DAILY TEXT, Today's Sunday February 13, If the foot said "As I am not a hand, I am not part of the body", it would not stop being part of the body (1 Cor. 12:15).

DAILY TEXT, Today's Sunday, February 13, 2022

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Sunday February 13, 2022

If the foot said “Because I am not a hand, I am not part of the body”, it would not stop being part of the body (1 Cor. 12:15).

If we compare ourselves with other brothers in the congregation, we may not be able to see what we are worth. Some brothers are excellent teachers, organizers or pastors. And maybe we think that we are not as good as them. This shows that we are humble and modest (Phil. 2:3). But beware. If we spend our lives comparing ourselves to those who stand out for their abilities, we will become discouraged. As the apostle Paul pointed out, we may even think that we contribute nothing to the congregation. Some first-century Christians were given miraculous gifts of the holy spirit by Jehovah, but not all had the same gifts (1 Cor. 12:4-11). Still, all of them were valuable. It is true that today we do not have the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit, but the principle has not changed. We may not all have the same abilities.

What “gifts” has Jehovah given the congregation?

When we think of those who have a place in the congregation, we may immediately think of those who lead it (1 Thess. 5:12; Heb. 13:17). It is true that through Christ Jehovah has given the congregation “men as gifts” (Eph. 4:8). These include members of the Governing Body and their assistants, members of Branch Committees, circuit overseers, school instructors, congregation elders, and ministerial servants. All of these brothers have been appointed by holy spirit to care for Jehovah's valuable sheep and to strengthen the congregation.​—1 Pet. 5:2, 3.

According to 1 Thessalonians 2:6-8, what do brothers who are appointed by holy spirit strive to do?

The brothers are appointed by holy spirit to take care of different responsibilities. Just as the hands, feet, and other parts of the body perform functions that benefit the entire body, so named brothers perform functions that benefit the entire congregation. Instead of seeking praise from others, they strive to encourage and strengthen their brothers (read 1 Thessalonians 2:6-8). We thank Jehovah for having such mature brothers in the congregation who put the interests of others ahead of their own.

What blessings do pioneers and missionaries enjoy?

There may be missionaries, special pioneers, or regular pioneers in our congregation. In fact, all over the world there are brothers and sisters who dedicate themselves to preaching and making disciples full time. In this way they have helped many to become disciples of Christ Jesus. Although these brothers usually have little materially, Jehovah has gifted them with a life full of blessings.—Mark 10:29, 30. Aren't we grateful to have these dear brothers in the congregation?

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