Sunday, December 1 ~ Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.​—1 Pet. 4:9.

[GrumpysWife]

Sunday, December 1

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.—1 Pet. 4:9.

 

In Bible times, hospitality normally included inviting someone to one’s home for a meal. (Gen. 18:1-8; Judg. 13:15; Luke 24:28-30) An invitation to share food was an invitation to friendship and peace. Who should be among our primary guests? Those who are a regular part of our lives, the brothers and sisters in our congregation. When hard times come, will we not depend on one another? We need loyal friendships and peace with all of them. Circuit overseers and students at theocratic schools may need places to stay, as may construction volunteers. Natural disasters may leave some families homeless and in need of lodging until relief efforts can restore their dwellings. We should not assume that only those who have very comfortable homes are in a position to help; they may already have done so many times. Could you share in offering accommodations even if your circumstances are modest? w18.03 15 ¶6; 16 ¶9

[Edwin34]

 

[georider]

I have many fond memories of Mother always being hospitable. What a blessing it was to have CO's and their wives stay with us! As children, we would be sitting at their feet being taught about Jehovah! I think we benefited so much more than they did! Mother believed in getting to know the friends by working in service and inviting them to dinner. We were very poor and the meals were simple and delicious! Friends would be so excited to be invited to our home! Mother always said, be hospitable to everyone, you never knew who you are going to be hiding in the ditch with when persecution comes! I think she may have had something!