OVERCOMING FEAR OF FAILURE

Some hold back from making a dedication to Jehovah because  they are somewhat afraid of taking such a serious step.  They may fear being accountable to God as a dedicated Christian.  Being afraid that they may fail and disappoint Jehovah, they think that it is best not to make a dedication to him. 

As you learn to love Jehovah, you will be moved to make a dedication to him and to do your best to live up to it. (Ecclesiastes 5;4) After making a dedication, surely you will want to "walk worthily of Jehovah to the end of fully pleasing him." (Colossians  1:10)  Because of your love for God, you will not think it is too hard to do his will.  No doubt you will agree with the apostle John , who wrote:  "This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome." -1 John 5:3.

(Note: They don't tell you here that it isn't just the commandments you need to keep, but other rules/statutes as well. Once you start knowing and loving God more and more, you will see how easy it is, and wish you had following his will long before) 


You do not have to be perfect to make a dedication to God. Jehovah knows your limitations and never expects  you to do more than you are able to do. (Psalm 103:14) He wants you to succeed and will support and help you. (Isaiah 41:10) You can be sure that if you trust in Jehovah with all your heart, he "will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5, 6. 

Next time: SYMBOLIZING YOUR DEDICATION BY GETTING BAPTIZED 

From the Book: What Does the Bible Really Teach? 2005 and 2006