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Theology itself
神学本身
(An excerpt from a letter of Legh Richmond to his son)
(利·里士满写给他儿子的一封信摘录)
“The teaching that promotes godliness.” 1 Timothy 6:3
“使人敬虔的教导。”提摩太前书6:3
“The knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness.” Titus 1:1
“使人敬虔的真理的知识。”提多书1:1
It is much easier to be a ‘Bible scholar’–than a sincere Christian. It is much easier to be a ‘theologian’–than a true pastor. Theology itself, important as are its themes–sinks into a mere science of literary attainments, unless accompanied by an earnest and devotional application of its principles to the soul.
成为一个”圣经学者”比成为一个真诚的基督徒要容易得多。成为一个”神学家”比成为一个真正的牧师要容易得多。神学本身，尽管其主题如此重要–若不伴随着对其原则向灵魂的热切和虔诚的应用，就会沦为一门纯粹的文学成就的科学。
You should not only study the Scriptures–but always be pondering some searching experimental book, as a bosom companion. A love of such reading–proves a useful test of pious character. There are many books about religious matters, which, after all–do not bring home vital piety to the heart.
你不仅要研究圣经–还要始终思考一些探索性的实验性书籍，将其作为知心伴侣。对这类读物的热爱–证明是检验虔诚品格的有用标准。有许多关于宗教事务的书籍，但最终–并不能将重要的虔诚带入心中。