TEARS OF DESPAIR

I beg you, O Jehovah, remember . . . how . . . I have done what was good in your eyes.—2 Ki. 20:3. At the age of 39, King Hezekiah of Judah learned that he had a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah delivered Jehovah’s message that Hezekiah would die from his sickness. (2 Ki. 20:1) There seemed

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To Walk Worthily of Jehovah

Paul counseled Timothy about how to please God, saying: “Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God, a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.” (2 Timothy 2:15) The expression “handling . . . aright” is from a compound Greek verb that originally meant “

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To Walk Worthily of Jehovah

Paul counseled Timothy about how to please God, saying: “Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God, a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.” (2 Timothy 2:15) The expression “handling . . . aright” is from a compound Greek verb that originally meant “

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To Walk Worthily of Jehovah

Paul counseled Timothy about how to please God, saying: “Do your utmost to present yourself approved to God, a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.” (2 Timothy 2:15) The expression “handling . . . aright” is from a compound Greek verb that originally meant “

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Brothers—Are You Reaching Out to Be a Ministerial Servant?

There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.—Acts 20:35. Ministerial servants perform vital work in the congregations. The apostle Paul obviously appreciated these loyal men. For instance, when writing to Christians in Philippi, he specifically greeted the ministerial servants

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Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only

Jesus concluded his Sermon on the Mount with a dramatic illustration: “Everyone that hears these sayings of mine and does them will be likened to a discreet man, who built his house upon the rock-mass. And the rain poured down and the floods came and the winds blew and lashed against that house, bu

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Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only

Jesus concluded his Sermon on the Mount with a dramatic illustration: “Everyone that hears these sayings of mine and does them will be likened to a discreet man, who built his house upon the rock-mass. And the rain poured down and the floods came and the winds blew and lashed against that house, bu

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Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only

Jesus concluded his Sermon on the Mount with a dramatic illustration: “Everyone that hears these sayings of mine and does them will be likened to a discreet man, who built his house upon the rock-mass. And the rain poured down and the floods came and the winds blew and lashed against that house, bu

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Brothers—Are You Reaching Out to Serve as an Elder?

You became so beloved to us.—1 Thess. 2:8. Brothers, to qualify as an elder, you must “be irreprehensible,” that is, have a good reputation in the congregation because your conduct is above reproach. (1 Tim. 3:2) In addition, you should have a fine testimony from outsiders. Unbelievers may crit

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Seek Divine Direction

Cultivating a healthy mental outlook is not always easy in this system of things. The Bible, however, assures us that it is possible to remain both mentally and morally clean. How? At Psalm 119:11, we read: “In my heart I have treasured up your saying, in order that I may not sin against you.”

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Seek Divine Direction

Cultivating a healthy mental outlook is not always easy in this system of things. The Bible, however, assures us that it is possible to remain both mentally and morally clean. How? At Psalm 119:11, we read: “In my heart I have treasured up your saying, in order that I may not sin against you.”

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Seek Divine Direction

Cultivating a healthy mental outlook is not always easy in this system of things. The Bible, however, assures us that it is possible to remain both mentally and morally clean. How? At Psalm 119:11, we read: “In my heart I have treasured up your saying, in order that I may not sin against you.”

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IMITATE JEHOVAH’S GENEROSITY

If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without finding fault.—Jas. 1:5; ftn. As the words in today’s text indicate, Jehovah does not hoard his wisdom. He generously shares it with others. Notice, too, that when Jehovah gives wisdom, h

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Wisdom in “the Word of God”

The way in which the Bible is written serves to test what is in our heart. Hebrews 4:12 says: “The word [or, message] of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit . . . and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of

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Wisdom in “the Word of God”

The way in which the Bible is written serves to test what is in our heart. Hebrews 4:12 says: “The word [or, message] of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit . . . and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of

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Wisdom in “the Word of God”

The way in which the Bible is written serves to test what is in our heart. Hebrews 4:12 says: “The word [or, message] of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit . . . and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of

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HOW THE ELDERS ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE REMOVED

I will not stay resentful forever.—Jer. 3:12. The elders strive to reflect Jehovah’s compassion as they deal with someone who has been removed from the congregation. For example, Jehovah did not wait for his wayward people in ancient Israel to take the first step. Rather, he took the initiative

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Did Jesus and His Disciples Teach the Trinity Doctrine?

Trinitarians also point to John 1:1 in some translations, where “the Word” is spoken of as being “with God” and as being “God.” But other Bible translations say that the Word was “a god” or was “divine,” meaning not necessarily God but a powerful one. Furthermore, that Bible verse says that “the Wo

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Did Jesus and His Disciples Teach the Trinity Doctrine?

Trinitarians also point to John 1:1 in some translations, where “the Word” is spoken of as being “with God” and as being “God.” But other Bible translations say that the Word was “a god” or was “divine,” meaning not necessarily God but a powerful one. Furthermore, that Bible verse says that “the Wo

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Did Jesus and His Disciples Teach the Trinity Doctrine?

Trinitarians also point to John 1:1 in some translations, where “the Word” is spoken of as being “with God” and as being “God.” But other Bible translations say that the Word was “a god” or was “divine,” meaning not necessarily God but a powerful one. Furthermore, that Bible verse says that “the Wo

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