Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Be full of righteous fruit (Phil. 1:11).
There is no doubt that this “righteous fruit” included love for Jehovah and his people. It would also include talking to others about our faith in Jesus and about our wonderful hope. We bear “righteous fruit” when we are busy in the all-important work of disciple-making (Matt. 28: 18-20). Whatever our circumstances, we can shine like blazing lights. Sometimes what seem like obstacles to preaching can turn out to be opportunities to do so. This was the case with the apostle Paul. When he wrote the letter to the Philippians, he was under house arrest in Rome. But the chains did not prevent him from preaching enthusiastically to the guards and those who visited him. His example gave the brothers courage and courage to "speak the word of God without fear" (Philippians 1: 12-14; 4:22). w19.08 12 pars. 15, 16
What do we learn from the example of a pioneer marriage?
Let's see how one pioneer marriage followed the warning not to trip others. In her congregation, there was a newly baptized couple who had grown up in a very conservative environment. These brothers believed that Christians should not go to the movies, not even to see an acceptable movie. So they were shocked when they learned that the pioneers had seen a movie. Because of this, the pioneers decided not to go to the movies until the newly baptized brothers had raised their consciences and were more balanced (Heb. 5:14). Thus they showed that they loved them not only in word, but in deed (Rom. 14: 19-21; 1 John 3:18).
How can we induce someone to sin?
We could also stumble someone if we incited them to sin. Let's see how it could happen. Imagine that a Bible student manages to overcome his addiction to alcohol after a long and difficult struggle. You realize that you shouldn't drink anything at all. He makes many changes in a short time and is baptized. One day a brother invites him and other Christians to his home. Without any ill intention, he offers him an alcoholic drink and says: “You are already baptized and you have the spirit of Jehovah. Remember that one aspect of the fruit of the spirit is self-control. If you control yourself, you can drink in moderation ”. It goes without saying what the consequences would be if the new brother heeded this bad advice.
How do the meetings help us follow the counsel in Philippians 1:10?
Meetings help us to follow the counsel in Philippians 1:10 in many ways. First, they remind us of what Jehovah considers most important. Second, they teach us to apply what we learn and thus have no defects. And third, they motivate us to show love and do good works (Heb. 10:24, 25). The more encouragement we receive from the brothers, the more love we feel for them and for our God. If we love Jehovah and our brothers with all our hearts, we will do our best not to stumble any brother.
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