Saturday, November 26 Provide for those who are [your] own.​—1 Tim. 5:8.

[Áine]

Saturday, November 26

Provide for those who are [your] own.—1 Tim. 5:8.

 

One important way that a family head proves that he loves his family is by providing for their material needs. He must remember, however, that material things cannot satisfy his family’s spiritual needs. (Matt. 5:3) While Jesus was dying on a torture stake, he wanted to make sure that Mary was cared for. Despite being in severe agony, Jesus arranged for the apostle John to care for Mary. (John 19:26, 27) A brother who is a family head may have a number of weighty responsibilities. He must be diligent in his secular work so that his conduct reflects well on Jehovah. (Eph. 6:5, 6; Titus 2:9, 10) And he may have responsibilities in the congregation, such as shepherding and taking the lead in the preaching work. At the same time, it is important that he regularly study the Bible with his wife and children. They will deeply appreciate his efforts to keep them physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy.—Eph. 5:28, 29; 6:4. w21.01 12 ¶15, 17

[Wayne]

 

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"Prepare your work out of doors, and make it ready for yourself in the field. Afterward you must also build up your household.” Proverbs 24:27