DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday, October 12. Jesus did not think to take God's place and become equal to him (Phil. 2:6).

DAILY TEXT, Wednesday October 12, 2022. Jesus did not think of taking God's place and becoming equal to him (Phil. 2:6).

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Wednesday, October 12

Jesus did not think to take God's place and become equal to him (Phil. 2:6).

Jesus is the most powerful person after Jehovah. Still, he doesn't think of himself more than he should. Following his example, when Jehovah's servants are humble, we demonstrate the love that identifies God's people (Luke 9:48; John 13:35). What should we do if we feel that there are problems in the congregation and we think that they are not being handled well? Instead of complaining, let's be humble and support those who lead us (Heb. 13:17). What will help us achieve it? Let's ask ourselves: “Are the problems I see really that serious? If they need to be corrected, is this the time to do it? Is it up to me to correct them? Being honest, what am I looking for: the unity of the congregation or my personal glory? For Jehovah, humility is more important than abilities and unity than efficiency. For that reason, let us strive to be humble in serving Jehovah. Thus we will promote unity within the congregation (Eph. 4:2, 3). w20.07 4, 5 paras. 9-11. 

What does the Bible say about having friends?

Jehovah wants us to have a good time in the company of our friends and family (Ps. 133:1). In fact, Jesus had good friends (John 15:15). Furthermore, the Bible speaks of the benefits of having true friends (Prov. 17:17; 18:24). And it also tells us not to isolate ourselves (Prov. 18:1). Many believe that social networks serve to have a large number of friends and not to feel alone. But, if we use them, we must be careful.

Why some people who use social networks can feel lonely and depressed?

According to some studies, those who spend a lot of time looking at the comments and photos that others post on social networks can end up feeling lonely and depressed. Why? One possible cause is that most people upload photos of the most interesting moments of their lives: the best images of themselves, their friends and the exciting places they have visited. Viewers of these images may conclude that their life is very ordinary and even boring by comparison. A 19-year-old sister admits: “I started to get frustrated seeing others having so much fun on the weekends while I stayed home bored to death.”

How does 1 Peter 3:8 help us put social media to good use?

Sure, social networks can be put to good use, for example, to keep in touch with family and friends. But have we realized that much of what people upload to social networks is just to impress others? It seems that what they seek is to be the center of attention. Some even post rude and vulgar comments about their photos or those of others. None of this fits with the qualities that Christians should cultivate, such as humility and empathy (read 1 Peter 3:8).

How does the Bible help us not to be vain?

If we use social networks, let us ask ourselves: “What are the comments, photos and videos that I upload like? Could you give the impression that I'm showing off? Could they arouse the envy of others? The Bible says, “Nothing in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the display of things one has—comes from the Father, but comes from the world” (1 John 2: 16). A Bible commentary explains that the phrase “the ostentation of the things that one has” refers to someone who “seeks to make himself more important than he is.” We Christians do not need others to admire us. Rather, we follow this advice from the Bible: “Let us not become self-centered, fostering competition with one another and envying one another” (Gal. 5:26). If we are humble

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