DAILY TEXT, Saturday, October 4, 2025. I do all things for the good news, to share it with others (1 Cor. 9:23).

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

I do all things for the good news, to share it with others (1 Cor. 9:23).

Let us keep in mind that it is very important to continue helping others, especially through preaching. In ministry, it is very important to be flexible. We speak with people of very different beliefs, backgrounds, and attitudes. Why should we look to the example of the apostle Paul? Because he was flexible and adaptable. Jesus appointed him “an apostle to the Gentiles” (Rom. 11:13). And, to fulfill that mandate, Paul preached to Jews, Greeks, intellectuals, peasants, high officials, and kings.

In order to reach the hearts of such diverse people, Paul strove to “be all things to all people” (1 Cor. 9:19-22). When conveying his message, he took into account their culture and beliefs. And what about us? We can do better in our preaching if we are resourceful and adapt the way we present the message to the needs of each person.

What did a married couple do to face their financial problems?

Doing things for others. A couple living in a place where our activities are prohibited lost their usual source of income when the country's economy collapsed. What did they do to adapt to this change? First, they strove to live a simpler life. And second, instead of focusing on their problems, they focused on helping others by devoting as much time as possible to the ministry (Acts 20:35).

The husband said, “Because we were busy in the ministry, we had less time to dwell on negative thoughts and more time to do God's will.” And us? If our circumstances change, let us keep in mind that it is very important to continue helping others, especially through preaching.

What danger do we avoid if we respect the opinions of others? (1 Corinthians 8:9)

If we are reasonable, it will also be easier for us to respect the opinions of others. For example, some sisters like to wear makeup, but others don't. Some Christians are fine with drinking alcohol in moderation, but others prefer not to drink. All Christians want to be healthy, but they choose different ways to take care of it.

If we believe our opinion is always the best and try to convince others to do the same thing we do, we could stumble others and cause divisions in the congregation. We would never want to do that! (Read 1 Corinthians 8:9; 10:23, 24.) Applying biblical principles will help us be balanced and maintain peace. Let's look at how to do this in two different situations.

What biblical principles should influence our dress and grooming?

Clothing and Grooming. Instead of giving us strict rules about how to dress, Jehovah has given us principles to guide us. Our dress should honor God and demonstrate that we are reasonable people with “modesty and sound judgment.” (1 Tim. 2:9, 10; 1 Pet. 3:3) Therefore, we don't want our clothes to be the center of attention. Bible principles can also help elders avoid setting their own rules about clothing and hairstyles.

For example, in one congregation, some young men wore their hair short and unkempt because that was the fashion. The elders wanted to help these young men. But how could they do so without setting a rule? The circuit overseer recommended that they ask the brothers, “If you stand on the platform and those present pay more attention to your appearance than to what you say, could there be a problem with your dress or grooming?” This was enough to resolve the situation without setting a rule.

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