Examining the Scriptures Daily - 2017

[Simmons83]

I like how the text brings out Eccl  3:1 and then expounds on the point of training less experienced ones. Jehovah does not look for men to be stagnant in his organization. Men are used to Shepard the flock and provide direction as necessary. With that always being the case and Satan constantly looking to thwart those reaching out it can only be conclusive that urgency must be rendered when it comes to progressing as men and helping others to progress as well.

[GrumpysWife]

Wednesday, February 1

Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.—Jas. 4:8.

Are you a dedicated, baptized Witness of Jehovah? If so, you have a precious possession—a personal relationship with God. However, that relationship is under attack by pressures not only from Satan’s world but also from our own imperfect flesh. This trying situation faces all Christians. Therefore, our relationship with Jehovah must be as strong as possible. How real to you is your personal relationship with Jehovah? Would you like to strengthen it? James 4:8, our text for today, tells you how you can do that. Note that this is a two-way process. As we take steps to draw close to God, he takes reciprocating action toward us. This interaction, frequently repeated, progressively strengthens our relationship with Jehovah. As a result, that relationship becomes very real to us. We develop the kind of confidence Jesus had when he said: “The One who sent me is real, and . . . I know him.”—John 7:28, 29. w15 4/15 3:1, 2

[timpin]

step forward first

[dilip kumar]

Love Jehovah unfeignedly



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[Vido]

If you take one step towards Jehovah, he will take two steps towards you.

[dove]

How loving and humble that the Creator of the Universe responds to our actions...

[everyday]

Making Jehovah real ... Draw closer


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[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, February 2

Endure under tribulation. Persevere in prayer.—Rom. 12:12.

Suppose a beloved relative is disfellowshipped. From your study of the Bible, you know how disfellowshipped ones are to be treated. (1 Cor. 5:11; 2 John 10) Yet, upholding the disfellowshipping decision may at times seem very difficult, even impossible. Can you trust that your heavenly Father will give you the fortitude you need to be resolute in abiding by the Bible’s direction about disfellowshipping? Do you see here an opportunity for you to make your relationship with Jehovah stronger by forming a closer bond with him? Does this suggest that we should not have strong love for our relatives? Of course not! But our strongest love should be for Jehovah. (Matt. 22:37, 38) This is actually in the best interests of our relatives, whether they are presently serving Jehovah or not. And if you are particularly troubled over the course of a disfellowshipped relative, pour out your heart to Jehovah in prayer.—Phil. 4:6, 7. w15 4/15 4:14, 16

[Alexa]

Disfellowshipped are serious  

[timpin]

Jehovah deserves Loyalty

[Tbs77]

We treasure obedience.

[everyday]

Jehovah expects us to love our families very much, while giving Jehovah our exclusive loyalty, and obedience. While not easy, Jehovah helps us.


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[katielou]

Hard when dosfellowshipped

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[katielou]

Real relationship Jehovah

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[Omoyeme]

Jesus said:

"Whoever has greater affection for father or mother than for me is not worthy of me; and whoever has greater affection for son or daughter than for me is not worthy of me". --Matthew 10:37.

 

So love for Jehovah and Jesus comes first before love for close family members; a true test of loyalty.  

Edited February 2, 2017 by Omo_Yeme

[Sunnyside]

Blood is thicker than water. But loyalty to Jehovah is better than blood.

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[Vido]

tough love is still love.....we love Jah more

[GrumpysWife]

Friday, February 3

We ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God because of your endurance and faith.—2 Thess. 1:4.

Feeling good about the works of others and even having a degree of pride in ourselves can be healthy. We are not expected to be ashamed of our family, culture, or the region where we grew up. (Acts 21:39) On the other hand, there is a kind of pride that can eat away at relationships and damage our friendship with Jehovah. Such pride can cause us to resent and reject needed counsel rather than humbly accept it. (Ps. 141:5) This type of pride is defined as “inordinate self-esteem” or “a haughty attitude shown by people who believe, often unjustifiably, that they are better than others.” Jehovah hates arrogant pride. (Ezek. 33:28; Amos 6:8) But Satan must delight to see humans display boastful pride, for it echoes his own arrogance. How Satan must have reveled in the boasting of such men as Nimrod, Pharaoh, and Absalom—all of whom fell victim to improper pride!—Gen. 10:8, 9; Ex. 5:1, 2; 2 Sam. 15:4-6. w15 5/15 2:5, 6

[Simmons83]

the removal of a disfellowedshipped one is never easy for both sides.. but its an opportunity for the family and the congregation to show where their loyalty lies... Our reliance must be with our creator, jehovah...any hardships  we may face during the process, we can be assured jehovah provides assistance to get us through it no matter what.. On the other side the disfellowshipped one must also put his relationship and reliance into jehovahs perspective. while its not an easy road back to jehovah, he is certainly there to help them every step of the way.

[katielou]

Keep pride in its place

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[Simmons83]

It's also noteworthy that pride is healthy to a degree, the scriptures don't abolish it completely but like any and everything in life there needs to be a balance or a limit to how we display this emotion.

[timpin]

healthy not haughty

 

[GrumpysWife]

Saturday, February 4

You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.—Ps. 145:16.

Reflecting his Father, ‘Christ, the power of God,’ frequently opened his hand and satisfied the desires of his followers. (1 Cor. 1:24) His doing so was not merely an expression of power. He was guided by his heartfelt concern for others. Consider Matthew 14:14-21. Jesus’ disciples came to him to discuss the food situation. Not only may they themselves have been hungry but they were concerned about the plight of the famished and weary crowd that had followed Jesus on foot from the cities. (Matt. 14:13) What would he do? With five loaves and two fish, Jesus fed about 5,000 men, as well as women and children! The crowds “ate and were satisfied.” This suggests that there was an abundant supply of food. Jesus kindly provided, not a mere taste of bread, but a meal that would sustain the crowds for their long journey back home. (Luke 9:10-17) And 12 baskets were filled with the leftovers! w15 6/15 1:8, 9

[Miss Bea]

Pray for Kingdom!

[timpin]

spiritually satisfied survivors