DAILY TEXT, From today Thursday June 8, 2023, Her children stand up and congratulate her; her husband stands up and praises her (Prov. 31:28).

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Her children stand up and congratulate her; her husband stands up and praises her (Prov. 31:28).

Christian husbands are to honor their wives (1 Pet. 3:7). That means they have to give her special attention and treat her with respect. How can they do it? Showing her that you value her, not asking for more than she can give, and certainly not comparing her to other women. What effect might these comparisons have? Let's look at the case of a sister named Rosa. Her husband, who is not a Witness, has a habit of comparing her to other women. With her cruel words, he has not only shattered Rosa's self-esteem of her, but also makes her doubt if anyone really loves her. She says: “I need to be constantly reminded that Jehovah values ​​me.” Instead, Christian husbands give honor to her wife, knowing that this is how they take care of her relationship with her and with Jehovah. Husbands who honor her wife speak well of her, They tell her that they love her and congratulate her. w21.07 22 pars. 7, 8

Why did humble people like to be with Jesus? (See cover drawing.)

We can learn a lot about how to treat others by looking at how Jesus treated his disciples. Although he was the greatest man in history, he was "mild and lowly in heart" (Matt. 11:28-30). He wasn't going around bragging about his amazing intelligence and his immense knowledge. When he taught, he used simple language and attractive examples that touched the hearts of humble people (Luke 10:21). Unlike the arrogant religious leaders, Jesus made people feel that they were valuable to God (John 6:37). He always treated ordinary people with respect.

Why do we say that Jesus treated his disciples with kindness and love?

Jesus treated his disciples with kindness and love. He knew that they had different abilities and circumstances, so they could not all assume the same responsibilities or do the same thing in the ministry. But Jesus valued the heart efforts that each one made. We can clearly see his sympathetic attitude in the parable of the talents. In that account, he spoke of a master who entrusted each slave with work “according to his ability” from him. It is true that, of the two slaves who fulfilled his task, there was one who earned more than the other. But the master congratulated them both with these very words: "Well done, good and faithful slave!" (Matt. 25:14-23).

How can we follow Jesus' example in treating others?

Jesus also treats us with kindness and love. He knows that we have different abilities and circumstances, and he is happy when each one does everything he can. How can we follow his example? We don't want any brother to feel inferior or ashamed because he can't do as much as others. On the contrary, let us always look for opportunities to congratulate our brothers for giving Jehovah the best of themselves.

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