“Though distress and trouble have come upon me, I still delight in your commandments” (Ps. 119:143).
1, 2. What should we do to endure difficulties? (See also the image).
To endure difficulties, we must view them from the right perspective. For example, a driver needs clean windows to clearly see any obstacles on the road and make sound decisions. Similarly, to endure problems, we must view them correctly, as Jehovah does.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
As Psalm 90:10 says, our life is full of difficulties and sorrows. So, as the paragraph also points out, if we view difficulties as Jehovah sees them and trust in him, we will be able to endure them patiently.
The paragraph gives us an example: when we're driving and want to see obstacles clearly, we need a clean windshield. Then, depending on the obstacles we encounter, we can accelerate, swerve to avoid them, brake, or even swerve. That would be having the right perspective of the problems.
The image shows that the driver can't see clearly because his windows are dirty. The same can happen to us when making decisions. If we don't consider Jehovah's perspective, we won't be able to see things clearly or deal with difficulties properly.
To cope with problems, we need to view difficulties from the right perspective—that is, as Jehovah sees them. In this way, we can endure and deal with them appropriately, no matter what they are.
In this article we will analyze what the correct viewpoint is on difficulties, what could happen to us if we do not see them as Jehovah sees them, and what we can do to maintain the correct perspective in the face of adversity.
ILLUSTRATION
A man driving with a very dirty windshield is surprised to unexpectedly encounter a huge sign right in front of him, blocking his path.
To cope with problems and know what to do, we must see them correctly. (See paragraph 2).
THE RIGHT POINT OF VIEW
3. Why are we going to have problems with this system?
We are going to have problems in this system because, as long as Satan rules this world and we remain imperfect, difficulties are inevitable. Moreover, as the end draws near, life will become much more complicated, whether due to natural causes or the wickedness of people. On the other hand, if Jehovah were to fix all these problems now, it would give the impression that he is helping Satan to rule.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We're going to have problems in this system because we're imperfect and Satan rules the world. So, as this comes to an end, we're going to have more difficulties.
According to the study note on Matthew 24:8, the expression “great sufferings” literally refers to the intense pain of childbirth. This comparison is used to show that all the problems we see today would be inevitable, repetitive, and increasingly intense during the period preceding the great tribulation.
Anyone might think, “Why doesn’t Jehovah do something?” Well, because if he did, he would be helping Satan rule. Then things would be set right, and mankind, and even many angels, might think that Satan does have the power, when in reality he does not.
In Ecclesiastes 9:12, Solomon describes the situation quite reasonably: we can suffer calamities in one way or another. We don't know when or how, because just as a fish doesn't know when it will be caught and a bird doesn't know when it will be hunted, so it can happen to us. At any moment, we can face any difficulty or calamity that may befall us.
4. What is another reason why we suffer?
Another reason we suffer is because we are followers of Jesus. Jesus told his disciples many times that they would be persecuted for their faith. Remembering this will help our faith not waver when we face persecution. Furthermore, one of the Devil's lies is that humans only worship Jehovah out of selfishness, and to try to prove him right, he relentlessly attacks God's servants.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Jesus often told his disciples that they would be persecuted for their faith. We also suffer for being Christians. In Matthew 24:9, Jesus said that we would be hated because of his name and even persecuted and killed.
The correct perspective is not to ask why Jehovah allows his servants to suffer persecution, but to understand that we suffer persecution because we are Jehovah's true servants.
Having the right perspective keeps our faith from wavering when we are persecuted, as 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 shows us, where it says: “So that no one would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we cannot avoid such sufferings. Indeed, when we were with you, we used to warn you that we would suffer difficulties, and, as you know, this has happened.”
It allows us to gain the right perspective by understanding that these sufferings help us to uphold Jehovah’s sovereignty, sanctify his name, and prove Satan a liar. In this way, we will not be shaken by the trials we face. And also, as Proverbs 27:11 mentions, we will make Jehovah’s heart rejoice.
5. What can we learn from Ecclesiastes 7:13, 14? (See also the pictures.)
From Ecclesiastes 7:13, 14 we learn that when King Solomon said that the “day of trouble” is one of “the works of the true God,” he was not referring to Jehovah causing bad things to happen, but simply allowing them to occur.
We learn that we must be realistic and recognize that, as long as we live in Satan's world, we will have good days and bad days. Therefore, when we enjoy a good day, let us see it as a gift from God and show our gratitude.
We learn that neither the righteous nor the unrighteous are spared unexpected problems, and that we don't know whether we will have a good day or one full of difficulties. Solomon reminds us that human beings cannot "be certain of what will happen to them."
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We can learn, on the one hand, that we have to be realistic and recognize that, while we are in this system, we will have good days, but there will also be many bad days.
Ecclesiastes 7:13, 14 speaks of the day of trouble as one of the works of the true God, but that does not mean that God makes bad things happen to us, but simply that He allows them to happen.
James 1:13 says that no one can test God, nor does he test anyone. It is important that we always keep this in mind, because although Jehovah allows difficulties, he does not cause them. He will never act cruelly, since he is a God of love, nor will he test us with evil things.
As Christians, we don't live in a bubble where nothing bad has to happen to us, but we are simply also in this world and good and bad things will happen to us.
In the image we see two contrasts: one, a good day, where the harvester sees that he has had a good harvest, the weather is good and he has fruit around him; and another, where all that has fallen apart, perhaps due to a storm or some difficulty.
The lesson is that we should take advantage of the good days when everything is going our way and thank Jehovah, because all of that comes from him. And when things go wrong, let us remember that this world is dominated by Satan and we know that difficulties can arise. At such times, Jehovah does not eliminate the problems, but he can help us to maintain a good attitude and keep going.
As we know, God allows adversity; He does not cause it. Obviously, we cannot understand all the reasons why He allows it, but we know Jehovah. We know that if He allows it, being a God of love, it will always be for our benefit in the end.
ILLUSTRATION
Series of images: A man tending his garden, experiencing both good and bad days. 1. Joyfully, he harvests tomatoes from his vibrant garden. 2. Another day, he sadly observes a rotten, withering tomato in his garden.
We must be realistic and recognize that, as long as we live in Satan's world, we will have good days and bad days. (See paragraph 5.)
6. What are some reasons why Jehovah allows us to go through trials? (Hebrews 12:7, 11)
Some of the reasons Jehovah allows us to go through trials are to teach us to rely more on him and less on our own strength. He also helps us to identify our weaknesses and recognize areas where we need to improve. In this way, we can shape our personality and strengthen our Christian qualities.
Furthermore, it allows us to learn valuable lessons that contribute to our spiritual growth, just as happened with Job, who learned to be more humble.
Although Jehovah does not cause our trials, he can allow them and use them for our spiritual benefit, always guiding us, showing us his love and giving us the strength to endure.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Trials teach us, discipline us, and help us to be steadfast. Viewing them from Jehovah's perspective will help us to follow his guidance, even in the darkness, so that we may remain firm on the path and, in the end, achieve victory.
The paragraph says that Jehovah is always aware of what happens to us and it pains him to see us suffer. So, when we go through trials, these strengthen our friendship with him because we see his hand directly in our lives.
Thanks to these tests, we can identify our weaknesses and improve our personality with Jehovah's help.
Job provides us with an example. It pained Jehovah greatly to see his servant suffering. He was not causing his pain; however, he allowed him to go through those trials because, in that way, Job learned very important lessons and also learned humility.
The verses at Hebrews 12:7, 11 combat the thought: “Because of what I’m going through, these efforts I’m making are really useless; they serve no purpose, I’m wasting my time.” But Hebrews makes it clear that this is not the case: if Jehovah allows us to go through this, it is because he wants us to learn something.
Recalling the texts of Romans 8:38, 39, which says that nothing can separate us from the love that Jehovah has for us, we also know that there will be no irreparable harm.
7. Why can we be happy when we are being chased?
We can be happy when we are persecuted because such opposition shows that we have Jehovah’s approval and that we are suffering for doing what is right. Furthermore, if we maintain the right viewpoint about persecution, we can preserve our joy and self-esteem, just as the apostles did.
Our faithfulness can also help others to know the truth and to give glory to God. Furthermore, we can be sure that Jehovah will bless and support us during times of difficulty, as he did with Joseph.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Because that shows that we have Jehovah's approval. As Matthew 5:10-12 says, we should be happy and radiant with joy because we are going to receive a reward, and besides, the prophets were also persecuted.
When we read about the situation of the brothers in Russia who are being persecuted, we might think individually, “One brother is in prison and another is not. Why is this happening? Have I done something wrong?” That can be a very dangerous thought, because if we are suffering for Jehovah’s sake, Satan would like us to think that it is our fault. That could cause us to lose our self-esteem and our sense of why we are facing that situation.
When we suffer persecution, that is precisely the opportune moment to gain the right perspective, which is what we are trying to learn. The right perspective is that we are persecuted for being Christians, and that is what makes us happy.
Another reason why we can be happy about remaining faithful during persecution is shown at 1 Peter 2:12, because it says that by doing this we will help others to know Jehovah’s glory through our conduct.
The paragraph cites the example of Joseph, who was unjustly imprisoned. It states that Jehovah blessed him while he was there enduring hardship. And Genesis 39 reiterates twice that Jehovah made everything go well for him.
Joseph's example shows us that even the prison warden realized that Jehovah was with him. Thus, the glory always belonged to Jehovah. Jehovah blessed him because that glory was always directed to him.
8. What other reason do we have to endure the trials?
Another reason to endure trials is that our troubles are temporary. Job’s life teaches us that Jehovah can abundantly bless those who remain faithful. Just as Jehovah blessed the end of Job’s life more than its beginning, he also promises us that the part of our life that will last forever will be far better than this brief, difficult period. This hope gives us a powerful reason to endure to the end.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The main reason we have is that, just as Jehovah blessed the end of Job's life, he promises the same to us. He will bless the end of our lives—that is, the part that will last forever—more than the brief, troubled beginning we may have experienced in this system.
We can compare it to food, which in many cases has an expiration date. And it's the same with our problems, trials, and difficulties in this system. They also have an expiration date, which will be the end of our life in this system or the end of this system itself. So, that brings us joy and helps us move forward.
A powerful incentive to endure is knowing that our trials are temporary. Job's life demonstrated that Jehovah can turn suffering into blessings.
One reason to persevere is what happened to Job. He endured, and in the end, Jehovah rewarded him. And that is what we want to do: endure whatever is necessary because we know that the problems will end and that the reward is assured.
The paragraph defines the time we live filled with suffering as a brief beginning because afterwards it tells us that, if we persevere to the end, we will have eternal life.
IF WE DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT POINT OF VIEW
9. How could we make things worse if we don't have the right point of view?
We could make things worse if we don't have the right viewpoint and start thinking that Jehovah is the cause of our problems. We might even question his actions, as Job did for a time, or as Naomi did, who initially blamed Jehovah for her misfortunes. If we maintain that wrong viewpoint, we could damage our friendship with God.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We could make things worse if, when faced with any problem, we start thinking that Jehovah is causing it. And this is what happened to Job for a time. As Job 32:2 says, he tried for a while to prove that he was right and not Jehovah.
Naomi also initially thought that Jehovah was responsible for all her misfortunes and calamities, and she practically blamed God for everything. Of course, she later realized her mistake and corrected herself. The kind way in which Jehovah treated her showed her that he, too, had not been offended by her thinking. But if Job and Naomi had continued to believe that Jehovah was to blame for their misfortunes, their friendship with Jehovah might have been damaged.
Naomi was a widow. She had lost two of her sons and felt extremely bitter, to the point of changing her own name. She said: “Call me Mara,” which means “bitterness.” So, to some extent, we can understand the pain she felt and why she believed that Jehovah was the cause of her misfortunes. But she corrected her course in time, and for that reason, she received Jehovah’s blessing.
If we do not have the right viewpoint, we could think that Jehovah is the cause of our difficulties and we would endanger our friendship with Jehovah, and we could also lose his blessing.
10. What might we ask ourselves when going through a difficulty?
When we go through a difficult time, we may wonder if Jehovah has forgotten us or if he is listening to our prayers. These negative thoughts can discourage us and rob us of our strength. However, the example of David and Habakkuk teaches us that even though they sometimes had such anxieties, they continued to pray to Jehovah and trust in him. Jehovah assured them that he was by their side, and he will do the same for us.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We may feel that Jehovah has forgotten us. That is why we need to keep Jehovah’s viewpoint in mind and maintain it. Proverbs 24:10 says that if you become discouraged in difficult times, you will lack strength. This means that the way to avoid becoming discouraged and losing strength is to maintain Jehovah’s viewpoint regarding the difficult situations we may face.
Even loyal servants of Jehovah asked themselves the same question. King David said: “Why do you stay so far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of distress?” And Habakkuk asked: “How long must I cry out for help before you hear?” So it is not uncommon for us to ask ourselves the same question, but they did not stop praying, confident that Jehovah would hear their cries for help and answer them.
Clearly, from Habakkuk's life we can understand that he had not lost faith in Jehovah, but he was in a moment of distress, something we have all experienced. When he says, “How long must I cry out for help?”, it is clear that he was so distressed that he no longer knew what he was saying.
Psalm 10:17 says: “You will hear the plea of the meek, O Jehovah.” So we can be sure that Jehovah, no matter how many problems we have, will never abandon us. Sometimes, when a problem drags on, even our good friends may stop answering our calls or we may even tire them out. But we have the guarantee that, however difficult or prolonged a problem may be, Jehovah will always support and help us.
11. What could happen to us if we don't have the right perspective on the evidence?
If we don't have the right perspective on trials, we might be surprised when they come and even think they shouldn't happen to us. It's important to understand what the Bible teaches about trials and persecution.
Just as Jesus helped his disciples to understand correctly the suffering he would have to face, we too can prepare for difficulties by meditating on the Scriptures and viewing trials from Jehovah's perspective.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Without this correct perspective, we may be taken by surprise and then think that these things shouldn't happen to us.
We can experience what Jesus' disciples did, struggling to understand why he had to suffer. When Jesus rose from the dead and clearly explained to them, through the Scriptures, what had to happen, they finally understood. And not only that, but they prepared themselves for the trials that would come. We must do the same, learning from what the Bible tells us about persecution. We must be ready when it comes.
It was necessary for Jesus Christ to dedicate time to them and clearly explain the Scriptures. He surely taught them the prophecies that had been fulfilled and that it was foretold that he would have to suffer and die as he did. He also warned them, “The same will happen to you,” and then they would be better prepared to face the trials.
The disciples had to pay attention to Jesus' words and meditate on them. That's how their minds were opened and they were able to understand. In our case, we also have to pay attention to these warnings by studying the Bible and keep in mind that this will happen to us.
12. What might we think if we do not see things as Jehovah sees them?
If we don't see things as Jehovah sees them, we might think we are being treated unfairly or believe our situation is worse than it actually is. We might even feel discouraged or dissatisfied. Something similar happened to the workers in the vineyard in Jesus' parable, who thought they had been treated unfairly when, in reality, they had expected more than they should have.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
It would be very easy to think that an injustice has been committed or that our situation is worse than it really is.
The parable of the workers tells us that some were hired at the beginning of the day, others later, and still others at the end. When the master paid them all the same wage, those who had worked the longest complained because they felt it was unfair to receive the same pay as everyone else. This parable teaches us that Jehovah always does things in the right way and that we should not complain if we receive something at the time he considers appropriate, even if it is different from what we expected.
As the story goes, the workers hadn't actually suffered any injustice. They were complaining because they had expected too much. So, if we don't have the right perspective, we can become blind to the blessings we have.
For example, there is currently a strong emphasis on younger brothers taking on responsibilities. This might lead some more experienced brothers to think, “Now that I have more experience and can do a better job, perhaps this isn’t fair.” However, Jehovah knows the direction the organization should take, and if we trust in his guidance, we will succeed.
In the next section, we'll consider what we can do in the face of all these adversities. That's the key to maintaining the right perspective.
WHAT CAN WE DO IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY?
13. What can happen when we face a difficulty?
When we face a difficulty, it may be hard for us to see things as Jehovah sees them. Even if we know what the Bible teaches about suffering and have encouraged others with Bible texts, when we ourselves experience a trial, we might think that God is punishing us or that he is not listening to our prayers.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
It can happen that we are so affected that we stop seeing things for a moment as Jehovah sees them and think that we have done something wrong or that he is not answering our prayers.
It is inevitable to see the problems of others as easily solved, but it is true that, when we suffer them ourselves, they seem bigger, they have no way out and sometimes we may even think that Jehovah is partly to blame because he is punishing us or making us learn from something we have done.
14. What can we include in our prayers when we are suffering? (Philippians 4:13).
When we are suffering, we can include in our prayers to Jehovah what we are going through and how we feel. We can confidently tell him our concerns and ask him for specific help, as well as strength and wisdom through his holy spirit. Furthermore, we should pay attention to how Jehovah responds, whether through angels or our brothers and sisters, and accept that help.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Since Jehovah is our Creator and we are an open book to him, he knows the difficulties we are going through. But we must be specific and tell him in what areas we need his help, asking him to give us his Holy Spirit and wisdom to make good decisions.
Ephesians 3:20 says that Jehovah is the one who empowers us to act; he is the one who can help us. Therefore, we should pay close attention to how he answers our prayers through our brothers, the organization, or the faithful and discreet slave, because we know that he is all-powerful and never falls short in answering and acting.
It is important that we keep in mind and never forget that Jehovah may answer our prayers in a way that is different from what we expect or think he will do.
Ephesians 3:20 says that Jehovah is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. And the Bible contains many accounts of how Jehovah, throughout history, has orchestrated events so that his will is always accomplished in the way he desires, because he always sees the whole picture.
When we are going through difficult times, exhaustion can sometimes cause us to have a limited perspective, seeing only what is happening to us. Although the paragraph mentions that we can ask Jehovah for specific things we would like him to do for us, sometimes we might ask for something that is not the most appropriate. However, Jehovah has a complete vision and can give us what we truly need.
What we must do is be attentive to Jehovah's help. Sometimes, he may answer our prayer in ways we never imagined. Then, we must accept it and always be confident that Jehovah will give us what he considers best for us. And we should be very grateful for all that Jehovah has given us.
15. What should we continue to do when we go through trials? (See also the image).
When we go through trials, we need to maintain a good program of spiritual activities. Although we may not be able to do as much as before, we should do all that we can. It is important to continue reading and studying the Bible, meditating on what we learn, preaching as much as we can, attending meetings, and participating in them.
We should also avoid isolating ourselves and continue spending time with our brothers and sisters, as these activities help us to maintain a good relationship with Jehovah and to receive encouragement during difficulties.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We must continue to maintain a good program of spiritual activities. Although it is true that when we feel down or sad because we are going through some difficulty, it may seem like a huge mountain to regain the enthusiasm we had at the beginning, without a doubt, as the psalmist said, even though he was going through difficulties, he still had a tender affection for Jehovah's commandments. That will surely be what gives us true refreshment.
We have seen throughout this article that trials and difficulties can be like a very heavy burden. As Psalm 38:4 indicates, it can fall upon us and cause our thoughts to become negative and make it difficult for us to have the right perspective.
A good program of spiritual activities, such as Bible reading, study, meetings, and preaching, is what will help us to replace those negative thoughts with Jehovah's thoughts, which are spiritual and positive.
Proverbs 18:1 says that those who isolate themselves pursue their own desires. Sometimes, when a person is discouraged or feeling down, they tend to isolate themselves, but this is the opposite of what they should do. They need to spend time with their brothers and sisters in Christ, because that is what will truly help them.
The brother pictured shows us that, despite being in the hospital and facing difficult circumstances, he is not isolating himself. He is meeting with his brothers via Zoom, with his Watchtower prepared and his Bible open, nourishing himself spiritually.
When you're in a hospital, sometimes you're in pain, unwell, or simply find it difficult to get up. Perhaps the last thing you want to do is join the meeting. You might prefer to keep sleeping and resting. However, in the picture, we see that when he needed it most, the brother made the effort, and Jehovah is blessing him for it, because it's clear from his face that, despite his circumstances, he's very happy.
ILLUSTRATION
A brother in a hospital bed connects via video call to the Watchtower Study. He follows along with his paper copies of The Watchtower and the Bible.
Do all you can to maintain a good program of spiritual activities. (See paragraph 15.)
16. What doubts might we have when we suffer a misfortune, and how can we resolve them? (2 Corinthians 10:4, 5).
When we suffer misfortune, we may have doubts about ourselves or about Jehovah. We may think that we no longer have his approval, that he has not forgiven our past mistakes, or even that he will not keep his promise to protect his faithful servants.
To resolve these doubts, we must break down these “deeply entrenched” ideas by using “the knowledge of God” that we find in the Bible and in our publications. We can study Bible accounts, meditate on texts that demonstrate Jehovah’s love and forgiveness, and remember how he has helped his faithful servants.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We may have doubts about ourselves, our faith, our motivations, or even about Jehovah: whether we have his approval or whether he has forgiven our mistakes.
The application of 2 Corinthians 10:4, 5 is very interesting because we have generally used it in preaching to help people realize that they have many deeply held beliefs that need to be uprooted. But here it is applied personally. It says that these deeply entrenched beliefs could be our doubts about ourselves or about Jehovah, and that because of this, we may not have the right perspective.
We can resolve these doubts by turning to the Bible, studying it, and nourishing ourselves spiritually. In this way, we will see how much Jehovah loves us, how he forgives us, and how he will always remain by our side.
We should remember all the Bible texts that show Jehovah forgives us, as well as valuable experiences. For example, the note tells of the family of an 18-year-old brother who died while serving Jehovah elsewhere and how difficult their grief was. However, being with the brothers and keeping up with spiritual activities helped them to cope.
The article includes a link to the story of Davey, a young man, and his passing while serving in the Dominican Republic. The family says that at the time, they had no idea how much the article would help readers, but many brothers and sisters read it and it helped them revitalize their spiritual lives.
17. What should we do when we receive a test?
When we face trials, we must strive to maintain the right viewpoint and continue to trust in Jehovah with all our heart. We must also remember that he promises to provide his faithful servants with “a way out so that they can endure it,” as 1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We must strive to maintain the right viewpoint and continue to trust in Jehovah with all our heart. And, as 1 Corinthians 10:13 says, he will provide a way out so that we can endure.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 teaches us that if we are enjoying a good day, we should take advantage of it to thank Jehovah for that opportunity and for all the good things he gives us.
WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER?
What can help us have the right perspective on difficulties?
What can help us to have the right perspective on difficulties is to remember that we live in a world ruled by Satan and that, as long as we are imperfect, we will have to face problems.
Furthermore, remembering that Jesus warned his disciples would be persecuted prepares us for difficulties and strengthens our faith. We must keep in mind that Jehovah does not cause bad things, but allows them to happen temporarily.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
It can help us to keep in mind that problems are inevitable in this system of things, for if Jehovah were to remove them, he would be directly aiding Satan. We also suffer because we are Christians. Jesus foretold this, and Jehovah permits difficulties, but he does not cause them.
Our difficulties will bring us a benefit: Jehovah will teach us to rely on him. We can have healthy self-esteem by knowing that we are true Witnesses of Jehovah and that our problems have an expiration date. This will give us strength and peace to keep going.
What could happen to us if we don't have the right point of view?
If we don't have the right perspective, we could make things worse. We might start to think that Jehovah is the one who caused our problems, question his actions, or even feel that he has forgotten about us. These negative thoughts could weaken our faith and damage our friendship with God.
We might also be surprised when the evidence arrives and think that it shouldn't be happening to us, or feel that we are suffering an injustice and that our situation is worse than it really is.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
If we don't have the right perspective, when we face problems we could make our situation much worse, because we might come to think that Jehovah is to blame for our problems or that he doesn't hear our prayers. If we continue thinking that way, we will ultimately end up damaging our relationship with Jehovah.
We could also be taken by surprise by all these kinds of tests and even think that these things shouldn't happen to us because we are behaving well.
What can we do in the face of adversity?
In the face of adversity, we can ask Jehovah for help and tell him in prayer what we are going through and how we feel. We should also maintain a good program of spiritual activities, doing all that is within our power.
Furthermore, we must resolve any doubts that may arise in our minds using "the knowledge of God" that we find in the Bible and in our publications.
When a trial comes, we must strive to maintain the right viewpoint and continue to trust in Jehovah with all our heart, remembering that he promises to give us “a way out so that we can endure it.”
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We must pray to Jehovah and ask for his Holy Spirit. We must also fill ourselves with positive thoughts about Jehovah, continue with our spiritual routine, and in this way, cope with these adversities.
When doubts arise, we can resolve them using the Bible and publications, and thus make things clear to us.
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