Comments You Will Not Hear at the 11-22-09 WT Study (September 15, 2009, pages 21-25)(DIVINE EDUCATION)
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THE EXCELLING VALUE OF DIVINE EDUCATION
"I do indeed also consider all things to be loss on account of the excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus."--PHIL. 3:8
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OPENING COMMENTS
Note that the theme scripture talks about the knowledge of JESUS not GOD. How soon will it take the
WTS to turn that to the knowledge of God? Why does the WTS always pick time intensive careers such
as doctors as an example? There are still 4 year disciplines.
Q1,2. What choice have some Christians made, and why?
COMMENTS
"some Christians"?--only jws
Where were the parents in this visit? Did one of his teachers pay a visit to an 8-year-old without
his parents there? How many teachers visit an 8-year-old and have them make a career decision. Why
does the WTS pick a time intensive career? Are there no 4 year disciplines?
Does Robert exist or is this only what the WTS calls a re-enactment, combining parts of many jws
experiences?
When did this happen, 25 years ago? Is Robert still regular pioneering, has he married and had
children and is an elder so he has "reasons" not to pioneer?
2. COMMENTS
many Christians--only jws
"some" chose--how many jws are regular pioneers in comparison to those who are not?
Love for God--where's Jesus?
"the truth"--WTS current teachings only--between 1967 and 1980, organ transplants were
cannabilistic, after 1980 not.
Taught by WTS = taught by God
What is WTS "good news"? That soon all 7 billion humans on earth (except jws), including children,
will be destroyed eternally, no hope of a resurrection.
PRIVILEGED TO BE TAUGHT BY GOD
Q3. Why can we be sure that Jehovah is willing to teach imperfect humans?
COMMENTS
But isn't Jesus said to be the Great Teacher? Where's Jesus?
Isaiah 54:13 (OT) applies only to anointed Christians (only jws) not the great crowd/other sheep?
Applies to GC only IN PRINCIPLE. What does that mean? The WTS teaches that the GC/OS are
grandchildren of God, sons of Jesus not God.
QUOTES
*** w95 8/1 p. 13 par. 19 Jehovah—A God Who Teaches ***
Even though the other sheep are not directly included among the “sons” spoken of at Isaiah 54:13,
they are blessed with being taught by Jehovah. Therefore, they properly address God as “Father”
because he will, in effect, be their Grandfather through the “Eternal Father,” Jesus Christ.—Matthew
6:9; Isaiah 9:6.
COMMENTS
How do they try to "prove" that the other sheep are not Gentile anointed Christians? How does Isa
2:1-3 prove anything?
There is a huge assumption here that John 10:16 applies to non-anointed jws. Could it apply to
Gentile Christians?
Q4. What does Jehovah require of those whom he teaches?
COMMENTS
Teachable by whom though: The WTS, God, or Jesus? Then the WTS quotes an OT scripture.
Jesus addresses God as "Father" not Jehovah or even God in Luke 10:21.
What is the WTS doctrine on "undeserved kindness"?
Q5. How only has it been possible for us to come to a knowledge of God?
COMMENTS
servants of Jehovah--only jws--not so-called Christians per the WTS
QUOTES
*** w01 2/1 p. 10 par. 8 Have You Made the Truth Your Own? ***
Additionally, true Christians proclaim the Kingdom of God as man’s only hope for everlasting life on
a paradise earth. (Mark 13:10; Revelation 21:1-4) They keep separate from this world’s corrupt
politics and its defiling way of life. (John 15:19; James 1:27; 4:4) Who today have really met these
criteria? The facts establish that there is only one answer—Jehovah’s Witnesses.
COMMENTS
So jws can't even take credit for having found "the truth." Is "the truth" the same as Jesus; is
the WTS = Jesus?
So it is not free will on the part of humans to choose God?
THE POWER TO IMPROVE LIVES
Q6. What remarkable effect can taking in "the knowledge of Jehovah" have on people?
COMMENTS
***Note how the WTS switches from "the knowledge of Christ Jesus" in the theme scripture Phil 3:8 to
"the knowledge of Jehovah." Is that because the WTS has now switched to an OT scripture?
(Isaiah 11:9) . . .They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain; because the
earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very
sea.
Is the WTS saying that there are not other Christian religions that have learned to dwell in unity?
Note how the WTS always lumps all Christian religions into the same belief system not acknowledging
the difference between Quakers, Mennonites, Amish, Christadelphians, Bible Students, etc.
It wasn't until the 1970's in my area that there ever was a black elder despite many black male jws.
Even today there are jws that think that black people while "deserving" are not as intelligent as
whites and if they encounter one who is, they are the exception, not the rule. The WTS felt that
the marriage between races was not a good idea. Why it wasn't until 2000 that the WTS had a black
man on the "governing body" of the WTS. (my experiences) Should a jw marry someone of another race?
*** w73 12/1 pp. 735-736 Questions From Readers ***
In other communities, local prejudices produce discrimination and unkind treatment toward those of
certain races of mankind. These prejudices do not make interracial marriage wrong. For the
discerning Christian, nonetheless, they may give cause for thought as to the advisability of such
marriage. No matter what the racial backgrounds of the mates, marriage of itself requires much
adjustment on the part of both persons to be successful and to bring happiness. Human imperfection
causes all marriages to bring some measure of ‘tribulation in the flesh,’ as the apostle Paul wisely
points out. (1 Cor. 7:28) In certain localities, where racial prejudices are strong, this could put
added strain on the marital relationship and could be especially trying for any children resulting.
So the Christian should give thoughtful consideration to the probable consequences before
entertaining the prospect of interracial marriage.
Persons of different races may have very similar backgrounds, culturally, socially and as to
education. Or their backgrounds may be very different. Sometimes the varied habits, attitudes and
customs that go with different backgrounds seem to add interest to the marriage union. Yet widely
differing backgrounds, even among marriage mates of the same race, can and sometimes do give rise to
problems, making marital adjustment more difficult. In making his decision, the Christian should
also rightly weigh these factors—for the other person’s happiness as well as his own.
COMMENTS
God's servants--why not "Christians"?
Only jws have a TRUE international brotherhood? The WTS gets away with this statement because most
jws have no detailed knowledge of other religions and are discouraged from finding out from other
than WTS publications.
Q7,8. (a) What are some of the "strongly entrenched things" that divine education helps people to
overturn? (b) What shows that divine education brings praise to Jehovah?
COMMENTS
God's servants--why not "Christians" since this is Paul talking?
I've always wondered if the WTS/jws believe that God will directly (per 185,000 soldiers and the
angel; or in the case of Ananias and Sapphira) or his "earthly representatives" will execute
disobedient humans in the "new system"?
Did divine education free the Bible Students (some under Rutherford renamed jws) from the false
teachings of pyramidology, that the end was coming in 1914, 1925, etc.
Who are without hope--all non-jws
8. Honesty--where in the bible is the concept of an "unbaptized publisher"? So how does this police
officer come by his statistics? How does he know that all 38 million people in that state would all
be dishonest? Does the WTS believe that all jws are trustworthy? If so why the careful
instructions for those handling money in the WTS?
COMMENTS
I wish I could find the account in the WTS publications where an accounts servant "borrowed" money
from the congregation account to cover his wife's medical expenses. (does anyone remember that?)
Q9. How is it possible for people to make profound changes in their lives?
COMMENTS
Does the WTS teach that non-jws can get holy spirit apart from their organization?
friend of God or friend of Jesus?
CARROT: prospect of living forever
PREPARATION FOR THE FUTURE
Q10. (a) Why is Jehovah in a unique position to prepare us for the future? (b) What dramatic changes
will soon affect the entire earth?
COMMENTS
Jehovah or WTS prepare us?
SOON affect the entire earth
If "Jehovah" knows what lies ahead, why has the WTS put forth dates such as 1799 as the beginning of
the time of the end, 1874 as the presence of Christ, 1878, as Jesus kingship beginning, 1881, the
end of the selection of the anointed; 1914, Armageddon; adjusted to 1915, 1920; then the end in
1925, 1940's, 1975 (1984, 1994) all to end in 1995 with the dismantling of the 1914 generation
doctrine?
"great day of Jehovah is NEAR"?
Satan's world--all 7 billion non-jws including children will be executed eternally
money "will be" worthless; but not yet so what does it mean to "act wisely now"?
Q11. What is one way that divine education helps us prepare for the future?
COMMENTS
What are proper priorities?
What would you have done in 1969 after reading the following? Sold your home?
QUOTES
*** km 5/74 p. 3 How Are You Using Your Life? ***
Reports are heard of brothers selling their homes and property and planning to finish out the rest
of their days in this old system in the pioneer service. Certainly this is a fine way to spend the
short time remaining before the wicked world’s end.—1 John 2:17.
COMMENTS
Should jws save for retirement?
Should jws buy life insurance?
Not storing up material riches.............
Should jws have children, buy houses, buy cars........
Should just about all jws be regular pioneers.........
QUOTES
*** w87 2/1 p. 15 par. 1 Doing Our Utmost to Declare the Good News ***
“A FEW years ago, many of us thought that only those with special circumstances could pioneer,”
wrote a pioneer, or full-time minister, in Japan. “It seems we were wrong. We are learning that only
those with special circumstances cannot pioneer.”
COMMENTS
NEARNESS of Jehovah's day
p.24 2 jw men out witnessing without suit jackets on.
Q12. Why should we not be deterred if some look down on our ministry?
COMMENTS
fine works = only preaching WT message, not helping people find food and water, medical treatment or
clothes; did James say to preach to these people?
(James 2:14-17) 14 Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if a certain one says he has faith but he
does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? 15 If a brother or a sister is in a naked
state and lacking the food sufficient for the day, 16 yet a certain one of YOU says to them: “Go in
peace, keep warm and well fed,” but YOU do not give them the necessities for [their] body, of what
benefit is it? 17 Thus, too, faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself.
Christians--only jws
Does the WTS say that everyone will get an individual witness?--"giving everyone the opportunity to
put faith in it (WTS message) while there is yet time
QUOTES
*** w00 1/15 p. 13 par. 17 “Keep on the Watch” ***
Fifth, we see a global preaching work being accomplished, which Jesus said would take place just
before the end of this system. Jesus stated: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all
the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:14)
Today, that prophecy is in the course of fulfillment on an unprecedented scale. True, untouched
territories still exist, and it may be that in Jehovah’s due time, a large door leading to greater
activity will open. (1 Corinthians 16:9) Nevertheless, the Bible does not state that Jehovah will
wait until every individual on earth has received a personal witness. Rather, the good news must be
preached to Jehovah’s satisfaction. Then the end will come.—Compare Matthew 10:23.
COMMENTS
The real reason jws "preach" is not to save the lives of others, but their own--"put ourselves in
line to receive many blessings"
BLESSED FOR MAKING SACRIFICES
Q13. What sacrifices did the apostle Paul make for the good news?
COMMENTS
Paul was not married and had no children................
Paul was being groomed for success--so Paul wasn't groomed for success in the congregation?
Paul wasn't prominent in the Christian congregation?
Paul left all...how many jws leave their material things, prominence, but actually find a way to
keep them.........
Q14,15. We experience what blessings as "God's fellow workers"?
COMMENTS
Christians today--only jws
Robert is a FT minister, shouldn't all jws be such since the end is so NEAR, then perhaps more
people could receive an "individual witness."
What specifically was Robert blessed with?
15. COMMENTS
opportunity to taste what?
How do jws sense God's spirit?
When things do not go well, where is God's helping hand.
Close to God--not close to Jesus?
Q16. How do you feel about the efforts and sacrifices you make in connection with divine education?
COMMENTS
What are jws doing of lasting significance? How many actually have someone they call on become a
jw? Or are we like this:
(Matthew 15:14) . . .LET them be. Blind guides is what they are. If, then, a blind man guides a
blind man, both will fall into a pit.”
So what name did Jesus sanctify in his prayers? It wasn't until 1980 that the WTS was "sanctifying"
rather than "vindicating" God's name.
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
Next week, Do You Value What Jehovah Has Done to Deliver You? (why not value what Jesus has done to
deliver us?)
QUOTES
*** w07 1/1 p. 20 par. 3 “You Must Become Nothing but Joyful” ***
In addition, since Jesus was sinless, his death was a sacrifice of great value. By means of it,
Jesus provided deliverance from sin and death for faithful descendants of Adam and Eve
*** w07 4/1 p. 26 par. 2 Humbly Submitting to Loving Shepherds ***
It was again fulfilled when the anointed remnant were delivered from “Babylon the Great” in 1919 by
the Greater Cyrus, Jesus Christ.
*** w06 8/15 p. 30 Do You Remember? ***
How will Jesus “deliver the poor one,” as Psalm 72:12 foretold?
During his reign, there will be justice for all, with no corruption. War often brings poverty, but
Christ will bring perfect peace. He feels for people and will unite all, and he will see that there
is ample food for mankind. (Psalm 72:4-16)—5/1, page 7.
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THE EXCELLING VALUE OF
DIVINE EDUCATION
"I do indeed also consider all things
to be loss on account of the excelling value of the
knowledge of Christ Jesus, "„Phil. 3:8.
1, 2. What choice have some Christians made, and
why?
F ROM an early age, Robert excelled in
school. When he was just eight years
old, one of his teachers paid a special visit to
his home and told him that there was no
limit to what he might accomplish. She expressed
the hope that he would one day
become a medical doctor. His academic
achievements as a high-school student qualified
him to attend any of the best universities
in his country. But Robert chose to forgo
what many viewed as a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity in order to pursue his goal of
serving as a regular pioneer.
2 Like Robert, many Christians-young
and old-have opportunities for advancement
in the present system of things. Some
choose not to make full use of those opportunities
so that they can pursue spiritual
goals. (1 Cor. 7:29-31) What motivates
Christians like Robert to expend themselves
in the preaching work? In addition to their
love for Jehovah, which is the foremost reason,
they appreciate the excelling value of
divine education. Have you considered lately
what your life might be like if you had not
come to a knowledge of the truth? Reflecting
on some of the outstanding blessings we
enjoy as a result of being taught by Jehovah
will help us to maintain our appreciation for
the good news and to be zealous in sharing
it with others.
Privileged to Be Taught by God
3. Why can we be sure that Jehovah is willing to
teach imperfect humans?
3 In his goodness, Jehovah is willing to
teach imperfect humans. Speaking prophetically
of anointed Christians, Isaiah 54:13
says: "All your sons will be persons taught by
Jehovah, and the peace of your sons will be
abundant." Those words apply in principle
to Christ's "other sheep" as well. (John 10:
16) This is clear from a prophecy that is being
fulfilled in our day. Isaiah saw in vision
people from all the nations streaming to
true worship. He describes them as saying to
one another: "Let us go up to the mountain
of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob;
and he will instruct us about his ways, and
we will walk in his paths." (Isa. 2:1-3) What a
privilege it is to be taught by God!
4. What does Jehovah require of those whom he
teaches?
4 How can we qualify to benefit from divine
education? A major requirement is that
a person be meek and teachable. The psalmist
David wrote: "Good and upright is Jehovah....
He will teach the meek ones his
way." (Ps. 25:8, 9) And Jesus said: "I publicly
praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
because you have carefully hidden these
things from wise and intellectual ones, and
have revealed them to babes." (Luke 10:21)
Do you not feel drawn to a God who "gives
undeserved kindness to the humble ones"?
„1Pet. 5:5.
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5. How only has it been possible for us to come to
a knowledge of God?
5 As servants of Jehovah, can we credit
ourselves with having the good sense to find
the truth? No. In fact, on our own initiative,
we would never have come to a knowledge
of God. Jesus said: "No man can come to me
unless the Father, who sent me, draws him."
(John 6:44) By means of the preaching work
and by means of holy spirit, Jehovah is
drawing sheeplike individuals, "the desirable
things of all the nations." (Hag. 2:7) Are
you not grateful to be one of those whom
Jehovah has drawn to his Son?„Read Jeremiah
9:23, 24.
The Power to Improve Lives
6. What remarkable effect can taking in "the
knowledge of Jehovah" have on people?
6 Using a beautiful word picture, Isaiah's
prophecy depicts the transformation of human
personalities that is taking place in
our time. Formerly violent people have become
peaceable. {Read Isaiah 11:6-9.) Those
who were once at enmity with one another
because of differences in race, nationality,
tribe, or some other cultural background
have learned to dwell together in unity. Figuratively
speaking, they have 'beaten their
swords into plowshares.' (Isa. 2:4) What accounts
for these remarkable changes? People
have taken in "the knowledge of Jehovah"
and have applied it in their lives.
Although God's servants are imperfect, they
form a true international brotherhood. The
universal appeal of the good news and the
fine fruitage it produces testify to the excelling
value of divine education.„Matt. 11:19.
7. 8. (a) What are some of the "strongly entrenched
things" that divine education helps people
to overturn? (b) What shows that divine education
brings praise to Jehovah?
7 The apostle Paul likened the ministry of
God's servants to spiritual warfare. He wrote:
"The weapons of our warfare are not fleshly,
but powerful by God for overturning strongly
entrenched things. For we are overturning
reasonings and every lofty thing raised up
against the knowledge of God." (2 Cor. 10:
4, 5) What are some of the "strongly entrenched
things" from which divine education
frees people? The burden of false
teachings, superstitions, and human philosophies,
to mention just a few. (Col. 2:8) Divine
education helps people to overcome
bad practices and to cultivate godly qualities.
(1 Cor. 6:9-11) It improves family life.
And it gives those without hope a real purpose
in life. This is the kind of education that
is needed today.
8 One of the qualities that Jehovah helps
people to develop is honesty, as the following
experience shows. (Heb. 13:18) A
woman in India accepted a Bible study and in time
qualified as an unbaptized publisher. One
day while returning home from working on
a Kingdom Hall construction project, she
found on the ground near a bus station
a gold chain worth eight hundred dollars
(U.S.). Although of humble means, she took
the chain to the police station and turned it
in. The police officer there could not believe
his eyes! Later, another officer asked her,
"Why did you choose to turn in the chain?"
She explained, "Bible teaching has transformed
me, so I am an honest person now."
Impressed, he said to the Christian elder
who accompanied her to the station: "There
are over 38 million people in this state. If
you can help ten people to become like this
woman, it would be a great achievement."
When we consider the millions of lives that
have been improved by divine education, do
we not have abundant reasons to praise Jehovah?
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9. How is it possible for people to make profound
changes in their lives?
9 The transforming power of God's Word,
along with the help that Jehovah provides
by means of his holy spirit, enables people to
make profound changes in their lives. (Rom.
12:2; Gal. 5:22, 23) Colossians 3:10 says:
"Clothe yourselves with the new personality,
which through accurate knowledge is being
made new according to the image of the
One who created it." The message found in
God's Word, the Bible, has the power to
reveal what a person really is on the inside,
and it can change the way he thinks
and even how he feels about things. (Read
Hebrews 4:12.) By coming to an accurate
knowledge of the Scriptures and by conforming
his life to Jehovah's righteous standards,
a person can become a friend of God,
with the prospect of living forever.
Picture: Those taught by Jehovah form a true
international brotherhood
Preparation for the Future
10. (a) Why is Jehovah in a unique position to prepare
us for the future? (b) What dramatic changes
will soon affect the entire earth?
10 Jehovah is in a unique position to help
us prepare for the future because he knows
what lies ahead. He determines what man-
kind's future will be. (Isa. 46:9, 10) Bible
prophecy reveals that "the great day of Jehovah
is near." (Zeph. 1:14) Regarding that day,
the words of Proverbs ll:4 will prove true:
"Valuable things will be of no benefit on the
day of fury, but righteousness itself will deliver
from death." When the time arrives for
Jehovah's judgment to be executed on Satan's
world, what will matter is our standing
with God. Money will be worthless. In fact,
Ezekiel 7:19 says: "Into the streets they will
throw their very silver, and an abhorrent
thing their own gold will become." That
foreknowledge can help us to act wisely now.
11. What is one way that divine education
helps us to prepare for the future?
11 One distinct way that divine education
prepares us for the coming of Jehovah's day
is by helping us to set proper priorities. The
apostle Paul wrote to Timothy: "Give orders
to those who are rich in the present system
of things not to be high-minded, and to rest
their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on
God." Even if we are not affluent, we can
benefit from this divinely inspired counsel.
What does it involve? Instead of storing
up material riches, we should strive "to
work at good" and "to be rich
in fine works." By putting spiritual
matters first in our lives,
we 'treasure up for ourselves a
fine foundation for the future.'
(1 Tim. 6:17-19) Such a course
of self-sacrifice reflects practical
wisdom, for as Jesus said, "what
benefit will it be to a man if he
gains the whole world but forfeits
his soul?" (Matt. 16:26, 27)
In view of the nearness of Jehovah's
day, each of us does well to
consider: 'Where am I storing up
treasure? Am I slaving for God or
for Riches?'„Matt. 6:19, 20, 24.
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12. Why should we not be deterred if some look
down on our ministry?
12 Foremost among the "fine works" outlined
in God's Word for Christians is the
lifesaving work of Kingdom-preaching and
disciple-making. (Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20) As
was the case in the first century, some may
look down on our ministry. (Read 1 Corinthians
1:18-21.) But that does not change the
value of our message, and it does not lessen
the importance of giving everyone the opportunity
to put faith in it while there is yet
time. (Rom. 10:13, 14) As we help others to
benefit from divine education, we put ourselves
in line to receive many blessings.
Blessed for Making Sacrifices
13. What sacrifices did the apostle Paul make for
the good news?
13 Prior to his becoming a Christian, the
apostle Paul was being groomed for success
in the Jewish system of things. When he was
likely no more than 13 years old, he moved
from his native city of Tarsus to Jerusalem to
study under the highly esteemed Law teacher
Gamaliel. (Acts 22:3) In time, Paul began
to stand out among his contemporaries,
and had he continued in that
course, he might have risen to prominence
in Judaism. (Gal. 1:13, 14) When
he accepted the good news and took up
the preaching work, he left all of that
behind. Did Paul regret the choice he
had made? No. In fact, he wrote: "I do
indeed also consider all things to be
loss on account of the excelling value
of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my
Lord. On account of him I have taken
the loss of all things and I consider
them as a lot of refuse."„Phil. 3:8.
14, 15. We experience what blessings as "God's fellow
workers"?
14 Like Paul, Christians today make
sacrifices for the sake of the good news.
(Mark 10:29, 30) Do we miss out because
of doing so? Robert, mentioned
at the outset, speaks for many when he says:
"I have no regrets whatsoever. The full-time
ministry has brought me joy and satisfaction,
and it has allowed me to 'taste and see
that Jehovah is good.' Whenever I made material
sacrifices in order to pursue spiritual
goals, Jehovah always blessed me with more
than what I had sacrificed. It is as if I did
not really sacrifice anything. I have only
gained!"„Ps. 34:8; Prov. 10:22.
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15 If you have been sharing in the preaching
and teaching work for some time now,
you too have no doubt had opportunities to
taste and see that Jehovah is good. Have
there been times when you sensed the help
of his spirit as you were presenting the good
news? Have you seen others' eyes light up as
Jehovah opened their heart to pay attention
to the message? (Acts 16:14) Has Jehovah
helped you to overcome obstacles, perhaps
opening the way for you to expand your
ministry? Has he supported you in times of
difficulty, enabling you to continue serving
him when you felt that your strength was
giving out? (Phil. 4:13) When we personally
experience Jehovah's helping hand as we
carry out our ministry, he becomes more
real to us and we feel even closer to him. (Isa.
41:10) Is it not a blessing to be one of "God's
fellow workers" in the grand work of divine
education?„1 Cor. 3:9.
16. How do you feel about the efforts and sacrifices
you make in connection with divine education?
16 Many people hope to accomplish something
of lasting significance during their
lifetime. We have seen that even outstanding
achievements in today's world are often
soon forgotten. However, the modern-day
works that Jehovah is accomplishing in connection
with the sanctification of his name
will no doubt be preserved in a permanent
record as part of theocratic history. They will
be remembered forever. (Prov. 10:7; Heb. 6:
10) May we cherish our privilege of sharing
in the history-making work of divine education.
How Would You Answer?
What does Jehovah require of those whom he teaches?
How does divine education improve people’s lives?
In what ways are we blessed for helping others to benefit from divine education?