Cultivate the Spirit of a Lesser One - STRIVE TO BE A LESSER ONE

Within marriage.  Many people today are so concerned about their personal rights that hey demand them even if doing so means infringing on the rights of others.  A lesser one, though, is guided by the attitude that Paul encourages us to have. In his letter to the Romans, he writes: " Let us pursue the things making for peace and the things that are upbuilding to one another." (Romans 14:19)  A person who behaves as a lesser one pursues peace with everyone and especially with his or her own cherished marriage mate.



Consider the area of recreation.  A couple may differ in their preferences when it comes to  entertainment. Perhaps the husband likes to stay quietly at home during leisure time and read a book. On the other hand, the wife may prefer going out for a meal or visiting friends.  Would it not be easier for the wife to respect  her husband when she sees that the manifests humility and gives sincere consideration to her likes and dislikes rather than being concerned only about his own preferences?  And how the husband loves and appreciates his wife that she does not just try to get her own way but considers his wishes! The marriage bond is strengthened wen each partner behaves as a lesser one. - Read PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4. 

Within the congregation.  In the world, many individuals  live for the immediate satisfaction of their desires.  For them,  patience is in short supply and waiting is a trial.  Cultivating the spirit of a lesser one helps  us to wait on Jehovah.  (Read  Psalm 131:1-3.) The benefits of being humble and waiting on Jehovah are security and blessings.  No wonder David encouraged his fellow Israelites to wait patiently for their God! 

Next time: Cultivate the Spirit of a Lesser One - Conclusion of  STRIVE TO BE A LESSER ONE

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