Loyal Ones

A full-grown Christian is also loyal. As we read at Ephesians 4:24, the apostle Paul exhorts Christians:  "Put on the new personality which was created according to God's will in  true righteousness and loyalty."  In the Greek Scriptures, the original-language word for "loyalty"  carries the though of holiness, righteousness, reverence. A loyal person is devout, pious; he carefully observes all his duties toward God.

What are some ways in which you might develop such loyalty? One would be by cooperating with your local congregation elders.  (Hebrews 13:17) Recognizing that Christ is the appointed Head of the Christian congregation of God."  (Acts 20:28)  How inappropriate it would be to challenge or undermine the authority of appointed elders!  You should also feel sense of loyalty to "the faithful and discreet slave" And the agencies that are used to disseminate spiritual "food at the proper time."  (Matthew 24:45) Be quick to read and apply the information found in the Watchtower and its companion publications. 

Next time: Showing Love by Your Actions

From the Watchtower magazine, 2000