Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Put the word into practice and don't just hear it (Jas. 1:22).
The Word of God can be like a mirror for us (Jas. 1:23-25). Every morning, almost everyone looks in a mirror before leaving home. This way we see if we have to tweak something before others see us. In the same way, when we read the Bible every day, we see if we need to make any "touch-ups" in our thinking or our attitude. Many brothers read the text for the day every morning before leaving home and allow what they read to influence their thinking. So, during the day, they look for ways to put into practice the advice of God's Word. Also, we should read the Bible and meditate on it every day. Although this may seem simple, it is one of the most important helps we have to continue on the narrow path that leads to life. In a way, The Word of God is like an X-ray machine, which allows us to see ourselves inside. Now, if we want to benefit from the advice that we find in the Bible and that given to us by God's representatives, we have to be humble. w20.11 18 para. 3; 20 para. 8
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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