Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025
Saturday May 3, 2025
Doing your will, O my God, is my pleasure (Ps. 40:8).
When we dedicated ourselves to Jehovah, we promised to worship him and do his will. And obviously we must keep our word. Dedication is not a heavy burden. Because? Because Jehovah created us to do his will (Rev. 4:11). He put in us the desire to know and worship Him, and He also made us in His image. That is why we can approach him and greatly enjoy doing his will. And not only that, when we do what Jehovah wants and follow the example of his Son, we find relief (Matt. 11:28-30). Therefore, strengthen your love for Jehovah by meditating on all he has done for you and the blessings he will give you in the future. And the more you love God, the easier it will be to obey Him. You will feel that his commandments are not an impossible burden to bear (1 John 5:3). Jesus was able to do God's will because he prayed to Him for help and was very aware of his reward (Heb. 5:7; 12:2). Like Jesus, ask Jehovah for strength and keep in mind the hope of living forever. w23.08 27, 28 paras. 4, 5.
What will help you fulfill your dedication? (1 John 5:3).
What will help you carry that burden? First, strengthen your love for Jehovah. If you meditate on all that He has done for you and the blessings He will give you in the future, that love will grow. And the more you love God, the easier it will be to obey Him. You will feel that His commandments are not an impossible burden to bear (read 1 John 5:3). Second, imitate Jesus. He managed to do God's will because he prayed to Him for help and was very aware of his reward (Heb. 5:7; 12:2). Like Jesus, ask Jehovah for strength and keep in mind the hope of living forever. By strengthening your love for Jehovah and imitating his Son, you will be able to fulfill your dedication.
Why should we fulfill our family responsibilities? (See also images).
Family responsibilities. In the race for life, we must love Jehovah and Jesus more than our family (Matt. 10:37). But, of course, that does not mean that we can neglect family obligations, as if they were an obstacle to our service to Jehovah. On the contrary, if we want to please God and Jesus, we must fulfill our role in the family (1 Tim. 5:4, 8). If we do, we will be happier. After all, Jehovah knows that families will do well if husbands and wives treat each other with love and respect, if parents love and educate their children, and if children obey their parents. (Eph. 5:33; 6:1, 4)
What will help you fulfill your role in the family?
What will help you carry that burden? Whatever your role in the family, trust in the wise counsel of the Bible. Don't be swayed by what you think is best, by your culture, or by what the experts of this world say (Prov. 24:3, 4). Take advantage of our publications, for practical suggestions on how to apply biblical principles. For example, in the “Help for Families” section, there is information that will help couples, parents, and young people know what to do when faced with certain challenges.b Be determined to put the Bible's advice into practice, regardless of whether you are the only one in the family doing so. You will see that the whole family will benefit, and Jehovah will bless you (1 Pet. 3:1, 2).
How can the decisions we make affect us?
The consequences of our decisions. Freedom of choice is a gift from Jehovah, and he wants us to enjoy the benefits of making good decisions. But it does not protect us from the consequences of our bad decisions (Gal. 6:7, 8). Therefore, if we choose poorly, say something without thinking or act rashly, we have to accept the consequences. In some cases, we may feel very guilty and our conscience bothers us. Knowing that we are responsible for our decisions can motivate us to confess the bad things we did, correct our behavior, and strive to avoid making the same mistakes. This way we can continue in the race for life.
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