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Translated by Olivia Jansen
奥利维亚·詹森（Olivia Jansen）翻译
In “Christian Graces” by Wilhelmus à Brakel, readers are invited into a profound exploration of the Christian life, centered around the glorification of God and the cultivation of virtues rooted in divine love.
在威廉·布雷克（Wilhelmus à Brakel）所著的《基督徒的美德》（Christian Graces）中，读者被邀请进入对基督徒生活深刻的探索，其中心是荣耀神以及培养根植于神圣之爱的美德。
This work is a spiritual guide designed to lead believers towards a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God.
这部作品是一本属灵指南，旨在引导信徒与神建立更深、更充实的关系。
Brakel begins with a compelling discourse on the glorification of God, asserting that the ultimate end of every believer’s life is to reflect and magnify God’s infinite perfections.
布雷克以一篇关于荣耀神的引人入胜的论述开始，断言每个信徒生命的终极目的就是反映并尊大神无限的完美。
Through scriptural exegesis and practical applications, he demonstrates how Christians can live lives that glorify God in thought, word, and deed.
通过经文释经和实际应用，他论证了基督徒如何在思想、言语和行为上过一种荣耀神的生活。
The emphasis on seeing all of life’s activities—whether mundane or spiritual—as opportunities to glorify God is particularly striking.
强调将生活中的所有活动——无论是世俗的还是属灵的——都视为荣耀神的机会，这一点尤为引人注目。
This perspective challenges readers to reassess their daily lives and find in them the potential for worship and devotion.
这种视角挑战读者重新评估他们的日常生活，并在其中发现敬拜和奉献的潜能。
The book further considers the nature of true Christian love for God, distinguishing it from mere natural affection or religious duty.
本书进一步考量了基督徒对神真正的爱的本质，将其与仅仅是天然的情感或宗教责任区分开来。
Brakel describes this love as a sweet movement of the soul towards God, enabled by the Holy Spirit and manifesting in joy, reverence, and obedience.
布雷克将这种爱描述为灵魂向着神的一种甜蜜的运动，是藉着圣灵得力的，并显明在喜乐、敬畏和顺服中。
His discussion on the barriers to this love, including the love of the world and self-love, is both convicting and enlightening, offering readers a mirror to examine their own hearts.
他关于这种爱之阻碍的讨论，包括爱世界和自爱，既令人知罪又具有启发性，为读者提供了一面审视自己内心的镜子。
One of the most impactful aspects of “Christian Graces” is Brakel’s treatment of practical godliness.
《基督徒的美德》中最具影响力的方面之一，是布雷克对实际敬虔的处理。
He does not shy away from the challenges Christians face in their pursuit of holiness but offers wise counsel on overcoming these obstacles through faith, prayer, and community.
他没有回避基督徒在追求圣洁时面临的挑战，而是提供了明智的建议，教导如何通过信心、祷告和团契来克服这些障碍。
For those seeking to deepen their walk with God, “Christian Graces” provides a rich resource.
对于那些寻求加深与神同行的人来说，《基督徒的美德》提供了丰富的资源。
It’s a book that demands careful reading and reflection, promising spiritual growth and insight for those willing to engage with its timeless wisdom.
这是一本需要仔细阅读和反思的书，应许给予那些愿意钻研其永恒智慧的人属灵的成长和洞见。
Whether you’re a new believer or have walked with the Lord for many years, Wilhelmus à Brakel’s insights into the Christian graces offer a pathway to a more intimate and joyous relationship with God.
无论你是新信徒还是已经与主同行多年，威廉·布雷克对基督徒美德的洞见都提供了一条通往与神更亲密、更喜乐关系的路径。
From Volume 3 of ‘The Christian’s Reasonable Service’
选自《基督徒理所当然的侍奉》（The Christian’s Reasonable Service）第三卷
Table of Contents
目录
Chapter 1: Of the Glorification of God
第一章：论荣耀神
Chapter 2: Of the Love for God.
第二章：论对神的爱
Chapter 3: Of Love for Jesus Christ.
第三章：论对耶稣基督的爱
Chapter 4: Of the Fear of God.
第四章：论对神的敬畏
Chapter 5: On Obedience to God.
第五章：论对神的顺服
Chapter 6: Of Hope in God.
第六章：论对神的盼望
Chapter 7: Of Strength or Courage.
第七章：论力量或勇气
Chapter 8: Of the Confession of Christ and His Truth.
第八章：论承认基督及其真理
Chapter 9: On Contentment.
第九章：论知足
Chapter 10: Of Self-Denial.
第十章：论舍己
Chapter 11: On Patience
第十一章：论忍耐
Chapter 12: On Sincerity
第十二章：论真诚