TREASURES FROM GOD'S WORD: Week of September 23-29, 2024, Jehovah's way of ruling is the best, Prepared Speech.

TREASURES FROM GOD'S WORD: September 23-29, 2024, Jehovah's way of ruling is best. Prepared talk.

Jehovah's way of ruling is the best (10 mins.)

Today, when we look at the world's governing systems, we see that there are many problems. Injustice, corruption, and oppression are present in many parts of the world. However, when we look at Jehovah's way of governing, we can see that it is totally different. He is not only a just ruler, but also a loving and faithful one.

Today I want to share with you why Jehovah's way of governing is the best and how we can benefit from being under his dominion. Jehovah rules with perfect justice, one of the most notable characteristics of Jehovah's government is his perfect justice. Please read Psalm 89:14, if you found it, please accompany me with the reading, it says like this.

LET'S READ PSALM 89:14.

The foundations of your throne are righteousness and justice; loyal love and faithfulness are before you.

This verse shows us that everything Jehovah does is based on justice and right. He is the perfect example of what a ruler should be like; when Jehovah exercises his authority, he does so in a fair manner. Jeremiah 9:24 reminds us that Jehovah himself declares that he is the one who exercises loving-kindness, right and justice on earth. For in those things he truly finds his delight.

This means that Jehovah not only acts justly because he must, but he does so because he enjoys it. He delights in being fair and treating everyone fairly, unlike human rulers who often rely on imperfect laws or laws that are subject to personal or political interests.

As we can see, dear brothers, Jehovah is the source of perfect justice. He does not need to consult any law made by imperfect men to say that he is just. All the law that he has given us, every principle that we find in the scriptures is based on his perfect justice. 

That is what Psalm 89:14, which we just read, mentions, as it mentions that justice and judgment are the established place of his throne. This gives us immense security; we can fully trust that everything Jehovah does and all the decisions he makes are fair and correct.

Throughout history, Satan has tried to cast doubt on Jehovah's way of governing, suggesting that it is not the best. However, what we have seen in the world governed by Satan is the opposite. Injustice is everywhere and people suffer under corrupt and imperfect systems. However, Jehovah's way of governing always guarantees justice.

Furthermore, this form of government makes people truly happy. Another reason why Jehovah's way of governing is the best is because it produces true happiness, as mentioned in Psalm 89:15,16, which we are going to read, says the following.

LET'S READ PSALM 89:15,16.

Blessed is the people who know how to shout for joy! O LORD, they walk in the light of your presence. 16 All day long your name is their joy, and in your righteousness they are exalted.

These words reveal to us that people who are under Jehovah's rule experience true joy and happiness. Jehovah is not an oppressive or inflexible ruler; on the contrary, he always has our well-being in mind. David expressed this idea beautifully when he said in 1 Chronicles 16:27 that dignity and splendor are before us. Jehovah's strength and joy are in their place.

In fact, the more we meditate on Jehovah's goodness, the more convinced we will be that his way of governing is the best, unlike human rulers who often oppress people with unjust laws or heavy taxes. Jehovah gives us instructions that are for our good; everything he asks us to do is for our benefit.

James 1:17 reminds us that every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. So when we follow the laws and principles that Jehovah has given us, we can be sure that it is for our happiness and well-being. 

For this reason, it is important to remember that the happiness that comes from Jehovah's rule is not superficial or temporary. It is not simply a matter of feeling good for a while, but rather it is a deep and lasting happiness that comes from having a close relationship with Jehovah.

When we obey His commands and live according to His principles, we experience a happiness that nothing in this world can give us. The psalmist also expressed this sentiment when he said in Psalm 84:10, For a day in His courts is better than a thousand elsewhere, so that to those under the Lord a single day with Him is better than a thousand days anywhere else.

This is because Jehovah created us, and as our creator, he knows exactly what we need to be truly happy. He generously gives us everything we need to lead a full and satisfying life. Jehovah's government will last forever, in addition to being a just and kind ruler, Jehovah has also established a government that will last forever, as mentioned in Psalm 89:34-37, which we are going to read says this.

LET'S READ PSALM 89:34-37.

I will not break my covenant or change the word of my lips. 35 By my holiness I have sworn once and for all; I will not lie to David. 36 His descendants will endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me. 37 Like the moon, he will be established forever as a faithful witness in the heavens.”

Here we see a reference to the covenant that Jehovah made with David, the king of Ancient Israel. In this covenant, Jehovah promised David that his lineage would continue and that the Messiah would come from his offspring. This promise was fulfilled in Jesus Christ who has the legal right to the throne of the Messianic Kingdom. The amazing thing about this covenant is that it guarantees that the reign of the Messiah, the Kingdom of Jehovah, will last forever.

Throughout history, we have seen that many human governments have fallen, some of them after just a few years or decades, but Jesus' reign, Jehovah's government, will never fall as verse 37 says; it will be firmly established forever. Furthermore, Jehovah's government is incorruptible, in contrast to human governments that often become corrupt over time.

Jehovah's Kingdom will always be just and righteous. Jesus Christ, the King of the Kingdom, will always reflect Jehovah's perfect qualities, ensuring that this government is for the good of all. This eternal government is the basis of our hope. As Christians, we know that soon Jehovah and his King Jesus Christ will eliminate all traces of injustice, evil and suffering in this world.

As prophesied in Revelation 21:4, under Jehovah's rule, every tear will be wiped away from people's eyes and as the verse mentions, death will no longer exist, nor will mourning or crying or pain be anymore, since all the previous things will have passed away.

What a wonderful hope Jehovah offers us in his government. Throughout this discourse we have seen that Jehovah's way of governing is the best, his government is based on perfect justice, which guarantees that we will always be treated fairly and equitably. In addition, Jehovah's government produces true happiness in our lives, since he gives us instructions that are for our benefit and helps us live full and satisfying lives.

And finally, dear brothers, Jehovah's government is eternal and will never fall, nor will it be corrupted. As servants of Jehovah we can feel deeply grateful to be under his government; there is no other ruler in the universe who is as fair, loving and faithful as our creator.

In our corresponding activity guide this week we can see a series of images where a brother reflects on Jehovah's way of governing, and realizes that it is very different from that of this world. In the first image on the left, we can see people arguing at a political rally, and in the second image, the brothers greet each other affectionately at the Kingdom Hall. This reminds us that in order to remain neutral despite political propaganda, we must reflect on Jehovah's way of governing and realize that this form of government is the best that can exist.

Therefore, dear brothers, let us continue to obey his commands and live according to his principles, knowing that this brings us lasting happiness and the assurance that we will be under his just and eternal reign forever.