Watchtower Study, Imitating Jehovah’s Humility, February 16-22, 2026, Comments and Answers.

“Be imitators of God, as beloved children” (Ephesians 5:1).

1. Why is it so impressive to think that Jehovah is humble?

It is striking to think that Jehovah is humble, because when we think of people who have power, it is very likely that they are not humble. However, Jehovah, who is the Almighty, is. Humility permeates his entire personality, and there is not the slightest trace of pride in him.

JEHOVAH IS ACCESSIBLE

2. What does Psalm 62:8 teach us about Jehovah? (See also the picture.)

It teaches us that, unlike proud people, who are usually unapproachable and act in such a way that other people do not dare to approach them or even avoid them completely, Jehovah, on the contrary, invites us to approach him and tell him all our feelings and thoughts.

Just as a loving father listens attentively to the concerns of his children, our Heavenly Father listens attentively to the prayers of His servants.

ILLUSTRATION

A father patiently listens to his son, who is explaining that he accidentally broke a vase of flowers while playing with a toy airplane.

A father imitates Jehovah’s humility and listens to his son without getting angry because he broke a vase while playing. (See paragraph 2.)

3. Why are you sure that Jehovah wants you to pray to him always?

As the parable of the prodigal son tells us, in which Jesus spoke of a compassionate father whose son felt unworthy to return to the family because he had made many mistakes. As soon as he returned home, his father saw him, ran to meet him, embraced him, and kissed him tenderly.

Similarly, when Jehovah hears the prayer of someone overwhelmed by worries or guilt, he is moved by their humility to give them his full attention. His compassion compels him to “run” to them to comfort them and reaffirm his love and forgiveness.

4. How did Jesus demonstrate that he was approachable?

Jesus demonstrated his approachability because, while he was on Earth, people felt comfortable approaching him. They asked him questions freely, and when he asked their opinion on a matter, they openly shared their thoughts.

They were not afraid if they made a mistake, because they knew that Jesus was good, merciful, and patient. His followers came to know Jehovah better because Jesus perfectly imitated his Father.

In this way, Jesus showed that Jehovah was nothing like the religious leaders of that time, who were harsh, proud, and insensitive. On the contrary, he is humble and approachable.

5. Why does humility help us to be more approachable?

Humility helps us avoid flaws that push others away, such as envy, pride, and resentment. Furthermore, it helps us develop qualities that attract others, such as kindness, patience, and forgiveness.

Elders should strive to be approachable and friendly to the brothers and sisters so that they will feel comfortable coming to them. They might prefer to attend meetings in person rather than connect via videoconference and go out in the ministry from house to house with the brothers and sisters when possible. In this way, they allow the brothers and sisters to get to know them better and feel comfortable seeking them out when they need them.

JEHOVAH IS REASONABLE

6, 7. Mention an occasion when Jehovah granted the requests of his servants.

On one occasion, when Miriam, along with Aaron, began to speak against Moses, who was God's representative, Jehovah became very angry with her because she was disrespecting Him. So He punished her with leprosy. Aaron asked Moses to help her, and then Moses begged Jehovah to heal her. Far from sticking to His decision to punish her, Jehovah granted Moses' request and healed Miriam.

On another occasion, through a prophet, Jehovah announced to King Hezekiah, who was ill, that he was going to die. Hezekiah begged Jehovah with tears in his eyes to heal him, and Jehovah, moved by compassion, added 15 years to his life.

8. What examples demonstrate that Jesus is reasonable? (Mark 3:1-6).

Jesus demonstrated his reasonableness when, for example, he healed people on the Sabbath, even though the insensitive religious leaders objected. Furthermore, as head of the congregation, he continues to demonstrate this quality. For instance, when someone commits a serious sin, Jesus is patient with that person and gives them many opportunities to change.

9. How can we imitate Jehovah and be reasonable? (See also the pictures.)

If we have children, we can imitate Jehovah by being reasonable parents who are neither permissive nor overly demanding, nor asking more of them than they can give. Furthermore, we should avoid making unfair comparisons between them.

Elders also demonstrate that they are reasonable when, instead of insisting on their own opinion, they support the majority decision, as long as it does not go against biblical principles.

Likewise, we should all strive to understand others' points of view, even if they differ from our own. In this way, we will follow this advice: "Let everyone know that you are reasonable people."

ILLUSTRATION

Pictures of a father happily preaching from house to house with his children. 1. He smiles as his son offers a man the brochure “Enjoy Life.” 2. Then, he smiles as his daughter gives a woman a jw.org contact card.

Parents are reasonable with their children by not demanding more of them in the preaching work than they can give. (See paragraph 9.)

JEHOVAH IS PATIENT

10. In what ways has Jehovah shown that he is patient?

Jehovah showed his patience when, in Noah's day, he waited 120 years before destroying the wicked. This allowed Noah to raise his children and build the ark with his family.

Later, Jehovah also patiently listened to Abraham as he questioned him about his decision to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. In this way, Jehovah demonstrated his humility and patience.

11. According to 2 Peter 3:9, why is Jehovah being so patient today?

According to 2 Peter 3:9, Jehovah is so patient today “because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but all to come to repentance.” Thanks to Jehovah’s patience, millions have come to know him, and we strive to help millions more do the same.

But God's patience has limits. He is patient with people and loves them, but he is not permissive, so he will not allow evil to last forever.

12. How does Jesus imitate Jehovah's patience?

Jesus imitates Jehovah's patience when, even though he has seen how Satan has spread terrible lies about God and faithful humans, and has also seen people suffer horrible things, he waits patiently.

Although he has the desire to “undo the works of the Devil,” he is humble and recognizes that it is up to Jehovah to decide when the best time is to act.

13. In what situation did Jesus demonstrate that he was patient with his apostles, and why?

Jesus showed patience with his apostles when, time and again, he saw them arguing about who was the greatest. Even so, he didn't despair or become frustrated; on the contrary, he was very patient with them because he was sure that, in time, they would change.

14. What will help us to be more patient?

To be more patient, it will help to develop “the mind of Christ.” There are no shortcuts to this: we must read the Gospels and take time to meditate on how Jesus’ actions reflected his way of thinking. In addition, it is essential that we ask Jehovah to help us to be humble like his Son.

The more we learn to think like Christ, the more we will resemble God and the more patient we will be with ourselves and with our brothers and sisters.

JEHOVAH DIGNIFIES THE HUMBLE

15. How has Jehovah fulfilled the words of Psalm 138:6?

Jehovah has fulfilled the words of Psalm 138:6 by giving special attention to those who often go unnoticed, such as the nurse named Deborah, who loyally served the families of Isaac and Jacob for some 125 years. Jehovah inspired Moses to record her name.

Jehovah chose David, a simple shepherd boy, to become king of Israel. Likewise, after Jesus was born, God granted humble shepherds, through an angel, the honor of being the first to learn that the future Messiah had been born in Bethlehem.

When Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple, Jehovah dignified Simeon and Anna—two very old people—by giving them the opportunity to see his Son.

These examples show us that, without a doubt, “though Jehovah is exalted, he looks upon the lowly.”

16. How did Jesus imitate his Father?

Jesus imitated his Father by dignifying the humble, teaching ordinary, uneducated people the truth about the Kingdom of God. He also lovingly healed the sick, restoring not only their health but also their dignity.

The night before he died, he washed the feet of his apostles, a task usually performed by servants. Furthermore, before ascending to heaven, he entrusted his followers with the most important task: helping others attain eternal life.

17. How can we imitate Jehovah? (See also the picture.)

We can imitate Jehovah by giving all people the honor of hearing the good news, regardless of their skin color, level of education, or culture.

We also follow his example when, in dealing with our brothers and sisters, we consider them superior to ourselves, regardless of their abilities or responsibilities. Jehovah is very pleased when we take the initiative to honor one another and show humility.

ILLUSTRATION

Two sisters give Bible lessons to a woman who is in jail.

We imitate Jehovah’s humility when we preach to all sorts of people. (See paragraph 17.)

18. Why do you want to imitate Jehovah’s humility?

I want to imitate Jehovah’s humility, because in that way I will become a more approachable, reasonable, and patient person. I will treat others in a way that honors them, just as Jehovah does. Furthermore, every effort I make to imitate his humility makes me more precious in his eyes.

HOW CAN HUMILITY HELP US IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS?

To be more accessible.

Humility can help us be more approachable because it allows us to avoid attitudes that push others away, such as envy, pride, and resentment. Furthermore, it helps us develop qualities that attract people, such as kindness, patience, and forgiveness.

Be more reasonable.

Humility can help us be more reasonable because it allows us to be flexible, understanding, and willing to compromise when necessary. It helps us avoid always insisting on our own point of view and to consider the circumstances and feelings of others.

Be more patient.

Humility can help us to be more patient because it teaches us to trust in Jehovah and to wait patiently, just as he does, since he desires that none should be destroyed, but that all should come to repentance.