Friday, January 8 It is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.​—Prov. 19:11.

[Áine]

Friday, January 8

It is beauty on his part to overlook an offense.—Prov. 19:11.

 

Jehovah did not intend for any of us to have the problems and stresses we face today. So it is understandable if a faithful servant of Jehovah speaks thoughtlessly when under great stress. (Job 6:2, 3) Even if he says inaccurate things about Jehovah or about us, we should not quickly become angry at him or judge him for saying such things. At times, a person who is coping with a stressful problem also needs to receive some form of counsel or helpful discipline. (Gal. 6:1) How can elders handle this challenge? They do well to imitate Elihu, who listened to Job with great empathy. (Job 33:6, 7) Elihu offered his counsel only after he understood Job’s thinking. Elders who follow Elihu’s example will listen carefully and try to understand the person’s situation. Then, when they offer counsel, they are more likely to reach the heart of their listener. w19.06 22-23 ¶10-11

 

[Tortuga]

1 hour ago, Anniebea said:

Elihu offered his counsel only after he understood Job’s thinking. Elders who follow Elihu’s example will listen carefully and try to understand the person’s situation. Then, when they offer counsel, they are more likely to reach the heart of their listener.

 It takes humility to realize that we don't have all of the facts and that we shouldn't be critical of anyone's actions. Sometimes the facts are none of our business and we need to just be kind and loving.

[Alexa]

It is understandable of what Job said because of his stress and problems. Elihu readjust his thinking about Jehovah by giving him proper counsel.

[Sister Twister]

So reassuring for todays situation , if people speak wildly it can just be stress.

[Mamee]

If a fellow believer gives in to wild talk, we need to listen carefully and offer comforting words of encouragement at the right time.