Friday, May 11 They began taking as wives all whom they chose.​—Gen. 6:2.

[GrumpysWife]

Friday, May 11

They began taking as wives all whom they chose.—Gen. 6:2.

 

This unnatural union of materialized angels and women produced violent hybrids known as Nephilim. Moreover, “man’s wickedness was great on the earth.” (Gen. 6:1-5) Jehovah brought about the Flood of Noah’s day in order to destroy the wicked. At that time, people were so occupied with the daily affairs of life, including marriage, that they did not take seriously what “Noah, a preacher of righteousness,” said about the impending destruction. (2 Pet. 2:5) Jesus compared conditions then with what we would see in our day. (Matt. 24:37-39) Today, most people refuse to listen to the good news of God’s Kingdom that is being preached throughout the earth for a witness to all the nations before this wicked system is brought to its end. Let us take to heart the lesson that even family-matters, such as marriage and the raising of children, should not be allowed to crowd out our sense of urgency as to Jehovah’s day. w16.08 1:8, 9

[Spechellekaye]

What a great reminder today that we need to take every opportunity to talk about Jehovah, Jesus, and the Kingdom. Nothing should keep us from keeping Kingdom interest FIRST PRIORITY in our lives. As the words from song 60 from last nights meeting: "It means their life, but not just theirs. It means our own lives as well." We must keep supporting and encouraging each other.