Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Let us not become self-centered (Gal. 5:26).
The proud find it difficult to congratulate others and prefer to be congratulated themselves. They tend to compare themselves to others and to be competitive. Instead of empowering others and giving them authority, they do everything themselves because they think that this is the only way to get things done right, that is, to their liking. In addition, they are often driven by ambition and envy. So, if we perceive that we have a pride problem, let us pray to Jehovah to help us renew our minds so that this defect does not become entrenched within us (Rom. 12:2). How grateful we are for Jehovah's example of humility (Ps. 18:35). We can see this quality in the way he treats his servants, and we want to imitate him. We also want to copy the example of modesty of biblical characters who had the honor of walking with God. Let us never fail to give Jehovah the honor and glory that he deserves (Rev. 4:11). w20.08 13 paras. 19, 20
How does Jehovah teach us lessons?
Since Jehovah is our “Great Instructor,” he has included examples in his Word from which we can learn lessons. We can ponder biblical characters who displayed qualities that please God, such as modesty, and what happened to others who did not (Ps. 37:37; 1 Cor. 10:11).
What do we learn from Saul's bad example?
Let's think about what happened to King Saul. When he was young, he was so modest and felt so insignificant that it was difficult for him to even accept greater responsibilities (1 Sam. 9:21; 10:20-22). But soon after he was made king, he became arrogant and did things that he had no right to do. On one occasion, he lost patience while waiting for the prophet Samuel to arrive. Instead of being modest and trusting that Jehovah would help his people, he offered a burnt sacrifice even though he was not authorized to do so. As a result, Jehovah withdrew his approval and, later, the throne (1 Sam. 13:8-14). We do well to learn the lesson and not go beyond what corresponds to us.
What good example of modesty did Daniel leave us?
Unlike Saul, the prophet Daniel left us a good example. Throughout his life, he was always a humble and unassuming man who looked to Jehovah for guidance. For example, when God used him to interpret Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Daniel took no credit for himself, but rather he was modest and gave all honor to Jehovah (Dan. 2:26-28). From this we learn that if we give talks that please the brothers or if we are successful in the ministry, we should give all the credit to Jehovah. Let us be modest and recognize that we could not do any of this without his help (Phil. 4:13). In this way we also follow the excellent example of Jesus. Let's see why we say this.
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