Friday, April 22 I tell everyone there among you not to think more of himself than it is necessary to think, but to think so as to have a sound mind.​—Rom. 12:3.

[Áine]

Friday, April 22

I tell everyone there among you not to think more of himself than it is necessary to think, but to think so as to have a sound mind.—Rom. 12:3.

 

We humbly submit to Jehovah’s standards, realizing that Jehovah always knows what is best for us. (Eph. 4:22-24) Humility moves us to put Jehovah’s will above our own and to consider others superior to us. As a result, we enjoy good relationships with Jehovah and fellow believers. (Phil. 2:3) If we are not careful, though, we could be influenced by people in Satan’s system who are proud and selfish. Apparently, this was a danger to some in the first century C.E., for the apostle Paul wrote to the Romans: “I tell everyone there among you not to think more of himself than it is necessary to think, but to think so as to have a sound mind.” Paul acknowledged that we need to think something of ourselves. However, humility will help us to keep a balanced view of ourselves and will help us avoid thinking too much of ourselves. w20.07 2 ¶1-2

[Girl81]

"Humility moves us to put Jehovah’s will above our own and to consider others superior to us. "   

 

I think this says so much in that the peace and unity of our organization is derived solely from our reverance and love for Jehovah.  ❤️  I think His brilliance (in every way) naturally inspires humility for those who are privileged enough to come to know Him. 

I agree that all praise certainly belongs to Jehovah for all good things.  (Rev 4:11) ❤️ 

 

Edited April 22, 2022 by Michelle81

[Gruder]

The Awake 12/22/2005 says:
"Another translation of this verse reads: “I would say to every one of you not to estimate himself above his real value, but to make a sober rating of himself.”—Charles B. Williams.

“A sober rating” of your “real value” rules out becoming vain, cocky, or conceited. On the other hand, such a balanced outlook would include some measure of confidence in your real ability to think, reason, and make sensible decisions."
Lessons for us:
1)Balance is key to everything in life. 
2)Don't think more of yourself than what is necessary.
3)Jehovah has given us every talent we may have.

STAY HUMBLE to be useful for Jehovah 😊