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Your Great Adventure
你們的大冒險
By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
迪特·鄔希鐸長老
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
十二使徒定額組
The Savior invites us, each day, to set aside our comforts and securities and join Him on the journey of discipleship.
救主日復一日邀請我們放下舒適與安全保障，在這門徒的旅程中與祂同行。

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哈比人

  • 01-11
Of Hobbits
哈比人

01-05

1A beloved children’s fantasy novel written many years ago begins with the sentence “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.”

1許多年前，有一本受人喜愛的兒童奇幻小說，開宗明義第一句就寫著：「在地底洞穴中住著一名哈比人。」

2The story of Bilbo Baggins is about a most normal and unremarkable hobbit who is presented with a most remarkable opportunity—the wonderful chance at adventure and the promise of a great reward.

2比爾博·巴金斯的故事講到有個平凡無奇的哈比人，得到了一個令人稱羨的機會——這機會千載難逢，能去冒險，又有豐厚的酬賞。

3The problem is that most self-respecting hobbits want nothing to do with adventures.

3問題是，自尊心甚強的哈比人根本不想冒險。

4Their lives are all about comfort.

4他們過著安逸的日子。

5They enjoy eating six meals a day when they can get them and spend their days in their gardens, swapping tales with visitors, singing, playing musical instruments, and basking in the simple joys of life.

5可以的話，一天享用六餐，在花園裡悠閒度日，和訪客交換鄉野奇譚，唱歌，彈奏樂器，沉浸在生活的小確幸裡。

06-11

6However, when Bilbo is presented with the prospect of a grand adventure, something surges deep within his heart.

6然而，比爾博得知大冒險會是怎樣的情形時，內心深處澎湃激盪。

7He understands from the outset that the journey will be challenging.

7他從一開始就知道，這趟旅程將充滿挑戰，

8Even dangerous.

8甚至非常危險。

9There is even a possibility he might not return.

9很有可能一去不返。

10And yet, the call to adventure has reached deep into his heart.

10但是冒險的呼召，深深打動他的心。

11And so, this unremarkable hobbit leaves comfort behind and enters the path to a great adventure that will take him all the way to “there and back again.”

11於是，這個不起眼的哈比人走出了舒適圈，踏上大冒險的路程，將要完成他的「歷險記」。

各位的冒險之旅

  • 12-32
Your Adventure
各位的冒險之旅

12-20

12Perhaps one of the reasons this story resonates with so many is because it is our story too.

12這個故事造成廣大的迴響，原因或許就在於這也是我們的故事。

13Long, long ago, even before we were born, in an age dimmed by time and clouded from memory, we too were invited to embark on an adventure.

13很久很久以前，早在我們出生前，在那個時間黯淡、記憶模糊的年代，我們也受邀展開一次冒險。

14It was proposed by God, our Heavenly Father.

14那是我們的父神所提議的。

15Accepting this adventure would mean leaving the comfort and security of His immediate presence.

15接受這項冒險，意味著要離開父神面前的舒適與安全，

16It would mean coming to earth for a journey filled with unknown danger and trial.

16也意味著要來到世上，經歷一趟充滿未知的危險和考驗的人生旅程。

17We knew it would not be easy.

17當時我們都知道這並不容易。

18But we also knew that we would gain precious treasures, including a physical body and experiencing the intense joys and sorrows of mortality.

18但我們也知道，我們會得到珍貴的寶藏，包括擁有骨肉的身體，以及體驗今生的悲歡離合。

19We would learn to strive, to seek, and to struggle.

19我們會學到去奮鬥、尋求和努力，

20We would discover truths about God and ourselves.

20也會發現關於神和關於我們自己的真理。

21-26

21Of course, we knew we would make many mistakes along the way.

21當然，我們知道，這一路上，我們會犯許多錯誤。

22But we also had a promise: that because of the great sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we could be cleansed of our transgressions, refined and purified in our spirits, and one day resurrected and reunited with those we love.

22但是我們也得到應許，就是：由於耶穌基督的偉大犧牲，我們犯的罪會被洗淨，我們的靈會被提升和淨化，將來會復活，與我們所愛的人團聚。

23We learned how much God loves us.

23我們知道了神有多麼愛我們。

24He gave us life, and He wants us to succeed.

24祂賜給我們生命，希望我們成功。

25Therefore, He prepared a Savior for us.

25因此，祂為我們準備了一位救主。

26“Nevertheless,” our Father in Heaven said, “thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee.”

26我們天上的父說：「然而，你可以為你自己選擇，因為那已給了你。」

27-32

27There must have been parts of the mortal adventure that worried and even terrified God’s children, since a large number of our spiritual brothers and sisters decided against it.

27塵世的冒險必然有些部分會令神的兒女感到擔憂，甚至害怕，因為我們有不少靈體的弟兄姊妹決定反對這計畫。

28By the gift and power of moral agency, we determined that the potential of what we could learn and eternally become was well worth the risk.

28我們相信，藉著道德選擇權的恩賜和能力，我們有潛能學習並永恆地成為應該成為的人，這值得我們去冒險。

29And so, trusting the promises and power of God and His Beloved Son, we accepted the challenge.

29於是，我們因為信任神及其愛子的應許與大能，接受了這項挑戰。

30I did.

30我接受了，

31And so did you.

31各位也接受了。

32We agreed to leave the security of our first estate and embark on our own great adventure of “there and back again.”

32我們同意離開第一地位的安全保障，展開個人重要的「歷險」旅程。

冒險的呼召

  • 33-44
The Call to Adventure
冒險的呼召

33-38

33And yet, mortal life has a way of distracting us, doesn’t it?

33不過，塵世上的生活總有辦法分散我們的注意力，不是嗎？

34We tend to lose sight of our great quest, preferring comfort and ease over growth and progress.

34我們很容易就忘記自己重要的企盼，喜歡舒適安逸，更甚於成長進步。

35Still, there remains something undeniable, deep within our hearts, that hungers for a higher and nobler purpose.

35儘管如此，我們心中還是深藏著某種無法否認的感受，就是渴求著更高遠的目標。

36This hunger is one reason why people are drawn to the gospel and Church of Jesus Christ.

36這樣的渴求，是人們受到耶穌基督的福音和教會吸引的一個原因。

37The restored gospel is, in a sense, a renewal of the call to adventure we accepted so long ago.

37就某種意義來說，復興的福音讓我們再次想起許久以前那個冒險的呼召。

38The Savior invites us, each day, to set aside our comforts and securities and join Him on the journey of discipleship.

38救主日復一日邀請我們放下舒適和安全保障，在這個門徒旅程中與祂同行。

39-44

39There are many bends in this road.

39這條路上會有許多曲折，

40There are hills, valleys, and detours.

40有高山，有低谷，有彎路，

41There may even be metaphorical spiders, trolls, and even a dragon or two.

41甚至會遇到比喻中的蜘蛛、魔法精靈，甚至一兩隻惡龍。

42But if you stay on the path and trust in God, you will eventually find the way to your glorious destiny and back to your heavenly home.

42但如果堅持走在這條路上，並且信賴神，終究會找到那條通往自己榮耀目標的路，回到天上的家。

43So how do you begin?

43那麼，要怎麼開始呢？

44It’s quite simple.

44很簡單。

全心歸向神

  • 45-62
Incline Your Heart to God
全心歸向神

45-50

45First, you need to choose to incline your heart to God.

45首先，必須選擇全心歸向神。

46Strive each day to find Him.

46每天努力去尋找祂，

47Learn to love Him.

47學習去愛祂。

48And then let that love inspire you to learn, understand, and follow His teachings and learn to keep God’s commandments.

48然後，讓這份愛激勵我們去學習、理解和實踐祂的教訓，並學習遵守神的誡命。

49The restored gospel of Jesus Christ is given to us in a plain and simple way that a child can understand.

49耶穌基督復興的福音，是以一種明白簡單，連孩子都能懂的方式賜給我們的。

50Yet the gospel of Jesus Christ has the answers to the most complex questions in life and has such profound depth and complexity that even with a lifetime of study and pondering, we can scarcely comprehend even the smallest part.

50儘管如此，耶穌基督的福音卻能解答人生錯綜複雜的問題，這些問題深奧複雜，即使我們窮究一生，可能連其中最小的道理也難以領悟。

51-57

51If you hesitate in this adventure because you doubt your ability, remember that discipleship is not about doing things perfectly; it’s about doing things intentionally.

51在這趟冒險中，我們如果因為懷疑自己的能力而猶豫不前，就要記住：成為門徒，不是要凡事做得完美，而是要做得用心。

52It is your choices that show what you truly are, far more than your abilities.

52我們的選擇，遠比我們的能力，更能展現我們真正的為人。

53Even when you fail, you can choose not to give up, but rather discover your courage, press forward, and rise up.

53即使失敗了，我們也可以選擇不放棄，更去找出自己的勇氣，向前邁進，並奮發向上。

54That is the great test of the journey.

54那是旅程中的重要考驗。

55God knows that you are not perfect, that you will fail at times.

55神知道我們不完美，也知道我們不時會跌倒。

56God loves you no less when you struggle than when you triumph.

56神在我們辛苦掙扎時給我們的愛，不會比我們勝利時給的愛少。

57Like a loving parent, He merely wants you to keep intentionally trying.

57神就像一位慈父，只希望我們繼續用心嘗試。

58-62

58Discipleship is like learning to play the piano.

58成為門徒的旅程，有如學習彈奏鋼琴。

59Perhaps all you can do at first is play a barely recognizable rendition of “Chopsticks.”

59起先，可能只會彈奏聽不出旋律的「筷子進行曲」。

60But if you continue practicing, the simple tunes will one day give way to wondrous sonatas, rhapsodies, and concertos.

60但是，如果繼續練習的話，現在的簡單旋律，將來會變成令人驚豔的奏鳴曲、狂想曲和協奏曲。

61Now, that day may not come during this life, but it will come.

61那一天或許不會在今生來到，但一定會來。

62All God asks is that you consciously keep striving.

62神所要求的，只是我們用心地持續努力。

向他人展現愛心

  • 63-75
Reach Out in Love to Others
向他人展現愛心

63-69

63There is something interesting, almost paradoxical, about this path you’ve chosen: the only way for you to progress in your gospel adventure is to help others progress as well.

63有關我們所選擇的這條路，有件事很有趣，而且看似自相矛盾：我們要在福音道路上冒險前進，唯一的方法就是幫助其他人跟著一起前進。

64To help others is the path of discipleship.

64幫助他人，就是那條門徒的道路。

65Faith, hope, love, compassion, and service refine us as disciples.

65信心、希望、愛心、憐憫、服務都能淬鍊我們成為更好的門徒。

66Through your efforts to help the poor and the needy, to reach out to those in distress, your own character is purified and forged, your spirit is enlarged, and you walk a little taller.

66透過幫助貧窮困苦之人和關懷痛苦憂傷之人，我們自己的品格會被淨化，得到鍛鍊，靈性得以擴大，我們也更能夠昂首闊步地行走。

67But this love cannot come with expectations of repayment.

67但是，這樣的愛不能摻雜著想要得到回報的期望。

68It cannot be the kind of service that expects recognition, adulation, or favor.

68這樣的服務不能期待會讓人認同、羨慕或喜歡。

69True disciples of Jesus Christ love God and His children without expectation of something in return.

69耶穌基督真正的門徒愛神和祂的兒女，但不會期待有所回報。

70-75

70We love those who disappoint us, who don’t like us.

70我們愛那些讓我們失望、不喜歡我們的人，

71Even those who ridicule, abuse, and seek to hurt us.

71甚至也愛那些嘲弄、虐待和試圖傷害我們的人。

72When you fill your hearts with the pure love of Christ, you leave no room for rancor, judgment, and shaming.

72我們內心充滿基督純正的愛，就沒有空間能容下對人的仇恨、論斷和羞辱。

73You keep God’s commandments because you love Him.

73各位遵守神的誡命，是因為你們愛祂。

74In the process, you slowly become more Christlike in your thoughts and deeds.

74在這個過程中，我們會漸漸地在思想和行為上變得更像基督。

75And what adventure could be greater than this?

75還有什麼冒險比這更重要呢？

分享你們的故事

  • 76-109
Share Your Story
分享你們的故事

76-81

76The third thing we strive to master in this journey is to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ and not be ashamed of being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ.

76我們在這趟旅程中努力要精通的第三件事情，是承受耶穌基督的名，不以耶穌基督後期聖徒教會的成員身分為恥。

77We do not hide our faith.

77我們不隱瞞自己的信仰，

78We do not bury it.

78也不把它埋藏起來，

79To the contrary, we talk about our journey with others in normal and natural ways.

79而是用平常且自然的方式和其他人講起我們的旅程。

80That’s what friends do—they talk about things that are important to them.

80這正是朋友之間會做的事：彼此談論人生中重要的事情。

81Things that are close to their heart and make a difference to them.

81談他們心裡的話和對他們有影響的事。

82-89

82That’s what you do. You tell your stories and experiences as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

82這就是各位要做的事：說說你們身為耶穌基督後期聖徒教會成員的故事與經驗。

83Sometimes your stories make people laugh.

83你們的故事有時候會讓人發笑，

84Sometimes they bring them to tears.

84有時候會讓人流淚，

85Sometimes they will help people to continue in patience, resilience, and courage to face another hour, another day and come a little closer to God.

85有時候可以幫助其他人繼續憑著耐心、毅力和勇氣，去面對另一個小時，另一天，與神更接近些。

86Share your experiences in person, on social media, in groups, everywhere.

86你們可以親自講述，或在社群媒體、群組，到處去分享你們的經驗。

87One of the last things Jesus told His disciples was that they were to go throughout the world and share the story of the risen Christ.

87耶穌在告訴祂門徒的最後一些事情中，提到要他們往普天下去，傳講有關復活的基督的故事。

88Today we too joyfully accept that great commission.

88今天，我們也歡喜地接受這項重大的付託。

89What a glorious message we have to share: because of Jesus Christ, every man, woman, and child can return home safely to their heavenly home and there dwell in glory and righteousness!

89我們要分享的是多麼榮耀的訊息：因為有耶穌基督，每個男人、女人、小孩都可以安全返回他們在天上的家，住在榮耀與正義中！

90-99

90There is even more good news to share.

90我們還有更多值得分享的好消息。

91God has appeared to man in our day!

91神已經在這時代向世人顯現了！

92We have a living prophet.

92我們有活著的先知。

93May I remind you that God does not need you to “sell” the restored gospel or the Church of Jesus Christ.

93我要提醒各位，神不需要我們去「推銷」耶穌基督復興的福音或教會，

94He simply expects you not to hide it under a bushel.

94祂只期望各位不要把它藏在斗底下。

95And if people decide the Church is not for them, that is their decision.

95要是有人覺得不需要教會，那是他們的選擇。

96It does not mean you have failed.

96這並不表示你們做得不好。

97You continue to treat them kindly.

97要繼續和善地對待他們，

98Nor does it exclude that you invite them again.

98不要從此不再邀請他們。

99The difference between casual social contacts and compassionate, courageous discipleship is—invitation!

99偶爾的社交聯繫，跟有愛心及勇氣的門徒作為，兩者不同之處在於邀請！

100-109

100We love and respect all of God’s children, regardless of their position in life, regardless of their race or religion, regardless of their life’s decisions.

100我們愛神所有的兒女並尊重他們，不論他們的生活處境如何，是什麼種族或宗教，或是作了什麼決定。

101For our part, we will say, “Come and see! Find out for yourself how walking the path of discipleship will be rewarding and ennobling.”

101我們在個人的部分，可以說：「來看！請親自去了解，在門徒的道路上行走會是多麼值得且高貴的。」

102We invite people to “come and help, as we try to make the world a better place.”

102我們邀請人們「來幫忙，因為我們要讓這個世界成為一個更好的地方」。

103And we say, “Come and stay!

103我們要說：「來且留下！

104We are your brothers and sisters.

104我們是你們的弟兄姊妹。

105We are not perfect.

105我們都不完美。

106We trust God and seek to keep His commandments.

106我們信賴神，努力遵守祂的誡命。

107“Join with us, and you will make us better.

107「加入我們，你們會使我們變得更好。

108And, in the process, you will become better as well.

108在這過程中，你們也會變得更好。

109Let’s take this adventure together.”

109讓我們一起去冒險。」

應該從什麼時候開始呢？

  • 110-128
When Should I Start?
應該從什麼時候開始呢？

110-116

110When our friend Bilbo Baggins felt the call to adventure stir within him, he decided to get a good night’s rest, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and start out first thing in the morning.

110我們的朋友，比爾博·巴金斯，覺得冒險的呼召在他內心翻騰時，便決定晚上先睡個好覺，然後享受一頓豐盛的早餐，就立刻出發。

111When Bilbo awoke, he noticed his house was a mess, and he was almost distracted from his noble plan.

111比爾博醒來後，看到屋裡亂七八糟，差點忘了自己遠大的計畫。

112But then his friend Gandalf came and asked, “Whenever are you going to come?”

112不過，那時候他的朋友甘道夫來了，問他說：「你到底什麼時候要出發？」

113To catch up with his friends, Bilbo had to decide for himself what to do.

113為了趕上他的朋友們，比爾博不得不決定要怎麼做。

114And so, the very normal and unremarkable hobbit found himself darting out his front door to the path of adventure so quickly that he forgot his hat, walking stick, and pocket handkerchief.

114於是，這個平凡無奇的哈比人，飛快地走出前門，踏上冒險之路，帽子、拐杖和手帕都忘了帶，

115He even left his second breakfast unfinished.

115甚至連第二頓早餐都沒吃完。

116Perhaps there is a lesson here for us as well.

116或許，這也為我們上了一堂課。

117-120

117If you and I have felt the stirrings to join the great adventure of living and sharing what our loving Heavenly Father prepared for us a long time ago, I assure you, today is the day to follow God’s Son and our Savior on His path of service and discipleship.

117如果你我也感受到內心在翻騰，想加入這趟人生的大冒險，去遵行和分享天父在許久以前為我們準備的一切，我向各位保證，今天就是跟從神的兒子暨我們的救主，走上那條服務和門徒之路的日子。

118We could spend a lifetime waiting for that moment when everything lines up perfectly.

118我們可以花一輩子的時間去等待那個萬事俱備的時刻，

119But now is the time to commit fully to seeking God, ministering to others, and sharing our experience with others.

119但現在就是承諾要全心尋求神，施助他人，以及與人分享經驗的時候。

120Leave behind your hat, walking stick, handkerchief, and messy house.

120你們的帽子、拐杖、手帕和亂七八糟的屋子都可以扔下不管。

121-128

121To those of us already walking that path, take courage, exercise compassion, have confidence, and continue!

121我們當中已經走上這條路的人，要鼓起勇氣，懷著愛心，有自信，並堅持下去！

122To those who have left the path, please come back, join again with us, make us stronger.

122已經離開這條路的人，請你們回來，重新加入我們，讓我們更壯大。

123And to those who have not yet begun, why delay?

123還沒上路的人，還在等什麼呢？

124If you want to experience the wonders of this great spiritual journey, set foot upon your own grand adventure!

124你們如果想體驗這趟偉大靈性旅程中的美景，那就開始自己的大冒險吧！

125Speak with the missionaries.

125跟傳教士談談。

126Speak with your Latter-day Saint friends.

126跟你們的後期聖徒朋友談談。

127Speak with them about this marvelous work and a wonder.

127跟他們討論這件奇妙又奇妙的事工。

128It’s time to begin!

128現在就開始！

來，加入我們！

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Come, Join with Us!
來，加入我們！

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129If you sense that your life could have more meaning, a higher purpose, stronger family bonds, and a closer connection with God, please, come, join with us.

129如果你們意識到自己的人生可以更有意義，更有目標，可以有更穩固的家庭關係，並與神更親近，就請來加入我們。

130If you seek a community of people who are working to become the best versions of themselves, help those in need, and make this world a better place, come, join with us!

130如果你們在找的一群人，是能努力使自己變得更好，願意幫助有需要的人，會讓這個世界變得更好，就請來加入我們。

131Come and see what this marvelous, wondrous, and adventurous journey is all about.

131來，看看這趟奇妙美好且驚險刺激的旅程是怎麼一回事。

132Along the way you will discover yourself.

132你們會在過程中探索自己，

133You will discover meaning.

133你們會發覺真理，

134You will discover God.

134你們會找到神。

135You will discover the most adventurous and glorious journey of your life.

135你們會發現，這是你們一生中最驚險刺激也最榮耀的一趟旅程。

136Of this I testify in the name of our Redeemer and Savior, Jesus Christ, amen.

136我這樣作見證，奉我們的救贖主和救主，耶穌基督的名，阿們。

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