APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of April 22 to 28, 2024, Analysis with the audience based on the pamphlet A Labor of Love, lesson 4, Points 3-5 and “See also”. Analysis.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: April 22-28, 2024, Lesson 4, Points 3-5 and “See also”, Analysis.

Humility: Imitate Paul (8 mins.) Analysis with the audience based on the booklet A Labor of Love lesson 4 points 3-5 and “See also.”

Imitate Paul

3. Don't give the impression of feeling superior. 

We must show that we are all at different stages of learning and understanding. Be empathetic and understanding with the questions we ask people, for example asking questions that are too complicated to provide an answer. This can make the person feel inferior.

Also, do not use language with fancy or difficult to understand words, rather use simple language that everyone can understand and feel comfortable listening to. Avoid terms that can make the person feel belittled or belittled.

Instead of correcting or criticizing, your beliefs seek common ground on which both parties agree and be empathetic to show what the Bible says.

4. Make it clear that what you teach comes from the Bible. 

For example, we can read directly from the Bible, avoiding any misunderstanding or misinterpretation that may arise when paraphrasing the texts. This ensures that the original message is conveyed clearly and accurately.

The Word of God has the power to touch hearts and transform lives. By reading texts directly from the Bible, you allow the Holy Spirit to work through his Word to impact your listeners in powerful ways.

Reading texts directly from the Bible shows a deep respect for the Word of God and its importance in the life of the believer. This helps focus attention on God and his message, rather than on ourselves.

5. Be gentle. 

Being gentle and humble creates an environment where people feel valued and respected, even if they disagree with us. This facilitates open and constructive communication.

Humility and mildness help us avoid falling into arguments or confrontations that lead nowhere. Instead of insisting on being right, we can choose to maintain peace and harmony in our interactions.

When we respond with kindness and gentleness, the other person is more likely to be willing to talk to us in the future. This gives us the opportunity to continue sharing our beliefs in a way that is well received.

SEE ALSO

Rom. 12:16-18.

The text of Romans 12:16-18. It encourages us to have the same attitude toward others that we would have toward ourselves. Therefore, we should not concentrate on great things, but as the text mentions, we should let ourselves be carried away by humble things, and that implies not becoming wise in our own eyes.

We can also mention what it says at the end of verse 17, we must take into account what people think is right, since we must remember that they do not know Jehovah. Which encourages us to live in peace with all people, regardless of whether they are not our brothers in faith. 

1 Cor. 8:1.

This text helps us understand that no matter how much knowledge we have, it is not enough, since knowledge has to go hand in hand with love. As mentioned in the verse, knowledge can fill us with pride. But if we have love we will be uplifting with our words and actions.

2 Cor. 3:5.

This text is very beautiful because it reminds us that all the ability or understanding we have does not come from ourselves. Hence the importance of being aware that all knowledge comes from God, since we are aware that he is the one who enables us and helps us through his holy spirit, to be able to fulfill his purpose.