Read Numbers 6:6, 7. Nazarites could not go near a dead body. At first glance, this might not seem like a big sacrifice. In Bible times, though, a Nazarite would have found this requirement to be a real challenge when a close relative died. Funeral customs of the day involved being near the body of the deceased. (John 19:39, 40; Acts 9:36-40) A Nazarite's vow would very much limit his ability to follow such customs. Even when dealing with family situations during times of great grief, Nazarites showed strong faith by sticking to their vow. Jehovah surely strengthened these devoted worshippers of his to deal with the challenges that they had to face.
As Christians, we take our dedication vow to Jehovah seriously. This affects our decisions and actions regarding family matters. We diligently care for our Scriptural family members ahead of what Jehovah requires of us. (Matthew 10:35-37; 1 Timothy 5:8) Sometimes, that may mean sacrificing a measure of peace with relatives in order to please Jehovah.
Next time: KEEP JEHOVAH FIRST IN YOUR LIFE - Conclusion
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