DAILY TEXT, Today's Tuesday June 14, 2022, Set a goal to mind your own business (1 Thess. 4:11).

DAILY TEXT, Today Tuesday June 14, 2022

Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Make it your goal to mind your own business (1 Thess. 4:11).

We must remember that some Christians are single by personal choice. Others would like to get married, but have not found the right person. Others may have been widowed. Whatever the case, we should not ask them why they are not married or offer help finding a partner. If they don't ask us for help, before offering, let's think about how we would make them feel (1 Tim. 5:13). Our single brothers appreciate that instead of judging them for their situation, we value them for their good qualities. Let's not feel sorry for them. Rather, let us value your fidelity. If we do, they'll never feel like we're saying “I don't need you” (1 Cor. 12:21). Rather, they will know that we respect them and value their place in the congregation. w20.08 29 paras. 10, 14

What changes have some publishers made to expand their ministry?

In recent years, many publishers have made it their mission to learn a language to expand their ministry. This has involved making changes. They have moved from a congregation where their language is spoken to one where help is needed to preach in another language (Acts 16:9). This is a personal decision. Although it takes years for them to become proficient in the new language, they are a great help in the congregation. With their good qualities and experience, they strengthen the brothers. Don't we appreciate your efforts?

On what should the elders base themselves in deciding whether to recommend a brother?

Would it be okay for a body of elders not to recommend a brother to be an elder or ministerial servant just because he does not yet speak the language of the congregation well? No. The brother's evaluation should be based on the biblical requirements for elders and ministerial servants, and not on how well he speaks the language (1 Tim. 3:1-10, 12, 13; Titus 1:5-9) .

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