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Post by Admin on Aug 28, 2013 7:23:11 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 28, 2013 7:29:48 GMT -5
TMSR: FIRST CORINTHIANS Sept 021. What does it mean to have the "mind of Christ"? (1 Cor 2:16)[w08 7/15 p. 27 par. 7][/u]. (1 Pet. 2:21; 4:1) How important it is that we carefully study Jesus’ life and ministry! "[/ul] Sept 022. In what ways do we "flee from fornication" (1 Cor 6:18)[w08 7/15 p. 27 par. 9; w04 2/15 p. 12 par. 9 ][/u]not only acts of por·nei′a but also pornography, moral uncleanness, sexual fantasizing, flirting— anything that can lead to fornication.—Matt. 5:28; Jas. 3:17."[/ul] Sept 093. What did Paul mean when he wrote that women should "keep silent in the congregations" (1 Cor 14:34)[w12 9/1 p. 9 box][/u]to ask questions, as was the custom in that part of the world. In order to avoid such disorder, Paul encouraged them to “question their own husbands at home.”—1 Corinthians 14:35."[/ul] |
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Post by Admin on Sept 6, 2013 2:19:15 GMT -5
Sept 164. How should Paul's words recorded at 2 Corinthians 1:24 affect elders today? [w13 1/15 p. 27 para. 2-3][/u]. After all, present-day elders are not the masters over their brothers’ faith.—1 Pet. 5:2, 3. " wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013047[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Sept 6, 2013 2:29:58 GMT -5
Sept 235. How may we be guided by the statement found at 2 Corinthians 9:7 [g 5/08 p. 21 BOX][/b] That statement, found in the Bible at 2 Corinthians 9:7, is a guiding principle for Jehovah’s Witnesses. When giving of their time, energy, and material possessions for the benefit of others, they strive to heed the exhortation: “Love, neither in word nor with the tongue, but in deed and truth.”—1 John 3:18. When the need arises, such as when natural disasters strike, the Witnesses view it as a privilege to help those affected. For example, after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma hit the southern regions of the United States, many thousands of Witness volunteers poured into the affected areas to assist with relief work and reconstruction. Under the supervision of local relief committees, the volunteers repaired and restored over 5,600 homes of Jehovah’s Witnesses and 90 Kingdom Halls—virtually all that were damaged. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not tithe or in any other way solicit funds. Their work is supported entirely by voluntary contributions.—Matthew 6:3, 4; 2 Corinthians 8:12" wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102008167#p16[/ul] Sept 306. How may we benefit from heeding Paul's counsel found at Galatians 6:4? [Sept 30, w12 12/15 p. 13 par. 18][ulEach of us can ask, ‘How do I view my stewardship?’ Problems may arise when we compare ourselves with others. The Bible counsels us: “Let each one prove what his own work is, and then he will have cause for exultation in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person.” (Gal. 6:4) Rather than compare what we do with what others do, we should focus on what we personally are able to do. This will protect us not only from being puffed up with pride but also from being discouraged. In evaluating ourselves, we should recognize that circumstances change. Perhaps because of poor health, age, or various responsibilities, we cannot do all we used to. On the other hand, we might be able to do more than we are now doing. If so, why not try to step up our activities?" wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012924#p27[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Oct 26, 2013 12:08:02 GMT -5
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