By this all will know that you are my disciples​—if you have love among yourselves.​—John 13:35.

[GrumpysWife]

Wednesday, April 11

By this all will know that you are my disciples—if you have love among yourselves.—John 13:35.

 

This proved especially important in recent history when the nations engaged in deadly wars on a shocking scale. For instance, some 55 million people were killed in World War II alone. However, Jehovah’s Witnesses did not participate in that global slaughter. (Mic. 4:1, 3) This has helped them to remain “clean from the blood of all men.” (Acts 20:26) The progress of God’s people is taking place in a very hostile world, which the Bible says is controlled by Satan, “the god of this system of things.” (2 Cor. 4:4) He manipulates the political elements of this world, as he does the world’s mass media. But he cannot stop the preaching of the good news. However, knowing that he has only a short time left, Satan tries to turn people away from true worship, and he uses various means to do so.—Rev. 12:12. w16.06 4:3, 4

[RichardPNZ]

This is one scripture only Jehovah's witnesses can fully understand. It is only by experiencing it within the congregation and world wide brotherhood that you can fully comprehend what it truely means and how blessed we are to fulfill this scripture.

 

[Spechellekaye]

What a beautiful text. As true Christians we must sincerely love our brothers and sisters. It cannot be mere lip service. It's a requirement to be a disciple. We also must love our neighbor. Our love is evident when we give a full share in the ministry. Satan is busy and we need to do all we can to grab a hold of our families (physical and spiritual) and not allow him to win the battle.