Since the needy have no authority over the powerful, the loving-kindness shown in such a case is displayed willingly, not under compulsion. 5-6. Balei ngi lah ban ong ba ka jingsiewspah ka dei ka jingai sngewbha a ngi shimet shimet? What grand future awaits all of Gods loyal ones? 20. 16 Be persistent. In the following article, we will discuss how we as God's servants can imitate Jehovah by showing loyal love to one another. 17 Application: It takes patience to help those who are depressed, but we should not give up on them. Indeed, we have good reasons for heeding Jehovahs reminder: Deal with one another in loyal love and mercy.Zech. Such timely and warm commendation will give the brothers and sisters the strength they need to carry on.Read Isaiah 32:1,2. Spurned lover. I will not look down angrily on you, for I am loyal. (Jeremiah 3:12) As noted in Chapter25, however, most of the Israelites were not moved. 41:1) Proverbs 19:17 states: The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, and He will repay him for what he does., Ruth clings to Naomi, her mother-in-law, while Orpah returns to Moab. When Ruth offered to accompany her mother-in-law to Judah, Naomi at first objected. 14 Loyal love goes beyond what is expected. It also moves us to make sacrifices in order to help them. (b)In what way was the last instance of Ruths loving-kindness better than the first? . (Acts 27:3728:1) Although the Maltese had neither a prior commitment to the stranded voyagers nor an existing relationship with them, the islanders received the strangers hospitably, showing them extraordinary human kindness. (Acts 28:2,7) Their hospitality was kind, but it was incidental and shown to strangers. (Ruth 1:8) Ruth was also free to marry one of the young fellows instead of aged Boaz. Third, pursuing loyal love leads to future blessings, including everlasting life. Why do kindhearted brothers and sisters reach out to those who are distressed? 18 Do not take it personally. How does loving-kindness differ from human kindness? 24. 19. 3. 14 Loyal love goes beyond what is expected. (Ps. (Psalm 104:14) However, Jehovah sees to it that all their needs are satisfied. The King Jesus Christ has the same loving interest in his loyal subjects.Psalm 72:12-14. . As a result, we will have loyal friendsa precious reward indeed!Proverbs 18:24. How does loving-kindness differ from human kindness? For example, when they learn that a natural disaster has occurred, they immediately want to know how they can help. What happened? Years after Jonathans death, David still continued to show loyal love to Jonathans son Mephibosheth.1Sam. If we show loving-kindness to someone, however, we lovingly attach ourselves to that person. No matter what the cause, all such dear ones have needs that can and should be filled by our willing and enduring acts of loving-kindness.1Thessalonians 5:14. d For more information on the role of Boaz as repurchaser, see the article Imitate Their FaithAn Excellent Woman, in The Watchtower of October1, 2012, p.20. Psalm 136 provides an answer. It is not like waves of the sea blown about by changing winds. Yet, they express enduring loving-kindness, or loyal love, to those with whom they share a God-approved relationship.Matthew 5:45; Galatians 6:10. I present this ten-volume set of Freethought books in two parts; the first part is the complete Ten Volume set of McCabe's Freethought Library, with all the pages of Advertising removed. *. At times, the mistakes of Jehovahs loyal ones may cause them to bow down in discouragement. (Acts 10:34,35; James 4:8) By contrast, human rulers are often seen in the company of prominent people, such as military leaders, wealthy businessmen, or sports and entertainment celebrities. Throughout all his adversity, David knew that indeed there was. His Word says that the righteous one will be like a tree planted by streams of water, a tree that produces fruit in its season, the foliage of which does not wither. From 1939 to 1946, they were blessed with an amazing increase of 157percent. He could easily have told Abrahams servant: No, I want to keep my industrious girl close by. (Genesis 24:18-20) Likewise, Joseph was free to decide whether to act on his fathers request or not, for Jacob would be dead and could not compel him to keep his word. The psalmist wrote: I was once young and now I am old, but I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, nor his children looking for bread. 13. In fact, the best way to learn just what loyalty entails is to examine how Jehovah displays this grand facet of his love. The most outstanding feature of that sign is the work Jesus foretold for all of Gods loyal ones when he said: This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:3-14) Because Gods loyal ones are zealously fulfilling that prophecy, over six million men, women, and children are now sharing in this grand, never-to-be-repeated work. Jehovah demonstrates loyal love to his faithful servants. 17:17. Why did Naomi conclude that Jehovah was opposing her? 5:1) Therefore, we desire to develop warm feelingsa deep and enduring attachmentfor our spiritual brothers and sisters.Read Mark 10:29,30. (Joshua 2:1, 12-14; 1Samuel 15:6; 2Samuel 10:1,2) To illustrate this difference, let us compare two Bible examples, one of kindness and one of loving-kindness expressed between humans. For example, when they learn that a natural disaster has occurred, they immediately want to know how they can help. Willingly and gently, Ruth helped her mother-in-law to regain her emotional and spiritual balance. (Ruth 1:16,17) Ruth chose to stick with Naomi, not because she had to, but because she wanted to. For years, he expressed annoyance at her for being one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Later, however, she began to despise him in her heart, even considering David to be just as an empty-headed man.1Samuel 18:20; 2Samuel 6:16,20. Loyal love is motivated by commitment, integrity, loyalty, and deep attachment. 13 Did you notice how Bethuel, Joseph, and Ruth expressed their loving-kindness? 19. 15 For example, most of Jehovahs people now benefit from a fresh and accurate translation of the Bible in their own language. 21. What happened in 1914, and what proof is there that God now reigns through the Kingdom of his Son? In what ways does Jehovahs loyal love endure forever? Who would be in a better position to make sure that his wish would be carried out than his influential son, Joseph? 34:6; Ps. (Genesis 24:12, 14,27) Would Bethuel be willing to do the same by allowing Rebekah to go with Abrahams servant? (a)What shocking lack of appreciation did the Israelites display, yet how did Jehovah show compassion toward them? 23. 22 To continue benefiting from our close relationship with Jehovah God, it is also vital that we keep on resisting such spiritually detrimental things as materialism, unwholesome entertainment, an unforgiving spirit, or indifference toward needy ones. Esther 3:7-9; 4:65:1 How did Esther demonstrate godly loyalty toward her people, even at the risk of her life? Have not both humans and angels at times displayed remarkable loyalty? True, Jehovah is abundant in loyal love, and he delights to show mercy when there is a basis for it. On the contrary, he showed empathy for her. They love their brothers and sisters, and they are eager to do whatever they can to help them. Gods loyal ones take delight in discussing his mighty acts, Jehovahs servants courageously help strangers to learn about the glory of his kingship, Jehovah provides food for every living thing, Animals: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabrceno, Jehovah gives strength and guidance to his loyal ones, who seek his help in prayer, The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom1980, The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom (Study)2021, The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom1990, The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom2004. By doing so, we have the wonderful prospect of being included among those who will exalt, bless, and praise Jehovah all day long and even forever. (Psalm 145:1,2) May we therefore keep ourselves in Gods love with everlasting life in view. (Jude20,21) As we continue to benefit from our heavenly Fathers marvelous qualities, including the great loving-kindness he displays toward those who love him, may our sentiments always be like those expressed by David in the final words of Psalm 145: The praise of Jehovah my mouth will speak; and let all flesh bless his holy name to time indefinite, even forever.. Is he not Gods chief loyal one? 5-6. Moses therefore told the Israelites: It was not because you were the most numerous of all the peoples that Jehovah showed affection for you and chose you, for you were the smallest of all the peoples. . 20 Throughout history, Jehovah has shown remarkable loyalty toward faithful humans. Absaloms revolt gained so much momentum that King David was forced to flee for his life.2Samuel 15:1-6, 12-17. What recent example is there of spiritual food that is both timely and richly satisfying? (1John 2:1,2; 3:6) It is the course of wisdom to bear in mind that Jehovah will continue to show loving-kindness, or loyal love, toward us only if we remain faithful to him.2Samuel 22:26. She said: May he be blessed by Jehovah, who has not failed in his loyal love toward the living and the dead. (Ruth 2:20a) What a turning point this was for Naomi! In social settings and at Christian meetings, what is a common theme of their discussions? 7:9. 15. He did not turn against his distraught servant. According to the African newspaper Sowetan, a prominent government official said the following about poverty-stricken areas in his land: I understand when most of us do not want to go to such areas. In order to continue his family line, Abraham needed Bethuels cooperation. 7 The difference between loyalty as discussed in paragraph6 and loyal love is a persons motive. Such loyalty is not fickle. 11. PRIVACY SETTINGS, Continue Showing Loyal Love to One Another, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/m/2021646/univ/art/2021646_univ_sqr_xl.jpg, THE WATCHTOWERSTUDY EDITION November2021, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/a/w/E/202111/wpub/w_E_202111_lg.jpg, Share In this article, we will consider what we can learn from the examples of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. 12 Often the most effective way you can help a discouraged brother or sister is by lending a listening ear and by reassuring him or her of your love. When someone in the congregation falls on hard times, they do not hesitate to reach out to that person and help in practical ways. WE HAVE good reasons to show loyal love to one another. We stick with our sister who is in need, and we ask Jehovah to help us find a way to bring her comfort.Prov. (See cover picture.). (Ps. What does it mean to be approachable and impartial? When he foretells something, it comes to pass. 19 A crucial stage in settling the issue of Jehovahs sovereignty is drawing near. will not return to me without results, but it will certainly accomplish whatever is my delight, and it will have sure success in what I send it to do. (Isaiah 55:11) By remaining faithful to his word, Jehovah shows loyalty to his people. (Psalm 16:10) How, then, can it be said that Jehovah alone is loyal? (Daniel 7:9) Hence, Jehovah is the very epitome of loyalty. (See cover picture.). 33:22. 10 Of course, some human rulers are sincerely concerned about the welfare of their subjects. 10 In addition, Jehovah demonstrates loyalty to his servants by remaining true to his standards. Since 2001, the literature produced by the Watch Tower Society is said to have been "published by Jehovah's Witnesses". To whom should we show loyal love? How can we imitate Jehovah in showing loyal love? Moreover, their striking record of integrity during that war continues to help people to identify the true religion.Isaiah 2:2-4. Indeed, they kept ridiculing the messengers of the true God, and they despised his words and mocked his prophets. With what result? Neither Abraham, Jacob, nor Naomi could fill those needs without help. Why? 8:3) How pleased Jehovah must be with such a loving spirit!Read Hebrews 13:16. Moreover, these accounts illustrate how we may exercise loving-kindness today. After all, a person might be faithful merely out of a sense of duty. Before his death, Jesus promised that the faithful and discreet slave would provide Jesus followers with spiritual food at the proper time. (Matthew 24:45) The remnant of the 144,000 anointed ones make up that slave class today. (b)What is the best way to learn what loyalty entails, and why? Ruth, however, went beyond that. Because by destroying the wicked, Jehovah is displaying loyalty to his servants, many of whom have been persecuted to the point of death. By listening, we can help a discouraged brother or sister (See paragraph12). Then you will find favor and good insight in the eyes of God and man. A man of loyal love benefits himself. Whoever pursues righteousness and loyal love will find life.Prov. 11 Many trials and calamities befall Jehovah Gods loyal ones because of their own imperfection and because they live in a world that is lying in the power of Satan, the wicked one. (1John 5:19; Psalm 34:19) Christians experience persecution. Ruths decision was an act of true loyal love. I. They felt a moral responsibility to display this quality toward those with whom they had a relationship, even as King David later felt obliged to manifest it with regard to Mephibosheth. Lah ban ong ba ka jingsiewspah ka dei ka jingai sngewbha a shimet! 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