DAILY TEXT, Today's Friday, October 20, 2023, You have heard of Job's endurance and you have seen what Jehovah did for him in the end (James 5:11).

DAILY TEXT, From  Friday, October 20, 2023,  You have heard of Job's endurance and have seen what Jehovah did for him in the end (James 5:11).

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Friday October 20

You have heard of Job's endurance and seen what Jehovah ultimately did for him (James 5:11).

James used the Word of God as authority to teach. He used it to help people see that Jehovah always rewards those who are loyal to him like Job. James taught that lesson using simple words and arguments. In this way, he did not focus attention on himself, but on Jehovah. What is the lesson? Let's teach simply and base ourselves on the Word of God. Our goal should not be to show people how much we know, but to show them how much Jehovah knows and how much he cares about them.​—Rom. 11:33. We can achieve that goal if we always rely on the Bible. For example, instead of telling our students what we would do if we were in their place, we should help them reason from biblical examples and perceive how Jehovah thinks and feels. Then, what will motivate them to apply what they learn will be the desire to please Jehovah and not us. w22.01 11 paras. 9, 10.

What problems did some Christians have, and what advice did James give them? (James 5:13-15).

Santiago was realistic. In his letter we noted that he was aware of the problems his brothers were going through and gave them clear instructions on what they had to do. For example, some Christians were slow to put advice into practice (James 1:22). Others showed favoritism to the rich (James 2:1-3). And others found it very difficult to control their tongue (James 3:8-10). These Christians had serious problems, but Santiago did not give them up for lost. He counseled them kindly but frankly and encouraged those who were spiritually weak to seek help from the elders (read James 5:13-15).

How can we be positive when helping a student?

Lesson: Let's see others realistically, but be positive. Many students have trouble putting the Bible's advice into practice (James 4:1-4). It may take you some time to eliminate negative aspects of your personality and replace them with Christian qualities. Like Santiago, we must have the courage to tell a student what he needs to improve on. But at the same time let's be positive; Let us trust that Jehovah will attract the humble and give them the strength to make changes in their lives (James 4:10).

What did Santiago recognize? (James 3:2; note).

James maintained a correct view of himself. He did not think that because he was Jesus' brother or because of his service responsibilities he was special or more important than other Christians. He addressed them as “my dear brothers” (James 1:16, 19; 2:5). He didn't try to seem perfect either. Rather, he included himself when he said, “We all make mistakes many times” (read James 3:2 and the note).

Why should we be willing to admit our mistakes?

Lesson: Let us remember that we are all sinners. We must not think that, in some sense, we are superior to those we teach. Why not? If we give a student the impression that we never make mistakes, he may think that he will never live up to what God expects. But when we honestly acknowledge that we have sometimes struggled to apply Bible principles and tell the student how Jehovah has helped us make changes in our lives, we help him see that he too can serve him.

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