DAILY TEXT, Today Monday, March 11, 2024, Jesus knew what was inside the man (John 2:25).

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Monday March 11, 2024

Jesus knew what was inside man (John 2:25).

Jesus treated the 12 apostles with love and affection. What do we learn? It's not just about the mistakes others make, but how we react when they make them. Therefore, when we feel offended by something a brother did, let us ask ourselves: “Why did what he did bother me so much? Do I have to improve something? Is the brother going through a difficult time? Wouldn't it be better to show love and let it go even if it seems to me that I have reasons to feel that way? If we always treat others with love, we will prove that we are true Christians. Jesus' example also shows us that we must strive to understand our brothers (Prov. 20:5). Of course, Jesus could read hearts, we can't. But what we can do is be patient with our brothers when they make mistakes (Eph. 4:1, 2; 1 Pet. 3:8). Something that will help us is to know them better. w23.03 30 paras. 14-16.13.

How did Jesus treat the apostles despite their imperfections? (Matthew 20:25-28).

How did Jesus react? He was not outraged. He did not say that he would replace them with men who were more humble, who always treated each other with love, and who were better apostles. Rather, he reasoned patiently with them because he knew they had a good heart (read Matthew 20:25-28). Although it was not the first or last time the apostles argued over who was the most important, Jesus always treated them with love (Mark 9:34; Luke 22:24).

What happened when a circuit overseer strove to get to know a brother better?

A circuit overseer serving in East Africa met a brother who seemed to have a difficult personality. Did the superintendent stick with that first impression? He says: “Instead of avoiding him, I decided to get to know him better.” Thus he learned that the things his brother had experienced influenced his character. He says: “Once I understood how intense his struggle to overcome the past had been and how much progress he had made, I couldn't help but admire him. We became good friends". If we strive to know and understand our brothers better, it will be easier to treat them with love.

What questions can we ask ourselves if a brother has offended us? (Proverbs 26:20).

Sometimes we may find it necessary to talk to a brother who has offended us. But, before taking that step, we must do a self-examination. “Do I have all the facts?” (Prov. 18:13). “Could it be that he did it accidentally?” (Eccl. 7:20). “Did I do something similar in the past?” (Eccl. 7:21, 22). “If I talk to the brother, will I create a bigger problem than the one I'm trying to solve?” (read Proverbs 26:20). If we spend time thinking about these questions, we may come to the conclusion that it is better to show love and forget about it.

What are we determined to do?

As a group, Jehovah's Witnesses prove to be true disciples of Christ. And how can we do it individually? Showing sincere love to our brothers despite their imperfections. And, thanks to that, other people may realize what the true religion is and want to worship Jehovah, the God of love, with us. So let us be determined to continue demonstrating the kind of love that identifies true Christians.

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