"YOU NEED ENDURANCE" - Conclusion

 Some of our brothers are enduring persecution right now. We can loyally support them by means of our prayers and, at times, in practical ways. (Hebrews 10:33) The Bible clearly says, however, that "all those desiring to live in godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted." (2 Timothy 3:12) For that reason, all of us need to prepare for lies ahead. Let us continue to trust fully in Jehovah, confident that he will help us to endure any trial that may come our way. In due time, he will bring relief to all his faithful worshippers. - 2 THESSALONIANS 1:7, 8. 

No doubt Paul's letter to the Hebrews helped first-century Christians to prepare for the tribulation that they would face. Paul urged his brothers to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures. Doing so would equip them to identify and reject teachings that would undermine our faith so that they would promptly follow the direction of Jesus and of those taking the lead in the congregation. And he helped Christians to build endurance by having the right view of trials and seeing the trials as an opportunity to be trained by their loving Father. May we too apply this inspired counsel. We will then be able to endure faithfully down to the end. - HEBREWS 3:14. 

Next time: LIFE STORY/AS TOLD BY ANDRE' RAMESEYER - A Rewarding Journey in Jehovah's Service

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