Jesus and the Kids:
Why the Boss Got Mad!
Jesus and the kids: Why the boss got angry! (耶穌與孩子們：為什麼老闆生氣了！) 👼
In college, we always want to be "important" and "smart." But Jesus has a very different idea about what makes a person great (偉大). Let's find out! (但在大學裡，我們總想成為「重要」和「聰明」的人，而耶穌對「偉大」的定義完全不同。讓我們來看看吧！)
A Fairy Tale or a Revolution? 📖 (童話故事還是革命？)
The Angry Jesus 😠 (生氣的耶穌)
"People brought children to Jesus. They wanted him to touch them. But the disciples scolded (責備) the people.
When Jesus saw this, he was angry (憤怒). He said to them, 'Let the children come to me! Do not stop them. The Kingdom of God belongs to people who are like these children. I tell you the truth: anyone who does not receive (接受) the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.'
Then Jesus took the children in his arms. He placed his hands on their heads and blessed (祝福) them."
The First Century Kids 🌍 (第一世紀的孩子們)
In the first century 第一世紀, children had no status (沒有地位). They were not important. They were seen as property (財產) and were always at the bottom of society (社會底層).
But Jesus broke the rules (打破規矩)! He personally hugged the people at the absolute bottom (最底層) of society! That is why this scripture was so shocking (震撼) back then! (這就是為什麼這段經文在當時這麼震撼！)
Embrace (抱起他們): In the Greek original text (希臘原文), the word for "taking them in his arms" (抱起) shows a very deep, emotional love. Jesus didn't just give them a high-five; he gave them a big, warm bear hug! (耶穌給了他們一個超溫暖的大擁抱！)
Like a Child? 👶 (像個孩子？)
"To become a child in relation to God is the condition (條件)
for entering the kingdom."
Dear readers (親愛的讀者們), please don't listen to his nonsense (胡說八道). Jesus definitely (絕對) does not want us to become "childish" (幼稚) or "ignorant" (無知). The Catholic Church strongly encourages rational thinking (理性思考) and science!
When Jesus said "like a child", he meant having a Childlike (單純信賴) heart. When you fail your Calculus (微積分) class in college, or feel lost (迷惘) about the future, you don't need to pretend (假裝) to be strong in front of God. You can admit (承認): "I am helpless (我很無助), I need You." This is true courage (真正的勇敢)!
Action Plan 🚀 (行動計畫)
🙏 Pray simply (簡單地祈禱)
You don't need big, fancy (華麗的) English words to pray. Just say, "God, I am tired today. Help me." (天主，我今天好累，幫幫我。) Praying in A2 English or your most comfortable language is perfectly fine! God understands! (用你最習慣的語言祈禱，天主完全聽得懂！)
👀 Look at the "unimportant" people (關注不被重視的人)
Is there an international student (國際學生) in your class who has no friends? Go say hi! Treat them like Jesus treated the children. (班上有沒有沒朋友的同學？去打個招呼吧！像耶穌對待孩子一樣對待他們。)
👼 DerDer's Final Words (小德德最後想說)——
College life is full of competition (充滿競爭). We always compare GPA, Instagram followers, and job offers. We think we only have value (價值) if we are "successful" (成功的).
But Jesus says: "You are loved just because you are you." (你被愛，只因為你是你。)
You don't need an impressive resume (亮眼的履歷) to be hugged by God! (被天主擁抱！) No matter how many setbacks (挫折) you face this week, remember that in God's eyes, you are his most precious treasure (最珍貴的寶貝)! See you next time! (我們下次見！)
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