When Jesus was hanging on a tree, he didn't hate those who hurt him. Instead, he prayed for them, “Father! Forgive them, for they know not what they do.” This love of self-denial is the core of Christian faith.
Here are two stories bearing witness to Christ’s love.
An old male believer, surnamed Guo, believed in God during the turbulent times (the Great Cultural Revolution). Guo was once arrested and criticized, and suffered a lot because of his faith. But he didn’t hold back, or hold a grudge against those who hurt him.
After the reform and opening-up, Guo became an elder of the church, and he proclaimed the good news of salvation to those who criticized him.
Guo is a man who never takes advantage of others. When working in the mines, he never took a single thread from the mine. Many of the men who worked in the mines at that time did not have to pay for coal or firewood to keep warm. They just brought some home from the mines. But Guo never took anything in the mines, not even a piece of firewood. But a person like him, was once misunderstood by his neighbors because of building a house.
They were always causing trouble for Guo. One time, they stood in front of Guo’s house, scolding him. They cursed until their mouths were dry, without stopping.
However, Guo did not let his family contradict them. Instead, he took out a small bench from home, giving it to the neighbors who scolded him. He told them to calm down and sit to have a rest.
Even so, the neighbors did not change. Entering Guo’s house, they continued to scold. This time, Guo not only offered seats, but also poured tea for them. He handed a cup of water to one neighbor and said, "Calm down, drink some water and have a rest.” After venting their anger, the family thought what they had done was enough, and then left Guo's house.
Later, the family encountered some trouble. Guo took the initiative to help them with love, so that the family finally knew the love of God, accepted the Christian faith, and had never cursed from then on.
Now let’s talk about something more recent.
As the saying goes, a gentleman loves money but takes it in the right way. However, many modern people often do things at the expense of others in order to gain profits in a crooked way.
A male Christian surnamed Song was in the lumbering business, and because of his faith, he was honest and trustworthy, which earned him the praise of many customers. What he did not expect was that many of his phone numbers on his posters had been altered into others.
Through some research, Song learned that the person who had altered his phone number was one of his peers. That person turned Song’s phone number into his own phone number, that is to say, Song’s advertisement on the poster was for him. Becoming very angry, he said some harsh words on the phone.
Putting down his phone, he began to regret what he had done for the sake of his faith. He blamed himself for his lack of tolerance and love. So he began to dial the other party's call and took the initiative to admit that his attitude was not good, and said some polite words to him, which made their relationship closer.
To his surprise, his business was very well last year! Even the man who altered his phone number also said that a gentleman loves money but takes it in the right way. There are God and spirits three feet above the ground. We really shall not do things at the expense of others!
- Translated by Stephen Huang
耶稣在被人挂在木头上时，他不但没有恨那些伤害他的人，还为他们祈祷:“父啊！赦免他们，因为他们所做的他们不知道。”这舍己的爱就是基督信仰的核心。
以下是两个见证基督的爱的故事。
有一位老弟兄，姓郭。他是在那动荡的年代(文化大革命）信的主。郭大爷被抓过，也被批斗过，因为信仰吃了不少苦。但他不畏缩，不记恨伤害自己的人。
改革开放以后，郭大爷成为了教会的长老，他把得救的大好信息还介绍给批斗过他的人。
郭大爷是一个从不占便宜的人。在矿里上班时，他从来不拿矿上的一针一线。那时很多在矿里上班的人，都不用自己花钱买煤买柴取暖，只要顺便从矿里带回家一点就够了。可郭大爷从来没有动过矿里一点东西，连一块木板都没有拿过。就是这样的一个人，却因盖房子被邻居误解。
这户人家总找郭大爷的麻烦。他们找茬站在郭大爷家门口骂他。骂得口干舌燥，还不算完。
而郭大爷不让家里人反驳，反而从家里拿出小板凳，送给骂自己的邻居，让他坐下来，消消气，休息休息。
就是这样，也没有感化邻居，他们居然走进郭大爷屋里继续骂。这回郭大爷不但给对方让座，还给骂得喉咙沙哑的邻居沏茶倒水，递到邻居的面前说：“你消消气，喝点儿水，休息一会儿。”这户人家在尽情出了气以后，也认为可以了，便离开了郭大爷家。
后来，这户人家遭遇到了一些事情。郭大爷主动用爱帮助他们，使得这家人最终认识了爱，接受了基督信仰，从那以后再不骂街了。
再说一个近期的事情。
常言道，君子爱财，取之有道。而许多现代人，为了得利不择手段，常常做出损人利己的事。
宋弟兄是做伐木生意的，因着信仰的教导，他诚实守信，赢得了许多客户的好评。然而，让他没有想到的是，在他张贴的广告上，许多电话号码被别人给涂改成别人的号码。
通过了解，宋弟兄知道了，涂改他电话号码的人是他的同行。这人把宋弟兄的电话号码变成了他的电话号码，也就是说，宋弟兄打的广告等于是给他打的了。这让宋弟兄很生气，他在电话里说了一些难听的话。
放下手机，他开始因信仰的缘故后悔自己的所做。他自责缺少了包容和爱。于是他又开始拨通了对方的电话，主动承认自己态度不好，还跟对方说了一些客气的话，拉近了与对方的关系……
让他没有想到的是，去年的生意很好！连那个涂改他电话号码的人都说，君子爱财，取之有道。离地三尺有神灵！看来真不能做损人利己的事！
对那些伤害自己的人，他们效法耶稣温柔以待
When Jesus was hanging on a tree, he didn't hate those who hurt him. Instead, he prayed for them, “Father! Forgive them, for they know not what they do.” This love of self-denial is the core of Christian faith.
Here are two stories bearing witness to Christ’s love.
An old male believer, surnamed Guo, believed in God during the turbulent times (the Great Cultural Revolution). Guo was once arrested and criticized, and suffered a lot because of his faith. But he didn’t hold back, or hold a grudge against those who hurt him.
After the reform and opening-up, Guo became an elder of the church, and he proclaimed the good news of salvation to those who criticized him.
Guo is a man who never takes advantage of others. When working in the mines, he never took a single thread from the mine. Many of the men who worked in the mines at that time did not have to pay for coal or firewood to keep warm. They just brought some home from the mines. But Guo never took anything in the mines, not even a piece of firewood. But a person like him, was once misunderstood by his neighbors because of building a house.
They were always causing trouble for Guo. One time, they stood in front of Guo’s house, scolding him. They cursed until their mouths were dry, without stopping.
However, Guo did not let his family contradict them. Instead, he took out a small bench from home, giving it to the neighbors who scolded him. He told them to calm down and sit to have a rest.
Even so, the neighbors did not change. Entering Guo’s house, they continued to scold. This time, Guo not only offered seats, but also poured tea for them. He handed a cup of water to one neighbor and said, "Calm down, drink some water and have a rest.” After venting their anger, the family thought what they had done was enough, and then left Guo's house.
Later, the family encountered some trouble. Guo took the initiative to help them with love, so that the family finally knew the love of God, accepted the Christian faith, and had never cursed from then on.
Now let’s talk about something more recent.
As the saying goes, a gentleman loves money but takes it in the right way. However, many modern people often do things at the expense of others in order to gain profits in a crooked way.
A male Christian surnamed Song was in the lumbering business, and because of his faith, he was honest and trustworthy, which earned him the praise of many customers. What he did not expect was that many of his phone numbers on his posters had been altered into others.
Through some research, Song learned that the person who had altered his phone number was one of his peers. That person turned Song’s phone number into his own phone number, that is to say, Song’s advertisement on the poster was for him. Becoming very angry, he said some harsh words on the phone.
Putting down his phone, he began to regret what he had done for the sake of his faith. He blamed himself for his lack of tolerance and love. So he began to dial the other party's call and took the initiative to admit that his attitude was not good, and said some polite words to him, which made their relationship closer.
To his surprise, his business was very well last year! Even the man who altered his phone number also said that a gentleman loves money but takes it in the right way. There are God and spirits three feet above the ground. We really shall not do things at the expense of others!
- Translated by Stephen Huang
Stories of Two Christians Who Love Others With Honesty
