DAILY TEXT, Thursday November 10, You will see your Great Instructor (Is. 30:20).
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Thursday, November 10
You will see your Great Instructor (Is. 30:20).
As Jehovah is our “Great Instructor”, in his Word he has included examples from which we can learn lessons (Isa. 30:21). We can meditate on biblical characters who displayed qualities that please God and what happened to others who did not (Ps. 37:37; 1 Cor. 10:11). 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 and 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. w20.08 10 paras. 10, 11.
What do the words of Jesus recorded at John 5:19, 30 teach us about modesty?
Although he was the perfect Son of God, Jesus always leaned on Jehovah (read John 5:19, 30). He never tried to wrest authority from his heavenly Father. Philippians 2:6 says that Jesus "did not think to take God's place and become equal to him." He understood the extent of his authority, respected his Father's, and submitted to it.
How did Jesus react when he was asked something that he had no authority to do?
Let's think about how Jesus reacted when the disciples James and John along with his mother asked him to sit at his right and left in the Kingdom. Without hesitation, Jesus responded that only his heavenly Father had the authority to grant that privilege (Matt. 20:20-23). Thus he showed that he respected his limits. He acted modestly and never went beyond what Jehovah had commanded him to do (John 12:49). How can we follow his magnificent example?
How can we put the command of 1 Corinthians 4:6 into practice?
We imitate Jesus' example of modesty when we obey the command of 1 Corinthians 4:6: "Do not go beyond the things that are written." Therefore, when someone asks us for advice, we should never impose our opinion or say the first thing that comes to mind without thinking about it carefully. Rather, let us direct you to the advice offered by the Bible and our publications. In this way we will show that we are modest, recognizing that we have limits and that Jehovah's “righteous decrees” are always better than any advice we can give (Rev. 15:3, 4).
As we have seen, by being humble and modest, we bring honor to Jehovah. Now we will see that these qualities also help us to be happy and to get along with others.
Why are humble and modest people happy?
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).
How do humility and modesty help us get along with others? (Romans 12:10).
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. In addition, they rejoice when others do well in what they do in their service to Jehovah and do not hesitate to congratulate and honor them (read Romans 12:10).
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