The Daily Text... in Three Words (Cont.)

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24 May

Plethora of Weapons
Eph 6:16

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Monday, May 24

You will be able to extinguish all the wicked one’s burning arrows.—Eph. 6:16.

 

Remain on guard

 

Satan multiplies lies

 

 

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7 hours ago, ➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone said:

Plethora

Plethora: a large or excessive amount of (something).

 

I learned a new word here. Nice

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Br. Isaac I'm amazed at your command of English. I have always imagine that you're an expatriate living in the Caribbean.

 

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25 May

Pure motives succeed
Prov 16:2

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Image link: A young brother holds an application for full-time service in his left hand.

 

Tuesday, May 25

Jehovah examines the motives.—Prov. 16:2.

 

Motive determines success 

 

 

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Tuesday, May 25

Jehovah examines the motives.

 

When making decisions, analyze your motives. Jehovah wants us to be honest in all things. So when we make decisions, we too want to be honest with ourselves and with others about our motives. If we were not completely honest, we would likely have difficulty sticking to the decision.

 

For example, a young brother may decide to become a regular pioneer. After some time, however, he struggles to fulfill the hour requirement and he finds little joy in his ministry. He may have thought that his main motive for pioneering was his desire to please Jehovah. 

 

Consider the situation of a Bible student who decides to give up smoking. At first, he struggles, doing well for a week or two, but then he gives in to the urge to smoke. Finally, though, he is successful! His love for Jehovah and his desire to please Him have helped him to conquer the habit.

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heart ->good motive

 

(Proverbs 17:3) The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But Jehovah is the examiner of hearts.
https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=20017003&srcid=share

 

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26 May

Worthy Heavenly Citizens
Phil 1:27 fn

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Wednesday, May 26

Carry on as citizens in a manner worthy of the good news about the Christ.—Phil. 1:27, ftn. *

 

* behave: Or “carry on as citizens.”

The Greek verb that Paul uses here is related to the Greek words for “citizenship” (Php 3:20) and “citizen” (Ac 21:39).

 

Roman citizens generally took an active part in the affairs of the State because Roman citizenship was highly prized and it carried with it responsibilities and privileges. (Ac 22:25-30)

 

Thus, when Paul uses a form of this verb in connection with behaving in a manner worthy of the good news about the Christ, he conveys the idea of participating in Christian activity, especially in the declaring of this good news.

 

Since the inhabitants of Philippi had been given a form of citizenship by Rome, they would have been familiar with this aspect of active participation.—See study notes on Ac 23:1; Php 3:20.

 

Compare Php 1:27 (NWT)    Only behave in a manner worthy of the good news about the Christ

https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2019520&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=23

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Wednesday, May 26

Carry on as citizens in a manner worthy of the good news about the Christ.—Phil. 1:27, ftn.

 

Heavenly citizenship better

 

 

 

 

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27 May

Jesus Enables Freedom

John 8:36

 

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Thursday, May 27

If the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.—John 8:36.

 

Symbolic Jubilee continues 

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Thursday, May 27

If the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.

 

That freedom was certainly greater than what could be gained during Israel’s Jubilee year!  For instance, a man set free during the Jubilee might again become a slave, and in any case, he would eventually die.

 

On the day of Pentecost 33 C.E., Jehovah anointed with holy spirit the apostles and other faithful men and women. He adopted them as his sons so that in time they would be resurrected to heaven to reign with Jesus. 

 

These were the first to benefit from the liberty that Jesus announced in the synagogue of Nazareth.  Those men and women were no longer enslaved to false teachings and unscriptural practices of the Jewish religious leaders. God also considered them liberated from the deadly effects of sin.

 

The symbolic Jubilee that began with the anointing of Christ’s followers in 33 C.E. will end at the conclusion of Jesus’ Thousand Year Reign

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28 May

Parents monitor Associates
1Cor 15:33

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Friday, May 28

Bad associations spoil useful habits.

 

Parents, help your children to choose good associates. Both mother and father need to know whom their children are associating with and what they are doing. That includes knowing whom their children are communicating with through social media and on their mobile phone.

 

Those associates can impact how the children think and act. Many parents exert themselves to arrange opportunities for their children to associate with those who set a good example in serving God.

 

For instance, N’Déni and Bomine, a couple in Côte d’Ivoire, often invited the circuit overseer to stay in their home. N’Déni relates: “This had a very good effect on our son. He began pioneering and now serves as a substitute circuit overseer.” The earlier parents begin training their children, the better.  Consider Timothy. Timothy’s mother, Eunice, and his grandmother Lois trained him “from infancy.”

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Train your baby

 

 

https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/happy-family/how-a-baby-changes-your-life/

 

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29 May

Trustworthy Reliable Confidant
Prov 18:24

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Saturday, May 29

There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

 

Be a trustworthy friend. For example, we not only promise to help our brothers and sisters in need but also do practical things to assist them. When those who need help know that they can depend on us, they are genuinely comforted.

 

One sister explains why. She says, “You do not have the added stress of wondering whether the person who offered to help will be there on time to do what he promised.”

 

Those coping with a trial or disappointment often find comfort by confiding in a trusted friend. But to be a trusted friend and confidant, we need to cultivate patience. When Zhanna’s husband left her, she found comfort in sharing her feelings with close friends. “They patiently listened to me,” she says, “although I probably said the same things over and over again.”

 

You too can prove to be a good friend by being a good listener.

 

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Image: Like Tychicus, we can be a trustworthy friend when others are struggling with problems. 

 

Saturday, May 29
There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.—Prov. 18:24.

 

Friends keep promises

 

Friends bring relief

 

Friends are reliable 

 

 

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30 May

HS helps us
Luke 1:15

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Image: Jehovah used his holy spirit to give Abraham, Sarah, David, and John the Baptist the power to do amazing things, but he did not use that spirit to give them the hope to live in heaven. 

 

Sunday, May 30

He will be filled with holy spirit even from before birth.—Luke 1:15.

 

Who receives HS*?

 

 

*Holy Spirit 

 

 

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Sunday, May 30

He * will be filled with holy spirit even from before birth

 

Throughout the Bible, there are many examples of men of faith who received holy spirit; yet, they did not have the hope of living in heaven.

 

David was guided by holy spirit.  Holy spirit helped him to understand the deep things about Jehovah and also directed him to write parts of the Bible.  Even so, the apostle Peter said that David “did not ascend to the heavens.”  

 

* John the Baptist was “filled with holy spirit.”  Jesus said that there was no man greater than John, but then he said that John would not be included in the heavenly Kingdom. 

 

Jehovah used his holy spirit to give these men the power to do amazing things, but he did not use that spirit to choose them to live in heaven. Does this mean that they were less faithful? No. It simply means that Jehovah will bring them back to life in Paradise on earth

 

Talk to John *

 

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31 May

Return the Love
1 John 4:19

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Monday, May 31

We love, because he first loved us.

 

Jehovah has invited us to join his family of worshippers. Our family is made up of those who have dedicated themselves to God and who exercise faith in the ransom sacrifice of his Son. Ours is a happy family.

 

We enjoy a meaningful life now, and we rejoice in the prospect of life without end—whether in heaven or in Paradise on earth. Moved by love and at great cost to himself, Jehovah opened the way for us to be part of his family. We were “bought with a price.” )

 

By means of the ransom, Jehovah made it possible for us to have a warm relationship with him. We have the honor of addressing the greatest Person in the universe as Father. And Jehovah is the ideal Father. Like one Bible writer, we might ask: “With what will I repay Jehovah for all the good he has done for me?”  The answer is that we can never repay our heavenly Father. Still, we feel moved to love him