看到一句话，特撰文“翻译”一下：每个人都是矛盾的集合体，当你只看到对方恶的时候，就是在承受对方的业，反映了你的心有障碍。你慈悲他，你默默祝福他，你就不和他共业，你在你的桃源，他在他的无间。尊重他人命运，理解他的局限，每个人都有自己的功课和因果。诗曰：

观人恶行心自障，业力缠身视不明。
众生皆有闪光处，阴暗一面非全情。
慈悲为怀默祝福，共业不背心自宁。
尊重命运解局限，各自修行无纠缠。

    在中国传统文化和一些修行观念中，“共业”意味着个人在业力的影响下与他人产生纠缠，导致自身被拖入因果循环之中。而从圣经的视角来看，人类因各自罪性的缘故都活在撒但的权势之下，无法自救，唯有将自己交托给神，才能得到救赎并得着真正的自由与喜乐。那么，当我们面对他人的恶行时，我们应当如何回应，才能既不陷入“共业”，也不被罪恶辖制，而是依靠神活好当下，自由快乐地生活并成为他人的祝福呢？

一、认识人的罪性，不以自己的眼光论断

    圣经教导我们：“因为世人都犯了罪，亏缺了 神的荣耀，”（罗马书 3:23），这里所说的“罪”更多的是指人们出于“眼目的情欲、肉体的情欲和今生的骄傲”。我们在世上所见的一切恶行，都是人堕落的结果。无论是自私、骄傲、焦虑、害怕、欺骗，还是暴力、仇恨、背叛，都不是偶然发生的，而是因为人类普遍处于这些罪的捆绑之中。

    但同时，耶稣也警告我们不要轻易论断：““你们不要论断人，免得你们被论断。”（马太福音 7:1）。我们往往容易看到别人的缺点，却忽略自己的软弱。当我们的眼睛只盯着别人的恶，我们的心也会被黑暗笼罩，失去神所赐的平安和喜乐。因此，真正的智慧不是我们学到或看到足够的知识后便可以去评判他人的过错，而是先省察自己有没有所看到的这些“恶”，谦卑地承认自己的有限，并将一切交托给神，按圣经要求改正，也就是悔改。

    简言之，当我们看到别人的恶行时，首先要反省一下自己是不是也有类似情况-----在一个锅里煮出来的饭，不会有太大差池。

二、不与恶同行，而是将主权交给神

    有人认为，面对恶行，我们应该忍耐、慈悲，默默祝福他人，以免与其“共业”。但圣经的视角更进一步：真正的自由与喜乐，不是靠人的忍耐，而是靠交托给神。

    面对恶人，我们不是消极地承受，而是要清楚地意识到：“不要以恶报恶。众人以为美的事，要留心去做。”（罗马书 12:17）。这里强调的是，不让自己被恶影响，而是采取主动的方式去回应，即保持公义，却不被仇恨吞噬。

    因此，我们不是简单地“默默祝福”而已，而是要把这个人的生命交托给神。圣经中，耶稣在面对罪人时，不是简单地包容，也不是厌恶地远离，而是用爱和真理去引导他们悔改。他既没有和罪恶妥协，也没有因为别人的罪而被污染，而是始终站在神的公义与恩典中。

    当我们看到别人的恶行时，我们应当祷告：“主啊，这个人也需要你的怜悯，求你来掌管他，求你带领他悔改，让他不再被罪恶辖制。”这样，我们便能从人的愤怒、失望、不满中得释放，不让别人的恶行影响我们的内心，而是活出神所赐的自由和喜乐。

三、敬畏神，活好当下的自由快乐

    世俗的观念告诉我们，要远离恶人，以免被负能量影响；但基督信仰告诉我们，真正的自由和喜乐不是靠逃避恶人，而是靠依靠神的引导，活在祂的旨意中。

    圣经说：“所以你们要完全，像你们的天父完全一样。”（马太福音 5:48）。这不是让我们变得无可挑剔，而是让我们在基督里不断更新，使我们的心灵不再受环境和人的影响，而是常常喜乐、心存盼望。正如诗篇16:11所说：“你必将生命的道路指示我，在你面前有满足的喜乐，在你右手中有永远的福乐。”

    当我们信靠神，我们便不再被他人的恶行、世界的黑暗所牵制，而是能专注于活好自己的每一天。我们不再被愤怒、论断、痛苦吞噬，而是靠着神的恩典，带着自由和喜乐去生活。即便遇到困难和不公，我们仍然可以选择相信神的美善，带着平安和盼望走前面的路。

四、结语和劝勉

    如果用世俗的观念来看，我们可能会担心“共业”，担心被恶人影响，甚至选择冷漠、疏远，以免被卷入其中。但基督教信仰告诉我们，我们并不是靠自己来保持圣洁，而是靠神的恩典。

    面对罪恶，我们不要以自己的意志去抗衡，也不要陷入论断，而是要将自己和他人都交托给神。我们可以这样祷告：

    “主啊，求你赦免那犯罪的人，并保守我的心，让我不被仇恨、恐惧、焦虑和论断所控制。我知道，你才是最终的审判者，我愿按照你的旨意行事，活在你所赐的每一个时刻，以爱和真理去面对每一个人，荣耀你的名。阿们！”

    当我们这样行的时候，我们就不会落入仇恨、苦毒、论断的“共业”中，而是在神的恩典中活出真正的自由和喜乐。愿我们都能在基督里得胜，不因恶人的恶行而跌倒，而是靠神的力量站立得稳，活好当下的自由快乐生活。

    让我们共同为此祷告。

“Shared Karma” and the Freedom and Joy in Christ

I came across a sentence that inspired me to write this “translation”: Every person is a collection of contradictions. When you only see the evil in others, you are partaking in their karma, which reflects that your heart is encumbered. If you have compassion for them and silently bless them, then you do not share their karma; you are in your own idyllic place while they remain in their realm of perdition. Respecting the fate of others and understanding their limitations— everyone has their own lessons and causes and effects. As the poem says:

Observing a person’s wicked deeds, the heart creates its own barriers; Bound by karma, one’s vision is obscured. Every living being has a glimmer of light, The dark side does not tell the whole story. With compassion in our hearts and silent blessings, We avoid sharing in each other’s karma and find inner peace. Respect fate and understand limitations, Each pursues spiritual growth without entanglement.

In traditional Chinese culture and certain spiritual practices, “shared karma” implies that an individual, under the influence of karma, becomes entangled with others, thus being dragged into the cycle of cause and effect. From the perspective of the Bible, however, humanity lives under the dominion of Satan due to each person’s inherent sinfulness, unable to save themselves; only by surrendering to God can one obtain redemption and experience true freedom and joy.

So, when we are confronted with the evil deeds of others, how should we respond so that we neither fall into “shared karma” nor come under the sway of sin—but rather, rely on God, live fully in the present, enjoy freedom and joy, and become a blessing to others?

1. Recognize Human Sinfulness—Do Not Judge by Your Own Perspective

The Bible teaches us, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23 NKJV). Here “sin” refers more to the lusts of the eyes, the desires of the flesh, and the pride of life. All the wicked deeds we see in the world are the result of human fallenness. Whether it is selfishness, pride, anxiety, fear, deception, or violence, hatred, betrayal—they do not occur by accident; rather, humanity is universally bound by these sins.

At the same time, Jesus warns us not to judge lightly: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” (Matthew 7:1 NKJV). We tend to focus on the faults of others while overlooking our own weaknesses. When our eyes fix solely on the evil in others, our hearts are shrouded in darkness, losing the peace and joy that God gives. True wisdom is not achieved simply by learning or accumulating enough knowledge to judge others’ faults, but by first examining whether we too have these “evils” within us, humbly recognizing our limitations, and entrusting everything to God—correcting ourselves according to the Bible’s call, that is, repenting. In short, when we see the evil in others, we must first reflect on whether we share similar faults—a meal cooked in the same pot will not differ greatly in taste.

2. Do Not Walk with Evil—Surrender Sovereignty to God

Some argue that in the face of evil, we should endure, have compassion, and silently bless others so as not to share in their karma. However, the Biblical perspective goes further: true freedom and joy do not come from human endurance but from surrendering to God.

When confronted with a sinner, we are not meant to passively endure; rather, we must clearly understand: “Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.” (Romans 12:17 NKJV). This emphasizes that we should not allow ourselves to be affected by evil, but instead respond proactively—maintaining righteousness without being consumed by hatred.

Thus, we are not simply to “silently bless,” but to commit that person’s life to God. In Scripture, when Jesus faced sinners, He did not merely tolerate them or recoil in disgust; instead, He guided them with love and truth toward repentance. He neither compromised with sin nor became tainted by the sins of others, always standing in God’s righteousness and grace. When we see the evil in others, we should pray: “Lord, this person also needs Your mercy. Please take control of their life and lead them to repentance so that they are no longer ruled by sin.” In doing so, we are released from human anger, disappointment, and discontent, not allowing the evil in others to disturb our inner peace, but rather living out the freedom and joy that God has bestowed upon us.

3. Fear God and Live the Present with True Freedom and Joy

Secular views tell us to avoid evildoers to steer clear of negative energy; but the Christian faith tells us that true freedom and joy do not come from evading the wicked but from relying on God’s guidance and living in His will. The Bible says, “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 NKJV). This is not to make us infallible, but to continually renew our lives in Christ, so our spirits are no longer influenced by the environment or people, but are ever joyful and hopeful. As Psalm 16:11 NKJV declares, “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

When we trust in God, we are no longer chained by the evil deeds of others or the darkness of this world, but can focus on living each day fully. We are not consumed by anger, judgment, or pain; instead, by God’s grace, we live with freedom and joy. Even when faced with hardship and injustice, we can choose to believe in the goodness of God, moving forward with peace and hope.

4. Conclusion and Exhortation

From a worldly perspective, we might worry about “shared karma”—fearing the influence of evildoers and choosing to remain indifferent or distant, so as not to be dragged into it. However, the Christian faith assures us that we do not keep ourselves holy by our own efforts, but through God’s grace.

In the face of sin, we should not resist it with our own will, nor should we fall into judgment; instead, we must surrender both ourselves and others to God. We may pray as follows:

“Lord, please forgive the sinner and guard my heart, that I may not be ruled by hatred, fear, anxiety, or judgment. I know that You are the ultimate judge, and I desire to act according to Your will—living in each moment You give me, facing everyone with love and truth, and glorifying Your name. Amen!”

When we act in this way, we avoid falling into the shared karma of hatred, bitterness, and judgment, and instead live out true freedom and joy in God’s grace. May we all stand firm by God’s power in Christ, overcoming the evils of others without stumbling, and enjoying life with the freedom and joy of the present moment.

Let us pray together for this.