Don't look at Zeng Guofan's path as all scholars, he is really a little different if he learns and excels. Although he became a member of the second rank and was the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites of the Sixth Department of the Central Committee, he never stopped thinking about putting into practice the way of Confucius and Mencius that he had learned. He didn't count on his Manchu colleagues. Even their Han Chinese colleagues were mostly subservients, and the most important thing they thought about was not to offend those Manchu royal families.

Therefore, when he and Mai Ke discussed the issue of "Xi", he rekindled his dream of many years. At the same time, this also made him, consciously or unconsciously, make up his mind to oppose the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to the end in the future.

Seeing that he fell into a deep groan again, Mai Ke continued the comparison and conclusion just now, "Disheng, do you now agree that the basic proposition of Christianity is to love others, and the essence of the way of Confucius and Mencius is to be loyal to the king, not the benevolent and loving others as you began to say?"

"My understanding of Christianity has changed now, and I agree with you that Christianity requires "love." However, it is not always possible to meet the requirements. I've heard many people say that Christianity is very unkind to those who believe in a different faith than themselves. ”

"You're right, there is something like this happening. But let's put that aside for a moment, let's first know what the basic claims of the two are. And then we will talk about the solution. ”

"In that case, I think I can agree with what you just said. There is a difference between the two. Lao Zeng did not dwell on this level, and then asked, then, how does Christianity "love others"?

"Before answering this question, Disheng, let me ask you a more fundamental question, do you agree with the beginning of human beings, whether nature is inherently good, or is nature inherently evil?"

"Haha, there's really no definite answer to this question. I agree with the beginning of educating young children in the "Three Character Classic", the nature is good, and I also agree that the sex is similar, the habits are far away, and it takes education and good influence on the child to learn well; ”

"I think ha, Disheng, you may not have noticed a contradiction in the inherent goodness of human nature. If human nature is good, it doesn't need to be taught later to get better, and if everyone is good, there is nowhere to come from that evil environment, and there is no need to change places and pick on the environment. The root cause of these phenomena is the inherent evil of human nature. ”

"I don't really have anything to do with you saying that. Perhaps the Three Character Sutra describes the state that the master of Dacheng dreamed of restoring, I think. ”

"It's possible. Self-denial is what his old man has pursued all his life. If you look at the understanding of Christianity, it is even more interesting. The Christian Bible says that when man was first created, human nature came from God, and it was really good by nature, that is, according to God's standards.

"It's a pity that the old ancestor didn't resist the temptation and sinned, and from then on, he turned away from God, that is, the nature of the evil nature. Therefore, I think Confucius is talking about retro ideals, and Xunzi is talking about sad reality. What do you think?"

"Makes sense. In fact, in this way, Master Dacheng's understanding of reality is the same as Xunzi's, otherwise there is no need for him to go back. If people are all good by nature, can they become unkind when they go back?"

Later, Zhu Zi advocated the preservation of heavenly principles and the destruction of human desires, which is also a truth. If human desires are not evil, why should they be destroyed? And this evil desire obviously comes out of this evil nature. This high-ranking Manchu education minister appears to be well-versed in the past.

"Hahaha, Brother Disheng is so right. At least on this point, the two agreed. They all believe that human nature is inherently evil and that it is a reality. It was with that consensus as a basis that it was possible to continue the discussions.

"Brother Mai Ke is not bad!" "But what does this have to do with the Christian lover you mentioned earlier?"

"It has a lot to do with it! Human nature is evil, people act according to their nature, will they love others?"

"Of course not. It is estimated that they are all harmful. Even if it doesn't hurt others, it's because it's because of the fear of harming others and causing harm, not because of the desire to love others. ”

"Therefore loving others is something that a man who is evil in nature cannot do. Mai Ke pointed to the root of the Christian faith, "Therefore, the solution to the problem of Christianity is to change people's hearts and turn the original sexual evil into sexual good." ”

"Don't say it, in fact, the way of Confucius and Mencius is also like this, but it is not as clear as you say. Education is our top priority. The teacher also put forward the principle of non-discriminatory education, that is, there is no class in education. ”

"Brother Disheng reacted really quickly. Yes, there are similarities. However, I have to tell you about the key differences. Christianity also has teachings and doctrines. But these are auxiliary. The real change of hearts is God's own work, and man is only God's assistant in the process. I guess I haven't heard of it, I guess. ”

"It's really unheard of. However, what you said is interesting, and I would love to know more about Christianity now. You mentioned that God turned man's evil into goodness, can you tell me how to do it? I want to learn to do it. ”

Mai Ke smiled secretly, your brother is also like Lao Hong, he wants to become a god? After you know the true God we believe in, you won't think like this. He gave him an outline of how God saves people, that is, changes people's hearts. Mai Ke is worthy of being a priest license, and it didn't take long for him to explain this rather complicated issue to Lao Zeng.

After asking a few more questions, Mai Ke gave further answers, Lao Zeng felt that he was quite clear, and felt that if someone asked him, he could be a teacher, and he naturally didn't understand what Mai Ke's position was.

"I'll summarize what you said like this, and see if you're right. God's work is twofold. The first point is that the Savior Jesus died on the cross in order to save people, and atoned for the sins of sinners, so that the sins of sinners can be forgiven, otherwise everyone must pay for their sins. Isn't that right?"

"Very good summing up!

The second is that the Holy Spirit works in the hearts of people to understand the first point, to recognize themselves as sinners, to repent and confess their sins, and to accept the Lord Jesus as their Savior and Master of life. I remember this very well, and there should be nothing wrong with that. You also emphasized that no one can know the Lord Jesus without the guidance and illumination of the Holy Spirit. ”

"Disheng, you have summed up and mastered it really well. I would like to tell you another point, which is that God has told Christians in this way. These revelations of God are recorded in the Bible. Mak Ke deliberately emphasized the source of the Christian faith, lest he think that it was a good idea from Mak Ke, even if he agreed.

As he spoke, he took out a Bible for him to read, Lao Zeng took it, looked through some carefully, and asked Mai Ke if he could lend it to him for a while and then return it.

Although this was Mai Ke's last Chinese version of the Bible, after thinking about it, I agreed. Anyway, Lao Hong still has one there, and it will be reprinted in large quantities in the future.

"Brother Disheng, I would like to ask you a personal question. What do you mean by this baptism? It seems very similar to Christian baptism. Mai Ke finally asked the question. From the very beginning of introducing himself, Mai Ke thought, isn't this Disheng meaning that it is born from water? Could it be that there is a mystery here?

As soon as he heard this question, Lao Zeng's black face, which was more than rigorous and lacked agility, showed a warm smile. I can't help but think of his mentor and father-in-law's cultivation and expectations for him, and his wife's help to him. Ouyang Ningzhi, Ouyang Bingyu, are irreplaceable in his success and life.

"It's okay, I can sue you. This is what I got from the contents of a letter my wife gave me as a self-motivation. In her letter, she encouraged me to "wash away the old shame and come back to life as soon as possible." Disheng, that is, "to wash away the old self and get a new life". ”

Literally, the name "Diesheng" is 100 percent compatible with Christian regeneration and salvation.

"Thank you for informing me. Mrs. Sister-in-law is really virtuous. I have the opportunity to convey my respect to her. ”

"That's no problem, if you have the opportunity to come to my house and taste the hometown snacks she makes herself, it will be even more praised. ”

"Be sure to find an opportunity to visit the house. Let's get to the point we just talked about. As we have just said, and the views are basically the same, that is, the main content of Christianity is to love others, and the method of loving others requires everyone to love others, and the reason why people can love others is to change the original evil human nature, and this change is made by God, and all these contents are recorded in the Word of God and in the Bible. Brother Disheng, am I comprehensive?"

"Yes, that's what I understand and remember. However, I also sue you, Brother Mai Ke. It's one thing for me to remember, it's another to follow it or not.

"Although I have been in charge of some etiquette affairs in Beijing after I have been in charge of some ceremonial affairs, I have been waiting for the opportunity to fully practice the way of Confucius and Mencius. Applying it to the world is my greatest ambition, and it is also what my wife and father-in-law expect from me. ”

When he said this ambition, his tone was firm, his expression was fiery, and his eyes suddenly radiated a fine light. Even if he didn't know that Mai Ke in front of him was his biggest opponent, and the two would fight in an all-out battle in the near future, the latter still felt his strong fighting spirit. It's no wonder that this will be the final battle of the great minds that have been built up for 2,000 years.

Mai Ke's heart suddenly rose again to eliminate this potential opponent. The guy in front of him, although he is not particularly smart and changeable, his perseverance and perseverance to the end are too terrifying. Once the same people gathered, were supported by the Manchu government, and had a rudimentary understanding of Christian thought and advanced Western technology, they would be very difficult enemies to be able to take-for-tat countermeasures.

Seeing that Mai Ke's face was a little cloudy, his eyes were a little trance-like, and the previous calm and serenity had also receded, Lao Zeng asked in surprise: "What's wrong Brother Mai Ke?

"It's nothing, I admire Brother Disheng's persistence. Mai Ke finally suppressed the idea of killing the country and changed the topic, "Didn't you say that you had something to do with me at first? I haven't heard you mention it yet." ”

Lao Zeng patted his head, "It's all the conceptual questions you asked that led me, and I almost forgot about business." I heard that you came from the United States and wanted to learn some advanced American technology, but I didn't have the slightest obstacle to learning those things. ”

Mai Ke knew that this brother was a very enlightened Westernist, who had applied it to the world, and also included foreign use in China, as long as he did not touch the root of Confucius and Mencius's way, he would gladly adopt it. Therefore, Mai Ke generally introduced to him some technical means that the United States had at that time that China did not have.

Well, since you don't want to change, I shouldn't kill you now, just try to achieve it in the future. I can only ask the Holy Spirit to work on you, so that you can truly cleanse your sinful old self and have a completely transformed new life, worthy of your name of purification.

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