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BEWARE OF DEVELOPING A HAUGHTY HEART
"God opposes the haughty ones."-JAMES 4:6.
Opening Comments
Learning from brothers in writing and service departments that often the articles written in the magazines and talks at the conventions are meant to address specific problems - and the problem isn't usually readily apparent in the title or general subject of the talk/article. (ITIS)
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/94334/1.ashx
What problem do you think this article is really addressing? Apostates? Disobedient rank and file publishers who are sending their children to college? Is it an coincidence that this study article is right after the one on not sending your children to college?
JWs are not obeying Jehovah the WTS?
START OF ARTICLE
HAS some event ever caused your heart to swell with pride? Most of us have
experienced that pleasurable sensation. Our capacity for feeling a measure of
pride is not bad. For example, when a Christian couple read a school report
about their daughter's good behavior and hard work, their faces likely glow with
warm satisfaction over her accomplishments. The apostle Paul and his companions
took pride in a new congregation that they had helped to establish, for the
brothers faithfully endured persecution.-1 Thessalonians 1: 1, 6; 2:19, 20; 2
Thessalonians 1:1, 4.
Our capacity for feeling a measure of pride is not bad.
But the WTS will tell you what is proper pride.
Christian couple--only JWs
Daughter's good behavior--for once the WTS is not gender biased and pointing to a son.
School report--with a future of getting a part-time job and pioneering, eventually marrying
(2 Thessalonians 1:4) . . .. As a result we ourselves take pride in YOU among the congregations of God because of YOUR endurance and faith in all YOUR persecutions and the tribulations that YOU are bearing.
2 From the foregoing examples, we can see that pride may imply a sense of
delight that comes from some act or possession. Frequently, though, pride
reflects unseemly self-esteem, a feeling of superiority because of one's
abilities, appearance, wealth, or rank. It is often displayed in arrogance of
demeanor, a haughty bearing. Such pride is definitely something that we as
Christians should guard against. Why? Because we have an inborn tendency to
selfishness that we inherited from our forefather Adam. (Genesis 8:21) As a
result, our hearts can easily mislead us into feeling proud for the wrong
reasons. For instance, Christians must resist feeling pride over race, wealth,
education, natural abilities, or work performance in comparison with others.
Pride that arises from such things is improper and is displeasing to Jehovah.
Jeremiah 9:23; Acts 10:34, 35; 1 Corinthians 4:7; Galatians 5:26; 6:3, 4.
Frequently, though, pride reflects unseemly self-esteem, a feeling of superiority because of one's abilities, appearance, wealth, or rank. It is often displayed in arrogance of demeanor, a haughty bearing
But what if other JWs elevate another person because of their abilities, appearance, wealth, or rank?
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/94334/1.ashx
The creature worship of the Governing Body by Bethelites and visitors..
You move move ahead ENTIRELY by who you know and who you make alliances with.
From our forefather Adam--not Eve?
Proud for the wrong reasons...race, wealth, education, natural abilities, or work performance--repetition for emphasis in the same paragraph
Christians--only JWs
In comparison with others--measuring a brother's qualifications to be a MS or elder by comparing his hours to the national average.
Galatians 6:3,4
*** w04 8/15 p. 24 Tired but Not Tiring Out ***
Some have felt under pressure (Translation: Some have been pressured by others including elders) to keep pace with what others do in the Christian ministry.
3 There is another reason for rejecting improper pride. If we allow such to grow
in our heart, it can develop into a very despicable form of pride called
haughtiness. What is haughtiness? In addition to feeling superior, a haughty
person looks down on others, those whom he or she views as inferior. (Luke 18:9;
John 7:47-49) Jesus listed "haughtiness" along with other wicked traits that
come "out of the heart" and "defile a man." (Mark 7:20-23) Christians can see
how vital it is to avoid developing a haughty heart.
Improper pride...haughtiness...feeling superior...looks down on others...views as inferior
Proper pride?
*** w81 1/15 p. 18 It Pays to Swallow Your Pride ***
It doubtless could be said that there are times when family members may take proper pride in the qualities, virtues or achievements of one another, as when a husband is proud of his wife's cooking. Or parents may be proud that children they have reared make a choice of full-time service to their God.
*** g98 2/22 pp. 25-26 What About Racial Pride? ***
mean that pride is inherently bad? Not necessarily. The Bible shows that there is a place for the proper kind of pride. When the apostle Paul wrote to Christians in Thessalonica, he said: "We ourselves take pride in you among the congregations of God." (2 Thessalonians 1:4) Similarly, having at least a measure of self-worth is healthy and normal. (Romans 12:3) So it is not wrong in itself to take some pride in one's race, family, language, color, or place of origin. Certainly God would not require that we be ashamed of such things. When the apostle Paul was confused with an Egyptian criminal, he did not hesitate to say: "I am, in fact, a Jew, of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no obscure city."-Acts 21:39.
He or she--another gender appropriate phrase hinting that many haughty ones are women in the congregation
Other wicked traits
(Mark 7:21-22) . . ., injurious reasonings issue forth: fornications, thieveries, murders, 22 adulteries, covetings, acts of wickedness, deceit, loose conduct, an envious eye, blasphemy, haughtiness, unreasonableness. . .
I doubt that I would put haughtiness too high on the list above.
Christians--only JWs
4 You can be helped to avoid haughtiness by considering some Bible accounts of
haughty ones. You will thus be in a better position to detect improper feelings
of pride that might reside within you or that may develop in time. This will
help you to reject thoughts or feelings that could lead to a haughty heart. As a
result, you will not be affected negatively when God acts in line with his warning: "I shall remove from the midst of you your haughtily exultant ones; and you will never again be
haughty in my holy mountain."-Zephaniah 3:11.
OT--Bible accounts
Improper feelings of pride that "might" reside within you
Reject thoughts or feelings--the WTS is going to tell you how to think and feel
Not be affected negatively when God acts...remove from the midst of you...haughty
Haughty = apostate?
God Deals With Haughty Ones
5 You can also see Jehovah's view of haughtiness in the way he dealt with such
powerful rulers as Pharaoh. There can be no doubt that Pharaoh had a haughty
heart. Viewing himself as a god to be worshipped, he despised his slaves, the
Israelites. Consider his reaction to the request that Israel be allowed to go
into the wilderness to "celebrate a festival" to Jehovah. "Who is Jehovah, so
that I should obey his voice to send Israel away?" was Pharaoh's haughty
reply.-Exodus 5:1, 2.
OT--NON JEWISH--RULER
PHARAOH (EGYPTIAN--1st world power)
Viewing himself as a god to be worshipped...who is Jehovah
6 After Pharaoh had experienced six plagues, Jehovah told Moses to ask Egypt's
ruler: "Are you still behaving haughtily against my people in not sending them
away?" (Exodus 9:17) Moses now announced the seventh plague-hail that devastated
the land. Once the Israelites were free to leave after the tenth plague, Pharaoh
changed his mind and pursued them. Finally, Pharaoh and his armies were trapped
in the Red Sea. Imagine what they must have thought as the waters closed in upon
them! What was the fruitage of Pharaoh's haughtiness? His elite troops said:
"Let us flee from any contact with Israel, because Jehovah certainly fights for
them against the Egyptians."-Exodus 14:25.
Behaving haughtily against my people--not against God
Imagine what they must have thought--a technique the WTS uses in its articles and dramas adding to the Bible
7 Humiliation at Jehovah's hand also came to other haughty rulers. One was
Sennacherib, king of Assyria. (Isaiah 36:1-4, 20; 37:3638) Eventually, Assyria
was conquered by the Babylonians, but two haughty Babylonian kings were
humiliated too. Recall the feast that King Belshazzar had during which he and
his royal guests drank wine out of vessels taken from Jehovah's temple, praising
Babylon's gods. Suddenly, the fingers of a man's hand appeared and wrote a
message on the wall. Asked to explain the mysterious writing, the prophet Daniel
reminded Belshazzar: "The Most High God himself gave to Nebuchadnezzar your
father the kingdom ... But when his heart became haughty. .., he was brought
down from the throne of his kingdom, and his own dignity was taken away from
him.... As for you, his son Belshazzar, you have not humbled your heart,
although you knew all this." (Daniel 5:3, 18, 20, 22) That very night, the
Medo-Persian army conquered Babylon, and Belshazzar was killed.-Daniel 5:30, 31.
OT--NON JEWISH--RULER
SENNACHERIB (ASSYRIA--2nd world power)
NEBUCHADNEZZAR AND BELSHAZZAR (BABYLON--3rd world power)
his heart became haughty...brought down...not humbled your heart
3 examples of rulers--is this talking about elders in the congregation?
8 Think, too, of other haughty men who despised Jehovah's people: the Philistine
giant Goliath, the Persian Prime Minister Haman, and King Herod Agrippa, who
ruled the province of Judaea. Because of their haughtiness, those three men
suffered a humiliating death at God's hand. (1 Samuel 17:42-51; Esther 3:5, 6;
7:10; Acts 12:1-3, 2123) How Jehovah dealt with those haughty men underlines
this truth: "Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling."
(Proverbs 16:18) Indeed, there can be no doubt that "God opposes the haughty
ones." James 4:6.
OT--NON JEWISH
GOLIATH
HAMAN
NT--NON JEWISH
AGRIPPA (Edomite)
Suffering a humiliating death at God's hand (directly?)
9 In contrast with the haughty rulers of Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon, the king
of Tyre at one time proved helpful to God's people. During the reigns of Kings
David and Solomon, he provided skilled craftsmen and materials for royal
buildings and for God's temple. (2 Samuel 5:11; 2 Chronicles 2: 11-16) Sadly, in
time, the Tyrians turned against Jehovah's people. What caused that
development?-Psalm 83:3-7; Joel 3:4-6; Amos 1:9, 10.
OT--NON JEWISH--RULER
KING OF TYRE
At one time proved helpful to God's people...turned against Jehovah's people
Blurb on page 23: Pharaoh's haughtiness led to his humiliation
"Your Heart Became Haughty"
10 Jehovah inspired his prophet Ezekiel to expose and condemn Tyre's dynasty of
kings. That message addressed to "the king of Tyre" contains expressions that
fit both the Tyrian dynasty and the original traitor, Satan, who "did not stand
fast in the truth." (Ezekiel 28:12; John 8:44) Satan was once a loyal spirit
creature in Jehovah's organization of heavenly sons. Jehovah God gave indication
through Ezekiel of the basic cause of the defection of both the Tyrian dynasty
and Satan:
Fit both Tyrian dynasty and the original traitor, Satan
Satan was once a loyal spirit creature in Jehovah's organization = "apostate"
*** w00 5/1 p. 9 Firmly Uphold Godly Teaching ***
Today, there is no great apostasy taking place among God's people. Still, a few individuals have left our ranks, and some among them are bent on defaming Jehovah's Witnesses by spreading lies and misinformation. A few work with other groups in organized resistance to pure worship. In doing so, they side with the very first apostate, Satan.
basic cause of the defection
11 "In Eden, the garden of God, you proved to be. Every precious stone was your
covering ... You are the anointed cherub that is covering ... You were faultless
in your ways from the day of your being created until unrighteousness was found
in you. Because of the abundance of your sales goods they filled the midst of
you with violence, and you began to sin. And I shall ... destroy you, O cherub
that is covering ... Your heart became haughty because of your beauty. You
brought your wisdom to ruin on account of your beaming splendor." (Ezekiel
28:13-17) Yes, haughtiness moved Tyre's kings to violence against Jehovah's
people. Tyre became exceedingly wealthy as a commercial center and famous for
its beautiful products. (Isaiah 23:8, 9) Tyre's kings came to think too much of
themselves, and they began to oppress God's people.
Eden...anointed cherub that is covering = Satan
abundance of your sales goods = wealthy = commercial = famous = haughty = think too much of themselves
Gifts in men...mighty men...glorious ones = all phrases the WTS and elders apply to themselves
12 Similarly, the spirit creature who became Satan once had the wisdom needed to
fulfill any assignment God gave him. Instead of being thankful, he became
"puffed up with pride" and began to despise God's way of ruling. (1 Timothy 3:6)
He thought so much of himself that he began to crave the worship of Adam and
Eve. This wicked desire became fertile and gave birth to sin. (James 1:14, 15)
Satan seduced Eve into eating the fruit of the only tree that God had ruled out.
Then, Satan used her to get Adam to eat of the forbidden fruit. (Genesis 3:1-6)
Thus the first human pair rejected God's right to rule over them and, in effect,
became worshippers of Satan. His haughtiness knows no bounds. He has tried to
seduce all intelligent creatures in heaven and on earth, including Jesus Christ,
into worshipping him in rejection of Jehovah's sovereignty.-Matthew 4: 8-10;
Revelation 12:3, 4, 9.
Assignment God gave him = assignments that the WTS gives JWs?
despise God's way of ruling--or the WTS way of ruling
(Satan)...crave the worship of Adam and Eve--what does the WTS teach re worship and Satan?
*** g89 1/8 p. 5 Part 1: 4026-2370 B.C.E.-Religious Disunity-How It Began ***
Thus man moved out from under theocratic rule and established his own standards as to good and evil. By their independent actions, Adam and Eve set mankind on a course that would result in many different religions, all of them constituting false worship in contrast with the true worship practiced by Jehovah's faithful witnesses down through history. Directly or indirectly, the beneficiary of that false worship has been the great Adversary, Satan. Thus, the apostle Paul was able to write: "The things which the nations sacrifice they sacrifice to demons, and not to God; and I do not want you to become sharers with the demons." He went on to show that there are only two forms of worship, saying: "You cannot be drinking the cup of Jehovah and the cup of demons; you cannot be partaking of 'the table of Jehovah' and the table of demons."-1 Corinthians 10:20, 21.
13 You can thus see that haughtiness originates with Satan; it is the basic
cause of sin, suffering, and corruption in the world today. As "god of this
system of things," Satan continues to promote improper feelings of pride and
haughtiness. (2 Corinthians 4:4) He knows that his time is short, so he wages
war against true Christians. His goal is to turn them away from God, to become
lovers of themselves, self-assuming, and haughty. The Bible foretold that such
selfish traits would be common in these "last days." -2 Timothy 3:1, 2,
footnote; Revelation 12: 12, 17.
Haughtiness origintates with Satan--not Adam? (see paragraph 2)
You can thus see that haughtiness...is the basic cause of sin, suffering, and corruption
No I missed that segue into haughtiness being the "basic" cause.
His time is short--the end is near, VERY SOON NOW
*** w04 2/15 p. 7 Is Religion at the Root of Mankind's Problems? ***
So it is only partly true that religion lies at the root of all of mankind's problems. False religion does. Yet, God intends to remove all false religion very soon now.
*** w99 4/1 p. 19 Life After Death-What Does the Bible Say? ***
Very soon now, Jehovah God is going to intervene in human affairs and wipe out wickedness from the earth.
True Christians--only JWs
14 For his part, Jesus Christ boldly exposed the rotten fruitage caused by
Satan's haughtiness. On at least three occasions and in the presence of self-righteous enemies, Jesus laid down the rule by which Jehovah deals with mankind: "Everyone that exalts himself will be humiliated, but he that humbles himself will be exalted."-Luke 14:11; 18:14; Matthew 23:12.
Rule=everyone that exalts himself will be humiliated, but he that humbles himself will be exalted.
Who was Jesus speaking to?
(Matthew 23:2) 2 "The scribes and the Pharisees . . .
(Luke 14:2-3) . . .. 3 So in response Jesus spoke to those versed in the Law and to the Pharisees. . .
(Luke 17:20) 20 But on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming. . (18:.9) But he spoke this illustration also to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and who considered the rest as nothing:
JEWISH RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND TEACHERS
THOSE VERSED IN THE LAW
Guard Your Heart Against Haughtiness
15 You may have noted that the examples of haughtiness mentioned above involved
prominent men. Does that mean that ordinary people are not prone to becoming
haughty? Definitely not. Consider an incident that occurred in Abraham's
household. The patriarch had no son to be his heir, and his wife, Sarah, was
beyond the age of childbearing. It was customary for a man in Abraham's
situation to take a second wife and have children. God tolerated such marriages
because it was not yet his time to reestablish his original standard of marriage
among true worshippers.-Matthew 19:3-9.
Prominent men--like the GB, Bethelites in high administrative positions, branch overseers, DOs, COs, elders?
Ordinary people...prone to becoming haughty
The patriarch had no son to be his heir, and his wife, Sarah, was beyond the age of childbearing. It was customary for a man in Abraham's situation to take a second wife and have children. God tolerated such marriages
But why would God tolerate this situation when he had promised that he would provide Abraham with descendants...and didn't Abraham trust in that promise?
(Genesis 12:1-2) . . .; 2 and I shall make a great nation out of you . . .
16 At his wife's urging, Abraham agreed to produce a potential heir through
Sarah's Egyptian maidservant, Hagar. As a secondary wife of Abraham, Hagar
became pregnant. She should have been deeply grateful for her honored status.
Instead, she allowed her heart to become haughty. The Bible relates: "When she
became aware that she was pregnant, then her mistress began to be despised in
her eyes." That attitude caused such strife in Abraham's household that Sarah
chased Hagar away. But there was a solution to the problem. God's angel
counseled Hagar: "Return to your mistress and humble yourself under her hand."
(Genesis 16:4, 9) Evidently, Hagar followed this counsel, adjusted her attitude
toward Sarah, and became ancestress to a multitude.
At his wife's urging--right blame it on the wife.
Maidservant--let's not fool ourselves into thinking Hagar wasn't a slave and had much choice in the matter either.
*** w99 1/1 p. 16 "Make Your Hearts Firm" ***
When Sarah reached her mid-70's, she concluded that she was now too old to give Abraham a child. Hence, following a custom of the time, she gave her slave girl Hagar to Abraham, and he had a son by her.
humble yourself under her hand?
adjusted her attitude
Who does Sarah represent in WTS doctrine?
*** w76 9/1 p. 539 Identifying the Bible's Jerusalems ***
It is because this "Jerusalem above" (the antitypical "free" woman Sarah) is represented on earth by the "remnant" of Christ's anointed footstep followers
Blurb on page 24: Hagar's improved status caused her to become haughty
17 The case of Hagar illustrates that when someone's situation changes for the
better, haughtiness may result. The lesson is that even a Christian who has
shown a good heart in serving God can become haughty upon gaining wealth or
authority. That attitude can also develop if others praise him for his success,
wisdom, or ability. Yes, a Christian should be alert to keep haughtiness out of
his heart. That is especially true if he achieves success or receives more
responsibility.
When someone's situation changes for the better...upon gaining wealth or authority
Since JWs are discouraged from pursuing wealth..how would they gain it?
a Christian--only JWs
Praise him for his success, wisdom or ability--definitely no one would praise a woman, does that mean JWs should "suck up" to the CO when he comes?
His heart (her heart?)
He (she?) achieves success
Or receives more responsibility--only responsibility sisters get is the privilege of looking after incontinent older JWs
I remember an occasion when an older brother needed help and none of the men in the congregation would give him a bath and he was embarrassed to have one of the sisters do it. The elders helped him get nursing help through a non-profit organizaiton.
Sounds like the elders are the "haughty" candidates in this paragraph.
*** w76 6/15 p. 380 How Humility Can Safeguard You ***
The "sheep" can easily be stumbled and turned away from the Christian congregation if the elders arrogate to themselves special privileges, seek prestige or prominence, or in other ways show a proud, haughty spirit.
18 The most powerful reason for avoiding haughtiness is God's view of this
trait. His Word states: "Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart, the lamp of the
wicked ones, are sin." (Proverbs 21:4) Interestingly, the Bible in particular
warns Christians "who are rich in the present system of things" not to be
"high-minded," or "haughty." (1 Timothy 6: 17, footnote; Deuteronomy 8:11-17)
Those Christians who are not rich should avoid having "an envious eye," and they
should remember that haughtiness can develop in anyone-rich or poor.-Mark
7:21-23; James 4:5.
Most powerful reason for avoiding...God's view
If humans don't see them, many JWs don't care what God's view is, let alone the WTS. That is why this article was written...too many JWs are not "listening" to the "suggestions" of the WTS.
(Ezekiel 8:12) 12 And he proceeded to say to me: "Have you seen, O son of man, what the elderly ones of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each one in the inner rooms of his showpiece? For they are saying, 'Jehovah is not seeing us. Jehovah has left the land.'"
(Ezekiel 9:9) 9 So he said to me: "The error of the house of Israel and Judah is very, very great, and the land is filled with bloodshed and the city is full of crookedness; for they have said, 'Jehovah has left the land, and Jehovah is not seeing.'
Christians--only JWs
Rich in the present system of things--how are the rich JWs in your congregation treated? Do they get special privileges? Special treatment judicially?
Haughtiness...rich or poor--but only counsel the poor because we don't want to tick off the rich ones and have them stop giving money.
19 Haughtiness along with other wicked traits can ruin a good relationship with
Jehovah. Consider, for example, the first part of King Uzziah's reign: "He kept
doing what was right in Jehovah's eyes ... And he continually tended to search
for God . . . ; and, in the days of his searching for Jehovah, the true God made
him prosperous." (2 Chronicles 26:4, 5) Sadly, though, King Uzziah spoiled his
good record, for "his heart became haughty even to the point of causing ruin."
He came to think so much of himself that he entered the temple to offer up
incense. When the priests warned him not to commit this presumptuous act,
"Uzziah became enraged." As a result, Jehovah struck him with leprosy, and he
died in God's disfavor.-2 Chronicles 26:16-21.
Relationship with Jehovah--Where's Jesus?
OT EXAMPLE--JEWISH--RULER
UZZIAH
spoiled his good record...heart became haughty...think so much of himself...presumptuous
Do you know of elders, COs, and DOs that considered themselves above the Bible?
That put the words of the publications above what the Bible says?
Or perhaps the WTS is pointing to JWs that are not anointed (per the WTS) that disagree with the GB/FDS, the spiritual priests in the WTS?
Blurb on page 25: Hezekiah humbled himself and regained God's favor
20 You can contrast that with the example of King Hezekiah. On one occasion,
that king's excellent record was in danger of being spoiled because "his heart
became haughty." Happily, "Hezekiah humbled himself for the haughtiness of his
heart" and regained God's favor. (2 Chronicles 32:25, 26) Notice that the cure
for Hezekiah's haughtiness was humility. Yes, humility is the opposite of
haughtiness. Therefore, in the next article, we will consider how we can
cultivate and maintain Christian humility.
OT EXAMPLE--JEWISH--RULER
KING HEZEKIAH
excellent record in danger of being spoiled...heart became haughty
Cure was humility
21 May we not forget, though, all the bad fruitage that has been produced by
haughtiness. Since "God opposes the haughty ones," let us be firmly resolved to
reject feelings of improper pride. As we strive to be humble Christians, we can
look forward to surviving God's great day, when haughty ones and their fruitage
will be removed from the earth. Then "the haughtiness of the earthling man must
bow down, and the loftiness of men must become low; and Jehovah alone must be
put on high in that day."-Isaiah 2:17.
Humble Christians--only JWs
(CARROT) Surviving God's great day--where over 6 billion men, women and children will die forever even without a personal witness about the kingdom. Haughty babies, shame on them.
Concluding Comments
This is only the introductory article on haughtiness. Next week, the WTS really slams it to the congregation.
The flogging will continue until morale improves.
Love, Blondie. For those who observe, celebrate, just show up an eat on a day off from work, Happy Turkey Day.
Points for Meditation
- How would you describe a haughty person?
- What is the origin of haughtiness?
- What can cause a person to become haughty?
- Why must we guard against haughtiness?
Questions
1. Give an example of appropriate feelings of pride.
2. Why are feelings of pride usually undesirable?
3. What is haughtiness, and what did Jesus say about it?
4. How can a consideration of Bible examples of haughtiness help us?
5, 6. How did Pharaoh show haughtiness, and with what result?
7. How did rulers of Babylon show haughtiness?
8. How did Jehovah deal with various haughty ones?
9. How did the kings of Tyre prove to be traitors?
10, 11. (a) Who might be compared to the kings of Tyre? (b) What changed the
Tyrians' attitude toward Israel?
12. What led to Satan's course of treachery, and what has he continued to do?
13. What fruitage has haughtiness produced?
14. According to what rule does Jehovah deal with his intelligent creatures?
15, 16. What caused Hagar to become haughty?
17, 18. Why do all of us need to guard against haughtiness?
19. In what way did Uzziah ruin his good record?
20. (a) How was King Hezekiah's good record endangered? (b) What will be
considered in the next article?
21. To what can humble Christians look forward?
