Friday, October 3 Look out not only for your own interests, but also for the interests of others.​—Phil. 2:4.

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Friday, October 3

Look out not only for your own interests, but also for the interests of others.—Phil. 2:4.

 

Under inspiration, the apostle Paul encouraged Christians to look out for the interests of others. How can we apply that counsel during meetings? By remembering that others, like us, want to participate. Think about it this way. When you are having a conversation with your friends, would you talk so much that they have little opportunity to speak? Of course not! You want them to share in the conversation. Similarly, at meetings, we want to allow as many as possible to comment. In fact, one of the best ways to encourage our brothers and sisters is by giving them a chance to express their faith. (1 Cor. 10:24) So keep our comments brief, thus allowing time for more to participate. Even when you give a short comment, avoid talking about too many points. If you cover everything in the paragraph, there will be little left for others to say. w23.04 22-23 ¶11-13

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Meetings aren’t solo concerts — they’re symphonies. Keep comments short, leave room for others, and watch faith ripple across the hall. True encouragement is sometimes knowing when to stop so another voice can start.

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Faith grows best when we make space for others to speak.