CORNELIUS GOT BAPTIZED

 The Bible also provides the example of Cornelius. He was "a centurion," that is, a commander of about 100 soldiers in the Roman army. (Acts 10:1, ftn.) As such, he may have had a significant social and military status. He "made many gifts of mercy to the people." (Acts 10:2) Jehovah sent the apostle Peter to declare the good news to him. Did Cornelius' position cause him to delay getting baptized?

What helped Cornelius to get baptized? We feared that he "feared God together will his household." And Cornelius made supplication to God continually. (Acts 10:2) When Peter declared the good news to Cornelius, he and his family accepted Christ and promptly got baptized. (Acts 10:47, 48) Cornelius was no doubt willing to make whatever adjustments were required of him so that he could worship Jehovah together with his family. -JOSHUA 24:15; ACTS 10:24, 33.

Like Saul, Cornelius could have allowed his position to prevent him from becoming a Christian. But he did not allow that to happen. Does accepting the truth require that you make significant changes in your life? If so, Jehovah will be your Helper.  He will bless your determination to serve him in harmony with Bible principles. 

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