Continue Appreciating the Ransom

 HOW CAN YOU SHOW YOUR THANKFULNESS FOR THE RANSOM?

Resist the temptation to sin.  If we truly appreciate the ransom, we will not take the attitude:" "There is not much need for me to put up much resistance when I am tempted. I can go ahead and commit a sin, and then I'll ask for forgiveness.'  Rather, when we are tempted to do something wrong, we will say:  'No! How could I do such a thing after everything Jehovah and Jesus have done for me?  In line with that, we can ask Jehovah for strength, begging him; 'Do not allow me to give in to temptation.' - MATTHEW 6:13.  

Love your brothers and sisters. When we show lovep, we also show appreciation for the ransom. Why?  Because Jesus gave his life not just for us but also for our brothers and sisters.  If he  was ready to die for them,  they clearly have  great value in his eyes.  (Read 1 John 3:16-18.)  We express our love for our brothers and sisters by the we treat them.  (Ephesians 4:29, 31; 5:2)  For example, we help them when they are sick or when they ar enduring severe trialsl, including natural disasters.  But what should we do when a fello believer does or says something that offends us?

Are you inclined to hold a grudge against a fellow believer?  (Leviticus 19:18)   If so, follow this advice: "Continue putting up  with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another, just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same" ( Colossians 3:13)   Everytime we forgive our brother or sister, we prove to our heavenly Father that we truly appreciate the ransom. How can we continue to deepen oru appreciation for this gift from God? 

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