DAILY TEXT, Saturday, December 6, 2025. By wisdom a house is built (Prov. 24:3).

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

A house is built by wisdom (Prov. 24:3).

In the race of life, we must love Jehovah and Jesus more than our family (Matt. 10:37). But, of course, that does not mean we can neglect family obligations as if they were an obstacle to our service to Jehovah. On the contrary, if we want to please God and Jesus, we must fulfill our role in the family (1 Tim. 5:4, 8). If we do, we will be happier. After all, Jehovah knows that families will prosper if husbands and wives treat each other with love and respect, if parents love and educate their children, and if children obey their parents (Eph. 5:33; 6:1, 4).

Whatever your role in the family, trust the Bible's wise counsel. Don't be swayed by what you think is best, by your culture, or by what worldly experts say. Take advantage of our publications, for there you will find practical suggestions on how to apply Bible principles.

For example, the section “Help for Families” contains information that will help married couples, parents, and young people know how to deal with certain challenges.b Be determined to apply the Bible’s counsel even if you are the only one in your family doing so. You will see that the whole family will benefit, and Jehovah will bless you. (1 Pet. 3:1, 2)

How can the decisions we make affect us?

The Consequences of Our Decisions. Freedom of choice is a gift from Jehovah, and he wants us to enjoy the benefits of making good choices. But he does not protect us from the consequences of our bad choices (Gal. 6:7, 8). So if we choose poorly, speak without thinking, or act rashly, we have to accept the consequences. In some cases, we may feel very guilty, and our conscience may trouble us. Knowing that we are responsible for our decisions can motivate us to confess the wrong things we have done, correct our conduct, and strive not to repeat the same mistakes. In this way, we can continue in the race for life.

What will help him if he has made a bad decision?

What will help you bear this burden? Accept that what's done is done and you can't undo it. Don't dwell on it, don't torment yourself over what you did, don't blame others, and don't try to justify yourself. The best thing is to acknowledge that you were wrong and try to do all you can to make things right. If you feel terrible about what you did, humbly pray to Jehovah, admit your mistake, and ask for his forgiveness (Psalm 25:11; 51:3, 4). If you hurt someone, apologize. And, if necessary, seek help from the elders (James 5:14, 15). Learn from your mistakes and try not to repeat them. You can be sure that Jehovah will help you and treat you with mercy (Psalm 103:8-13).

Why are unrealistic expectations a heavy burden? (Galatians 6:4)

Unrealistic expectations. One way we burden ourselves with unrealistic expectations is by comparing ourselves with others (read Galatians 6:4). If we make a habit of it, we may end up fostering competition and envy (Gal. 5:26). When we try to do the same things as others, we may demand more of ourselves than we can realistically give. Consider this: The Bible says that “expectations that are slow to be fulfilled make the heart sick” (Prov. 13:12). So it will be even more frustrating to expect something we will never achieve. That could drain our energy and cause us to slow down in our race (Prov. 24:10).

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