Category: Book
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49. Showing Generosity with No Thought of a Return and Not Regretting Giving
四九、施恩不求報 與人不追悔 1 The highest level of donation is doing good deeds when no one is aware of them. 1 最上乘的佈施在行善不為人知。 2 There are two verses in the Treatise of the Exalted One on Response and Retribution: “Show generosity with no thought of a return. Do not regret your giving.” 2 《感應篇》上有兩句話:「施恩不求報,與人不追悔」。 3 Helping people with…
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48. Remaining Confident of the Future
四八、堅持對前途的信心 1 What is “nonphysical force?” It is the armed forces of the nonphysical side. 1 無形力量是什麼?就是無形的三軍。 2 I made my prediction known back in 1949, saying that: “The future of Taiwan is absolutely positive. Taiwan can remain a free land of China and the world’s haven until the end of World War III.” 2…
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47. Creating Your Destiny by Striving within Yourself
四七、向自己奮鬥就是造命 1 Many people were born at exactly the same hour, the same day, the same month and the same year, and yet their destinies are different. Chinese fortunetellers of the past did not provide us with any detailed explanations. 1 很多人在同年同月同日同時出生,但是他們的遭遇並不同,這個原因過去我們中國的命相家也沒有詳細的說明。 2 So, regardless of how one’s destiny is arranged, everyone must go through…
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46. Becoming Responsible in Everything You Do
四六、凡事要有擔當 1 Since you have all been sworn in as church staff members, know that it means you are responsible to God. Do not hold a title if you are not doing the work. You should take upon yourself what you are required to do and not pass it up. 1 每位教職同奮既已宣誓,就要向 上帝負責,不能掛名。要當仁不讓,應該做的就要去做。 2 All strivers,…
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45. Cherishing Your Heavenly Mandate and Becoming Responsible to God
四五、珍惜天命 向 上帝負責 1 All strivers should cherish their heavenly mandate in saving the world from calamities. You must have the courage to shoulder your calling, commit yourself to striving for the Church, and bring to bear a spirit of striving to save the world. 1 每一位同奮要珍惜自己的救劫天命,要有擔當,要靠自己發心為教奮鬥,努力發揮高度救世救人的犧牲奮鬥精神。 2 You should be down to earth, work with perseverance,…
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44. Loving Your Country and Your Home Is Loving Your Roots
四四、愛國愛家即是愛根 1 No religion can exist without heavenly mandates. In the Lord of Universe Church, there are: (1) a church doctrine that meets the needs of the time, (2) a Church Charter, the eternal foundation of the Church, (3) the derivation of the three specific missions of Yuling Shrine, and (4) the two great treasures:…
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43. Having Courage to Admit Mistakes Congeals Righteous Qi
四三、勇於認錯凝結正氣 1 The great Dao is non-biased. God does not favor anyone. Only those who conduct themselves according to their two chosen Watchwords faithfully and do not go against their conscience will be protected by their guardian angels. 1 大道無私,皇天無親。只有能真正依照所認定兩個字規規矩矩做人,不違反良心的同奮,才會得到監護童子的保護。 2 Additionally, they should reflect on the day’s activities to see if they have done…
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42. Heaven on Earth
四二、天國在人間 1 The purpose of the Lord of Universe Church is to bring heaven to the world and to make the human world heaven on Earth. Heaven is where God is, it is an ideal realm. 1 天帝教的目的,是要把天上的天國移到人間,使人間成為地上的天國。天國是 上帝的所在,是理想的境界。 2 We hope to turn this world to paradise. Taiwan is currently very stable and prosperous. We…
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41. The Meaning of “Initiation to the Teacher”
四一、「皈師」的意義 1 What are the “three initiations?” They are: being initiated to the teacher, to the Dao and to God. Being initiated to the teacher signifies the study of Striving as the beginner level, being initiated to the Dao signifies the study of Equality as the intermediate level, and being initiated to God signifies the…
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40. Evaluating Strivers’ Merits and Errors; Great Contributions Lead to Rewards
四十、考核功過 奮鬥有功 1 I believe that all earnest strivers who strive without looking for personal gain, and strivers who serve in the Church in any capacity, regardless of its relevance, have all received care from God, and that the things they deal with in life proceed smoothly, for as long as they have dedicated themselves to…