DAILY TEXT, Today Saturday, January 13, 2024, A trustworthy person knows how to keep a confidence (Prov. 11:13).

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Saturday January 13, 2024

The trustworthy person knows how to keep a confidence (Prov. 11:13).

The trustworthy person strives to keep what he promises and tells the truth (Ps. 15:4). The others know they can count on her. We want our brothers to think that of us. Trust cannot be demanded; you have to earn it. It's like money: hard to earn and easy to lose. Without a doubt, Jehovah has earned our trust. “Everything he does is trustworthy” (Ps. 33:4). And he expects us to imitate him (Eph. 5:1). We are very grateful that Jehovah has invited us to be part of a family of brothers who love and trust each other. Earning the trust of our brothers is everyone's responsibility. If each one strives to show love, humility, discernment, honesty and self-control, he does his part so that there is an atmosphere of trust in the congregation. Let us imitate the example of our God, Jehovah, and continue to demonstrate that we are trustworthy. w22.09 8 paras. 1, 2; 13 para. 17.

How did the prophet Daniel prove himself trustworthy? and what should we ask ourselves?

The prophet Daniel left us an excellent example. When he was taken captive to Babylon, he soon gained a reputation for being trustworthy. And that fame grew when he, with the help of Jehovah, interpreted the dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar. On one occasion he had to communicate a message that no king would like to hear: that Jehovah was not happy with him. Daniel had to steel himself because Nebuchadnezzar had a very bad character (Dan. 2:12; 4:20-22, 25). Many years later, Daniel again demonstrated that he was trustworthy when he accurately interpreted a mysterious message that appeared on the wall of the palace in Babylon (Dan. 5:5, 25-29). And later Darius the Mede and his officials also realized that Daniel “had an extraordinary spirit.” They recognized that he “was trustworthy and could not be blamed for negligence or corruption” (Dan. 6:3, 4). Even rulers who did not worship Jehovah saw that this servant of theirs could be trusted.

Keeping in mind the example of Daniel, let us ask ourselves: “What opinion do those who are not Witnesses have of me? Do you consider me someone who is trustworthy and who fulfills his responsibilities?” It is important that we ask ourselves these questions because when we demonstrate that we are trustworthy, we honor Jehovah.

Why did Hananiah have a reputation for being very trustworthy?

In 455 BC, after rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Governor Nehemiah put some trusted men in charge of the city. One of them was Hananiah, the head of the Fortress. The Bible says that Hananiah “was a very trustworthy man and feared the true God more than many others” (Neh. 7:2). Love for Jehovah and fear of displeasing Him motivated Hananiah to take seriously any responsibility he received. These same qualities will help us be trustworthy servants of God.

How did Tychicus prove that he was a trustworthy friend of the apostle Paul?

Let's look at the example of Tychicus, a trusted companion of the apostle Paul. When Paul was under house arrest, he enlisted the help of Tychicus and said that he was a “faithful minister in the Lord” (Eph. 6:21, 22). He not only trusted him to bring letters to the brothers in Ephesus and Colossae, but also to encourage and console them. Tychicus makes us think of the faithful and trustworthy men of our day who care for our spiritual needs (Col. 4:7-9).

What good example do the elders and ministerial servants in our congregation set for us?

Today we greatly value the work of elders and ministerial servants, who are trustworthy brothers. Like Daniel, Hananiah, and Tychicus, they take their responsibilities seriously. For example, when we go to the midweek meeting, we are sure that all parts of the program will have been assigned. And the elders are very grateful when the brothers and sisters prepare well and present their assignments. Furthermore, when we invite our Bible students to the weekend meeting, we do not ask whether a speaker has been invited for the public talk. On the other hand, we trust that we will have the necessary publications to preach. Without a doubt, we feel that these faithful brothers take good care of us, and we thank Jehovah. But how can we prove that we are trustworthy?

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