When you look at their homes, there is no indication they are preparing for the storm. Other neighbors, though, are having the ultimate outdoors BBQ experience, partying with family and friends in spite of the storm warning. When you take a look at your neighborhood, some of your neighbors are working hard securing their property, installing storm shutters, putting away junk that may turn into projectiles, and so on. The sky has not turned dark yet, but the weather service announces it is imminent. If you were learning a skill/sport/instrument, would you know who is doing it right by how they argue over the manual/textbooks or would you see who is right by how they do it? According to the Bible, true Christians are not primarily identified by their doctrine, but rather, by their actions.(John 13.34,35)Ī hurricane is coming. I never worry about action, but only about inaction - Winston Churchill. Which of the two would you say come from a superior source of wisdom? Rather than just instructing Christians not to do bad to others, Jesus Christ took it to the next level teaching that all things that you want men to do to you, you also must likewise do to them.-Matthew 7:12. Although this Confucian code of conduct has its merits, the Bible goes a step further by addressing a more profound dimension of human behavior and interaction. Who do you think the branch is going to call between these two recommended brothers? Jehovah doesn't necessarily use the ones that have special abilities but the spiritual ones that have special availability.Ĭhinese teacher Confucius once said: 'What you do not want to be done to you, do not do to others.' Many still believe a person has done his moral duty simply by refraining from doing any harm to others. Now, there’s a need for a new circuit overseer. He being pioneering for many years and is ready to take on an assignment whenever is needed. Brother B: He is a spiritual brother serving as an elder, SKE graduate, just an average speaker but humble and approachable. But he has a full-time job, is in debt, and is not pioneering at the moment. When serving in any facet of the ministry or special service, do we let our humility outshine our ability? ()īrother A: He is a seasoned and spiritual elder, graduated from MTS years ago, great speaker, extremely eloquent, very humble and approachable. Godly qualities, though, always produce good fruitage. Yet, which one would you embark on? We learn that having abilities not always yield the best of results. Noah’s ark was built by humble amateurs, the Titanic by skilled but arrogant experts professionals that claimed it was unsinkable.

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