Monday, March 1 “Separate yourselves,” says Jehovah, “and quit touching the unclean thing.”​—2 Cor. 6:17.

[Áine]

Monday, March 1

“Separate yourselves,” says Jehovah, “and quit touching the unclean thing.”—2 Cor. 6:17.

 

Love for God and his Word strengthens us to obey Jehovah even when well-meaning relatives or friends try to pressure us to share in unscriptural practices regarding the dead. They may try to shame us, perhaps by saying that we did not love or respect the deceased. Or they might say that our behavior will cause the dead person to harm the living in some way. In a Caribbean nation, many believe that after a person dies, his “ghost” may stay around and punish those who mistreated him. The “ghost” may even “wreak havoc on a community,” says one reference. It is a custom in Africa to cover mirrors in the home of the deceased and turn pictures to face the wall. The reason? Some claim that the dead must not see themselves! As Jehovah’s servants, we certainly do not believe any myths or take part in any practices that promote Satan’s lies!—1 Cor. 10:21, 22. w19.04 16 ¶11-12

[Vinnie]

The truth about the dead has set us free from any wrong customs or beliefs. 

[Alexa]

Our customs are based on what the Bible says. Our love for Jehovah is foremost than our love for our family or friends.