4:16) This included continuing to give personal attention to the Word of God, even as Timothy had done from infancy.ĥ Do I seize opportunities to tell others of my firm hope in God and his promises for mankind in the future? The Bible abounds with accounts of early Christians giving of themselves to pass along the truth to others. 2:4.Ĥ Do I concern myself with a continued personal study of Jehovah’s Word as I did when I first learned of his grand promises through Christ? The apostle Paul admonished Timothy to pay constant attention to himself and to his teaching. 12:38) But what about us? Out of the abundance of our hearts are we producing good things that are a blessing to us and to those with whom we associate? How do we know if we have good things in our hearts and are able to speak out and do good?ģ You may ask yourself the following questions: Do I rejoice as much today as when I first learned of the salvation by Jehovah through Jesus and began associating with Jehovah’s people? By the year 96 C.E., the congregation of Christians in Ephesus were said to have left the love they had at first, and that brought strong counsel to them.- Rev. Their hearts were apparently softened by the demonstration of Jehovah’s power. The Bible account even tells of a vast mixed company that left Egypt with the Israelites at the time the tenth plague came upon the land. The hearts of people in general have been hardened by the environment around them, much like ancient Pharaoh whose heart “became obstinate” against God.Ģ Many hardened hearts have been softened by the healing power of God’s Word and its abundant truths. Day in and day out mankind is faced with problems of life that are not conducive to producing the good works that identify one as a close follower of the Lord Jesus. for out of the heart’s abundance his mouth speaks.” ( Luke 6:45) These words of wisdom came from the lips of Jesus, and they should have a deep and long-lasting effect on all who wish to have the approval of our God and Creator, Jehovah. 1 “A good man brings forth good out of the good treasure of his heart.
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