Imitate the One Who Promises Everlasting Life

JESUS IMITATED JEHOVAH AND LOVED PEOPLE

Jesus understood how people felt when they were suffering, even though he had never been in their situation.  For example, he knew that many people had a hard life.  The religious leaders  lied to them and made many rules that were not from God. People were afraid of these leaders. (Matthew 23:4; Mark 7:1-5; John 7:13) Even though Jesus was never afraid of them and never believed their lies, he could understand how the people felt.  It hurt Jehovah deeply when he saw how badly  they were treated.  They were left without help, "like sheep without a shepherd." (Matthew 9:36) Jesus learned from his Father to love people and be "merciful and compassionate." -Psalm 103:8.

When Jesus saw that people were suffering, he helped them because he loved them. He was just like his Father. For example, one time after Jesus and his apostles  had traveled a long way to preach, they were tired and needed to rest in a quiet place.  But Jesus saw many people waiting for him.  He understood that they needed his help, so even though he was tired, he "started to teach them  many things." -Mark 6:30, 21. 34. 

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From the Watchtower magazine, 2015