Be Considerate and Kind in Imitation of Jehovah - Show Consideration to Those Taking the Lead

At times, the brother who is somewhat prominent or well-known might visit our congregation or the convention we attend. He may be a circuit overseer, a Bethelite, a member of the Branch Committee, a member of the Governing Body, or a helper to the Governing Body.  

We rightly to want to give such faithful servants "extraordinary consideration in love because of their work."  (1 Thessalonians 5:12, 13)  We can show that consideration by treating such ones as our brothers and not celebrities.  Some have fallen short in this regard. How?  by aggressively trying to photograph well-known ones, by taking photos of them without permission and posting such photos on social media, or by asking them to sign their books or Bibles.  Do you not agree that this attitude reflects the world's spirit? -Ephesians 2:1, 2.

Spiritual shepherds who work hard in the congregation and take a zealous lead in the ministry are themselves worthy of special consideration.  (Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 13.)  No doubt you appreciate the efforts the elders make in your behalf.  By all means, then, show it by your willing cooperation and support after all, "they are keeping  watch over you as those who will render an account." -Hebrew 13:7, 17. 

Jehovah wants his servants to be humble and modest-especially those who carry weighty responsibilities!  (Matthew 23:11, 12)  So let us treat responsible brothers as humble ministers, not demanding to take photographs. -Micah 6:8; 1 Corinthians 10:31. 


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