Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will become wiser (Prov. 9: 9).
Elders do not shy away from showing brothers biblical principles that will help them do well. Why is it so important that you be brave and speak up when necessary? Let's look at the example of the High Priest Eli. He had two children whom he loved very much. But these men did not respect Jehovah. They had an important position in the tabernacle, as they were priests. Yet they abused their authority, displayed gross disrespect for Jehovah's offerings, and brazenly committed immoral sexual acts. --1 Sam. 2: 12-17, 22. According to the Law of Moses, they deserved to die, but Eli was permissive. He simply rebuked them gently and allowed them to continue serving in the tabernacle (Deut. 21: 18-21). How did Jehovah feel about this? He said to Eli, "Why do you keep honoring your children more than me?" So he decided to finish off those two evil men (1 Sam. 2:29, 34). w20.03 19 pars. Four. Five
7. Why did Abigail talk to David?
Abigail was the wife of Nabal, a rich man who owned a lot of land. When David and his men were fleeing from King Saul, they spent some time with Nabal's herdsmen and protected their flocks from the attacks of robbers. Did Nabal appreciate that help? No. When David asked him to give his men some food and water, Nabal was enraged, yelled at them, and insulted them (1 Sam. 25: 5-8, 10-12, 14). As a result, David said that he would destroy all the men in Nabal's house (1 Sam. 25:13, 22). How could this misfortune be avoided? Abigail realized that it was time to speak. With courage he went to meet David and his 400 armed men, hungry and furious, and spoke with him.
8. What do we learn from what Abigail did?
When Abigail spoke to David, she did so with courage and respect, and in a convincing way. Although she was not to blame for the unpleasant situation, she apologized to David. She recognized her good qualities and trusted that Jehovah would help her. --1 Sam. 25:24, 26, 28, 33, 34. Like her, we must have the courage to speak up if we see that someone is going to make a serious mistake (Ps. 141: 5). We must be respectful, but also determined. When we lovingly counsel someone in need, we show that we are good friends (Prov. 27:17).
9, 10. What should elders keep in mind when counseling others?
It is especially important that elders have the courage to speak to those who make a wrong move (Gal. 6: 1). They are humble and know that because they are also imperfect, they may one day need advice. But they do not allow this to prevent them from correcting those in need (2 Tim. 4: 2; Titus 1: 9). When they advise someone, they go out of their way to teach them with skill and patience. They love their brothers and therefore want to help them (Prov. 13:24). But their main interest is to honor Jehovah by upholding his standards and protecting the congregation from harm. - Acts 20:28.
So far we have seen when we should speak. But sometimes it is better not to say anything. What difficulties can arise in these situations?
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