Baptism and Your Relationship With God

OVERCOMING FEAR AND 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 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. 

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 support and help you.  (Isaiah 41:10) You be sure that if you trust in  Jehovah with all your heart, he "will make your path straight." -Proverbs 3:5, 6. 

Next time: Baptism and Your Relationship With God/SYMBOLIZING YOUR DEDICATION BY GETTING BAPTIZED

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?