DAILY TEXT, Sunday April 20, 2025, Be reasonable and always be gentle with all men (Titus 3:2).

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Sunday April 20, 2025

Be reasonable and always be gentle toward all men (Titus 3:2).

A classmate may say that Jehovah's Witnesses should change their views on homosexuality. We may need to assure him that we respect the right of all people to make their own decisions (1 Pet. 2:17). Perhaps this will give us the opportunity to explain why it is good to follow the rules of the Bible. If someone who disagrees with our beliefs strongly expresses his or her opinion, let's not jump the gun and assume that we know what he or she believes. 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. 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. w23.09 17 paras. 12, 13.

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.

What can parents do to help their children respond mildly?

Parents can teach their children to respond mildly when someone questions their beliefs (James 3:13). What some parents do is have practice sessions during family worship. They analyze topics that could arise at school and role-play how to respond. In addition, they teach their children to speak in a calm and interesting way. (See the sidebar “Practice sessions can help your family.”)

How can practice sessions help young people?

Practicing as a family not only helps young people present convincing arguments, but also convinces themselves that their beliefs are founded. The jw.org sections “Young People Ask” and “Put It Down” are designed to strengthen the faith of young people and help them explain their beliefs in their own words. If we discuss this information as a family, we will all learn to defend our faith in a peaceful and interesting way.

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