DAILY TEXT, Monday April 7, 2025, Stand firm, immovable (1 Cor. 15:58).

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Monday April 7, 2025

Stand firm, immovable (1 Cor. 15:58).

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jehovah's Witnesses who followed the organization's instructions avoided the problems and stress experienced by those who paid attention to the false information that was circulated (Matt. 24:45). We must not lose sight of “what things are most important” (Phil. 1:9, 10). Distractions rob us of time and attention that we could invest in more profitable things. Day-to-day activities such as eating, drinking, having fun, and working can distract us if we let them become the center of our lives (Luke 21:34, 35). Furthermore, social and political debates have become daily bread. We must not allow these issues to distract us. Otherwise, we risk taking sides, even if only within ourselves. Satan uses various tactics to weaken our resolve to do what is right. w23.07 16, 17 paras. 12, 13.

How does Satan promote false reasoning?

False reasoning. Satan uses “false and empty reasoning” and “the elementary things of the world” to deceive and divide people (Col. 2:8). For example, in the first century he used philosophies and other human ideas, Jewish teachings that were not based on the Bible, and the belief that Christians had to follow the Mosaic Law. They were false reasonings because they caused people not to pay attention to the true source of wisdom, Jehovah. Today, Satan uses the media and social networks to spread conspiracy theories and fake news promoted by political leaders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of false information circulated.c Jehovah's Witnesses who followed the organization's instructions avoided the problems and stress experienced by those who heeded information of this type (Matt. 24:45).

Why should we not allow anything to distract us?

The distractions. We must not lose sight of “what things are most important” (Phil. 1:9, 10). Distractions rob us of time and attention that we could invest in more profitable things. Day-to-day activities such as eating, drinking, having fun, and working can distract us if we let them become the center of our lives (Luke 21:34, 35). Furthermore, social and political debates have become daily bread. We must not allow these issues to distract us. Otherwise, we risk taking sides, even if only within ourselves. Satan uses these five tactics to weaken our resolve to do what is right. Let's see what will help us cope and stand firm.

What can help us stand firm at Jehovah's side?

Let's think about why we dedicate ourselves and baptize. We took these steps because we wanted to take Jehovah's side. Remember what helped you convince yourself that this is the truth. He came to know Jehovah, to see him as his heavenly Father, and to respect and love him. His faith grew and motivated him to repent of his sins. You stopped doing the things that Jehovah hates and started doing what he likes. He was greatly relieved to see that God forgave him (Ps. 32:1, 2). He decided to go to the meetings and talk to others about the wonderful teachings he was learning. Now that you are a dedicated and baptized Christian, you are walking the path that leads to life and you are determined not to abandon it (Matt. 7:13, 14).

How does studying God's Word and meditating on it help us?

Let us study the Word of God and meditate on it. A tree needs to have deep roots to stay strong. In the same way, we need to have a faith rooted in the Word of God to stand firm. As a tree grows, its roots do too, and they grip more tightly to the earth. When we study and meditate our faith is strengthened, and we become more convinced that God's teachings are the best (Col. 2:6, 7). Consider how Jehovah’s servants in the past benefited from his instructions, counsel, and protection. For example, Ezekiel very carefully observed the angel who was taking measurements of the temple he saw in a vision. This vision not only strengthened Ezekiel’s faith, but it also teaches us practical lessons on how to respect Jehovah’s standards for pure worship (Ezek. 40:1-4; 43:10-12).

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