DAILY TEXT, Today Monday, January 1, 2024, I send you Timothy, since he is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord (1 Cor. 4:17).

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Monday January 1

I send you Timothy, since he is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord (1 Cor. 4:17).

Why was Timothy so useful to Jehovah? Because he had outstanding Christian qualities (Philipp. 2: 19-22). From the apostle Paul's description of Timothy, we see that he was humble, loyal, hardworking, and trustworthy. He sincerely cared about the brothers. For this reason, Pablo loved him very much and did not hesitate to entrust him with difficult assignments. If we develop the qualities that Jehovah likes, we will endear ourselves to him, and he will use us more in the congregation (Ps. 25:9; 138:6). Therefore, let us pray to Jehovah to help us know in which aspects of our personality we need to improve. Let's select one in particular and focus on it. Do we need to show more empathy? Should we be more peaceful or more willing to forgive others? If we have doubts, let's ask a trusted friend how he sees us (Prov. 27:6). w22.04 23 paras. Four. Five.

How can we achieve the goal of developing a quality?

Let us strive to achieve our goal. As? Let's start by looking for information about the quality we want to work on. For example, suppose we realize that we should forgive more. It would be helpful to read about biblical figures who generously forgave others and those who did not, and meditate on their example. Let's think about Jesus. He was willing to forgive people (Luke 7:47, 48). He didn't focus on his flaws, but instead focused on the potential he had. However, the Pharisees “thought the rest were nothing” (Luke 18:9). After meditating on these examples, let's ask ourselves: “How do I see others? What qualities of theirs do I look at?” If we find it difficult to forgive someone, let's make a list of all the good qualities we see in that person and ask ourselves: “How does Jesus see them? Would he forgive her?” A study project like this can help us change our way of thinking. At first we may find it difficult to forgive someone who has hurt us. But, if we make an effort, we will be able to improve this aspect of our personality.

In what ways does Jehovah use those who are skilled at their work today? (Proverbs 22:29).

Another goal we can set is to acquire a new skill. Think, for example, of all the brothers who help build branch offices, Assembly Halls, and Kingdom Halls. Many of them learned what they know because they worked with others who had more experience. As seen in the images, both men and women are learning what needs to be done to maintain the Assembly Halls and Kingdom Halls. In these and other ways, Jehovah, the “King of eternity,” and Jesus, the “King of kings,” use these capable people to achieve great things. (1 Tim. 1:17; 6:15 ; read Proverbs 22:29). We want to work hard and use our abilities to bring glory to Jehovah, not ourselves (John 8:54).

What will help us decide which skill we want to focus on?

8 Let's set a specific goal. What skill could we focus on? Talk to congregation elders and perhaps the circuit overseer for suggestions. For example, if they encourage us to improve our speaking or teaching, we could ask them what specific area they think we should work on. Then, let's get to work. As?

How can we achieve the goal of acquiring a skill?

Let us strive to achieve our goal. Suppose we want to be better teachers. We can study the pamphlet Let's Be Better Readers and Teachers in depth. And, before presenting an assignment at the midweek meeting, we could ask another brother with more experience to listen to us and tell us what to improve on. If we prepare assignments ahead of time, we will be better teachers and others will see that we are hardworking and reliable (Prov. 21:5; 2 Cor. 8:22).

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