Why Live by Bible Standards
July 21, 2013
Why Live by Bible Standards.... I didn't catch the brother's name who gave the talk.
He spoke of a little boy all alone in front of a table filled with junk food and healthful foods. Which would he eat from? Since he is alone he determines for himself as to what his standard would be as to what food he would eat.
For many years, man has set his own standards and he lives by them. But where has man's standards actually benefited anyone by himself...and more often than not to his own detriment.
Many claim that the Bible is out of date. That "quality is age contingent". But that is not true by any means. Many times people don't want to have to live by a standard other than their own.
Gal 4:16....Have I become your enemy because what I tell you is the truth...
No one needs to make a defense for the Bible as the Bible does it for itself in the most beautiful way.
Pro 3:1 & 2....my law (standard) live by... peace will be added to you...
Does modern society have peace? Clearly no. After WWI those who had peace, lost it.
many base their standard by evolutionary theory/ physiology, survival of the fittest
Ps 14:1...the senseless one has said in their heart..."there is no Jehovah"....
Jer 10:23... it does not belong to man to direct his steps...
Like the young boy... if you gorge yourself on junk food you are going to get violently ill. Likewise, man gorging himself on his own standards are suffering in a serious way.
The seriousness of how (for example) mates should treat each other...
Mark 12:31...you must love your neighbor as yourself...
Eph 5:25... husband, continue loving your wife just has Christ loved the cong.... even giving your life...
So it is no joking matter, the love from your whole heart, mind and soul is willing to die for the other.
Other examples of how the Bible standards are so much better than mans.... smoking... the terrible things it does to the body, and it shorten's the life of those who smoke and those who are around smoke.
Abstaining from blood. There are numerous complications and even death when people do not abstain from blood.
Bible standards are wonderful but if they aren't appreciated, they don't do any good, because they haven't been
Ps 119:97... how I love your law... all day long it is my concern...
Satan also uses half truths... but half truths always present problems.
Ps 119:98....Wiser than my enemies your commandment makes me to time indefinite it is mine...
Matt 5:3...Happy are those conscience of their spiritual need...
Isa 48: 17 & 18....I, Jehovah am teaching you to benefit yourself... if only you would actually pay attention to my commandments...then your peace will become like a river...
WT lesson.... page 14. Strengthen Your Marriage Through Good Communication. Prov. 25:11..."As apples of gold in silver carvings in a word spoken at the right time for it."
Good communication enriches marriage and draws us closer to Jehovah and makes love grow.
different personalities, reflect their culture and upbringing, and presents different communication styles. It takes courage and determination to maintain a long lasting relationship.
convey thoughts and feelings honestly, yet kindly, by cultivating and displaying insight, love, deep respect and humility.
God made the woman to be a complement to the man, not a copy of him.
When a husband and wife understand, appreciate and fulfill their Scriptural roles, their union is a thing of beauty.
Some have their husbands want to solve their problem quickly when all the wife wants is to just be heard... "tea and sympathy". Personally, when we were dating. I told EO that I would always try to tell him when I just need to "vent", and that would mean, I just need to be heard, but I don't need the problem solved. Most of the time he and I remember to say, I am just venting. I also try not to burden him on days he has to take care of my mom. Her situation is so difficult, that the mental strain is overwhelming at times. I try to do little things to help him out on those days.
I also try to not burden him with every little trivial thing. That is one of the reasons for this blog. I can post how sick I am feeling, but I don't have to tell him every detail, because that causes him pain. He knows my routine and how sick i am, if I can avoid talking about it on top of it, it eases his stress a little. Granted when he sees my legs shaking, grabbing my head, rubbing my joints, he knows i am in a lot of pain. my many trips to the bathroom, he knows my digestive track in ripping me apart. He knows already and that alone pains him. If I do need to talk about it, I try to not go into long details, and I try to understand how he is feeling about what I am saying.
Genuine love grows as a loyal couple experience life together, and they become even closer friends. Such marriages are nourished not by just a few great deeds, but by countless smaller acts... a hug, a kind remark, a thoughtful gesture...
Continue learning about each other. A successful marriage grows richer and stronger with time.
I liked sister Oakley's comment... all the examples listed, showed that they didn't all do it right the first time, but it took time and effort to learn to do it right on both the husband and wife's rolls.
Abraham and Sarah did not always agree, yet they treated each other with dignity and respect.
Like bro Jim said, we can always throw out the disclaimer, Please forgive me, as I may not say this exactly right the first time, but please bare with me.... it is always a good idea to apologize to start with.
Newly married couples can find the first years of marriage both joyful and frustrating as they have to learn each others feelings, habits and needs. If you can have a reasonable approach, a sense of humor and the stabilizing qualities of humility, patience and reliance on Jehovah, you can have a successful marriage.
Humility is the quickest route to resolve a difference, because it moves you to say "I'm sorry".
Pride stifles communication because it takes away both the desire and the courage to apologize.... God opposes the haughty ones....
Failure to heed God's Word can lead to needless distress. give each other a little time to cool down, pray for Jehovah's help, have a humble spirit so as to focus on the problem and not yourself, discuss matters right away with reconciliation as the goal.
He spoke of a little boy all alone in front of a table filled with junk food and healthful foods. Which would he eat from? Since he is alone he determines for himself as to what his standard would be as to what food he would eat.
For many years, man has set his own standards and he lives by them. But where has man's standards actually benefited anyone by himself...and more often than not to his own detriment.
Many claim that the Bible is out of date. That "quality is age contingent". But that is not true by any means. Many times people don't want to have to live by a standard other than their own.
Gal 4:16....Have I become your enemy because what I tell you is the truth...
No one needs to make a defense for the Bible as the Bible does it for itself in the most beautiful way.
Pro 3:1 & 2....my law (standard) live by... peace will be added to you...
Does modern society have peace? Clearly no. After WWI those who had peace, lost it.
many base their standard by evolutionary theory/ physiology, survival of the fittest
Ps 14:1...the senseless one has said in their heart..."there is no Jehovah"....
Jer 10:23... it does not belong to man to direct his steps...
Like the young boy... if you gorge yourself on junk food you are going to get violently ill. Likewise, man gorging himself on his own standards are suffering in a serious way.
The seriousness of how (for example) mates should treat each other...
Mark 12:31...you must love your neighbor as yourself...
Eph 5:25... husband, continue loving your wife just has Christ loved the cong.... even giving your life...
So it is no joking matter, the love from your whole heart, mind and soul is willing to die for the other.
Other examples of how the Bible standards are so much better than mans.... smoking... the terrible things it does to the body, and it shorten's the life of those who smoke and those who are around smoke.
Abstaining from blood. There are numerous complications and even death when people do not abstain from blood.
Bible standards are wonderful but if they aren't appreciated, they don't do any good, because they haven't been
Ps 119:97... how I love your law... all day long it is my concern...
Satan also uses half truths... but half truths always present problems.
Ps 119:98....Wiser than my enemies your commandment makes me to time indefinite it is mine...
Matt 5:3...Happy are those conscience of their spiritual need...
Isa 48: 17 & 18....I, Jehovah am teaching you to benefit yourself... if only you would actually pay attention to my commandments...then your peace will become like a river...
WT lesson.... page 14. Strengthen Your Marriage Through Good Communication. Prov. 25:11..."As apples of gold in silver carvings in a word spoken at the right time for it."
Good communication enriches marriage and draws us closer to Jehovah and makes love grow.
different personalities, reflect their culture and upbringing, and presents different communication styles. It takes courage and determination to maintain a long lasting relationship.
convey thoughts and feelings honestly, yet kindly, by cultivating and displaying insight, love, deep respect and humility.
God made the woman to be a complement to the man, not a copy of him.
When a husband and wife understand, appreciate and fulfill their Scriptural roles, their union is a thing of beauty.
Some have their husbands want to solve their problem quickly when all the wife wants is to just be heard... "tea and sympathy". Personally, when we were dating. I told EO that I would always try to tell him when I just need to "vent", and that would mean, I just need to be heard, but I don't need the problem solved. Most of the time he and I remember to say, I am just venting. I also try not to burden him on days he has to take care of my mom. Her situation is so difficult, that the mental strain is overwhelming at times. I try to do little things to help him out on those days.
I also try to not burden him with every little trivial thing. That is one of the reasons for this blog. I can post how sick I am feeling, but I don't have to tell him every detail, because that causes him pain. He knows my routine and how sick i am, if I can avoid talking about it on top of it, it eases his stress a little. Granted when he sees my legs shaking, grabbing my head, rubbing my joints, he knows i am in a lot of pain. my many trips to the bathroom, he knows my digestive track in ripping me apart. He knows already and that alone pains him. If I do need to talk about it, I try to not go into long details, and I try to understand how he is feeling about what I am saying.
Genuine love grows as a loyal couple experience life together, and they become even closer friends. Such marriages are nourished not by just a few great deeds, but by countless smaller acts... a hug, a kind remark, a thoughtful gesture...
Continue learning about each other. A successful marriage grows richer and stronger with time.
I liked sister Oakley's comment... all the examples listed, showed that they didn't all do it right the first time, but it took time and effort to learn to do it right on both the husband and wife's rolls.
Abraham and Sarah did not always agree, yet they treated each other with dignity and respect.
Like bro Jim said, we can always throw out the disclaimer, Please forgive me, as I may not say this exactly right the first time, but please bare with me.... it is always a good idea to apologize to start with.
Newly married couples can find the first years of marriage both joyful and frustrating as they have to learn each others feelings, habits and needs. If you can have a reasonable approach, a sense of humor and the stabilizing qualities of humility, patience and reliance on Jehovah, you can have a successful marriage.
Humility is the quickest route to resolve a difference, because it moves you to say "I'm sorry".
Pride stifles communication because it takes away both the desire and the courage to apologize.... God opposes the haughty ones....
Failure to heed God's Word can lead to needless distress. give each other a little time to cool down, pray for Jehovah's help, have a humble spirit so as to focus on the problem and not yourself, discuss matters right away with reconciliation as the goal.
- Cleave to God's view of marriage
- Look to his Word for insight and wisdom
- Cultivate true love by thinking appreciatively about your mate
- Work hard to develop humility
- Treat your mate with respect
- Keep regular communication with each other.
Posted by Robyn Nelson.
