DAILY TEXT, Today's Sunday May 22, 2022, I have to tell you the good news of the Kingdom of God, because that's what I was sent for (Luke 4:43).

DAILY TEXT, Today's Sunday May 22, 2022

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Sunday May 22, 2022

I have to tell you the good news of the Kingdom of God, because that's what I was sent for (Luke 4:43).

In the first century, the message that Jesus preached gave hope to all mankind. He commanded his disciples to carry on the work he had started and to bear witness “to the most distant part of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Of course, they couldn't do it with their own strength. They would need the support of the holy spirit, “the helper” that Jesus had promised them (John 14:26; Zech. 4:6). Jesus' disciples received the holy spirit at Pentecost 33 AD. With the help of this spirit, they immediately began to preach, and before long thousands accepted the good news (Acts 2:41; 4:4). And, when the persecution arose, they did not flinch. Rather, they asked God for help and prayed, “Make your slaves continue to speak your word with great courage.” So, They were filled with holy spirit and continued to proclaim “the word of God with courage” (Acts 4:18-20, 29, 31). w20.10 21 paras. Four. Five

How did the first-century governing body work together to preserve order for God's people?

In the first century. The governing body, which was in Jerusalem, worked in unity to preserve order and peace for God's people (Acts 2:42). For example, when around the year 49 the issue of circumcision arose, the governing body discussed the matter under the guidance of the holy spirit. If the congregation had remained divided, the preaching would have been affected. Although the apostles and elders were Jewish, they were not influenced by their traditions or those who taught them. Rather, they sought guidance from God's Word and spirit (Acts 15:1, 2, 5-20, 28). As a result, Jehovah blessed the decision, the congregation preserved peace and unity, and the preaching work continued.​—Acts 15:30, 31; 16:4, 5.

Why do we say that peace and order reign in Jehovah's organization today?

Currently. Jehovah's organization has endeavored to preserve order and peace for God's people. As early as 1895, the November 15 issue of the English edition of this magazine had an article based on 1 Corinthians 14:40 titled “Decently and in Order.” It read: “The apostles gave much advice to the early Church regarding order . . . It is wise to keep paying careful attention to the things that were written for our warning” (Rom. 15:4). The same desire for order and peace that distinguished first-century Christians is evident in Jehovah's organization today. As a sample button, if we were to attend a Watchtower Study in another congregation, even in another country, we would know how the study would be conducted and what article was being discussed. We would feel at home right away. This beautiful unity is only possible thanks to the spirit of God (Zeph. 3:9, footnote).

Bearing in mind the words of James 3:17, what questions should we ask ourselves?

What we can do. Jehovah wants us to maintain “the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:1-3). Therefore, let us ask ourselves: “Do I promote peace and unity in the congregation? Am I obedient to the brothers who run it? Can others trust me, especially if I have responsibilities in the congregation? Am I punctual, helpful and willing to help? (read James 3:17). If we feel that we can improve in any of these areas, let us ask Jehovah for holy spirit. The more we allow it to shape our personality and influence our actions, the more our brothers will love and value us.

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