉，
and beneath it all lies a molten core surrounded by a rocky mantle.
再其下部有以岩層包覆的熔岩層，
This resembles the structure of the human body,
這與人體構造很相似，
which has skin covered with hair, blood vessels running inside the musculature, and marrow lying deeper still within the bones.
具有胎毛包覆的皮膚，在筋肉內部有血管，在其下面有骨骼，以骨骼包覆的骨髓等。
The meaning of God's third blessing is the perfection of a human being's dominion over the natural world.
神的第三祝福意味著人對萬物世界主管性的完成。
To fulfill this blessing, the four position foundation of dominion must be established centered on God.
人要成就祝福，必須建立以神為中心之主管的四位基台。
Human beings and the natural world, which are the substantial object partners of God at the level of image and symbol respectively, must share love and beauty to become completely one.17(cf. Creation 5.2.3)
作為神的形象實體對象的人與其象徵實體對象的萬物世界，必須互相授受愛與美，合性一體化.
The natural world is an object partner which exhibits human internal nature and external form in diverse ways.
萬物世界是把人的性相與形狀，以實體展開的對象。
Hence, ideal human beings receive stimulation from the world of nature.
所以，以神為中心的人，可從其實體對象之萬物世界獲得的刺激，
Sensing their own internal nature and external form displayed throughout the creation, they feel immense joy.
感覺自體的遍佈於被造世界的性相與形狀而獲得喜悅。
God also delights when He experiences the stimulation of His original internal nature and original external form from the universe;
當神也經驗到由祂的本性狀與本形狀而來的刺激時, 神也會感到喜悅.
this is possible when it becomes His third object partner through the harmonious union of human beings and the natural world.
神是從人與萬物世界合性一體化之神第三對象的被造世界，相對地感覺對而能陶醉於歡喜中。
Therefore, when human beings realize God's third blessing, the entire universe becomes yet another good object partner giving joy to God.
因此, 當人類完成第三祝福，整個宇宙即成為另一個善對象使神歡喜的善對象。
Had God's purpose of creation been realized in this way,
假如神的創造目的就這樣完成的話，
an ideal world without even a trace of sin would have been established on the earth.
那麼就會在在地上實現了連罪的影子都看不到的理想世界，
We call this world the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
我們將此世界稱為地上天國。
When life in the Kingdom of Heaven on earth comes to a close,
當人在地上天國的生命結束時,
people are to enter the spirit world and naturally enjoy eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven there.
會自然而然地進入到靈界過天上天國的生活。
Based on the discussion thus far, we can understand that the Kingdom of Heaven resembles a person who has achieved individual perfection, taking after God's original internal nature and external form.
總括上述已說明的一切事實，我們即可明瞭，天國就是相似於按照神本性相與本形狀，完成個性的一個人的世界。
In an individual, the mind's command is transmitted to the whole body through the central nervous system,
causing the body to act with one purpose.
以人為例，心的命令將經過中樞神經，傳達到四肢五體，人體即指向著一個目的，或動或靜，
Likewise, in the Kingdom of Heaven, God's direction will be conveyed to all His children through the True Parents of humankind, guiding everyone to live as one.
同樣地，在天國，神的命令將經過人類的真父母，傳達到所有子女們，全體皆指向一個目的或動或靜。
Chapter 1 The Principle of Creation
Section 3 The Purpose of Creation第三節 創造目的
3.1 The Purpose of the Creation of the Universe（一）創造被造世界的目的
It is recorded in the Bible that after God completed each day of creation, He saw that it was good.14(Gen. 1:4-31)CEV|KJ|NI
每一被造物創造完了後，神看著是善的，
This suggests that God wanted His creations to be object partners embodying goodness that He might take delight in them.
由此可知道神對自己所創造的被造物，盼望他們成為善的對象。神如此盼望被造物成為善的對象，乃是為了想看著他們而獲得歡喜。
How can the creation give God the greatest joy?
那麼，被造物如何才能成為神最歡喜的？
God created human beings as the final step in creating the universe.
神在創造宇宙的最後一步創造了人類
He created them in His image, in the likeness of His internal nature and external form,
祂以祂的形象，按照自己的性相與形狀而創造了人類,
and gave them sensibility to all feelings and emotions because it was His intention to share joy with them.
讓人類具有喜怒哀樂等各種感性的，因為祂想要和他們分享祂的喜悅。
After their creation, God blessed Adam and Eve:
神創造亞當與夏娃之後，就祝福他們:
Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it;
要生育，要繁殖，要遍滿地面, 要治理(主管)萬物;
and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth. -Gen. 1:28CEV|KJ|NI
要管理海中的魚, 空中的飛鳥, 以及地上所有一切的活物
These are the three great blessings:
這就是三大祝福.
to be fruitful (mature and ready to bear fruit),
要人格完全(身心成熟而準備結出果實)
multiply
要繁殖(生育子女)
and have dominion over the creation.
管理/統治所有的創造物. (主管萬物)
Had Adam and Eve obeyed this divine mandate and built the Kingdom of Heaven,
如果那時候亞當和夏娃遵守神的命令並且建設神的王國
there is no doubt that God would have felt the greatest joy as His sons and daughters rejoiced in the world of His ideal.
無疑地, 神就會因為祂的兒子和女兒活在他的理想世界而感受到最大的喜悅.
How can God's three great blessings be fulfilled?
那麼，如何才能完成神的三大祝福呢？
They can be realized only when the four position foundation, which is the fundamental foundation of creation, has been established.
那只有在成就創造之根本基台，即四位基台的基礎上方能完成。
The three great blessings are fulfilled when the whole creation, including human beings, completes the four position foundation with God as the center.
神創造被造世界的目的，是在於以人為首的所有被造物，皆以神為中心來完成四位基台，成就三大祝福This is the Kingdom of Heaven, where ultimate goodness is realized and God feels the greatest joy. This is, in fact, the very purpose for which God created the universe.
造成天國，完成善的目的，如此，神看著這一切來獲得喜悅。
The ultimate purpose of the universe, with human beings at its center, is to return joy to God.
所以，以人為中心的被造世界，其存在目的即在於使神喜悅。
All entities have dual purposes. As was explained earlier, every entity has dual centers of movement,
而一切的存在都是持有雙重目的之聯體。在前文已論及，每一個個體有雙重的運轉的中心.
one of internal nature and another of external form.
一個是性相的, 另一個是形狀的.
These centers pursue corresponding purposes - for the sake of the whole and for the sake of the individual - whose relationship is the same as that between internal nature and external form.
其中心所指向的目的，亦有性相的與形狀的兩種，而且他們之間的關係與性相形狀之間的關係相同。性相的目的是為全體而存在，形狀的目的是為其自體而存在，
These dual purposes relate to each other as cause and result, internal and external, subject partner and object partner.
一切存在的中心，有性相的與形狀的兩種，因此，因此，前者與後者之間，有原因與結果，內與外，主體與對象的關係。
In God's ideal, there cannot be any individual purpose which does not support the whole purpose,
在神的理想中, 不可能有不支持全體目的的個體目的.
nor can there be any whole purpose that does not guarantee the interests of the individual.
也不可能有無法保障個體目的的全體的目的。
The infinite variety of beings in the universe form one vast organic body interwoven by these dual purposes.
因此，森羅萬象的被造物，就是一個以雙重目的互相連結的廣大有機體。
3.2 Good Object Partners for the Joy of God（二）神所歡喜的善對象
To understand more precisely the issues concerning God's purpose of creation, let us first examine how joy is produced.
為了更詳細明瞭關於神創造目的之問題，必須先知道，在何種狀態下，我們才會產生喜悅的問題。
Joy is not produced by an individual alone.
喜悅並非獨自產生的。
Joy arises when we have an object partner in which our internal nature and external form are reflected and developed.
如果有按照自己性相與形狀展開的對象，當能夠從對象而來的刺激，相對地感覺自體的性相與形狀時，才會產生歡喜。
Our object partner helps us to feel our own internal nature and external form through the stimulation it gives.
我們的對象經由給予我們刺激而幫助我們感受到自己的性相與形狀.
This object partner may be intangible or it may be substantial.
這對象可能是無形或實體的
For example, an artist's object partner may be an idea in his mind, or the finished painting or sculpture which
substantiates that idea.
舉一例說，作家的對象可能是他心中的構想，或者是將構想實體化成為繪畫或彫刻等作品,
When he visualizes his idea or beholds his work,
當他把構想化為可見的作品後,
he is stimulated to feel his own internal nature and external form reflected in it and feels joy and satisfaction.
他從對象而來的刺激，相對地感覺自己的性相與形狀時, 而感覺到喜悅和滿意。
When his idea alone is the object partner, it is not as stimulating, nor is the joy that it brings as profound, as that from a finished work.
當構想自體位於對象時，從它來的刺激是非實體的，因此，由它來的歡喜亦不能成為實體的。
This nature of human beings originates in God's nature.
人如此稟性都是源自於神的。
In like manner, God feels the fullness of joy when He is stimulated by His substantial object partners to feel His original internal nature and original external form through them.
我們可知神亦是通過從實體對象來的刺激，相對地感覺本身的本性相與本形狀時，才充滿歡喜。
It was explained earlier that when the Kingdom of Heaven is realized - through the fulfillment of the three great blessings and the establishment of the four position foundation - it becomes the good object partner that gives joy to God.
我們已經說明過, 在四位基台的基礎上，實現基於三大祝福的天國，這就是神感覺歡喜的善對象，。
Let us investigate how the Kingdom becomes God's good object partner.
我們再來思考它如何成為神所歡喜的善對象之問題。
The key to God's first blessing is the perfection of individual character.
神的第一祝福是個性完成。
An individual's mind and body are discrete projections and object partners of God's dual characteristics.
當作神二性性相之對象被分立的心與體，
In order for an individual to perfect his character, he must form a four position foundation within himself whereby his mind and body become one through give and take action with God as their center.
人如果要完成個性，必須經由授受作用，合性一體化，在他自體內，造成以神為中心之個體的四位基台。
Such individuals become the temples of God,15(I Cor. 3:16)CEV|KJ|NIachieve complete oneness with Him,16(John 14:20)CEV|KJ|NI and acquire a divine nature.
這樣的個體，即成為神的殿（林前三．１６），與神成為一體（約十四．２０），因而持有神性，
They experience the Heart of God as if it were their own. Hence, they understand His Will and live fully attuned to it.
他們能體會神的心情就好像神是他們自己一樣. 因此, 他們了解神的旨意，並按照其旨意生活。
When a person abides in the state of individual perfection, he lives as the substantial object partner to his mind.
如此完成個性的人，他會以他的心的實體對象的立場來生活,
Because the center of his mind is God, he also lives as the substantial object partner to God.
因為他的心的中心是神, 所以他也是以神的實體對象的立場來生活。
Both the mind and God rejoice as they experience their internal nature and external form through the stimulation which their object partners give them.
其心與神都將從此實體對象來的刺激，相對地感覺其自體的性相與形狀，因而能充滿歡喜。
Accordingly, when people realize God's first blessing,
當人完成第一祝福時，
they become God's beloved who inspire Him with joy.
即成為令神喜悅的善對象，
Sharing all the feelings of God as their own, they would never commit any sinful acts that would cause God grief.
如此個性完成的人，能夠立即將神的喜怒哀樂當作自己的來感覺，無法做出使神悲哀的犯罪行為，
This means they would never fall.
也就是說他們絕對不會陷於墮落。
God's second blessing was to be fulfilled by Adam and Eve after they had achieved individual perfection as object partners to God, each manifesting an aspect of God's dual characteristics.
神的第二祝福本來是要由當作神的二性性相，各自成為個性完成之實體對象被分立的亞當與夏娃來完成
In order to construct the four position foundation in their family, Adam and Eve should have joined in loving oneness as husband and wife and raised children.
為了要在他們的家庭中建立四位基台, 亞當和夏娃，必須結為夫婦，合性一體化來繁殖子女，
This would have been the fulfillment of the second blessing.
這就是那時將要完成的第二祝福. (但是亞當夏娃卻沒有完成)
A family or society that has formed the four position foundation in line with God's ideal is patterned after the image of a perfect individual.
這神為中心造成四位基台的家庭或社會，將相似於個性完成之一個人的樣貌，
It thus becomes the substantial object partner to the individual who lives in oneness with God,
這是以神為中心之人的實體對象，
and consequently, it also becomes the substantial object partner to God.
同時也必然是神的實體對象。
When each perceives in this family or community the manifestation of his own internal nature and external form.
當每一個個體從家庭或社會，相對地感覺自體的性相與形狀，
the individual feels joy, and likewise God feels joy.
個體感受到喜悅, 同樣地, 神也會感受到喜悅.
When God's second blessing is fulfilled, this family or community also becomes a good object partner giving joy to God.
所以，如果完成神的第二祝福，此家庭或社會亦將成為令神喜悅的善對象。
Before we examine how a person upon attaining the third blessing establishes a good object partner giving joy to God,
在檢視一個完成第三祝福的人是如何成為善對象使神喜悅之前,
we must first investigate the relationship between human beings and the creation from the viewpoint of internal
nature and external form.
我們必須先從性相與形狀的觀點來研究人與萬物世界的關係。
Prior to creating human beings, God created the natural world by expressing partial reflections of the internal nature
and external form He had conceived for human beings.
在創造人以前，神先把未來要創造人的性相與形狀，形象地展開，創造萬物世界。
Consequently, a human being contains within himself the sum total of the essences of all things.
所以，人即成為萬物世界的總合實體相，
This is the reason he is called the microcosm of the cosmos.
將人稱為小宇宙，理由即在此。
When God created living things, He began with creatures of a lower order.
神是從創造低等動物開始, 創造生物,
Over the course of time, He created animals of a higher order with more complex biological functions,
逐漸創造機能複雜的高等動物，
culminating with human beings at the highest level.
最後創造持有最高級機能存在的人。
Therefore, human beings contain all the elements, structures and qualities found in animals.
所以，人具備一切從動物身上可以發現之元素、構造、性質。
For example, human vocal cords are so versatile that they can imitate virtually any animal sound.
例如, 人的聲帶能夠生動地模仿任何動物的聲音。
Because the human body contains all the beautiful curves and lines of the creation,
因為人又具備任何被造物形狀與線條之美，
an artist hones his skills by drawing nude models.
所以畫家把人的裸體當作模特兒鑽研畫法。
Although human beings and plants have different structures and functions,
人與植物相比，其構造與機能雖有差異，
they are similar in that they both are composed of cells.
但皆由細胞組成，這點是相同的。
All the elements, structures and characteristics of plants can be found in human beings.
而人具備所有植物的構造與要素及其素性。
For example, a plant's leaf corresponds to the human lung in appearance and function.
例如，植物的葉，由其樣貌與機能來看，即相當於人的肺；
As leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the human lung absorbs oxygen.
如同樹葉從大氣中吸收二氧化碳，肺即吸收氧氣；
Branches and stems of plants correspond to the human circulatory system, which distributes nourishment to the entire body; 植物的幹與枝相當於人的心臟，把營養素供給全體；
the xylem and phloem correspond to human arteries and veins.
植物的篩管與導管的形態與機能，就相當於人的動脈與靜脈。
The roots of a plant correspond to the human stomach and intestines, which absorb nutrients.
而植物的根相當於人的胃腸，攝取營養素；
Human beings were fashioned from clay, water and air;
人是以水、土與空氣被創造的，
consequently they contain elements of the mineral kingdom.
所以，也持有礦物質的要素。
Moreover, the earth displays a similarity to the structure of the human body:
此外, 地球也展現出與人體相似的構造。
the earth's crust is covered with plants, its underground waterways exist inside the substrata,
地球具有以植物包覆的地殼，地層內部有地下泉，
and beneath it all lies a molten core surrounded by a rocky mantle.
再其下部有以岩層包覆的熔岩層，
This resembles the structure of the human body,
這與人體構造很相似，
which has skin covered with hair, blood vessels running inside the musculature, and marrow lying deeper still within the bones.
具有胎毛包覆的皮膚，在筋肉內部有血管，在其下面有骨骼，以骨骼包覆的骨髓等。
The meaning of God's third blessing is the perfection of a human being's dominion over the natural world.
神的第三祝福意味著人對萬物世界主管性的完成。
To fulfill this blessing, the four position foundation of dominion must be established centered on God.
人要成就祝福，必須建立以神為中心之主管的四位基台。
Human beings and the natural world, which are the substantial object partners of God at the level of image and symbol respectively, must share love and beauty to become completely one.17(cf. Creation 5.2.3)
作為神的形象實體對象的人與其象徵實體對象的萬物世界，必須互相授受愛與美，合性一體化.
The natural world is an object partner which exhibits human internal nature and external form in diverse ways.
萬物世界是把人的性相與形狀，以實體展開的對象。
Hence, ideal human beings receive stimulation from the world of nature.
所以，以神為中心的人，可從其實體對象之萬物世界獲得的刺激，
Sensing their own internal nature and external form displayed throughout the creation, they feel immense joy.
感覺自體的遍佈於被造世界的性相與形狀而獲得喜悅。
God also delights when He experiences the stimulation of His original internal nature and original external form from the universe;
當神也經驗到由祂的本性狀與本形狀而來的刺激時, 神也會感到喜悅.
this is possible when it becomes His third object partner through the harmonious union of human beings and the natural world.
神是從人與萬物世界合性一體化之神第三對象的被造世界，相對地感覺對而能陶醉於歡喜中。
Therefore, when human beings realize God's third blessing, the entire universe becomes yet another good object partner giving joy to God.
因此, 當人類完成第三祝福，整個宇宙即成為另一個善對象使神歡喜的善對象。
Had God's purpose of creation been realized in this way,
假如神的創造目的就這樣完成的話，
an ideal world without even a trace of sin would have been established on the earth.
那麼就會在在地上實現了連罪的影子都看不到的理想世界，
We call this world the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
我們將此世界稱為地上天國。
When life in the Kingdom of Heaven on earth comes to a close,
當人在地上天國的生命結束時,
people are to enter the spirit world and naturally enjoy eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven there.
會自然而然地進入到靈界過天上天國的生活。
Based on the discussion thus far, we can understand that the Kingdom of Heaven resembles a person who has achieved individual perfection, taking after God's original internal nature and external form.
總括上述已說明的一切事實，我們即可明瞭，天國就是相似於按照神本性相與本形狀，完成個性的一個人的世界。
In an individual, the mind's command is transmitted to the whole body through the central nervous system,
causing the body to act with one purpose.
以人為例，心的命令將經過中樞神經，傳達到四肢五體，人體即指向著一個目的，或動或靜，
Likewise, in the Kingdom of Heaven, God's direction will be conveyed to all His children through the True Parents of humankind, guiding everyone to live as one.
同樣地，在天國，神的命令將經過人類的真父母，傳達到所有子女們，全體皆指向一個目的或動或靜。
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