Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Let each one examine his own actions without comparing himself with another person (Gal. 6:4).
If we follow the advice of the apostle Paul and examine our own actions, we may begin to see that we have talents that others do not. For example, an elder may not be a very good teacher when he is on the platform, but he is in the work of making disciples. Or he may not be as organized as other elders in his congregation, but he is known to be a loving pastor to whom the brothers go for advice from the Bible. Or perhaps you have a reputation for being hospitable (Heb. 13:2, 16). When we are clear about our strengths, we will see that we have reason to rejoice in what we bring to the congregation. And furthermore, we will be less likely to envy siblings who have different talents than our own. Regardless of where we stand in the congregation,We should all set ourselves the goal of improving our service and being better teachers. w20.08 24 paras. 16-18
Why do we value our sisters?
What can we say about the sisters? Jehovah gives them an important place in the congregation. He values wives, mothers, widows, and single sisters who serve him loyally. The Bible highlights the good example of many women who pleased God by their wisdom, faith, enthusiasm, courage, generosity, and good works (Luke 8:2, 3; Acts 16:14, 15; Rom. 16:3, 6; Phil. 4:3; Heb. 11:11, 31, 35). In the congregations, there are sisters who demonstrate these beautiful qualities. How grateful we are to Jehovah for having them with us.
Why do we value older siblings?
We are also blessed to have many older brothers. Some have spent their entire lives serving Jehovah faithfully. Others may have learned the truth in recent years. In either case, they may be struggling with the infirmities of age and may no longer be able to do as much in the congregation and in the ministry. Still, they do their best in preaching and use their energies to encourage and train others. And how much his experience teaches us! They are indeed beautiful to Jehovah and to us (Prov. 16:31).
How does the example of the youth in your congregation encourage you?
Let us also think of the young. It is not easy for them to grow up in this world dominated by the Devil and his satanic ideas (1 John 5:19). But how heartening it is to see them speak at meetings and preach, and to know that they bravely defend their faith at other times. Young men, you occupy an important place in Jehovah's congregation (Ps. 8:2).
Now, some of our brothers and sisters find it difficult to believe that they are useful in the congregation. What can help us see that each of us has a place in it? Let's see.
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