Examining the Scriptures Daily - 2017

[Alexa]

Pride's two kinds

[dilip kumar]

As oil and water don't mix , do humbleness and pride can't mix in the eyes of jah.

Excess Pride no..... ( summary )



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[katielou]

Kindly provided food

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[Vido]

Feeding many through the hands of the few.....( how I loved that topic)

[GrumpysWife]

Sunday, February 5

The sons of men promote depravity.—Ps. 12:8.

With immorality so pervasive, you may wonder, ‘Is it really possible to live a chaste life?’ Yes, with Jehovah’s help. However, in order to live a chaste life, we must reject immoral desires. Just as a baited hook may attract a fish, so immoral thoughts and lewd desires—when not immediately dismissed—may begin to draw out and entice a Christian. They can appeal to our fallen flesh and lead us toward immoral acts. In time, the allure of sin may become so great that the unclean desire becomes fertile. At that point, even a servant of Jehovah may be ready to act on his desire when an opportunity arises. Yes, “desire . . . gives birth to sin.” (Jas. 1:14, 15) It is sobering to reflect on how a momentary desire can develop into a serious sin. But how encouraging it is to know that if we prevent unclean desires from taking root, we need not become involved in immoral conduct and suffer its bitter consequences!—Gal. 5:16. w15 6/15 3:1-3

[timpin]

fight immoral thoughts

[Alexa]

Desire 'still' attracts  

[rbrown1205]

Depravity is promoted.

[Saralee]

I like how it mention to take it out the mine right away...Jehovah gave us so many tools to do just that . Thank you Jehovah.

[Vido]

Satan would like to use our fallen flesh to entice us to acts of brazen conduct.

[GrumpysWife]

Monday, February 6

Let your will take place . . . on earth.—Matt. 6:10.

About 6,000 years ago, God’s will was being done perfectly on earth. That is why Jehovah could look upon the fine start he had given to mankind and say: “It was very good.” (Gen. 1:31) Then Satan rebelled, and ever since, comparatively few humans have done God’s will on earth. But today we are privileged to be alive at a time when about eight million Witnesses not only are praying for God’s will to take place on earth but also are striving to live in harmony with that prayer. They do so by their way of life and by having a zealous share in the disciple-making work. Until the enemies of God’s Kingdom are removed from the earth, we will continue to pray for God’s will to be done. Then we will see God’s will taking place in an even more complete way as billions are resurrected on a paradise earth. (John 5:28, 29) What a wonderful time to be alive to welcome back our dead loved ones! w15 6/15 4:15, 17

[katielou]

Reject immorality immediately

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[katielou]

Anticipate future blessings

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[GrumpysWife]

Tuesday, February 7

I will glorify the place for my feet.—Isa. 60:13.

The expression “spiritual paradise” has become a part of our theocratic vocabulary. It describes our unique, spiritually rich environment, or condition, which allows us to enjoy peace with God and with our brothers. Of course, we should not conclude that the terms “spiritual paradise” and “spiritual temple” are the same. The spiritual temple is God’s arrangement for true worship. The spiritual paradise serves to identify clearly those who have God’s approval and who are today serving him at his spiritual temple. (Mal. 3:18) How exciting it is to know that since 1919, Jehovah has allowed imperfect humans to work with him in cultivating, strengthening, and expanding the spiritual paradise on earth! Do you see yourself playing a part in this marvelous work? Are you moved to continue working with Jehovah in glorifying ‘the place for his feet’? w15 7/15 1:10, 11

[Alexa]

Rich spiritual paradise  

[katielou]

Expand spiritual paradise

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Preaching expands paradise

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[Miss Bea]

Glorify Jehovah's feet!

[GrumpysWife]

Wednesday, February 8

I [will] sanctify myself through you before their eyes, O Gog.—Ezek. 38:16.

Shortly before the remaining ones of the 144,000 are taken to heaven, Gog will attack God’s people. What reaction does this provoke? On earth, God’s people will appear to be defenseless. They will obey the instructions given in the days of King Jehoshaphat: “You will not need to fight this battle. Take your position, stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah in your behalf. O Judah and Jerusalem, do not be afraid or be terrified.” (2 Chron. 20:17) In heaven, however, there is a different reaction. Referring to the time when all the anointed are in heaven, Revelation 17:14 tells us this about the enemies of God’s people: “These will battle with the Lamb, but because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, the Lamb will conquer them. Also, those with him who are called and chosen and faithful will do so.” Together with his 144,000 corulers in heaven, Jesus will come to the rescue of God’s people here on earth. w15 7/15 2:16

[Alexa]

Anointed spirits - 144,000  

[Simmons83]

We are living in a time when a lot of people are in fear of the future..but not jehovahs people, we have confidence that Jehovah will defend us against any threat we may face..very comforting to know Jesus and the anointed co rulers will fight in our behalf.. this why we are admonished to sit back and watch salvation, it's up to us to build up our faith and get ready for such a momentous time

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, February 9

There is an appointed time for everything.—Eccl. 3:1.

Our respect for the God who invites us to Christian meetings should be manifested in our decorum, dress, and grooming. Respect also requires that we avoid extremes. Jehovah wants his servants and other guests to feel comfortable at the Kingdom Hall. At the same time, those in attendance would not want to detract from the meetings by being overly casual in their dress, by texting or talking during the meetings, by eating and drinking, and so on. Parents should train their children to understand that the Kingdom Hall is not the place for running or playing. Filled with indignation, Jesus threw out of God’s temple those who were introducing commercial activities. (John 2:13-17) Our Kingdom Halls too are places for pure worship and spiritual education. So any business activities that have nothing to do with spiritual pursuits ought to be taken care of elsewhere.—Compare Nehemiah 13:7, 8. w15 7/15 4:7, 8

[katielou]

Exciting events ahead

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[katielou]

Careful with conduct

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[Alexa]

Business grieves Jesus  

[Tortuga]

Don't chew gum...