Thursday, January 9 Let your reasonableness become known to all men.​—Phil. 4:5.

[Áine]

Thursday, January 9

Let your reasonableness become known to all men.—Phil. 4:5.

 

Elders must set a good example in being reasonable. (1 Tim. 3:2, 3) For instance, an elder should not expect that his opinions will always be accepted simply because he is older than the other elders. He realizes that Jehovah’s spirit can move any member of the body to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision. And if no Bible principle is violated, reasonable elders willingly support the decision of the majority on the body, even if they had preferred a different decision. Christians reap many blessings by being reasonable. We enjoy better relationships with our brothers and sisters, and the congregation enjoys peace. We find delight in the beautiful variety of personalities and customs among Jehovah’s united worshippers. Above all, we have the satisfaction of knowing that we are imitating our reasonable God, Jehovah. w23.07 25 ¶16-17

[Mike047]

These words of Paul apply to us all, but they mean so much when appointed men follow their counsel. Many of us may remember that the original Greek word for 'reasonableness' -  ἐπιεικὲς (epiekase) means to be yielding, tolerant, willing to give way when there is no particular issue involved. How important it is to be prepared to honour the opinions and preferences of others. 

[Cool.As.Ice]

Don’t know everything yet. Probably never will.