Tuesday, December 28
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and put within me a new spirit, a steadfast one.—Ps. 51:10.
We can fight envy by cultivating humility and contentment. When our heart is full of these good qualities, envy will have no room to grow. Humility will help us not to think too highly of ourselves. A humble person does not feel that he deserves more than everyone else. (Gal. 6:3, 4) Someone who is content is satisfied with what he has and does not compare himself with others. (1 Tim. 6:7, 8) When a person who is humble and content sees someone receive something good, he is happy for him. We need the help of God’s holy spirit if we are to avoid the fleshly trait of envy and instead cultivate humility and contentment. (Gal. 5:16; Phil. 2:3, 4) Jehovah’s holy spirit can help us to examine our innermost thoughts and motives. With God’s help, we can replace harmful thoughts and feelings with upbuilding ones.—Ps. 26:2. w20.02 15 ¶8-9
December 27, 2021–January 2, 2022
JUDGES 13-14
Song 134 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“What Parents Can Learn From Manoah and His Wife”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Jg 14:2, 3—In what way was this Philistine woman “the right one” for Samson? (w05 3/15 26 ¶1)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Jg 14:5-20 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
“Increase Your Joy in the Ministry—Teach Bible Students to Feed Themselves Spiritually”: (10 min.) Discussion. Play the video Help Your Bible Students to Feed Themselves Spiritually.
Bible Study: (5 min.) lffi lesson 02 summary, review, and goal (th study 17)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (15 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 18 ¶1-8, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 148 and Prayer