Thursday, July 8 The reasonings of the wise men are futile.​—1 Cor. 3:20.

[Áine]

Thursday, July 8

The reasonings of the wise men are futile.—1 Cor. 3:20.

 

In the days of ancient Israel, Satan used false religion to promote immorality. Today, he does the same. False religion tolerates and even promotes immoral conduct. Consequently, many who claim to serve God have abandoned his clear standards of morality. The apostle Paul describes in his letter to the Romans what has been the result. (Rom. 1:28-31) Among “the things not fitting” are all forms of sexual immorality, including homosexuality. (Rom. 1:24-27, 32; Rev. 2:20) How important it is for us to stick to the Bible’s clear teachings! Human philosophy ignores or contradicts Jehovah’s righteous standards. It does not nurture the fruitage of God’s spirit but, rather, “the works of the flesh.” (Gal. 5:19-23) It generates pride and arrogance, and the result is that people become “lovers of themselves.” (2 Tim. 3:2-4) These qualities are the opposite of the meek, humble spirit that God’s servants are encouraged to have.—2 Sam. 22:28. w19.06 5-6 ¶12-14

[Vinnie]

How guilty false religion has become. No wonder Revelation describes her  with the words "and she had in her hand a golden cup that was full of disgusting things and the unclean things of her sexual immorality" People today don't see anything wrong with religion but Jehovah has always told us to us to "get out of her my people"  Thank you Jehovah, your wisdom is precious to us, for it preserves alive the soul.

[Elnathan]

How grateful we are for God’s Word! We are also thankful that Jehovah provides timely spiritual food to help us resist adopting the wisdom of this world regarding morality.