DAILY TEXT, Thursday, August 7, 2025, We love because he first loved us (1 John 4:19).

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

We love because he first loved us (1 John 4:19).

If you think about all Jehovah has done for you, gratitude will naturally move you to dedicate your life to him. (Ps. 116:12-14) The Bible says that “every good gift and every perfect gift” comes from Jehovah. (James 1:17) The most special gift he has given us is the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus. Because of this wonderful gift, you have the possibility of being God’s friend and of living forever. (1 John 4:9, 10) One way you can thank him for his great love and all he has done for you is to dedicate your life to him. (Deut. 16:17; 2 Cor. 5:15) w24.03 5 par. 8

Why shouldn't anyone feel pressured to dedicate themselves to Jehovah?

You may feel you are not ready to dedicate yourself and be baptized. Perhaps you need to make more changes in your life to obey Jehovah, or you need more time to strengthen your faith. (Col. 2:6, 7) Remember that not all students progress at the same rate. And not all young people mature spiritually at the same age. So analyze your own situation and circumstances realistically, and don't compare yourself with others. (Gal. 6:4, 5)

What can you do if you feel you're not ready to dedicate and be baptized? (See also the box "If Your Parents Are Witnesses.")

If you find that you are not yet ready to dedicate your life to Jehovah, keep striving toward that goal. Ask Jehovah to help you make the necessary changes. (Phil. 2:13; 3:16) You can be sure that he will hear your prayers and answer them. (1 John 5:14)

What will Jehovah do to help us be faithful?

Some people are ready to dedicate themselves and be baptized, but they hesitate. They may be afraid of committing a serious sin and ending up disfellowshipped. But the Bible says that Jehovah will give his servants everything they need “to conduct themselves worthy” of him “and thus be fully pleasing to him.” (Col. 1:10) So you can be confident that Jehovah will give you the strength you need to do what is right. After all, he has already done this for many others. (1 Cor. 10:13) That is one reason why relatively few people end up disfellowshipped. With Jehovah’s support, it is possible to be faithful to him.

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