Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Monday, April 4, 2022
Christ suffered for you and thus set the example for you to faithfully follow in his footsteps (1 Pet. 2:21).
Jesus was the perfect example of obedience to God. So an important way to obey Jehovah is to follow in Jesus' footsteps as faithfully as possible (John 8:29). To continue walking in the truth, we must be convinced that Jehovah is the God of truth and that, therefore, everything he tells us in his Word is true. We must also be convinced that Jesus is the promised Messiah. Many people today do not believe that Jesus was anointed to be the King of the Kingdom of God. John warned that there were “many impostors” who could deceive those who were not convinced of the truth about Jehovah and Jesus (2 John 7-11). John wrote: “Who is the liar? Is it not he who denies that Jesus is the Christ?” (1 John 2:22). The only way to avoid being deceived is to study the Word of God. Only then will we come to know Jehovah and Jesus (John 17:3). And only then will we be convinced that we have the truth. w20.07 21 paras. Four. Five
How do young people benefit from living according to their biblical convictions?
Young Christians, especially, may be tempted to imitate the views of their peers at work or school about immoral conduct. This was the case with a Witness named Aleksandar. He recalls: “Some girls at school tried to pressure me into having sex with them. They said that since he didn't have a girlfriend, he must be homosexual." Perhaps you, young man, will face similar tests. In such a case, remember that when you live according to your Scriptural convictions, you protect your dignity, your health, your emotional well-being, and your friendship with Jehovah. And, the more temptations you resist, the easier it will be for you to do the right thing. Don't forget that Satan is behind this world's crooked view of sex. So, when you refuse to think like the people of this world, you defeat the Evil One (1 John 2:14).
How does 1 John 1:9 help us serve Jehovah with a clear conscience?
We know that Jehovah has the right to say what things are sin. And we do our best to avoid them. But when we sin, we confess it in prayer (read 1 John 1:9). And, if it is a serious sin, we seek the help of the elders, since Jehovah has appointed them to take care of us (Jas. 5:14-16). Now, we shouldn't let feelings of guilt over past mistakes overwhelm us. Why not? Because our loving Father gave the sacrifice of his Son so that our sins can be forgiven. When Jehovah says that he will forgive repentant sinners, he is keeping his word. So we can serve him with a clear conscience (1 John 2:1, 2, 12; 3:19, 20).
How can we prevent what apostates say from damaging our faith?
There is something else we must reject: what apostates say. Ever since the Christian congregation was formed, the Devil has used many individuals to plant doubts in the minds of God's faithful servants. For this reason, we must know how to distinguish between a truth and a lie.* Our enemies can use the Internet and social media to try to weaken our trust in Jehovah and our love for our brothers. Let us reject these lies, for they come from Satan (1 John 4:1, 6; Rev. 12:9).
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