DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday August 31, 2022, Take the initiative to honor one another (Rom. 12:10).

DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Take the initiative to honor one another (Rom. 12:10).

If we are humble and modest, we are more likely to be happy. Why? Because, being aware of our limitations, we will gladly appreciate any help you offer us. Let us remember the time when Jesus healed 10 lepers. Only one returned to thank him for having cured him of that terrible disease. This humble man knew that he could never have healed himself, so he was grateful and gave glory to God (Luke 17:11-19). Humble and modest people generally get along with others and have better friendships. Why? Because they have no trouble accepting that others have good qualities and trusting them. Furthermore, they rejoice when others do well in what they do in their service to Jehovah, and they do not hesitate to congratulate and honor them. w20.08 12 paras. 17, 18

How did Jehovah show patience to Abraham and Sarah?

Jehovah also demonstrates his humility by being patient. For example, he is patient with his servants when they respectfully question his decisions. Let us remember how he listened to Abraham when he expressed his doubts about the decision to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 18:22-33). And let's not forget how he reacted when Abraham's wife, Sarah, laughed when she heard that she would get pregnant when she was so old. Instead of being offended or angry, he treated her with dignity (Gen. 18:10-14).

What can parents and elders learn from Jehovah's example?

If you are a parent or an elder, what can you learn from Jehovah's example? Think about how you react when someone under your authority questions your decisions. Are you in a hurry to correct it? Or do you try to understand their point of view? It is clear that families and congregations benefit when those in authority imitate God. So far, we have discussed what Jehovah's example of humility teaches us. Let's now look at several examples of biblical characters and see what we can learn about modesty.

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