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

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Monday, May 31

We love, because he first loved us.—1 John 4:19.

 

Join the family 

 

 

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Tuesday, June 1

Her rival wife taunted her relentlessly in order to upset her.

Spoiler

 

The prophet Samuel’s mother, Hannah, had to deal with some difficult problems. For many years she was unable to have children. 

 

In Israelite culture, a woman who was barren was believed to be cursed. This left her feeling humiliated.  To make matters worse for Hannah, her husband had another wife, Peninnah, who bore him children and taunted Hannah about it.

 

Hannah did not cope well with these difficult challenges. She was so upset that “she would weep and not eat.” She became “extremely bitter” at heart.  How did Hannah find comfort? Hannah poured out her feelings to Jehovah in prayer.

 

After she prayed, she explained her situation to High Priest Eli. He then told her: “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant your petition.” What was the result? Hannah “went on her way and ate, and her face was no longer downcast.”  Prayer helped Hannah to regain peace

 

 

 

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1 June

Prayer Solicits Peace
1Sam 1:6

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Tuesday, June 1

Her rival wife taunted her relentlessly in order to upset her.—1 Sam. 1:6.

 

Dealing with bullies

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Wednesday, June 2

Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person.

 

Soon, Jehovah will bring this system to an end. Only those who are “rightly disposed for everlasting life” will survive.  So it is natural that we would also want our relatives to serve Jehovah with us.

 

Our loving Father, Jehovah, “does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.”  We need to keep in mind that there is a right way and a wrong way to share the message of salvation.

 

Although we may be tactful when witnessing to a stranger, we may be too blunt when talking with our relatives. Many of us may look back with regret on our initial attempt to witness to our relatives and wish we had dealt with them differently. It is good to remember the apostle Paul’s advice, mentioned in today’s text, when we approach our relatives. Otherwise, we might end up alienating them rather than persuading them

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power of persuasion

 

The Greek word for “persuade” has the meaning of “bringing about a change of mind by the influence of reason or moral considerations,” says An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, by W. E. Vine. 

 

Coming up with convincing arguments that lead to a change of mind in our listener calls for insight into his or her thinking, interests, circumstances, and background. How can we gain such insight?

 

The disciple James answers: “Be swift about hearing, slow about speaking.” (James 1:19) By drawing the listener out and carefully paying attention to what he says, we can get to know what he is at heart.

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2 June
Relatively Thoughtful Expressions
Col 4:6

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Image: One of Jehovah’s Witnesses discussing the bible with her unbelieving husband. 

 

Wednesday, June 2

Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person.—Col. 4:6.

 

"Seasoned" family preaching

 

 

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3 June

Willingly Follow Exemplar
1Pet 2:21

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Wed. 2 June Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person

 

*** ws14 5/15 p. 4 How Should We “Answer Each Person”? ***
ASK QUESTIONS SO THAT THE LISTENER WILL EXPRESS HIMSELF
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Thursday, June 3

Christ 

 a model for you to follow his steps closely.

Spoiler

 

What was your reaction when you learned the following truths about the Son? Jesus is the second most important person in the universe. He is our Ransomer. He willingly gave his life for us. When we show by our actions that we have faith in the ransom, we can have our sins forgiven, develop a friendship with God, and gain everlasting life. 

 

Jesus is our High Priest. He wants to help us to benefit from the ransom and to have a close relationship with God.  As King of God’s Kingdom, he is the one through whom Jehovah will sanctify His name, end wickedness, and bring eternal blessings in the coming Paradise. 

 

Jesus is our model. He set an example for us in devoting his life to doing God’s will.  When you accept what the Bible teaches about Jesus, you come to love God’s dear Son. That love moves you to use your life to do God’s will, as Jesus did

 

 

A footstep follower

 

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Thursday, June 3

Christ

a model for you to follow his steps closely.—1 Pet. 2:21.

 

Follow his trail 

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High Priest's sleeveless coat (artist's impression)

 

 

 

*** it-1 p. 1111 High Priest ***
Over the linen robe was the blue sleeveless coat. It was also probably woven in one piece, with a strong border around the opening at the top to prevent tearing. The blue sleeveless coat was put on by slipping it over the head. This garment was shorter than the linen robe, and around its bottom hem were alternate golden bells and pomegranates made of blue, reddish-purple, and scarlet thread. The bells would be heard as the high priest went about his work in the sanctuary.—Ex 28:31-35.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/202019323

 

 

 

Edited June 3, 2021 by happiness IS

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4 June

Persevere in Prayer
1Thes 5:17

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Friday, June 4

Pray constantly.

 

Jesus prayed often throughout the last day of his life on earth. When he instituted the commemoration of his death, he prayed over the bread and the wine.  Before leaving the place where they had held the Passover, he prayed with the disciples. 

 

When he and the disciples arrived at the Mount of Olives that night, he prayed repeatedly.  And the very last words Jesus spoke before dying were uttered in prayer.

 

Through prayer, Jesus included Jehovah in every major event on that momentous day. One reason why Jesus could endure his trial was that he turned to his Father in prayer. The apostles, on the other hand, failed to persevere in prayer that night. As a result, their courage weakened when the hour of test arrived.  When we face trials, we will remain faithful only if we follow Jesus’ example and “pray continually

Edited June 4, 2021 by happiness IS

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Friday, June 4

Pray constantly.—1 Thess. 5:17.

 

Prayer time: anytime 

 

Pray every day 

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5 June

Jehovah hates Spiritism
Mal 3:6

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Saturday, June 5

I am Jehovah; I do not change.

 

Jehovah hates spiritism! He told the Israelites: “There should not be found in you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, anyone who employs divination, anyone practicing magic, anyone who looks for omens, a sorcerer, anyone binding others with a spell, anyone who consults a spirit medium or a fortune-teller, or anyone who inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to Jehovah.”  

 

Christians are not under the Law that Jehovah gave to the Israelites. However, we know that his feelings about spiritism have not changed.

 

Jehovah warns us against spiritism because he knows that Satan uses it to harm people. Satan uses spiritism to promote lies—including the lie that the dead are alive in some other realm.  Satan also uses spiritism to keep people in fear and to turn them away from Jehovah. His aim is that people who practice spiritism will trust in wicked spirits instead of in Jehovah.

 

 

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Sunday, June 6

If you are doing what is bad, be in fear.

 

Child abuse is a grave sin. The child abuser hurts the child in devastating ways. He betrays the child’s trust, robbing the child of his or her security. Children must be protected from such a wicked deed, and those who have been victimized by it need comfort and help. 

 

When someone who is a part of the congregation becomes guilty of child abuse, he brings reproach on the congregation.  We do not tolerate in our midst individuals who unrepentantly commit wicked deeds and who bring reproach on the good name of the congregation.

 

If someone in the congregation becomes guilty of violating a criminal law, such as by committing child abuse, he is sinning against the secular authorities.  While the elders are not authorized to enforce the law of the land, they do not shield any perpetrator of child abuse from the legal consequences of his sin

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Saturday, June 5

I am Jehovah; I do not change.—Mal. 3:6.

 

Spiritism anyone? NO

 

Jehovah’s unvarying views 

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Just say no

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6 June

Intolerable Wickedness Removed
Rom 13:4

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Sunday 6 June

NO : Sexual Predators

 

 

 

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Monday, June 7

The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.

 

Spoiler

We can face any challenge—all because Jehovah is our Grand Instructor.  His Word gives us everything we need to be “fully competent” and “completely equipped for every good work.” 

 

When we live by Bible teachings, we become wiser than those who promote “the wisdom of this world.”  Regrettably, the wisdom of the world often appeals to our fleshly desires. So we might find it difficult to resist thinking and acting like those who are part of the world.

 

For good reason, the Bible says: “Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human tradition.”  As the Bible foretold about the last days, people would to a remarkable degree become “lovers of pleasures.” 

 

The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, such as AIDS, is just one indication that the wisdom of the world is foolishness