DAILY TEXT, Friday, March 14, 2025, Keep in mind what all people think is right (Rom. 12:17).

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Friday March 14, 2025

Keep in mind what all people think is right (Rom. 12:17).

Maybe a co-worker or classmate asks us where we stand on a moral issue. Sure, we want to defend our beliefs, but we must do so while respecting the other person's point of view (1 Pet. 3:15). Something that can help us is to see the question as an opportunity to discover what worries the person, and not as an attack or criticism. Regardless of the reason why the person brought up the subject, it is good that we respond in a kind and calm way. That may lead her to question her own opinion. Let's imagine that a co-worker asks us why we don't celebrate birthdays. What could we think about before responding? Could it be that you think they're not letting us have a good time? We could start by telling you that we very much appreciate that you are interested in your colleagues. Maybe that will put your mind at ease and open the door to a nice conversation about what the Bible implies about birthdays. w23.09 17 paras. 10, 11.

What is the first thing we should do before responding? Give an example of how that can lead to a pleasant conversation. (See also the image).

Let's imagine that a co-worker asks us why we don't celebrate birthdays. What could we think about before responding? Could it be that you think they're not letting us have a good time? Or are you worried that we will ruin the good work environment? We could start by telling him that we really appreciate that he takes an interest in his colleagues and then assure him that we also like to have a good environment at work. Maybe that will put your mind at ease and open the door to a nice conversation about what the Bible implies about birthdays.

We could do something similar when other controversial topics arise. For example, a classmate may say that Jehovah's Witnesses should change their views on homosexuality. Is he saying that because he has the wrong idea about what the Witnesses believe? Will you have a gay friend or family member? Does he think we hate homosexuals? We may need to reassure him that we care about all people and respect their right to make their own decisions (1 Pet. 2:17).b This may give us a chance to explain why it is good to follow the Bible's rules.

How can you help someone who says believing in God is ridiculous?

If someone who disagrees with our beliefs strongly expresses his opinion, let us not be too hasty and assume that we know what he believes (Titus 3:2). Let's say a classmate tells you that it's ridiculous to believe in God. Would you assume that he believes in evolution and knows a lot about the subject? In fact, he may never have given the matter much thought. Therefore, instead of starting to debate about evolution, it is best to say something that makes him think. Perhaps you could send him a link to a jw.org article or video about creation. He may be willing to watch some more with you later. Talking to him respectfully may encourage him to reconsider his opinion.

How did Niall use jw.org to help a colleague who had the wrong idea about the Witnesses?

A teenager named Niall used jw.org to help someone who had misconceptions about us. Niall said: “I had a classmate who was always telling me that I didn't believe in science and that I trusted a story book more than tests.” Since his partner wouldn't let him explain his beliefs, Niall told him to look at the “Bible and Science” section on jw.org. Later, Niall got the impression that his partner had read the information, and it was easier for him to talk to him about the origin of life. It can go this well for us too.

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