Tuesday, May 13 Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.​—Matt. 5:16.

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Tuesday, May 13

Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.—Matt. 5:16.

 

When we obey the superior authorities, we benefit ourselves and others. How so? For one thing, we avoid the punishment that comes to those who disobey the law. (Rom. 13:1, 4) Our personal obedience can affect how the authorities view Jehovah’s Witnesses as a whole. For instance, some decades ago in Nigeria, soldiers entered a Kingdom Hall during a congregation meeting, looking for rioters who were protesting the payment of taxes. But the officer in charge told the soldiers to leave, saying: “Jehovah’s Witnesses are not tax agitators.” Every time you obey the law, you could enhance the reputation of Jehovah’s people—a reputation that may one day help protect your fellow believers. w23.10 9 ¶13