LIVING AS CHRISTIANS: Week of November 25 to December 1, 2024, How can we support the Kingdom with loyalty? Video: Let us loyally support the “Prince of Peace”. Analysis and Answers.

LIVING AS CHRISTIANS: November 25-December 1, 2024, How can we support the Kingdom with loyalty? Video: Let us support the “Prince of Peace” with loyalty. Analysis and Answers.

How can we support the Kingdom with loyalty? (15 mins.) Audience discussion.

Play the VIDEO Let us loyally support the “Prince of Peace.” Then ask:

How do we support God's Kingdom with loyalty?

We support God's Kingdom with loyalty, always putting first what has to do with its government, obeying its rules, speaking about it with enthusiasm and respecting human governments, but making sure to obey God when there is a conflict between what they ask and what Jehovah commands us. 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

By remaining neutral and trusting fully in Jehovah as the only One who can solve humanity's problems, even though we live in the world and face constant pressures to get involved in political, social, economic, or environmental issues, we remember that our hope is in God's kingdom and not in human solutions.

Being loyal to the Kingdom means showing through our actions that we trust that it is the solution to humanity's problems. For example, when we face economic challenges, we continue to prioritize spiritual things because we believe in God's kingdom as our true refuge.

It also means standing firm in our faith even when others don’t understand. For example, when someone questions our decisions to live according to the Bible, showing loyalty to the Kingdom by staying faithful.

Write a Bible text that relates to each of the following ways to support the Kingdom:

Putting it first in our lives.

BIBLICAL TEXT: Matthew 6:33: «Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.»

This reminds us to prioritize Kingdom-related things, such as meetings, Bible study, and preaching, before other activities. 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This verse reminds us of the importance of prioritizing the interests of God's Kingdom over our personal concerns, trusting that Jehovah will provide what is needed. 

Putting the Kingdom first does not mean neglecting our family or work responsibilities. On the contrary, it means organizing our priorities so that there is always time for spiritual activities and the service of God.

It is a reflection of trust in Jehovah's promises. By putting the Kingdom first, we demonstrate that we trust in him and that he will supply everything we need, as Jesus assured us in Matthew 6:33.

Obeying their moral standards.

BIBLICAL TEXT: 1 Peter 1:17: «Be holy, because I am holy.»

By living according to the rules, we show that we respect and support His perfect government. 

Jehovah's standards are like a protection for us; when we obey them, we avoid unnecessary problems and enjoy peace and a good conscience, which strengthens our relationship with God.

Obeying His rules shows that we love Him. Jesus said in John 14:15, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” By living a clean and honest life, we demonstrate that love.

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. People who are sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, men who commit homosexual acts, men who practice homosexuality, 10 thieves, the greedy, drunkards, revilers, and extortioners will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

This verse emphasizes the need to live in accordance with God's moral standards to be worthy of His Kingdom. 

Talking about him with enthusiasm.

BIBLICAL TEXT: Matthew 24:14: «This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited Earth.»

Joyfully sharing the good news about the Kingdom shows that we are committed to it and want others to know about it too.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This verse reminds us that proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom is an essential part of our worship, and doing so with enthusiasm shows our love for Jehovah and our faith in his promises.

Speaking enthusiastically about the Kingdom is contagious. When we show joy and conviction in preaching, others see that it is something important and valuable to us.

It benefits us, too. By talking about the Kingdom, we strengthen our own faith because we remember Jehovah’s promises and the reasons to trust in him.