Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Saturday, August 21, 2021
I don't fight by hitting the air (1 Cor. 9:26).
Putting our action plan in writing will help us turn our decisions into action (1 Cor. 14:40). For example, bodies of elders are told to appoint an elder to write down the decisions they make, as well as who will execute them and when they suggest they finish them. Older people who follow this instruction are more likely to achieve their goals. We can do something similar. For example, we can make a daily to-do list and put them in the order we plan to do them. This will not only help us finish what we started, but get more done in less time. But we will have to make an effort. Sticking to a plan and finishing what you start takes effort (Rom. 12:11). The apostle Paul told Timothy to keep applying himself to be a better teacher and not to stop doing it. That advice is valid for any other spiritual goal (1 Tim. 4:13, 16). w19.11 29-30 pars. 15, 16
What should we do before making a decision?
To investigate thoroughly. Let us consult the Word of God, read the publications of Jehovah's organization and speak with someone we trust. --Prov. 20:18. It is essential to do all this when we are thinking about changing jobs, moving to another place or what we are going to study in order to earn a living and continue serving God.
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 such as these: “Have we decided which brothers would use a visit? Have we set a specific time to visit them? ”.
What may we have to do, and why?
Be realistic. No one has the time, resources or 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 (Eccl. 3: 6). Now, if we review a decision, make the necessary changes and think we can carry it out, what will help us finish what we started? Let's look at five steps.
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