Thursday, January 7 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Jehovah.​—Ps. 19:14.

[Áine]

Thursday, January 7

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Jehovah.—Ps. 19:14.

 

Ask yourself: ‘Is there a trace of envy or jealousy in my heart?’ (1 Pet. 2:1) ‘Do I feel a measure of pride because of my background, education, or financial status?’ (Prov. 16:5) ‘Do I look down on others who do not have the same things I have or who are from a different racial background?’ (Jas. 2:2-4) ‘Do I feel attracted to what Satan’s world offers?’ (1 John 2:15-17) ‘Do I feel drawn to immoral and violent entertainment?’ (Ps. 97:10; 101:3; Amos 5:15) The answers to these personal questions may highlight areas that you need to work on. We are strongly influenced by those with whom we associate. (Prov. 13:20) At work or in school, we are likely surrounded by those who will not help us to develop godly thinking. However, we can find the best type of association at our Christian meetings. There is where we can be motivated, or stirred up, to “love and fine works.”—Heb. 10:24, 25, ftn. w19.06 12 ¶13-14

[Alexa]

We will examine our hearts because of the worldly influence we associate. The best type of association is at our meetings because each one are motivated or stirred up to love Jehovah and their neighbors and also stirred up toward fine works.