Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025
Sunday January 19, 2025
Everyone should be quick to listen, but slow to speak (James 1:19).
If you are a young sister, it is good that you learn to communicate well with others. This is a very important skill for all Christians. The disciple James gave us very practical advice related to this in today's text. Listening carefully when someone speaks to you is a way to show empathy (1 Pet. 3:8). If you're not sure if you're understanding what someone is saying or feeling, ask them questions respectfully. And then think for a moment before responding (Prov. 15:28, note). Ask yourself: “Is what I am going to say true? Are you an entertainer? Is it respectful? Is he kind?” Think about mature sisters who know how to communicate well with others and learn from them (Prov. 31:26). Pay attention to the things they say and how they say them. Practice this skill, and as you master it you will see that you get along better with others. w23.12 21 para. 12.
What does Proverbs 31:26 teach you?
Learn to communicate well with others. This is a very important skill for all Christians. The disciple James gave us very practical advice related to this: “You should be quick to listen, but slow to speak” (James 1:19). Listening carefully when someone speaks to you is a way to show empathy (1 Pet. 3:8). If you're not sure if you're understanding what someone is saying or feeling, ask them questions respectfully. And then think for a moment before responding (Prov. 15:28, note). Ask yourself: “Is what I am going to say true? Are you an entertainer? Is it respectful? Is he kind?” Think about mature sisters who know how to communicate well with others and learn from them (read Proverbs 31:26). Pay attention to the things they say and how they say them. Practice this skill, and as you master it you will see that you get along better with others.
How can you learn to take care of a home? (See also the image).
Learn to take care of a home. In many places, women do much of the housework. Maybe your mom or another mature sister can teach you how to make them. A sister named Cindy says, “One of the most valuable gifts my mother gave me was teaching me that when you work hard, you are happy with yourself. Learning to cook, clean, sew, and shop made my life easier and allowed me to do more for Jehovah. Mom also taught me to be hospitable, and through that I met wonderful brothers and sisters from whom I learned a lot” (Prov. 31:15, 21, 22). Hard-working, hospitable women who know how to take care of a home are a blessing to their family and to the congregation (Prov. 31:13, 17, 27; Acts 16:15).
What do you learn from what Crystal says, and what should you focus on?
Learn to make a living. All mature Christians should make it their goal to learn to manage on their own and be content with what they have (Philipp. 4:11). A sister named Crystal explains: “When I was a teenager and studying, there were a few classes I could choose from, and my parents recommended that I choose ones where I would learn a practical trade. For example, my dad recommended that I learn accounting, and that was super useful for me.” In addition to preparing for a job, try learning how to make a budget and follow it. (Prov. 31:16, 18) If you avoid unnecessary debt and are content living a simple life, you will be able to focus on your spiritual goals (1 Tim. 6:8).
Why are single sisters a treasure? (Mark 10:29, 30).
By cultivating qualities that please Jehovah and learning practical skills, you will be better prepared for the future. Let's look at some things you could do.
You might decide to stay single for a while. Just as Jesus said, there are those who choose not to marry even though their culture may pressure people to do otherwise (Matt. 19:10-12). Others remain single due to different circumstances. If you are not married, you can be sure that Jehovah and Jesus do not value you any less because of it. All over the world, single sisters are true treasures to congregations. Their love and sincere concern cause many to see them as spiritual sisters and mothers (read Mark 10:29, 30; 1 Tim. 5:2).
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