Keep Your Eyes on the Big Issue-Jehovah's Sovereignty -VINDICATION-MORE IMPORTANT THAN SALVATION

As stated, the vindication of Jehovah's sovereignty is a vital issue involving  mankind. it is more important than the personal happiness of any individual. Does that fact undermine the value of our salvation or imply that Jehovah does not really care for us? Not at all.  Why not? 

Jehovah deeply loves and values mankind. He was willing to use the blood of his Son to make possible our eternal salvation.  (John 3:16; 1 John 4:9)  Were Jehovah to fail to fulfill his promises, the Devil would have an excuse to call God a liar who withholds good and thus rules in an unfair way. It would also vindicate opposers who mockingly ask:  "Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation's beginning."  (2 Peter 3:3, 4) Hence, Jehovah will see to it that the vindication of his sovereignty includes the salvation of obedient humans!  (Read Isaiah 55:10, 11) Furthermore, Jehovah's love characterizes his sovereignty. So we can be sure that he will always love , value, and appreciate his loyal servants. -Exodus 34:6. 

In acknowledging the importance of Jehovah's sovereignty, we are belittling our salvation or our worth in his eyes. We are merely keeping sovereignty and salvation in proper perspective.  That correct perspective is important if we are to keep our eyes on this big issue and take our stand for Jehovah's righteous rule. 

 Next time: Keep Your Eyes on the Big Issue -Jehovah's Sovereignty -A LESSON IN PERSPECTIVE 

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