Saturday, October 19 We have had our full share of ridicule from the self-assured.​—Ps. 123:4.

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Saturday, October 19

We have had our full share of ridicule from the self-assured.—Ps. 123:4.

 

The Bible warned that in the last days, there would be no shortage of ridiculers. (2 Pet. 3:3, 4) They are motivated by “their own desires for ungodly things.” (Jude 7, 17, 18) How can we safeguard ourselves from following the course of ridiculers? One way is to avoid associating with those who show a critical attitude. (Ps. 1:1) This means that we do not listen to or read anything from apostates. We realize that if we are not careful, we could easily develop a critical spirit and begin to doubt Jehovah and the direction we receive through his organization. To avoid such a course, we can ask ourselves: ‘Do I usually have something negative to say when we receive new direction or explanations? Am I inclined to find fault with those taking the lead?’ When we are quick to correct such tendencies in ourselves, Jehovah will be pleased with us.—Prov. 3:34, 35. w22.10 20 ¶9-10