Friday, September 28 Not that we are the masters over your faith, but we are fellow workers for your joy, for it is by your faith that you are standing.​—2 Cor. 1:24.

[GrumpysWife]

Friday, September 28

Not that we are the masters over your faith, but we are fellow workers for your joy, for it is by your faith that you are standing.—2 Cor. 1:24.

 

Paul set a fine example of respecting his brothers’ right of free will to make decisions. Today, when giving counsel on matters involving personal choice, the elders should follow that pattern. They are happy to share Bible-based information with others in the flock. Still, the elders are careful to allow individual brothers and sisters to make their own decisions. That is logical because those individuals will bear the responsibility for the results. Here is an important lesson: We can show helpful interest in others and call attention to Scriptural principles or counsel. Still, others have a right and responsibility to make their own decisions. When they do this wisely, they benefit. Clearly, we should avoid any tendency to think that we are authorized to make decisions for other brothers and sisters. w17.03 2:11

[Tortuga]

The brother that did the text this morning accidentally said "Now that we are the masters over your faith..."

Edited September 28, 2018 by Tortuga