DAIL TEXT, Today, Thursday June 24, 2021, There is a certain time for everything; a time to seek and a time to write off (Eccl. 3: 1, 6).

DAIL TEXT, Today's Thursday June 24, 2021

Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021

Thursday, June 24, 2021

For everything there is a certain time; a time to seek and a time to write off (Eccl. 3: 1, 6).

When we make decisions, let's be concrete. This will help us finish what we started. For example, if we have decided to read the Bible more often but do not have a program, we may not be able to do so. Another case: the elders of a congregation decide to visit the brothers more, but time passes and they have not. A help to achieve this would be to ask questions like these: “Have we decided which brothers would use a visit? Have we set a specific time to visit them? ”. We must also be realistic. No one has the time, the resources, or the energy to do whatever they want. So we must be realistic and reasonable. Sometimes we may have to change a decision that we cannot follow. w19.11 29 pars. 11, 12

How will being honest with ourselves benefit us?

Analyze the reasons. Jehovah cares about the reasons we do things. —Prov. 16: 2. He expects us to be honest in everything. Therefore, we have to be honest with ourselves and with others when we make a decision. If we are not completely, it is likely that it will be difficult for us to finish what we started. Suppose a young man decides to pioneer, but after a while he cannot make it to the hours and does not feel happy in the ministry. Perhaps you thought your primary reason for pioneering was to please Jehovah. However, could it be that he was actually doing it to please his parents or someone he admires?

What does it take to make changes?

Let's look at another case. A Bible student resolves to quit smoking. In the beginning, he tries very hard and doesn't smoke for a week or two, but he relapses. In the end, it succeeds. His love for Jehovah and his desire to please him have helped him overcome vice. - Col. 1:10; 3:23.

Why should we have specific goals?

Be concrete. This will help us finish what we started. For example, if we have decided to read the Bible more frequently but do not have a program, we may not be able to do so. * Another case: the elders of a congregation decide to visit the brothers more, but time passes and they have not. A help to achieve this would be to ask questions like these: “Have we decided which brothers would use a visit? Have we set a specific time to visit them? ”.

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