DAILY TEXT, From today Sunday February 11, 2024,  Baptism is now saving you (1 Pet. 3:21).

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Sunday February 11, 2024

Baptism is now saving you (1 Pet. 3:21).

One of the things we must do to prepare for baptism is to repent from the heart of our sins (Acts 2:37, 38). True repentance involves making changes. Have you stopped doing things that Jehovah does not like, such as living an immoral life, smoking, swearing, or using foul language? (1 Cor. 6:9, 10; 2 Cor. 7:1; Eph. 4:29). Keep striving for it. He can talk to his Bible class teacher or elders if he needs help and advice. Young people who still live with their parents can ask them to help them overcome any habits that prevent them from being baptized. It is also very important that you have a good spiritual routine. This includes going to and participating in meetings (Heb. 10:24, 25). And when you are appointed as an unbaptized publisher, preach regularly. w23.03 10, 11 paras. 14-16.

What quality will help you reach the goal of baptism, and why? (Proverbs 3:3-6).

On your path to baptism you will encounter obstacles. Some may mock you or even persecute you for your beliefs (2 Tim. 3:12). Or you may be struggling to stop doing something that is wrong but relapse from time to time. Or perhaps it seems like the goal of baptism is too far away, and that frustrates you. What will help you not give up? A very important quality: love for Jehovah.

Love for Jehovah is the most beautiful thing you have (read Proverbs 3:3-6). If you love Jehovah with all your strength, he will be able to move forward despite life's difficulties. The Bible says on many occasions that Jehovah shows loyal love to his servants. This means that he does not abandon them, he never stops loving them (Ps. 100: 5). Well, you were made in the image of God (Gen. 1:26). So how can you show that kind of love?

What can you do to be grateful for what Jehovah does for you? (Galatians 2:20).

The first thing is to be grateful (1 Thes. 5:18). Ask yourself this question every day: “How did Jehovah show me that he loves me today?” And then, when you pray to Him, thank Him for those specific things. See your love as something especially for you, just as the apostle Paul did (read Galatians 2:20). And ask yourself: “Do I want to show Jehovah that I love him too?” His love for him will help him resist any temptation, successfully deal with problems and continue with his spiritual routine. Thus he will demonstrate every day that he loves his heavenly Father.

What does it mean to dedicate yourself to Jehovah, and why is this decision so important?

In time, your great love for Jehovah will prompt you to make a very special prayer in which you dedicate yourself to him. And once you are dedicated to Jehovah, you will have the wonderful opportunity to belong to him forever. When you make that vow to him, he promises that he will serve you through thick and thin. It's a promise you only make once in a lifetime. It's true, dedication is a very serious thing. But remember: of all the good decisions he can make, this is the best (Ps. 50:14). Satan will try to destroy your love for Jehovah so that you will stop serving him. But don't let him get away with it (Job 27:5). His immense love for his heavenly Father will help you fulfill his dedication and get closer and closer to him.

Why do we say that baptism is just the beginning?

After you dedicate yourself to Jehovah, talk with the elders about your next step. But remember that baptism is not the end goal, but rather the beginning of an endless life serving Jehovah. So strengthen your love for your heavenly Father now and set goals for that love to continue growing day after day. This will help you reach the goal of baptism. It will be an unforgettable day. But it's only the beginning. May your love for Jehovah and his Son never stop growing.

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