DAILY TEXT, From today Wednesday March 22, He began to teach them many things (Mar. 6:34).

DAILY TEXT, From Wednesday March 22,  He began to teach them many things (Mar. 6:34).

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Wednesday March 22

He began to teach them many things (Mark 6:34).

Let's think about what Jesus' reaction was when a crowd of people came to see him on the side of a mountain. He had been praying all night, so he must have been very tired. But, when he saw all those people, he felt sorry for the poor and the sick. He not only healed them, but he also gave one of the most motivational speeches of all time: the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6:12-20). He was also willing to spend time with others. Let's imagine the situation: Jesus had just found out that his friend John the Baptist had been executed. The Bible says: “When Jesus received the news, he left there and went out in a boat to a secluded place to be alone” (Matt. 14:10-13). But a large crowd was already waiting for him in that secluded place (Mark 6:31-33). Jesus realized that they were in dire need of spiritual relief, and he gave it to them without a second thought (Luke 9:10, 11). w22.02 20, 21 pars. 4, 6.

Give an example of how the elders imitate Jesus when someone needs help.

How the elders lovingly follow the example of Jesus. Isn't it true that we value all the sacrifices that the elders make for us? Many of us are not aware of everything they do. For example, when there is a medical emergency, the members of the Hospital Liaison Committees quickly help the brothers in need, often having to do it in the middle of the night. But, moved by compassion, these dear old men and their families put the well-being of their siblings above their own.

The elders also assist in the construction of Kingdom Halls and other buildings, as well as in relief efforts. And that's not to mention all the hours they spend teaching, supporting and encouraging the brothers in their congregation. All these elderly people and their families deserve our heartfelt congratulations. We want Jehovah to be with the spirit they demonstrate. Sure, as is expected of any Christian, elders must be balanced. They should not spend so much time attending to their theocratic responsibilities that they neglect the welfare of their families.

According to Philippians 2:4, 5, what mental attitude should all Christians develop?

(Read Philippians 2:4, 5.) It is true that we are not all old, but we can all learn from the sacrificial spirit of Jesus. The Bible says that he "took the form of a slave" (Phil. 2:7). What do these words teach us? A good slave or servant looks for ways to please his master. As we are slaves of Jehovah and servants of our brothers, we want to be more and more useful to our God and our companions. How can we achieve it? Let's look at some suggestions.

What self-examination can we do?

Check your attitude. Ask yourself: “Am I willing to make personal sacrifices to help others? How do I react, for example, if I am asked to visit an older brother or take an older sister to meetings? Shall I offer right away to help clean up an assembly site or maintain the Kingdom Hall?” When we dedicated ourselves to Jehovah, we promised him that we would use everything we have to serve him, including our time and resources. So he feels very happy when we selflessly use them to help others. Now, what can we do if we realize that we have to improve on something?

How can prayer help us cultivate the spirit of sacrifice?

Pray to Jehovah from your heart. If you realize that you need to improve in some area, but don't feel like doing so, pray to Jehovah from your heart. Be honest. Tell him how he feels and ask him to give you “both the desire and the strength to act” (Phil. 2:13).

How can young baptized men help the organization?

Are you a young male and are you baptized? So, ask Jehovah to help you have a desire to do more in the congregation. In some places there are more elders than ministerial servants, and many of those ministerial servants are already of a certain age. As the organization continues to grow, more younger brothers are needed to help the elders care for Jehovah's people. If you offer to serve where there is need, you will be happy because you will please Jehovah, you will make a good name for yourself, and you will feel the satisfaction of helping others.

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