Work to Broaden Out

While you may not intentionally or knowingly hold prejudices, it will still take determined effort to broaden out your thinking.  As you study God's Word, meditate on it so as to grasp and appreciate  Jehovah's way of thinking.  (Psalm 139:17)  Try to understand the reasons for statements made in the Bible and the principles involved, and strive to evaluate matters as Jehovah does.  This will be in harmony with David's prayer: "Make me know your ways, O Jehovah; teach me your own paths.  Make me walk in your truth and teach me." -Psalm 25:4, 5.

As you adopt a broader perspective, you will be blessed.  One blessing of a broadened viewpoint will be your gaining a reputation for being balanced and understanding.  You will be able  to respond in a more reasonable and understanding manner when rendering aid in varying situations.  This, in turn, will contribute to the marvelous unity and harmony of the Christian brotherhood.

Next time: THE CREATOR CAN ADD MEANING TO YOUR LIFE

The Watchtower, 1999