科學家告訴我們，地球用固定的速度在自轉著，但有時你是否會覺得，世界其實越轉越快了？作為一個在商業和專業領域，工作了幾十年的老鳥，看到溝通這個領域，似乎更加貼切。當然，很大的變化之一，是我們對電腦科技的依賴。幾年前，如果我需要某些資訊，或對我想寫的專欄做些研究，我會開車去最近的圖書館。現在，資料就在我的指尖上，我只需要在搜索引擎上鍵入關鍵字即可。

書面的溝通，以前我們會用蝸牛郵件(snail mail)，將信件和文件送到郵局，幾天後才會送達。後來就有了傳真機。週一嗎哪在1998年開始時是透過傳真(Fax)傳遞的。但現在的年輕人會問：「傳真機是什麼？」因為幾乎所有的溝通，都可以透過電子郵件或其他網路的方式即時傳送。

以前的公司會花數千美元，設計和印刷型錄，來推廣自己的產品和服務，但是現在都用網站和電子型錄。我們也可以在線上開會、培訓，甚至受高等教育。如果沒有網路，這些是做不到的。

社群媒體，一直是溝通革命的一個重要部分。數百萬人使用如LinkedIn、Twitter和Facebook等社群媒體，來傳達自己的信息，與同事和朋友保持聯絡。社群媒體可能占用我們很多時間，它可以是有益的，但在屬靈上它也是有害的。

最近我聽到有人觀察說到：「所有人都在「臉書」上。是的，我們的臉都需要出現在這本書上，就是聖經！」我完全同意。社群媒體消耗我們過多的時間，因為我們試圖得到最新的新聞和信息。但是，我們能從神的話語中，找到永恆的真理和原則，也是無可替代的。以下是讀神話語的好處：

讓我們朝著正確的方向前進。有許多誘惑會讓我們偏離正道。聖經卻能幫助我們保持正確的方向。「不從惡人的計謀，不站罪人的道路，不坐褻慢人的座位，惟喜愛耶和華的律法，晝夜思想，這人便為有福！」（詩篇1篇1-2節）

分辨對與錯。隨著是非之間的界限越來越模糊，我們的道德和倫理行為需要一個堅定的基礎。「少年人用甚麼潔淨他的行為呢？是要遵行你的話！我將你的話藏在心裏，免得我得罪你。」（詩篇119篇9、11節）

解決重要的工作和生活需求跟憂慮。根據我的經驗，沒有哪個領域的最終結果，是在神的話語中沒有被明確指出的。「聖經都是上帝所默示的，於教訓、督責、使人歸正、教導人學義都是有益的，叫屬上帝的人得以完全，預備行各樣的善事。」（提摩太後書3章16-17節）

相信驗證過的原則。總有一些人會說他們有新的想法和計劃，但永恆的真理，永遠不會過時。「從前所寫的(聖經)都是為教訓我們寫的，叫我們因聖經所生的忍耐和安慰可以得着盼望。」（羅馬書15章4節）

© 2023. Robert J. Tamasy 是企業巔峰: 給今日職場從箴言而來永恆的智慧 一書的作者。也與導師之心的作者David A. Stoddard 合著Tufting Legacies。編輯多本著作包括Mike Landry. Bob的書：透過苦難成長。Mike Landry. Bob的網站為www.bobtamasy-readywriterink.com

備註：如果你有聖經，想閱讀更多的內容，可以考慮以下的經文：

約書亞記1章8節
1:8 這律法書不可離開你的口，總要晝夜思想，好使你謹守遵行這書上所寫的一切話。如此，你的道路就可以亨通，凡事順利。

馬太福音6章19-21節
6:19 「不要為自己積攢財寶在地上；地上有蟲子咬，能銹壞，也有賊挖窟窿來偷。
6:20 只要積攢財寶在天上；天上沒有蟲子咬，不能銹壞，也沒有賊挖窟窿來偷。
6:21 因為你的財寶在哪裏，你的心也在那裏。」

馬太福音6章33-34節
6:33 你們要先求他的國和他的義，這些東西都要加給你們了。
6:34 所以，不要為明天憂慮，因為明天自有明天的憂慮；一天的難處一天當就夠了。」

哥林多前書3章9節
3:9 因為我們是與上帝同工的；你們是上帝所耕種的田地，所建造的房屋。

哥林多後書5章20節
5:20 所以，我們作基督的使者，就好像上帝藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們與上帝和好。

反省與問題討論

1. 想像一下，今天在沒有電腦和網路科技的情況下嘗試做你的工作， 您認為對您的工作影響最大的是什麼？以及您要如何做呢？
2. 你花多少時間在使用社群媒體？哪些是你最常用的？你是否想過它占用了你太多的時間呢？
3. 有人評論說，我們應該花更多時間在這本聖經書上，而不是花在臉書(Facebook)和其他形式的社群媒體上。你同意嗎？請解釋你的答案？
4. 如果有的話，你在哪些方面發現聖經的教導和原則，對你執行日常工作和面對不可避免的挑戰有幫助呢？

BENEFITING FROM TIMELESS, PROVEN COMMUNICATION

By Robert J. Tamasy

Scientists tell us the earth spins at a consistent rate, but does it sometimes seem to you that the world is actually spinning faster and faster? As a veteran of decades in the business and professional world, this seems especially true for the realm of communications. One of the greatest changes, of course, is our reliance on computers. Years ago, if I needed information or to do research for an article, I got into my car and drove to the nearest library. Now it is at my fingertips, typing to the nearest search engine.

For written communications we used “snail mail,” taking letters and documents to the post office for delivery days later. Then came facsimile machines. “Monday Manna” was delivered by fax when it was started back in 1998. Now, younger people ask, “What is a fax machine?” Because practically every communication can be sent almost instantaneously via email or other online methods.

Companies that spent thousands of dollars on the design and printing of brochures to promote their products and services now primarily use websites and digital brochures We do conferences, training, even receive a college education online. How did we ever manage without this?

Social media has been a big part of the communications revolution. Millions use media such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to convey their messages, as well as to stay in contact with colleagues and friends. Social media can take up much of our time; it can be beneficial, but spiritually it also be detrimental.

Recently I heard someone observe, “Everyone is on Facebook. Our face needs to be in THE book, the Bible!” I agree. Social media can consume our time as we try to keep us with the latest news and information. But there is no substitute for the timeless truth and principles we can find in the Word of God. Here are some of its benefits:

Keeping us going in the right direction. There are many temptations that can sidetrack us. The Bible helps to keep us on course. “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night” (Psalm 1:1-2).

Distinguishing right from wrong. With the lines between right and wrong becoming increasingly blurred, we need a solid foundation for our moral and ethical behavior. “How can a young man keep his way pure/ By living according to Your word…. I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:9,11).

Addressing important work and life needs and concerns. In my experience, there is no area of consequence that is not clearly addressed in the Word of God. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Trusting in proven principles. There are always people who claim to offer new ideas and schemes, but eternal truth never grows old. “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Romans 15:4).

© 2023. Robert J. Tamasy has written Marketplace Ambassadors: CBMC’s Continuing Legacy of Evangelism and Discipleship; Business at Its Best: Timeless Wisdom from Proverbs for Today’s Workplace; Pursuing Life With a Shepherd’s Heart, coauthored with Ken Johnson; andThe Heart of Mentoring, coauthored with David A. Stoddard. Bob’s biweekly blog is: www.bobtamasy.blogspot.com.

Reflection/Discussion Questions

1. Imagine trying to do your job today without access to computers and computer technology. What do you think has had the greatest impact on your work and how you do it?
2. How much time do you spend using social media? Which ones do you utilize most frequently? Do you ever wonder if it is taking up too much of your time?
3. The comment is made that we should spend more time in THE book, the Bible, than we spend on Facebook and other forms of social media. Do you agree? Why or why not?
4. In what ways, if any, have you found the teachings and principles of the Bible useful for how you carry out your day-to-day work responsibilities and confront inevitable challenges?      

NOTE: If you have a Bible and would like to read more, consider the following passages: Joshua 1:8; Matthew 6:19-21,33-34; 1 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 5:20

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