DAILY TEXT, From today Thursday March 9, Let each one rejoice in what he himself has done, without comparing himself to another person (Gal. 6:4).

DAILY TEXT, From today Thursday March 9, 2023, Let each one rejoice in what he himself has done, without comparing himself to another person (Gal. 6:4).

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Thursday March 9

Let each one rejoice in what he himself has done, without comparing himself to another person (Gal. 6:4).

Jehovah loves variety. One only has to see his amazing creation, including human beings. No two people are the same, which is why Jehovah never compares us with others. He looks at our heart, at what we are inside (1 Sam. 16:7). It also takes into account our strengths, our weaknesses, and our past. And he doesn't ask us for more than we can give. We have to follow his example and see ourselves as he sees us. If we do, we will demonstrate “good judgment” and will not think of ourselves more or less than we should (Rom. 12:3). Of course, there is nothing wrong with looking to the example of a brother who is very skilled in the ministry (Heb. 13:7). That can help us to be better teachers (Phil. 3:17). But it is not the same to look at someone's good example to imitate it than to determine if we are better or worse. w21.07 20 pars. 1, 2.

What progress in your service to Jehovah makes you happy?

Jehovah wants all of us to rejoice in the spiritual progress we have made. For example, if we have been baptized, we have reasons to be very happy for having reached that goal. It was a personal decision motivated by our love for Jehovah. Let's think about what we've improved since then. For example, we may enjoy reading and studying the Bible much more. Perhaps our prayers are deeper and more heartfelt (Ps. 141:2). We may have more ability to start conversations and to use our tools in preaching. And Jehovah may have helped us better fulfill our role as husband, wife, father, or mother. We can feel happy and very satisfied with the progress we have made in these fields.

According to Ephesians 6:4, what are parents not to do?

Parents should not compare one child to another or ask for more than they can give. Negative comparisons and unreasonable demands can be very frustrating for a child (see Ephesians 6:4). A sister named Sachikob says: “My teachers expected me to get better grades than my peers. Also, my mother wanted me to be a good student in order to give a good witness to my teachers and to my father, who is not a Witness. In fact, I wanted my test scores to be perfect, but that was impossible. Although I finished school years ago, sometimes I think that no matter how much I do, it will seem little to Jehovah.”

What can parents learn from what Psalm 131:1, 2 says?

Parents can learn an important lesson from what Psalm 131:1, 2 says (read it). King David said: "I do not aspire to things that are too great or what is beyond my reach." Thanks to his humility and modesty, he felt "calm and reassured." This teaches parents that they can be humble and modest not only in what they expect of themselves, but also in what they expect of their children. They should take their strengths and weaknesses into account when setting goals for their children to feel good about themselves. A sister named Marina remembers: “My mom never compared me to my three brothers or to other children. It taught me that we all have different abilities and that we are all valuable to Jehovah. Thanks to her, I hardly ever compare myself to others.”

How can the husband honor his wife?

Christian husbands are to honor their wives (1 Pet. 3:7). That means they have to give her special attention and treat her with respect. How can they do it? Showing her that they value her, not asking for more than she can give and, of course, not comparing her to other women. What effect might these comparisons have? Let's look at the case of a sister named Rosa. Her husband, who is not a Witness, has a habit of comparing her to other women. With her cruel words, she has not only shattered Rosa's self-esteem, but also makes her doubt if anyone really loves her. She says: “I need to be constantly reminded that Jehovah values ​​me.” On the other hand, Christian husbands honor their wives, because they know that this is how they take care of their relationship with her and with Jehovah.

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