Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Jehovah is high, and yet he sees the humble (Ps. 138: 6).
A Christian may begin to think that he is the best fit for an assignment. Or a sister may think that her husband is better able to do things than another brother. If we are truly humble, we will not think like that. Let's see what Moses' reaction was when other people were given privileges and what lesson we learn. His assignment as leader of the nation of Israel was very valuable to him. But how did he react when Jehovah allowed other Israelites to help him with his work? He was not jealous (Num. 11: 24-29). And he also showed humility when he let others help him judge the people (Ex. 18: 13-24). With more judges, cases were heard more quickly and the Israelites did not have to wait as long. Moses was more concerned with the welfare of the people than with their privileges. Isn't that a good example for us? Let us remember that if we want to be truly useful to Jehovah, our humility is more important than our ability. w19.09 5, 6 pars. 13, 14
Why do we need humility when we receive advice?
Every day, we are presented with countless opportunities to show humility. Let's see some. When we get advice. We must remember that if someone has taken the time to correct us, it may be because our mistake is greater than we think. In such circumstances, our initial reaction may be to refuse help. We may criticize the person who offers it to us or how they have spoken to us. But if we are humble we will try to correct our attitude.
According to Proverbs 27: 5, 6, why should we be grateful for someone to give us advice? Give an example.
The humble person appreciates advice. Let's think of an example. Let's imagine that we are in the Kingdom Hall talking with some brothers. Then one of them takes us aside and discreetly tells us that we have some food between our teeth. Sure, we are ashamed. But we appreciate your telling us. What's more, we wish someone had told us earlier. In the same way, we should be humbled when a brother has the courage to give us advice when we need it. Let's not see him as an enemy, as someone who hates us, but as a friend who loves us (read Proverbs 27: 5, 6; Gal. 4:16).
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