Using Wisely The Time We Now Have

Realizing that his time to influence humans is limited, Satan tries to keep people so busy that they have no time to listen to the good news of God's established Kingdom. We, therefore, do well to heed the divine counsel: "Keep strict watch that how you walk is not as unwise but as wise persons, buying out the opportune time for yourselves, because the days are wicked. On this account cease becoming unreasonable, but go on perceiving what the will of Jehovah is." -Ephesians 5:15-17.

How vital that we use our time wisely for the things of greatest importance rather than squander it on useless pursuits that bring no lasting benefit! We should cultivate the same attitude that Moses had when he petitioned Jehovah in these heartfelt words: "Show us just how to count our days in such a way that we may bring a heart of wisdom in." -Psalm 90:12.

True, in today's world everyone is busy. Nevertheless, Jehovah's Witnesses strongly urge you to spend some of your precious time to learn about God's requirements for gaining everlasting life under the rule of his Kingdom. An hour a week spent in systematically studying the Bible, "perceiving what the will of Jehovah is," may put you in line to experience personally the fulfillment of these words: "Turn away from what is bad and do what is good, and so reside to time indefinite. The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it." -Psalm 37:27, 29.

Next time: "For Everything There Is An Appointed Time

Watchtower, 1999