Self-control is indispensible if we gain the trust of others. That quality helps us to keep our lips in check when we are tempted to reveal something we were told in confidence. (Read Proverbs 10:19) We may find that our self-control is put to the test when we are using social media. If not careful, we could unintentionally reveal confidential matters to a large audience. And once we broadcast the information electronically, we have no control over how it will be used or how much damage it will cause. Self-control also allows us to remain silent when opposers try to trick us ito revealing things that could endanger our brothers and sisters. This might occurr when we are being interrogated by the police in a land where our friends, our brothers and sisters, or anyone else, we need to be trustworthy. And to be trustworthy, we need self-control.
How thankful we are that Jehovah has drawn us to a brotherhood made up of people who are loving, and trustworthy! We all have a responsibility to earn the trust of our brothers and sisters. As we individually work at showing love, humility, discernment, honesty and self-control, we contribute to a spirit of trust in our congregation. Building trust is an ongoling process. May we imitate our God, Jehovah, and keep proving that we are trustworthy.
Next time: Is Your Name Written "in the Book of Life"?
From the jw.org publication
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