DAILY TEXT, Saturday, December 20, 2025. The steps of man are directed by the Lord (Prov. 20:24).

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

The steps of man are directed by the Lord (Prov. 20:24).

The Bible tells of young people who drew close to Jehovah, gained his approval, and prospered in life, such as David. As a young man, he chose to be Jehovah’s friend and eventually became a loyal king (1 Kings 3:6; 9:4, 5; 14:8).

Studying David’s life will help you to serve Jehovah faithfully. Another option is to do a study project to learn more about Mark or Timothy. Both of them decided to serve Jehovah when they were young and built a record of faithful service. Because of that decision, they made Jehovah happy.

How do you want your life to be in the future? That will depend in part on what you do now. If you trust in Jehovah and not in your own judgment, he will help you to make good decisions. You can have a wonderful and happy life. And don't forget that Jehovah greatly values ​​everything you do for him. It is worthwhile to serve our heavenly Father, who loves us so much. There is no better life! w23.09 13 pars. 18, 19

What helped Josiah to serve Jehovah faithfully? (2 Chronicles 34:14, 18-21)

When King Josiah was 26 years old, he began the renovation of the temple. During the work, they found “the book of the Law of Jehovah, which had been given through Moses.” When the king heard what the book said, he immediately made changes to obey Jehovah’s Law (read 2 Chronicles 34:14, 18-21).

Would you like to make it a habit to read the Bible? If you are already making an effort to do so, are you enjoying it? Do you do anything to help yourself remember the verses that are useful to you? Luke, mentioned in paragraph 13, keeps a notebook in which he writes down interesting things he finds. Do you think doing something like that would also help you remember the scriptures or ideas that you liked? The more you know the Bible and the more you love it, the more you will want to serve Jehovah. And the same thing will happen to you as happened to King Josiah: God’s Word will motivate you to do what is right.

Why did Josiah make a serious mistake, and what is the lesson?

Learn from Josiah’s bad decisions. When Josiah was about 39 years old, he made a mistake that cost him his life. Instead of asking Jehovah for guidance, he trusted in himself (2 Chron. 35:20-25). What is the lesson? No matter how old we are or how long we have been studying the Bible, we must keep seeking Jehovah. And to seek Jehovah, we must always ask for his guidance, study his Word, and listen to the counsel of mature Christians. If we do this, we will be less likely to make serious mistakes and more likely to have a happy life (Jas. 1:25).

What do the stories of three kings of Judah teach us?

Young people have a world of wonderful opportunities ahead of them. The stories of Jehoash, Uzziah, and Josiah show that children and teenagers can make good choices and live lives that please Jehovah. It is true that they made mistakes and suffered the consequences. But if you imitate the good things they did and strive not to make the same mistakes, you can succeed in life.

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