Tuesday, July 27 You put to the test those who say they are apostles.​—Rev. 2:2.

[Áine]

Tuesday, July 27

You put to the test those who say they are apostles.—Rev. 2:2.

 

Anointed ones do not expect others to treat them in a special way. (Phil. 2:2, 3) They know that when Jehovah anointed them, he did not let everyone else know about it. So an anointed person is not surprised if some do not believe right away that he has been anointed. He realizes that the Bible tells us not to be quick to believe someone who says that God has given him a special responsibility. Not wanting to draw attention to himself, an anointed Christian would not tell those whom he meets for the first time that he is anointed. And he would certainly not boast about it. (1 Cor. 4:7, 8) Anointed Christians do not search out other anointed ones, hoping to discuss their anointing with them or to form private groups for Bible study. (Gal. 1:15-17) The congregation would not be united if anointed ones did so. They would be working against the holy spirit, which helps God’s people to have peace and unity.—Rom. 16:17, 18. w20.01 28 ¶6-7

[daydream]

In the 70's we were privileged to have Br. Alfred and Thelma Wicke (both of the annointed class) served here, very zealously for many years at the Bethel. One story that went around was that Brother was very punctual. I guess he was troubled with the lackadaisical manner the locals had  in relation with time. Rubber was the main cash crop so naturally, rubber time became the running joke.

If Br. Wicke had an appointment at a certain hour, he wouldn't arrive not an minute earlier or later. He would circled the block until he arrived promptly on the dot. A great example to emulate. 

 

Spoiler

 

*** w77 9/1 p. 534 Developing Spiritual Interests in Malaysia ***
The Japanese invasion and occupation of Malaya brought witnessing activity to a halt, with most of those sharing in it evacuating to India or other places and the ones remaining being interned.

 

In the late 1940’s, however, Gilead-trained missionaries arrived and the work began to be redeveloped in Malaya. Communist guerrillas were then fighting the colonial authorities from the jungle, raiding and bombing towns, killing European rubber planters and tin-mine managers. Traveling was very dangerous for the circuit overseer who had begun making regular visits to various towns on the west coast.

 

“When traveling by train,” he reminisces, “you spent most of your time lying on the floor of the carriage, as the guerrillas would shoot indiscriminately from the jungle along the track.”
https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1977646&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=6

 

 

 

Edited July 27, 2021 by happiness IS

[Vinnie]

One of Jehovah's greatest qualities is Humility. He teaches us that we need to be humble and modest , not only outwardly but how we are inside. Jehovah wants us to have humble hearts, not thinking more of ourselves than needed. This serves to promote peace in and out of the congregation. Anointed ones do all they can to not be a cause for stumbling. When we consider Jesus Apostles, they needed correction and they had some learning to do to be humble.