Monday, January 29 Thinking ability will keep watch over you.​—Prov. 2:11.

[Áine]

Monday, January 29

Thinking ability will keep watch over you.—Prov. 2:11.

 

Jehovah’s Law to the nation of Israel included guidelines that would help prevent serious accidents from occurring at home and at work. (Ex. 21:28, 29; Deut. 22:8) Fatal accidents had serious consequences for unintentional manslayers. (Deut. 19:4, 5) The Law required that even those who unintentionally harmed an unborn child be punished. (Ex. 21:22, 23) The Scriptures make it clear that Jehovah wants us to be safety conscious. We show that we appreciate God’s gift of life by taking safety measures at home and at work. We dispose of sharp objects, toxic chemicals, or medicines in a safe way, and we keep such items out of the reach of young children. We are cautious when handling open flames, hot liquids, and power tools, not leaving them unattended. We do not drive a car while our judgment is impaired by medication, alcohol, or lack of sleep, or allow ourselves to be distracted by using a handheld device while driving. w23.02 21-22 ¶7-9

 

[Wayne]

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We are entrusted with the gift of life, both our own and that of others. Being safety-conscious reflects love of our Creator and this precious gift by using  "Thinking ability - will keep watch over us".—Prov. 2:11, and our neighbors (Ps. 119:99, 100). 🤗