Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Behave like a man (1 Kings 2:2).
It is essential for all Christian men to learn to communicate well with others. This involves knowing how to listen and understand what others are thinking and feeling (Prov. 20:5). If you are young, you can learn to pick up on what a person is conveying through their tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language.
This is only learned by spending time with people. If you always communicate electronically, such as through email and text messages, it will become increasingly difficult to speak face-to-face with others. So look for opportunities to communicate with others in person (2 John 12).
On the other hand, a mature Christian should also be able to support himself and his family (1 Tim. 5:8). It is good for you to learn how to do something to earn a living (Acts 18:2, 3; 20:34; Eph. 4:28). Work hard and don't leave things halfway. This will build a good name for yourself and make it more likely you'll get a job and not lose it. w23:12 27 pars. 12-13
What will help a young man prepare to serve Jehovah full-time?
You could serve Jehovah full-time. Many brothers who are now mature Christians began pioneering when they were young. If you become a pioneer, you'll learn how to work with many different people and how to manage money wisely (Phil. 4:11-13). Why not start with auxiliary pioneering? This has helped many make the jump to full-time pioneering. And that, in turn, can lead you to other facets of full-time service, such as being a construction worker or a Bethelite.
What should a young brother do who wants to be a ministerial servant or elder?
You could be a ministerial servant or an elder. All members should strive to qualify as congregation elders. The Bible says that those who aim to serve their fellow believers in this way desire “very good work” (1 Tim. 3:1). To become an elder, one must first be a ministerial servant. Ministerial servants assist the elders in many practical ways.
Both elders and ministerial servants serve their brothers with humility and preach with enthusiasm. A young man can qualify to be a ministerial servant even in his late teens. And a well-qualified ministerial servant can be appointed as an elder soon after turning 20.
The qualifications for ministerial servants and elders are found in the Bible and are based on love for Jehovah, your family, and the congregation. (1 Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:6-9; 1 Pet. 5:2, 3) While there is no secret formula for fulfilling them, it will help to strive to understand what each qualification entails and to ask Jehovah to help you fulfill them.
How can a young man prepare himself to be a good husband and head of family?
You could marry and be a householder. As Jesus said, some mature brothers choose to remain single. (Matt. 19:12) But if you choose to marry, you will take on the responsibility of being a husband and a householder. (1 Cor. 11:3) Jehovah expects a husband to love his wife and care for her physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. (Eph. 5:28, 29) The qualities and skills we've already discussed in this article—such as thoughtfulness, respect for women, and trustworthiness—will prepare you to be a good husband and householder.
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