Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The scene of this world is changing (1 Cor. 7:31).
Jehovah uses the earthly part of his organization to guide us on the path that leads to life. Of course, when God's organization publishes a new explanation of some biblical teaching or gives us guidance on moral issues, we accept it without question. But how do we react when he makes a change that affects other areas of our lives, such as selling the Kingdom Hall we attend? Remembering that we work for Jehovah and that he is directing his organization is something that will help us not to lose our joy.—Col. 3:23, 24. King David set a good example for us when he contributed financially to the construction of the temple. He said: “Who am I and who are my people that I can make these freewill offerings to you? For everything comes from you, and what we have given you comes from your own hands” (1 Chron. 29:14). When we make donations, we are also giving to Jehovah what comes from his own hands. Still, Jehovah appreciates the time, energy, and resources we contribute to support the work he wants us to do.—2 Cor. 9:7. w20.11 22, 23 pars. 14-16
How should we react if a friend corrects us?
God's Word reminds us that “the wounds caused by a friend are faithful” (Prov. 27:6). What does this mean? Imagine that we are waiting to cross a busy street and we get distracted by looking at our phone. We started across without looking up. Then a friend grabs our arms and pulls us back. He grabs us so hard that he bruises us. But, thanks to him acting fast, he saves us from a sure hit. Maybe he will hurt our arm for a few days, but won't we be upset with our friend? Rather, we will be grateful for his help. Similarly, if a friend makes us see that our way of speaking or acting is against God's righteous standards, we may be hurt at first, but to be offended or angry with him would be foolish (Eccl. 7:9 ).
What could make someone reject the loving advice of a good friend?
What could make someone reject the loving advice of a good friend? Pride. The proud like "to be given their ears"; they stop “hearing the truth” (2 Tim. 4:3, 4). They don't listen to anyone because they think they are smarter and more important than others. But the apostle Paul said, “If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he is deceiving himself” (Gal. 6:3). King Solomon summed it up well: "He is better a poor but wise child than an old but foolish king, who no longer has the sense to take advice" (Eccl. 4:13).
As we read Galatians 2:11-14, what do we learn from the example of the apostle Peter?
The apostle Peter set a good example for us when the apostle Paul corrected him in front of everyone (read Galatians 2:11-14). He could have been upset with Paul for how and where he spoke to him. But, since Peter was wise, he accepted the advice and did not hold a grudge against Paul. Instead, he eventually called him "dear brother" (2 Pet. 3:15).
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