Thursday, November 11 If any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word . . . because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect.​—1 Pet. 3:1, 2.

[Áine]

Thursday, November 11

If any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word . . . because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect.—1 Pet. 3:1, 2.

 

We cannot force our relatives to accept the good news, but we can encourage them to open their minds and hearts to the Bible’s message. (2 Tim. 3:14, 15) Let your conduct speak for you. Often, what we do makes a bigger impression on our relatives than what we say. Persevere in trying to help your relatives. Jehovah sets the example for us. “Again and again” he gives people the opportunity to respond to the good news and gain life. (Jer. 44:4) And the apostle Paul told Timothy to persevere in helping others. Why? Because by doing so, he would save himself and those who listened to him. (1 Tim. 4:16) We love our relatives, so we want them to know the truths found in God’s Word. w19.08 14 ¶2; 16-17 ¶8-9

[Vinnie]

Sometimes actions speak louder than words. So we always need to make sure our conduct reflects that we are people professing to serve Jehovah in deed and truth.  So even if we are mocked or ridiculed, those on the outside don't have a real basis for their accusations.