Monday, October 31 Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools.​—Eccl. 7:9.

[Áine]

Monday, October 31

Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools.—Eccl. 7:9.

 

Sometimes, we prove our love for our brothers and sisters by what we do not do. For example, we do not get easily offended by what they say. Consider an incident that happened toward the end of Jesus’ life on earth. He told his disciples that to gain life they had to eat his flesh and drink his blood. (John 6:53-57) That speech was so shocking that many of his disciples abandoned him—but not so his real friends. They loyally stuck with him. They did not understand what Jesus said, and they were likely surprised by it. However, Jesus’ loyal friends did not assume that what he said was wrong and become offended by it. Instead, they trusted him, knowing that he spoke the truth. (John 6:60, 66-69) How important it is that we do not become easily offended by what our friends say! Rather, we allow them the opportunity to explain misunderstandings.—Prov. 18:13. w21.01 11 ¶13

[Wayne]

         The Lofty View!

            -2 Pet. 3:9

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Armageddon - a wonderful expression of his love and patience. What a Lofty View! By understanding this we will be content to wait, our motive love, preaching. Joyful every minute Jehovah allows to aid them to repentance. 2 Pet. 3:9