DAILY TEXT, Sunday, July 26, 2026. Continue to build one another up (1 Thess. 5:11).

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Continue to build one another up (1 Thess. 5:11).

What can we all do to support single people who want to get married? For one thing, we should be careful about what we say (Eph. 4:29). Let’s ask ourselves: “Do I often make ‘funny’ comments? When I see a single man and woman talking, do I assume there’s something going on between them?” (1 Tim. 5:13). Furthermore, we should never make single people feel like they are lacking something just because they are not married. It is certainly much better to look for opportunities to say things that will encourage them.

What if we think a certain brother and sister would make a nice couple? The Bible teaches that we should consider the feelings of others (Rom. 15:2). Many single people do not want others to introduce them to potential partners, and we should respect their wishes (2 Thess. 3:11). Others may appreciate a little help, but we should only give it if they ask for it (Prov. 3:27). w24.05 24, 25 pars. 14, 15

If you'd like to start a relationship with someone, how can you tell them?

If you would like to start a relationship with someone, how can you tell them? Perhaps you could have a conversation with that person, for example, in a public place, by calling them on the phone, or by making a video call. Tell them clearly that you are interested in them and would like to get to know them better (1 Cor. 14:9). If they say they need to think about it, give them time (Prov. 15:28). And if they reply that they are not interested, respect their feelings.

What can you do if someone tells you they are interested in you? (Colossians 4:6).

What can you do if someone tells you they are interested in you? Keep in mind that it took courage for them to tell you how they feel, so treat them with kindness and respect (read Colossians 4:6). If you need time to think about it, tell them. However, try to respond as soon as possible (Prov. 13:12). If you don't want to date that person, tell them tactfully and clearly. A brother in Austria named Hans explains what he did when a sister told him she wanted to get to know him better: “I gently made it clear that I wasn't interested. I did this immediately so as not to give her false hope. And for the same reason, I was very careful about how I treated her from then on.” On the other hand, if you are interested in starting a relationship with that person, talk to them about your feelings and what you hope the courtship will be like. Depending on culture and other factors, expectations can vary greatly.

What should single people remember?

Whether we are single or married, we can all have a full and happy life (Psalm 128:1). So, if you want to get married but haven’t yet found a suitable partner, keep focusing on your service to Jehovah. A sister in Macau named Sin Yi comments: “Compared to the time you can spend with your husband or wife in Paradise, singleness is a relatively short period. Enjoy it and make the most of it.” But what if you have already found someone and have started dating? In the next article, we will discuss what you can do to have a successful courtship.

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