DAILY TEXT, Today's Friday, November 5, 2021, We are going to ruin this place (Gen. 19:13).

DAILY TEXT, Today's Friday, November 5, 2021

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Friday, November 5, 2021

We are going to ruin this place (Gen. 19:13).

Jehovah showed compassion to Lot and his family and sent angels to rescue them. However, Lot "kept lingering." The angels had to take him, his wife, and his two daughters by the hand and help them escape (Gen. 19:15, 16). Then the angels told them to flee to the mountainous region. But instead of obeying, Lot asked God to let them go to a nearby city (Gen. 19: 17-20). Jehovah listened patiently and granted his request. Later, Lot was afraid to stay there and moved to the mountains, right where Jehovah had originally told him to go (Gen. 19:30). Jehovah undoubtedly demonstrated extraordinary patience. Like Lot, it is possible for a brother in the congregation to make poor decisions and suffer serious problems as a result. If that happens, What will we do? We may be tempted to tell him that he is reaping what he sowed, which is true (Gal. 6: 7). But we can do better: let's imitate the way Jehovah helped Lot. w19.06 20-21 pars. 3-5

How can we comfort someone who has been widowed?

How can we comfort someone who has been widowed? The first thing we should do is talk to that person even if we feel uncomfortable or don't know what to say. Paula adds: “I understand that death is a subject that people are uncomfortable with. They are worried about saying something inappropriate. But saying nothing is worse than the wrong words ”. The grieving person may not expect us to say something very profound. Paula says: "I was grateful that my friends just told me they were sorry."

William, who lost his wife a few years ago, notes: “I like others to tell me about the beautiful memories they have of my wife. That shows me that they loved and appreciated her. This kind of support is a great help to me. His words comfort me a lot, because I loved my wife with all my heart and she was a very important part of my life. " Bianca explains: “It is a comfort to me that others pray with me and read a scripture or two to me. It helps me that they tell me about my husband and that they listen to me when I talk about him ”.

a) What should we continue to do for those who have been widowed? b) According to James 1:27, what responsibility do we have?

Just as Ruth stood by Naomi's side, we must continue to support those who have been widowed. Paula, mentioned earlier, says: “Right after my husband died, I received a lot of support. As time passed, people's lives seemed to return to normal. But my life had completely changed. It is helpful for others to understand that the grieving person needs support for months, even years ”. Of course, each person is different and lives the duel in a different way. Some seem to adapt to their new circumstances relatively quickly. On the other hand, others suffer every time they do something that they did with the deceased person. Let us not forget that Jehovah gives us the honor and responsibility to care for those who have been widowed. --Read James 1:27.

Why do those who have been abandoned by their spouse need our support?

Another situation that causes great anguish and tension to a married person is that their spouse abandons them. For example, Joyce was left by her husband for another woman. She confesses: “The divorce almost hurt me more than if my husband had died. If he had died in an accident or illness, it would not have been his decision. But, in this case, he decided to abandon me. I felt humiliated ”.

What can we do to help those who no longer have a spouse?

Those who no longer have a spouse need good friends more than ever (Prov. 17:17). How can we show them our friendship? With small gestures of kindness that confirm our affection. Perhaps we can treat them to a simple meal, offer to spend some quality time with them, or go out preaching together. We might also invite them to our family worship from time to time. Doing so will bring joy to Jehovah, for he is close to the brokenhearted and protects widows. --Ps. 34:18; 68: 5.

According to 1 Peter 3: 8, what are we determined to do?

Soon, when the Kingdom of God rules the Earth, we will forget all the heartaches of the past. How we long for the time to come when "the former things will not be remembered, nor will they rise to the heart" (Isa. 65:16, 17). Until then, let's support each other and show by our words and actions that we love everyone in our spiritual family (read 1 Peter 3: 8).

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