Monday, November 9 Abhor what is wicked; cling to what is good.​—Rom. 12:9.

[Ella Mentry]

Monday, November 9

Abhor what is wicked; cling to what is good.—Rom. 12:9.

 

Jehovah takes a very wise approach to his servants. Instead of giving us endless laws, he patiently teaches us to follow the law of love. He wants us to live by godly principles and to hate what is bad. Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is a fine example of that teaching, for it addresses the root causes of wrongdoing. (Matt. 5:27, 28) As King of God’s Kingdom, Christ will continue to educate us in the new world so that our attitude toward righteousness and lawlessness will perfectly mirror his. (Heb. 1:9) He will also elevate us to physical and mental perfection. Imagine, you will no longer feel the tug of sin or experience the horrible effects of sin. Then, at last, you will enjoy “the glorious freedom” that Jehovah promised you. (Rom. 8:21) Of course, our freedom will never be absolute. Our freedom will have its fullest expression only when it is guided by godlike love.—1 John 4:7, 8. w18.12 23 ¶19-20

[Amygdala]

When reading the context bible chapter of today's daily text, it mentions the operation of the congregation as a body. Vs.9 says to "Abhor what is wicked". But the words preceding it are: "Let your love be without hypocrisy." Jehovah sees how we are willing to show love to one another, and work together as a body, and embrace our gifts of one another. Or the opposite, to devalue the gifts of one another. Satan uses these opportunities to expose faulty weaknesses, too.

 

So much how am I going to apply unhypocritical brother love in the congregation, by embracing the functions of all in the congregation? I do not want to be responsible for stomping down on another person's faith. Those in positions of responsibility need to see that they follow it even moreso.

Edited November 9, 2020 by Lieblingskind

[Nelly Kim]

Wonderful comment dear.. Working on this as well...

[Amygdala]

Some texts are more than close to the heart. 😉