Read Psalm 96:8. We can glorify Jehovah with our valuable things. True worshippers have always honored Jehovah in that way. (Proverbs 3:9) For example, the Israelites contributed toward building and maintaining the temple. (2 Kings 12:4, 5; 1 Chronicles 29:3-9) Caring disciples of Christ ministered to him and his apostles "from their belongings." (Luke 8:1-3) First-century Christians also contributed relief aid for their spiritual brothers and sisters. (Acts 11:27-29) Today we too ca glorify Jehovah by means of our voluntary donations.
Consider just one experience that shows our donations bring glory to Jehovah. A 2020 report described the effects of prolonged drought in Zimbabwe. Millions were left on the brink of starvation, including a sister named Prisc. Despite the drought, Prisca continued her routine of preaching each Wednesday and Friday, evening during plowing season. Her neighbors ridiculed her for going in the ministry instead of working the fields, saying, "You are going to starve." Prisca was confidently reply, "Jehovah has failed his servants." Not long after that, she benefited from relief supplies from our organization. Those relief supplies were made available thanks to our donations. Prisca's neighbors were impressed, and they told her, "God has never failed you, so we want to learn more about him." Seven of her neighbors began attending congregation meetings.
Next time: HOW CAN WE GIVE JEHOVAH THE GLORY HE DESERVES? -Conclusion
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