Our donations bring glory to Jehovah's great name (15 mins.) Discussion with the audience led by an elder.
Play the video "Our donations give glory to Jehovah." Then ask:
How do our donations praise Jehovah?
Our donations praise Jehovah because they demonstrate our love and gratitude toward him and support pure worship and the well-being of our brothers and sisters. They also enable us to finance Kingdom work, such as the translation and distribution of Bibles and publications, and the production of videos so that the message reaches the whole world.
They also demonstrate the love that unites our worldwide brotherhood, as they help provide humanitarian and spiritual assistance to those suffering from natural disasters. In this way, we not only praise Jehovah through our actions but also inspire others to give him glory.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Our donations praise Jehovah because they allow more people to come to know him and learn from his Word. For example, they help translate the Bible and produce videos that strengthen our faith. Furthermore, when we give sincerely, we show that we love Jehovah and appreciate all he does for us. Therefore, donating is also a way to worship him and support his work.
The example of the young boy who set aside some of the money his parents gave him to make a donation is very touching. He wanted to support the work because he loved Jehovah, even though he was still young. This teaches us that we can all cultivate a generous spirit. We can get into the habit of sharing what we have and feel joy in knowing that we are cooperating with Jehovah.
David’s words mentioned in the video help us remember that everything we have comes from Jehovah. He has given us life, strength, and the ability to work. So, when we make a donation, we are giving back a small part of what we have received from him. Thinking about this motivates us to give gratefully and to appreciate the privilege of cooperating with his purposes.
How have the reports from jw.org and the thank-you letters you have received helped you?
The reports on jw.org have helped me strengthen my faith. Learning about the endurance of brothers and sisters who suffer persecution or illness encourages me to trust Jehovah more. Furthermore, the thank-you letters from those who have received humanitarian aid show me that the love of our brotherhood is real and that our donations are used to help those in need. All of this fills me with joy and motivates me to continue being generous and giving my best in Jehovah’s service.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
They help me better understand how donations are used and see the benefits that brothers and sisters in different parts of the world receive. Knowing that our support helps others have the Bible in their own language or enjoy videos that draw them closer to Jehovah brings me great joy. It also makes me feel part of these projects, even though I cannot participate personally. This encourages me to continue supporting them as much as I can.
I was struck by the sister who rejoiced upon learning that other brothers and sisters could now read the Bible in their own language. Her experience helps me think about the people behind each project. Even if we don't know them, our donations can help them better understand God's Word. It's wonderful to know that we can show love to brothers and sisters who live so far away.
The reports also help me appreciate the effort behind the things we receive. For example, the video explains that producing the series about Jesus requires a lot of planning, time, and work. When I think about all of that, I appreciate each episode even more and try to use it to strengthen my faith. I'm also happy to know that our donations contribute to producing content that benefits so many brothers and sisters.
Which projects in particular do you appreciate the most?
The projects I cherish most are the Bible translation and publications into so many languages, because they allow people all over the world to come to know Jehovah in their own language. I also greatly value the relief efforts, because they demonstrate the love of our brotherhood by quickly helping those suffering from natural disasters. And, of course, the construction and maintenance of Kingdom Halls, because they provide us with dignified places to meet and worship Jehovah.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
One of the projects I cherish most is the Bible translation. Reading it in our own language allows us to better understand what Jehovah wants to tell us and to come to know him as a loving Father. Sometimes we take for granted that we have an easy-to-understand Bible, but many brothers and sisters have waited a long time to have it in their own language. That is why I am happy to know that our donations help more people receive this gift.
I also greatly appreciate the series "The Good News According to Jesus" because it helps me to better visualize Bible accounts and to pay attention to how Jesus treated people. Seeing his love for Jehovah and his concern for others encourages me to imitate him in my daily life. Furthermore, as the sister in the video expressed, learning more about the relationship between Jehovah and Jesus awakens in me a desire to draw closer to both of them.
Another project I value is the branch office exhibits, because they allow us to learn more about the history of the preaching work. As the young man in the video mentioned, seeing the preserved artifacts and learning what they represent can strengthen our faith. It also helps us appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of those who served Jehovah before us and encourages us to continue enthusiastically supporting the work they valued so much.
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