“Let us not neglect to do what is right” (GAL. 6:9).
1, 2. Why might our relationship with our family members be affected when we learn the truth?
Our relationships with family members can be strained when we learn the truth. Perhaps upon learning it, we feel the urge to share it with them, but they don't respond as we expected. Or, in our enthusiasm, we tell them the truth tactlessly, which offends them.
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For the simple reason that, when we learn the truth, we may feel the desire to share it with them; but, in doing so, few responded, and often we did so tactlessly, which in the end made them feel offended.
When we learn something so good, it's natural that we want to tell others, especially our family members, whom we love so much.
In Mark 5:19, when a man wanted to become his disciple, Jesus told him: “Go home to your relatives and tell them all that Jehovah has done for you.” That is, Jesus Christ knew that this was a human need: to share good things. He also knew that he would not have the opportunity to reach that area and that, in this way, this man would be bearing witness.
3. What will we see in this article?
In this article we will look at four ideas to help you rebuild relationships with your family members, or get along with them without giving up your Christian principles:
First, how compassion motivates us to show love and patience to our family members, even if they do not wish to accept the truth.
Second, how should we react if we are spoken to or treated negatively?
Third, how being patient and not losing hope that they will come to serve Jehovah can benefit them.
And fourth, how can we show them that we love them?
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Another idea is how it can benefit them if we are patient and do not lose hope that they will come to serve Jehovah.
Compassion motivates us to help them
4. How did Jesus treat those who were not interested in his message?
Jesus was very patient and did not give up on those who were not interested in his message. He compared himself to a vineyard worker who would do everything in his power to make a fig tree bear fruit. He spent a lot of time helping the Jews cultivate their faith because he understood their situation and felt compassion for them.
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He was patient and kept trying to help them. That's why he did everything he could to strengthen their faith, as in the illustration of the fig tree. And he acted this way because he understood their situation and felt compassion for them.
How Jesus treated those who were not interested in his message is an example for us, as he did not give up on them or quickly consider them lost.
Although they didn't respond to his message, Jesus didn't reject them immediately; he gave them time to change. Jesus didn't despair at people's slowness to understand his message, but neither did he ignore their lack of response.
In the illustration of the man who for three years sought fruit on his fig tree and found nothing, before cutting it down he gives it one last chance and fertilizes it carefully. This is the same thing Jesus did with the Jewish people: He treated them with patience and compassion, always seeking their repentance.
Jesus was very patient with them and understood their situation. Everyone's circumstances change, and he understood them all.
5. Why did Jesus feel compassion for the Jews?
Jesus felt compassion for the Jews because he saw that they were “like sheep without a shepherd” and that the religious leaders had not helped them cultivate true faith in God. This led him, just before his death, to weep over Jerusalem, because he knew that their lack of faith would cause most of its inhabitants to lose their lives.
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The text of Mark 6:34 says that Jesus saw them as sheep without a shepherd, which shows that he felt compassion for them, because they were disoriented and did not have good spiritual guidance, since the religious leaders did not really help them.
Jesus was interested in them because he realized that the religious leaders were not concerned with teaching them to love Jehovah, but were focused on their own doctrines.
Jesus knew that most of them were going to lose their lives. This is clearly shown in Luke 19:44, when he says, “They will dash you and all your inhabitants to the ground, and not one stone will be left on another.” Knowing this would happen moved him to feel compassion for these people.
We too must imitate Jesus in this respect: imitate his empathy, his compassion, and have patience with our family members, because over time, due to our behavior, they may come to accept the truth.
6. Why should we be patient with our non-Witness family members? (Galatians 6:9).
Because the empathy and compassion that Jesus showed inspire us to be patient and to provide spiritual support to our non-Witness family members. Furthermore, we know that it takes time for people to overcome certain prejudices and come to have faith in Jehovah.
Furthermore, we can say that many of us, at some point, were among those who “had no hope and were without God in the world.” However, someone showed us patience and helped us spiritually, and in the same way, we want to do the same for our families.
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Because we know that it takes time for people to overcome certain prejudices and come to have faith in Jehovah. And the same thing happened to us: there was a time when we had no hope and no clear God.
As we see in Galatians 6:9, we must not give up, because if we persevere, in due time we will obtain results.
It's interesting that Paul connects what he says in Galatians 6:9 with the fundamental truth of verse 7: that you reap what you sow. And sometimes, you have to wait to see the good results of doing what is right.
Just as a farmer has to wait for his crop to grow, we too must wait patiently for the seed of truth to grow in our families.
The text of Ephesians 2:12 is very interesting because it speaks of those to whom it is directly said, “You were without God.” The point is that, although they had gods—since they worshipped pagan deities in their places—they did not actually have a true relationship with God.
Today we see that many people, although they have some form of worship, lack one that truly inspires their hearts or gives meaning to their lives. Therefore, it is good that we have the necessary patience to see if that inspiration and faith can develop within them.
The paragraph mentions the word “prejudice.” We need to understand that some people may have heard things about Jehovah's Witnesses and have a mistaken idea. Therefore, we should put ourselves in their shoes and understand that, perhaps due to a lack of knowledge, they are not interested or are even put off somewhat.
IF THEY SPEAK TO US OR TREAT US IN A NEGATIVE WAY
7. Why might it be that Jesus' half-brothers did not demonstrate faith in him?
It's possible that Jesus' half-brothers didn't demonstrate faith in him because they were influenced by the thinking of some Jews who refused to follow him. Some of them were afraid of being rejected by their community, and others, who had known Jesus since childhood, found it difficult to believe he was the Messiah.
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They may not have believed that someone who had grown up with them was the Messiah, and they may also have been afraid of being rejected by the community.
It's possible that, having watched him grow up and known him since childhood, they found it difficult to understand that he was the Messiah. So this could also be a factor influencing our own families.
8. What might lead our family members to speak to us or treat us negatively?
Our family members may speak to us or treat us negatively if, like Jesus, we were so busy with our ministry that we sometimes didn't even have time to eat, and our relatives thought we had become fanatics. Similarly, our family members may think we take our religion too seriously.
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The paragraph shows that Jesus was very busy with his ministry, and therefore many labeled him a fanatic. Similarly, in our case, our families may think we take our religion too seriously. However, we can demonstrate to them through our words and actions that we are, in fact, balanced and reasonable people.
Over the years, we might come to believe that our family is our congregation and that we no longer communicate with our relatives because they don't understand us. However, what this paragraph teaches is that we should try to win over our family, not lose them, and strive to imitate Jesus Christ.
It is true that we are not willing to compromise on matters related to our worship of Jehovah, but we can be reasonable if we use the rest of our time to be with our family: visiting them or sending them messages. These actions can help them see that, although our religion is very important to us, we also have time for them.
Demonstrating that we are rational and consistent with what we say and do can make our family members change their way of thinking about our beliefs.
The paragraph says that if we see that they feel this way and notice that they really feel displaced, we must show them, with our words and actions, that they are also important people to us.
As for what we say, we should also allow them to have their own opinions and to freely express their thoughts on many matters. It is true that Jehovah clearly states his views on things, but it will not always be necessary to tell them every single detail of what the Bible says. If we allow them a reasonable degree of freedom, as long as it does not directly affect our beliefs, they will also feel more comfortable with us.
If our family members feel this way, we should follow Jehovah's standards. Jehovah teaches us how to care for them, how to respect them, how not to neglect them, and how to love them.
9. What can help our family members change their opinion about Jehovah’s Witnesses? (1 Peter 3:1, 2; see also the pictures.)
Letting our conduct speak for itself can help our family members change their opinion about Jehovah's Witnesses. If we treat them with kindness and compassion, it is likely that their way of thinking about Jehovah's Witnesses will change.
For example, a non-Witness husband might feel annoyed because his wife attends meetings or goes out preaching. To avoid this, the wife could make some adjustments to her schedule of spiritual activities so she can spend more time with her husband. She could go out preaching when he is not home or is busy. In that way, she could change how her husband views Jehovah's Witnesses.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
By our conduct of kindness and friendliness, we demonstrate that what some say about Jehovah's Witnesses is not true.
Changing the opinions of our non-Witness family members is difficult at first, but over the years, through our character and behavior, we can achieve it.
We must treat our non-Witness family members with great affection and love. In the image on the left, you can see how the sister is taking care of her husband, ensuring he has everything he needs; his smile shows that she is looking after him well. That is what we must strive for: that our family members love us for the way we treat them, and that we are reasonable and sensitive.
To change our family members' opinions about Jehovah's Witnesses, we need to take action. In the case of the image, for example, this sister may have to adjust her preaching schedule to times when her husband is not home, such as when he is at work. It may not be her preferred or most comfortable schedule, but she makes the effort because by doing so she shows that she wants her husband to admire her behavior.
In the image we see how the sister seeks what is best for her husband; that is, she does not turn any matter into a test of faith in which she has to decide between Jehovah or her husband or have to put someone first, but rather she seeks a solution in order to set a good example.
If we think about it, what truly motivates us are beautiful qualities, like love. For example, Jesus didn't just heal to prove he was the Messiah, but also because he felt compassion for people who might not even follow him later. So, we should reflect that attitude, that love for others, in our families. This will lead us to do beautiful things to show that we're not just doing them to gain their approval, but because we feel it from the heart and demonstrate well-balanced qualities.
ILLUSTRATION
Series of images: 1. A sister prepares a bag of food and a thermos of coffee for her husband, who is not a Witness, to take to work. 2. Later, the sister is preaching from house to house with another sister and shows a woman a Bible verse on her phone.
If we treat our spouse with kindness and gentleness, perhaps he or she will change their opinion about Jehovah's Witnesses. (See paragraph 9.)
10. How can we imitate Jesus' example when we are criticized?
We can imitate Jesus' example when we don't feel compelled to respond every time we are criticized. For example, when Jesus was accused of eating and drinking too much, he didn't become defensive, but instead encouraged people to look at his actions and draw their own conclusions.
Jesus demonstrated by his example that he lived a balanced life. Similarly, we don't need to defend ourselves against everything our family members say about Jehovah's Witnesses. It's better to show them through our actions that we live a happy and balanced life, and let them draw their own conclusions.
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As Matthew 11:19 mentions, when Jesus was accused of being a glutton, a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and sinners, he didn't argue with them or try to prove otherwise. Instead, he said that wisdom is demonstrated by its results. His lifestyle showed that he lived a balanced life.
The account in John 2:2, where Jesus turned water into wine at that wedding, shows that he was balanced. Even though he was there, he could have thought, “I have to preach the good news, so now that there are so many people here, I’m going to take advantage of the moment,” but he didn’t. Instead, he used it as an opportunity to enjoy the wedding, talk about other things, and share. That’s why he attended to the needs of the people around him.
Often, it's best to show through our actions that we live a happy and balanced life and let them draw their own conclusions.
It may be that, when we preach in the territory, we know we shouldn't argue with people, but because of the familiarity we feel with our family members, we feel the urge to challenge everything. However, we must imitate Jesus and not become defensive, because in the end, our actions will speak for us.
We can imitate Jesus' example by thinking about why people talk about us that way, letting our behavior speak for us, and not feeling obligated to respond every time we are criticized.
LET US BE PATIENT AND NOT LOSE HOPE
11. How did Jesus treat his brothers?
Jesus treated his brothers with great patience. It is very likely that when he performed his first miracle, they were in Cana, and yet they did not believe in him. Despite this, Jesus did not break off contact with them. In fact, about three years later, he appears in another account speaking kindly to them, as John 7:5-8 shows.
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Jesus was patient and treated them with kindness, even though they didn't believe in him at first. This teaches us to continue treating our family members with love, even if they don't accept the message at first.
12. What helps us not to lose hope that some family members will take Jehovah's side?
What we have learned about Jehovah’s mercy helps us not to lose hope that some of our relatives will take his side. We now know that even after the great tribulation begins, people may still have the opportunity to take Jehovah’s side. In this way, when false religion is destroyed, our relatives may remember that we told them this would happen and decide to serve Jehovah.
Furthermore, if we do our best to help them when they are going through difficulties and they see that our love and kindness are sincere, they may show a greater willingness to learn about Jehovah.
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Like everything we do, it has a great impact on them. What we say is also very relevant, because we now know that even after the great tribulation begins, they may remember the things we told them about what was going to happen and then decide to take Jehovah's side.
We know that Jehovah is rich in mercy; therefore, we too should keep this in mind with our family members. As the paragraph mentions, even if we see that when these difficulties arise for everyone and they are going through problems, we will certainly do our best to help them. This will show them that our love and kindness are sincere and that they may be willing to learn more about Jehovah.
We must imitate Jesus' patience and never lose hope, because, until Jehovah's judgment against this world comes, our relatives have an opportunity to draw close to Jehovah.
LET'S SHOW THEM THAT WE LOVE THEM
13. Although we are busy serving Jehovah, what do we not want to do?
Although we are busy serving Jehovah, we do not want to give our family members the impression that we don't have time for them or that we no longer love them. On the contrary, we should do for them everything we would like them to do for us, as Matthew 7:12 tells us.
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We don't want to give our non-Witness family members the impression that we are so busy serving Jehovah that we neglect them or don't care about them. Matthew 7:12 says that we should do for others everything we would like them to do for us. If we truly show our love for them through our actions, that speaks volumes more than simply preaching to them.
Matthew 7:12 encourages us to show empathy and put ourselves in others' shoes. If we imagine that someone in our family suddenly "disappears" from our perspective, perhaps because they have a new hobby or new friends, we too might feel unimportant. Thinking this way will help us treat them the way we would like to be treated, to be considerate, and to show them that we love them.
While it is true that for us, worshipping Jehovah is the most important thing in life, in the world we live in, religion is not a part of many people's lives. We do live for the truth, but, as the paragraph says, we do not want to give them the wrong impression.
We must use good judgment and make our family understand that they do have a place in our lives, but without constantly emphasizing that the Kingdom is the most important thing for us at all times. That wouldn't be wise.
14, 15. What is one way to show our non-Witness family members that we love them? Give an example.
One way to show our non-Witness family members that we love them is by staying in touch, frequently telling them how we're doing, and showing them affection and interest. For example, if we're on vacation, we could send them a message with some nice photos. Writing them a loving message or giving them a small gift could also help improve our relationship with them.
For example, Anna, a sister from Armenia, says that when she became a Witness, her family was very worried and feared that their relationship with her would be affected and that she was jeopardizing their future. Anna would visit her family, tell them about her life, and invite them to her home to meet her friends. This helped them see that she was happy and put their minds at ease.
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We can set a goal to talk to them frequently, whether by visiting them or calling them on the phone. If we've been on vacation or are with friends, we can send them a message, photos, or visit them if they're sick. In this way, we can improve our relationship with them and show them that we're genuinely interested in them, and not just in our religion.
Sister Ana explains that she includes her family in her life. It's understandable that they were concerned when she became a Jehovah's Witness, seeing that she no longer celebrates birthdays or other holidays. But when they visit, she tells them about her life, and even when she invites other members of the community to her home, she invites them too so they can meet her. This way, they feel like they are part of her life.
What we can do, for example, is call them frequently; if we know we have a meeting, we can call them before or immediately after leaving. They need to know that we're thinking of them and that we can still love them just as much as before, or even more, and that makes our relationship better every day.
Everything we're discussing is actually a sign of spiritual maturity, because Jehovah expects us, as Christians, to care for our families. So, regardless of whether they are Witnesses or not, it's a responsibility we have, and it's an important one.
16. How did Jesus show his concern for his brother James? (See also the footnote.)
Jesus showed his affection for his brother James by appearing to him personally after his resurrection. In this way, he showed James that he was important to him, and this reunion likely convinced James that Jesus was the Messiah.
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According to 1 Corinthians 15:7, James had the great privilege of being among the first to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection, and later to the apostles. The passage asks: Can we imagine how James felt after seeing that Jesus didn't turn his back on him? That's surely what convinced him that Jesus was the Messiah.
As the note says, after the death and resurrection of Jesus, at least two of his brothers became Christians: James and Jude.
When Jesus appeared to James after he had risen from the dead, he was showing that James was important to him.
17. How can we apply what Romans 12:15 says? (See also the image.)
We can apply what Romans 12:15 says by showing our family members that we are there for them during the important moments in their lives, both good and bad. For example, if a relative has a baby, we can congratulate them and give them a gift to share in their joy. Or, if they lose a loved one, we can comfort them with kind words, send them a card, or offer our help. We can also write, call, and visit our family members regularly, especially when they are going through difficult times.
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We can apply what Romans 12:15 says by showing our family members that we are concerned about their lives, rejoicing with them when things go well and weeping with them in difficult times. If someone has had a child, we can congratulate them, visit them, and bring them a gift. If they have lost a loved one, we can be there with them, offering encouragement, and in this way, they will see that they are important to us too.
In the picture, we see a sister who has made time to visit her mother-in-law, who is not a witness. The atmosphere is relaxed and joyful. Perhaps she has criticized her mother-in-law or said things she didn't like at times, but now the sister needs to put all that behind her, be patient, show affection, and spend some quality time with her family.
The sister in the picture sets a good example for her unbelieving husband. At work, people might gossip about her studying the Bible or becoming a Jehovah's Witness, and even spread lies about us. But her husband can see that she's not a fanatic, but someone who helps him before he goes to work, preparing something for him, or accompanying him to visit his mother. Thus, through this sister's good example, she is also giving a positive witness to her husband, so that perhaps in the future he may come to worship Jehovah.
ILLUSTRATION
The sister in the previous pictures is taking a selfie with her husband and mother-in-law, who are not Jehovah's Witnesses. Her mother-in-law is in a wheelchair.
If we stand by our family members when they need us most, perhaps they will change their attitude toward us and our religion. (See paragraph 17.)
18. How can we imitate the disciple Andrew?
We can imitate the disciple Andrew by introducing our family members to the brothers and sisters in the congregation, occasionally inviting a relative to the Kingdom Hall or to a meal with our friends. In this way, they will see that we Witnesses are kind, decent, and ordinary people.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Just as Andrew went to find his brother Peter to introduce him to Jesus so he could see that he was the Messiah, we too can introduce our family members to the brothers and sisters in the congregation. In this way, they can get to know them and see that we Witnesses are ordinary people, and they can overcome certain prejudices.
Perhaps some family members are worried about us, wondering where we've gone or who we're hanging out with. If they meet the brothers, they'll see that they're normal, pleasant people, and they'll feel more at ease knowing we're with them.
We could invite our relatives to the Kingdom Hall, or if we go for a walk in the countryside or a meal with brothers, we can invite them as well.
19. How should we treat our family members even if they do not fully understand some of our beliefs? (1 Peter 3:15).
We should treat our family members with kindness and respect, even if they don't fully understand some of our beliefs. For example, even if we don't participate with them in certain holidays or traditions, we can show our affection by visiting them, sharing meals, or giving them gifts on other occasions.
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Although we know that many times they will not fully understand us, what is certain is that they will be left with the idea that we have tried to explain our reasons with deep respect and gentleness, as 1 Peter 3:15 says.
We want them to see us as balanced individuals. While it's true we no longer participate in certain festivities, we shouldn't stop spending time with them. We can show affection and respect by meeting up with them at other times and giving them gifts on other occasions.
They may not understand why we don't do certain things, and it may not be easy for them to grasp, but if we treat them with kindness and respect, that's what they'll always remember, and that's what's important.
We need to be mindful of our role as brothers and sisters in the congregation with the relatives of our brothers and sisters who may not be Witnesses. Whether in the field, at a meeting, or when invited to a meal with them, we must be careful not to hinder the progress our brothers and sisters may have made with these relatives, and we must be very careful about what we say and how we conduct ourselves.
LET'S NOT GIVE UP
20. Why is it so encouraging to think about the example of Santiago?
It is very encouraging to consider the example of James because, although he did not follow Jesus during his ministry, he later became a faithful disciple. Furthermore, he learned from Jesus’ teachings and, under divine inspiration, wrote a letter with lessons similar to those in the Sermon on the Mount. This shows us that, in time, people can change and take their stand for Jehovah.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Although James initially did not believe in Jesus, he later became part of God's congregation and received many privileges. For example, he wrote a Bible letter and, according to Galatians 2:9, became a pillar of the congregation in Jerusalem. This shows us that people can change and that something similar can happen with our family members.
The example of James shows that it is never too late to draw close to Jehovah. Although James was not present at the most important moments in Jesus’ life, he became a pillar of the congregation, which also teaches us that Jehovah does not focus on when one begins serving him, but on the disposition of the heart that person has when doing so.
James' example teaches us that it is pointless to force people at a time when their heart may not be ready to accept the truth, no matter how much it might seem to us that it could be the best time. So, if we take into account all the advice given, the same thing that happened with James may happen: in time, when the time is right, Jehovah can help that person to accept the truth.
21. Why should we not give up on our non-Witness family members?
We must not give up on our non-Witness family members because, even if they don't change their attitude at first, every time we treat them with kindness, we are imitating the mercy of Jehovah and Jesus. In time, our expressions of love could motivate them to change how they view us, and perhaps they will remember the teachings we shared with them. If we continue to strive to help them, one day we may have the joy of seeing them accept the truth and worship Jehovah along with us.
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Because we will also be imitating how Jesus and his Father act, being merciful. And, even if they don't have a good attitude or don't want to learn, we must not give up.
Often, even if they don't change their opinion or want to become Jehovah's Witnesses, their perspective on family and on Jehovah's Witnesses does change. They see us as people who love each other, treat each other well, and stand together during life's difficult times, and that's a good example for them.
We must not give up on our family members who are not witnesses, because our patience, love, and the good example we give them can, over time, change their hearts.
Many of us may have been Witnesses for many years, and during all that time, we have also spoken many times with family members who are not Witnesses. Each time we talk to them, we give them a message, we offer encouragement, we say things that, in different situations, may help them more or less, but they are always there. And when difficulties arise, they may remember those words and conversations we had.
As long as this system still exists, let us not lose our joy or become discouraged, but on the contrary, let us always think about what we can do to help them.
WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER?
How does compassion motivate us to help our non-Witness family members?
Compassion motivates us to help our non-Witness family members because, by imitating Jesus' patience and love, it impels us to strive to support them spiritually, even if at first they show no interest in our beliefs.
It reminds us that, just like us before, they may take time to overcome prejudice and develop faith in Jehovah. This empathy encourages us to treat them with patience and to keep doing what is right, trusting that our actions can help them in time.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We saw how Jesus was motivated to show compassion precisely by seeing the reality of the situation the Jews were in. He said they were like sheep without a shepherd. In the same way, we too should use empathy and see the reality of these families' situation, and thus feelings of compassion will develop in our hearts, prompting us to help them.
Why should we be patient and not lose hope?
We must be patient and not lose hope because, just as Jesus was patient with his brothers even though at first they did not believe in him, we must also continue to show love and kindness to our family members.
Furthermore, Jehovah’s mercy teaches us that even after the great tribulation, people can have the opportunity to take his side. Our patience and sincere love can motivate them to learn about Jehovah and, in time, perhaps decide to serve him.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We were shown the example of Jesus and his brothers, who, although they were surely present in Cana when he performed his first miracle, as John 2 tells us, did not believe in him. But he continued to treat them, he did not lose hope, he remained patient and treated them kindly. So this example of patience and hope is what we want to follow.
This information about the great tribulation gives us much hope. When our family members see the destruction of false religion and realize that we had already told them this, they will have the opportunity to take Jehovah's side.
How can we show our non-Witness family members that we love them?
Maintaining contact with them: By frequently telling them how we are doing, sending them photos, affectionate messages or small gifts, so that they see that we think about them and care about them.
Showing them that they are important to us: We can show interest in our family members by being there for them in important moments, both good and difficult.
Pintroducing them to the brothers of the congregation: We can occasionally invite a family member to meet the brothers and sisters in the congregation, either at the Kingdom Hall or at a meal, so that they can see that we Witnesses are decent, normal people.
Treating them with kindness and respect: Even if we stop participating in certain traditions and festivities, we can visit them, share meals, or give them gifts on other occasions; in this way, we sincerely show that we love them and that they matter to us.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Keeping them in mind, if they're sick, we can check on them, send a message, or visit them, so they know they're important to us. And that, over time, will not only make them think well of us, but may even lead them to become witnesses.
We saw that it's very important for them to see the fruit that comes from what we believe and what we're learning. So, as Jesus said, that will be seen in time, even if we don't say anything.
We can introduce them to our brothers and sisters in the congregation, whether at the Kingdom Hall, at a meal, or on another occasion, treating them with kindness and respect. And even if we don't participate with them in some activities, we can visit them occasionally and thus show that they are important to us and that we care about them.
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