Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025
Friday April 18, 2025
Praise Jehovah, who carries our burdens day after day (Ps. 68:19).
To receive the prize of life, we must follow this advice: “Run so that you win it” (1 Cor. 9:24). Jesus said that our hearts can become “overburdened by overeating and overdrinking and the cares of life” (Luke 21:34, note). These and other biblical texts will help us identify the changes we need to make to successfully run the race for life. We are sure that we will win the race because Jehovah will give us the strength to go to the end (Is. 40:29-31). So don't slow down. Be like the apostle Paul, who gave his all to receive the prize (Phil. 3:13, 14). It is true that no one can run for you, but Jehovah is there to support you. It will help you carry your burdens and take off those you don't need. With Jehovah at your side, you will be able to run with endurance and win the race. w23.08 31 paras. 16, 17.
What will help you if you feel excessive guilt? (1 John 3:19, 20; see also photos).
What will help you lift that heavy burden? If you are tormented by excess guilt, focus on “the true forgiveness” that God gives (Ps. 130:4). When someone repents from the heart, Jehovah fulfills this promise: “I will remember their sin no more” (Jer. 31:34). This means that when Jehovah forgives him, he does not blame him for what he did. Sure, sin has consequences, but that does not mean that Jehovah has not forgiven him. And, if you cannot now have certain responsibilities in the congregation, do not be mortified. Jehovah has already left his sins in the past...why don't you do the same? (Read 1 John 3:19, 20).
As runners, what should we be clear about?
To receive the prize of life, we must follow this advice: “Run so that you win it” (1 Cor. 9:24). Something that will help us achieve this is to be very clear about what we should carry and what we should get rid of. In this article we have seen a few examples, but they are not the only ones. Jesus said that our hearts can become “overburdened by overeating and overdrinking and the cares of life” (Luke 21:34, note). These and other biblical texts will help us identify the changes we need to make to successfully run the race for life.
Why are we sure that we will win the race for life?
We are sure that we will win the race for life because Jehovah will give us the strength to go to the end (Is. 40:29-31). So don't slow down. Be like the apostle Paul, who gave his all to receive the prize (Phil. 3:13, 14). It is true that no one can run for you, but Jehovah is there to support you. It will help you carry your burdens and remove those you do not need (Ps. 68:19). With Jehovah at your side, you will be able to run with endurance and win the race.
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