DAILY TEXT, Monday, November 17, 2025. You will appoint them princes throughout the land (Psalm 45:16).

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Monday, November 17, 2025

You will appoint them princes throughout the land (Psalm 45:16).

Jehovah will continue to use humans to guide his people during the great tribulation and during the Thousand Year Reign. Will we follow his guidance then? If we are obedient now, it will be easier for us to be obedient in the future as well. Therefore, let us always follow Jehovah’s guidance, including the guidance he gives us through the men he has appointed to care for us. (Isa. 32:1, 2; Heb. 13:17) We have ample reason to trust in Jehovah, our guide, who helps us to avoid spiritual dangers and reach the new world, where we will live forever.

What can you learn from those who have allowed themselves to be guided by Jehovah?

Following Jehovah’s guidance always benefits us even now. For example, Andy and his wife, Robyn, applied the counsel to live a simple life (see the second study note on Matthew 6:22 in the Study Bible). This enabled them to cooperate in the organization’s construction projects.

She recounts: “We have lived in very small places, and many times we had nowhere to cook. Also, I love photography, but I had to sell most of my cameras and accessories. Although I sold them with tears in my eyes, I was determined to be like Sarah, Abraham’s wife, and not look back, but forward” (Heb. 11:15).

Are they happy with the decision they made? She continues: “We feel very happy because we know that we are giving Jehovah everything we have. Every time we work for Jehovah, it is as if we are getting a taste of what life will be like in the new world.” And what does Andy think? He says: “There is no greater joy than to wear yourself out completely for the Kingdom.”

What is another benefit of always following Jehovah's guidance?

Consider the case of a sister named Marcia. After completing her studies, she decided to follow the counsel to begin pioneering (Matt. 6:33; Rom. 12:11). She explains: “A university offered me a four-year scholarship. But I wanted to focus on spiritual goals, so I decided to enroll in a technical school to learn a trade so I could earn a living and pioneer. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Now I’m a regular pioneer, and my work schedule allows me to volunteer outside at Bethel and enjoy other wonderful privileges.”

In what other ways do we benefit from always following Jehovah's guidance? (Isaiah 48:17, 18)

At times, Jehovah’s organization gives us counsel that protects us from materialism and other things that could lead us to disobey God’s standards. In these cases, following Jehovah’s guidance also benefits us (Isa. 48:17, 18; 1 Tim. 6:9, 10), for we maintain a clean conscience and avoid many unnecessary headaches (1 Tim. 6:9, 10). This allows us to focus entirely on our service to Jehovah. Nothing brings us such happiness and peace (read Isaiah 48:17, 18).

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