DAILY TEXT, From today Tuesday December 20, 2022, God has announced to King Nebuchadnezzar what is going to happen (Dan. 2:28).

DAILY TEXT, Tuesday December 20, God has announced to King Nebuchadnezzar what is going to happen (Dan. 2:28).

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Tuesday December 20

God has told King Nebuchadnezzar what is going to happen (Dan. 2:28).

The prophet Daniel always humbly sought Jehovah's guidance. For example, when God used him to interpret Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Daniel did not take 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 present talks that the brothers like or if we are successful in the ministry, we should give all the credit to Jehovah. Let's be modest and recognize that we couldn't do any of this without his help (Phil. 4:13). In this way we also follow the excellent example of Jesus. He always leaned on Jehovah (John 5:19, 30). He never tried to wrest heavenly Father authority from him. Philippians 2:6 says that Jesus "did not think of taking God's place and making himself equal to him." He understood the extent of his authority, respected his Father's, and submitted to it. w20.08 11 pars. 12, 13.

How did Jesus react when asked to do something that he did not have the authority to do?

Let's think about how Jesus reacted when the disciples James and John along with his mother asked him to sit on his right and on his left in the Kingdom. Without hesitating, Jesus replied 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 put into practice the command of 1 Corinthians 4:6?

We imitate Jesus' example of modesty when we obey the command at 1 Corinthians 4:6: "Go no further than what is written." Therefore, when someone asks us for advice, we should never impose our opinion on them or tell them 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, because we recognize that we have limits and that Jehovah's “just 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's remember the occasion when Jesus healed 10 lepers. Only one returned to thank him for curing him of this 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 usually get along well with others and have better friendships. Why? Because it is easy for them to accept that others have good qualities and to trust them. In addition, they are happy 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.

For what reasons should we avoid pride?

On the other hand, the proud find it difficult to congratulate others and prefer that they congratulate them. They tend to compare themselves with others and to be competitive. Instead of training 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 (Gal. 5:26). They rarely have lasting friendships. So, if we perceive that we have a problem with pride, let us pray to Jehovah to help us renew our minds so that this defect does not become entrenched within us (Rom. 12:2).

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