"You Are Someone Very Precious"! -HOW JESUS HELPED PEOPLE RECOGNIZE THEIR VALUE

 During Jesus' third preaching tour in Galilee, people in one area after another flocked to him, listening and being cured of their infirmities. Jesus noted that "they were skinned and thrown about like sheep with a shepherd." (Matthew 9:36; see study notes.) Their religious leaders considered them as too ignorant to matter; even calling them "accursed people." (John 7:47-49; study note) But Jesus dignified them by taking the time to teach them and to cure them of their diseases. (Matthew 9:35) Furthermore, in order to help more individuals, he trained his apostles to share in the preaching work and gave them the authority to cure diseases and infirmities. - MATTHEW 10:5-8. 

By treating his listeners with dignity and consideration, Jesus showed that he and his Father view as precious those who are often looked down upon by society. If you are serving Jehovah but have doubts about your value, think about the attention Jesus showed to humble people who wanted to learn from him. Doing so can help you to see how precious you are in Jehovah's eyes.  

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