2. In what ways does Jehovahs loyal love endure forever? No matter what the cause, all such dear ones have needs that can and should be filled by our willing and enduring acts of loving-kindness.1Thessalonians 5:14. 1. Since Jehovah is perfectly consistent, the loyalty he shows toward his faithful servants never wanes. | 12 Often the most effective way you can help a discouraged brother or sister is by lending a listening ear and by reassuring him or her of your love. 5 Jehovah wants us to show loyal love to our brothers and sisters in the congregation. (See paragraphs20-21). 8:3) How pleased Jehovah must be with such a loving spirit!Read Hebrews 13:16. But Ruth did not give up. 4. 34:6; Ps. (Gal. Then the angel says to Jehovah: You, the One who is and who was, the loyal One, are righteous, for you have issued these judgments, because they poured out the blood of holy ones and of prophets, and you have given them blood to drink; they deserve it.Revelation 16:1-6. Because we want to imitate and please Jehovah, who is abundant in loyal love.Ex. Carry on with one another loving-kindness.ZECHARIAH 7:9. How is spiritual food being provided today? What do we learn from Ruths example? 7. This was done to make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory. (Romans 9:22,23) These vessels of mercy are rightly disposed ones who are anointed by holy spirit to be joint heirs with Christ in his Kingdom. With someone loyal you act in loyalty, David said of Jehovah. 15-16. He has been with me this whole time! (Read Psalm 136:23,26.) (Ruth 1:3-5; 2:1) Those blows caused Naomi to sink deeper and deeper into despair. Jehovah is the supreme example of loyal love. 15 For example, most of Jehovahs people now benefit from a fresh and accurate translation of the Bible in their own language. 9:4) We want to be imitators of God, as beloved children. (Eph. 7:7) Still, Naomi needed help in order to see that Jehovah was on her side. 20 Throughout history, Jehovah has shown remarkable loyalty toward faithful humans. That includes the animals. When Naomi learned that Jehovah had turned his attention to his people by giving them food, she decided to return to her home. What a marvelous blessing the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures has been! . 23 For more information on the role of Boaz as repurchaser, see the article Imitate Their FaithAn Excellent Woman, in The Watchtower of October1, 2012, p.20. What happened? a Jehovah wants us to show loyal love to our brothers and sisters in the congregation. God's loyal love prompts you to forgive. * (Ruth 2:19, 20b) Now I understand, she must have thought, Jehovah never left me. Third, pursuing loyal love leads to future blessings, including everlasting life. 20 How thrilling it will be to experience Jehovahs nearness and his saving power when he annihilates all the wicked! 18,19. 10. 22-23. (Ruth 1:16) Naomi also saw Jehovahs hand when Boaz, one of their repurchasers, lovingly made generous provisions for the two women. How did Naomis attitude change, and why? Years after Jonathans death, David still continued to show loyal love to Jonathans son Mephibosheth.1Sam. Such timely and warm commendation will give the brothers and sisters the strength they need to carry on.Read Isaiah 32:1,2. 136:1) In verses 2 to 26, we find the refrain "for his loyal love endures forever." King David supplies the answer. Lover, for her love he prowled with colonel Richard Burke, tanist of his sept, under the walls of Clerkenwell and, crouching, saw a flame of vengeance hurl them upward in the fog. (Psalm 136:23,26). We stick with our sister who is in need, and we ask Jehovah to help us find a way to bring her comfort.Prov. 9 Jehovah is loyal in all that he does. (Psalm 145:17) In what way? Like the first-century Macedonians, they do more than what is expected. 17 Application: It takes patience to help those who are depressed, but we should not give up on them. 14 Unlike animals, humans have a spiritual need. Because of his personal experience and his meditation on Gods dealings with others, David could confidently sing: Jehovah is . Pr 21:21. (Prov. Yet, in all his years with the company, he may never have met any of the directors. What was the result? WELLSVILLE - William F. Davis, 83, passed away on Wednesday (February 22, 2023) at Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. (a)What shocking lack of appreciation did the Israelites display, yet how did Jehovah show compassion toward them? 9 In the book of Ruth, we read the story of Naomi, her daughter-in-law Ruth, and a God-fearing man named Boaz, who was a relative of Naomis husband. (b)What questions will we consider? What grand future awaits all of Gods loyal ones? What benefits come to those who show loyal love? 14. 4,5. For Jehovah loves justice, and he will not abandon his loyal ones. (Psalm 37:25,28) True, as the Creator, Jehovah deserves our worship. 5-6. As you read those verses, you cannot help but be struck by the many ways in which Jehovah demonstrated loyal love toward his people. 41:1) Proverbs 19:17 states: The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, and He will repay him for what he does., Ruth clings to Naomi, her mother-in-law, while Orpah returns to Moab. As foretold in Ezekiel chapter38, Satan will soon complete his role as Gog of the land of Magog. This will involve a worldwide attack on Jehovahs people. 19. 7-8. (Dan. Like the first-century Macedonians, they do more than what is expected. They were washed ashore on the island of Malta. Next mwb22 January p. 6 EPUB What gave Ruth the strength she needed to carry on? 2 These proverbs mention three reasons why we should show loyal love. I'll show you my likeness one day. 3 Normal human kindness and loving-kindness differ in various ways. . Have not both humans and angels at times displayed remarkable loyalty? What must have been painful for Ruth? Jehovah shows love to all human beings, but he only shows "loyal love" to those who have a special relationship with him. How do Jehovahs loyal ones show that they delight in using the divine name? KJV Numbers 14:1 And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. 19 Application: Today, a sister in distress may initially speak to us in a hurtful waydespite all our efforts to help her. 12,13. (a)Why should we display loving-kindness? Jehovah is . Before his death, Jesus promised that the faithful and discreet slave would provide Jesus followers with spiritual food at the proper time. (Matthew 24:45) The remnant of the 144,000 anointed ones make up that slave class today. 34:6; Ps. Earlier, she had cried out in pain: Jehovah . King David wrote: To you [Jehovah] the eyes of all look hopefully, and you are giving them their food in its season. 16 Be persistent. At times, the mistakes of Jehovahs loyal ones may cause them to bow down in discouragement. And everything he does will succeed. (Psalm 1:3) Imagine a luxuriant tree whose foliage never withers! He does not love the company, but he is happy to have a job that provides a paycheck. Next, Bethuel expressed his loving-kindness by adding: Here is Rebekah before you. 5. PRIVACY SETTINGS, Continue Showing Loyal Love to One Another, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/m/2021646/univ/art/2021646_univ_sqr_xl.jpg, THE WATCHTOWERSTUDY EDITION November2021, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/a/w/E/202111/wpub/w_E_202111_lg.jpg, Share Jehovah thus stated: My word that goes out of my mouth . Since 2001, the literature produced by the Watch Tower Society is said to have been "published by Jehovah's Witnesses". (Matthew 5:44,45) Because of Gods love for the world of mankind, even his enemies can repent, turn to him, and attain to life. Sorry, there was an error loading the video. Jehovah had used Ruth to give needed support on the journey to Judah. How can we apply these lessons in our congregation?b. By his great loving-kindness, he has made it possible for the slave class to provide food in its season. Through such provisions, the desire of every living thing in the present-day spiritual paradise gets satisfied. (Genesis 50:4,5) Ruth was persistent about going with [Naomi]. (Ruth 1:18) When Naomi suggested that Ruth approach Boaz, loving-kindness moved the Moabitess to declare: All that you say to me I shall do.Ruth 3:1-5. 21 Now more than ever before is the time for those who fear Jehovah to call upon him in trueness. His loyal ones delight to use his name in their prayers and in the comments they make at their meetings. Such love is denoted by a Hebrew word translated loving-kindness, or loyal love. King David of ancient Israel deeply appreciated Gods loving-kindness. 16 Be persistent. But what happens when a wrongdoer proves to be incorrigibly wicked? Why do kindhearted brothers and sisters reach out to those who are distressed? 13 David mentioned that every living thing gets satisfied. Such loyalty is not fickle. How did Ruth show her persistence? TERMS OF USE What is often the most effective way to help a discouraged brother or sister? What does it mean to be approachable and impartial? 17. 16 Consider a striking example of spiritual food received in the right season. 12 Often the most effective way you can help a discouraged brother or sister is by lending a listening ear and by reassuring him or her of your love. 17 Because we are considering the example of Naomi, we refer to sisters in need. 7 The difference between loyalty as discussed in paragraph6 and loyal love is a persons motive. You are opening your hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing. (Psalm 145:15,16) Even in times of calamity, Jehovah can maneuver matters so that his loyal ones get bread for the day.Luke 11:3; 12:29,30. How does he do so? The woman he had chosen for his idol the shrine at which his pure devotions of heart and soul were offeredwas a gay and beautiful Creole from New Orleans, who, with her mother, and a young gentleman who appeared in the capacity of friend . Ep Do THIS to Feel the Love and LOYALTY OF JESUS Now - Feb 25, 2023. Jehovah had used Ruth to give needed support on the journey to Judah. 16,17. (Dan. What gave Ruth the strength she needed to carry on? (Ps. What activity helps us to identify Gods loyal ones? 7 The difference between loyalty as discussed in paragraph6 and loyal love is a persons motive. Consider Michal, Davids first wife. (Psalm 89:37) But the moon cannot be described as being loyal. Along the way, however, three times Naomi urged the women to return to Moab. . 10 How did Jehovah react to Naomis bitter words? (Proverbs 27:11) Unlike Satan, who slanders Jehovah and his way of ruling, Jehovahs loyal ones continue to declare publicly: Jehovah is righteous in all his ways.Psalm 145:17. Since 1976, all doctrinal decisions have been made by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, a group of elders at the denomination's headquarters. 11. 33:22. Jehovah thus fulfilled his promise that Davids kingship would be firmly established to time indefinite.2Samuel 7:12,13; Luke 1:32,33. 20 Give timely encouragement. For years, he expressed annoyance at her for being one of Jehovah's Witnesses. For example, when they learn that a natural disaster has occurred, they immediately want to know how they can help. More is involved than faithfulness. Thus, we can say that Jehovah's loyal love directly benefits his servants and that is why we are sure that he will never abandon us. ( Ps 63:3) We too should show loyal love to others. When someone in the congregation falls on hard times, they do not hesitate to reach out to that person and help in practical ways. And Jehovah moved Boaz to encourage her. Similarly today, loving-kindness should especially be shown to those in need. When someone in the congregation falls on hard times, they do not hesitate to reach out to that person and help in practical ways. She said: May he be blessed by Jehovah, who has not failed in his loyal love toward the living and the dead. (Ruth 2:20a) What a turning point this was for Naomi! 1-2. 33:22. (2Samuel 16:23) But, in time, this trusted confidant turned traitor and joined in an organized rebellion against David. . . Ruth, however, went beyond that. How do we benefit from showing loyal love? 9 First of all, Jehovah reveals the truth about himself. But we try not to take it personally. Such love is denoted by a Hebrew word translated "loving-kindness," or "loyal love." King David of ancient Israel deeply appreciated God's loving-kindness. Truly, in the righteous new world that Jehovah will bring, obedient mankind will experience his loyal love forever.Revelation 21:3,4. David told Mephibosheth: You yourself will eat bread at my table constantly. Explaining why he was making this provision, David told him: Without fail I shall exercise loving-kindness toward you for the sake of Jonathan your father. (2Samuel 9:6, 7,13) Davids enduring hospitality is rightly referred to as an exercise of loving-kindness, not merely kindness, for it was an evidence of his loyalty to an established relationship. She too was free to leave, but out of loyal love, she decided to stay to help her needy relative. What lesson does this account contain? . What recent example is there of spiritual food that is both timely and richly satisfying? The King Jesus Christ has the same loving interest in his loyal subjects.Psalm 72:12-14. How can Christian elders today imitate Boaz? How can we imitate Jehovah in showing loyal love? This includes satisfying them with nourishing food. 14, 15. After meeting Rebekah, he was invited into the home of her father, Bethuel. 4 Jehovahs loyal ones can be identified as those who use their mouths to speak well of him. When Ruth offered to accompany her mother-in-law to Judah, Naomi at first objected. Since the needy have no authority over the powerful, the loving-kindness shown in such a case is displayed willingly, not under compulsion. Obadiah1-4, 10-16 How did Jehovahs loyalty to his people move him to punish the Edomites for their disloyal conduct? What lesson does this account contain? This phrase is a translation of the Hebrew word khesed. How did Ruth differ from Orpah, and why was Ruths decision an act of loyal love? 4 As we learned in the preceding article, Jehovah reserves his loyal lovehis enduring feelings of loving attachmentfor those who love him and serve him. Ruth tells Naomi: Where you go I will go (See paragraph13), 13. Third, pursuing loyal love leads to future blessings, including everlasting life. With what attitude should we display loving-kindness? Because we want to imitate and please Jehovah, who is abundant in loyal love.Ex. How does Jehovah show appreciation for the loyalty of his servants? What fact about loving-kindness is underscored by the Bible accounts discussed in this article? Loyal love moves us not to give up easily on brothers and sisters who are in distress. (b)Why will we consider some passages from the book of Ruth? Your people will be my people, and your God my God. (Ruth 1:16) Ruth later expressed her loving-kindness when she indicated her willingness to marry Naomis elderly relative Boaz.a (Deuteronomy 25:5,6; Ruth 3:6-9) He told Ruth: You have expressed your loving-kindness better in the last instance than in the first instance, in not going after the young fellows whether lowly or rich.Ruth 3:10. Jehovah understands that oppression can drive the wise one into madness. (Eccl. Jehovahs reputation is so impeccable in this regard that his servant Joshua was able to say: Not a promise failed out of all the good promises that Jehovah had made to the house of Israel; all of them came true. (Joshua 21:45) We can be confident, then, that we will never be led to disappointment because of some failure on Jehovahs part to live up to his promises.Isaiah 49:23; Romans 5:5. 22 To continue benefiting from our close relationship with Jehovah God, it is also vital that we keep on resisting such spiritually detrimental things as materialism, unwholesome entertainment, an unforgiving spirit, or indifference toward needy ones. Moreover, their striking record of integrity during that war continues to help people to identify the true religion.Isaiah 2:2-4. Because of Jehovahs loyalty, all his faithful servants have a reliable hope for the future. ^ par. ( Psalm 34:6) Jehovah's loyal love for his servants does not waver as long as they remain loyal to him. 4:8) Jehovah also reveals his qualities, the kind of God he is. When Naomi and Ruth arrived in Bethlehem, Naomi met her former neighbors. In response, Ruth said to Boaz: You have comforted me and spoken reassuringly to your servant. (Ruth 2:12,13) The timely words of Boaz gave Ruth the strength she needed to carry on. In the Bible, what motive stands out in the acts of loyal love shown among Gods people? (Ruth 2:14-18) What was Naomis reaction to Boaz generosity? What lessons about loyal love can we learn from the individuals featured in that book? Boaz said to Ruth: May Jehovah reward you for what you have done, and may there be a perfect wage for you from Jehovah the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge. Those heartwarming words touched Ruth deeply. (Genesis 24:12, 14,27) Would Bethuel be willing to do the same by allowing Rebekah to go with Abrahams servant? Jehovah God. Ruth would now be able to provide an heir for Naomi, who was beyond the age of childbearing. Why do we want to keep on showing loyal love to our fellow believers? Along the way, however, three times Naomi urged the women to return to Moab. (a)With what attitude do Christian elders shepherd the flock? Ruth had gone out of her way to help Naomi. While the nations were in the thick of battle during World WarII, Jehovahs people were helped to focus on something far more important than their own salvation. 24. We can deepen our understanding of what loyal love is by examining how some of Gods servants in the past showed this quality. 3:3,4; 11:17, ftn. Who would be in a better position to make sure that his wish would be carried out than his influential son, Joseph? In the opening verse, we read: "Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; his loyal love endures forever." ( Ps. They felt a moral responsibility to display this quality toward those with whom they had a relationship, even as King David later felt obliged to manifest it with regard to Mephibosheth. When Naomi saw that Ruth insisted on going with her, she stopped trying to convince her.Ruth 1:15-18. All too often, close companions are ready to crush one another. Increasingly, we hear of spouses who abandon their mates. (b)What acts of loving-kindness do you know of among Christians in your area? From 1939 to 1946, they were blessed with an amazing increase of 157percent. Those who showed loyal love did so, not because they had to, but because their hearts impelled them. The psalmist wrote: I was once young and now I am old, but I have not seen anyone righteous abandoned, nor his children looking for bread. As Genesis chapter47 relates, Jacob was then living in Egypt, and the days approached for [him] to die. (Ge 47 Verses27-29) He was concerned because he was going to die outside the land that God had promised to Abraham. 11 Jehovah also shows loyalty by remaining faithful to his word of promise. His Word says that the righteous one will be like a tree planted by streams of water, a tree that produces fruit in its season, the foliage of which does not wither. On the contrary, he showed empathy for her. Its very manifestation indicates that a relationship exists between the person who displays the quality and the one toward whom it is shown. THE WATCHTOWERSTUDY EDITION November2021, Share 12 As noted earlier, the Bible tells us that Jehovahs loyal love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1) How is this so? And surely we will honor Jehovah and experience great joy as we carry on with one another loving-kindness.Zechariah 7:9. a For details on the type of marriage involved here, see Volume1, page370, of Insight on the Scriptures, published by Jehovahs Witnesses. 11 The book of Ruth relates how the widow Naomi received loving-kindness from her Moabite daughter-in-law Ruth, who was also a widow. It also moves us to make sacrifices in order to help them. The marriage took place, and when Ruth later gave birth, the women of Bethlehem cried out: A son has been born to Naomi. (Ruth 4:14,17) Ruth truly was an excellent woman, who thus was rewarded by Jehovah with the wonderful privilege of becoming an ancestress of Jesus Christ.Ruth 2:12; 3:11; 4:18-22; Matthew 1:1, 5,6. 14 Jehovah has time and again demonstrated his loyalty. What did Abrahams servant tell Bethuel and Laban, and what issue did the servant raise? Sorry, there was an error loading the video. Deal with one another in loyal love and mercy.ZECH. This fine book will surely play an important role in helping Gods loyal ones to draw even closer to him. And does loving-kindness differ from normal human kindness or from kindness in general? 2:8) He moved Ruth to reach out and show loyal love to Naomi. Ruth tells Naomi: Where you go I will go (See paragraph13), 13. THE WATCHTOWERSTUDY EDITION November2021, Audio download options To deepen our understanding of loyal love, let us see how it compares with loyalty, as that term is commonly used. How did Jehovah reveal himself to Moses? During 1939, World WarII started in Europe. ^ par. Third, pursuing loyal love leads to future blessings, including everlasting life. Abbe Joseph Lemann, a Jew, 1886 The League of Nations is a Jewish idea. What happened in 1914, and what proof is there that God now reigns through the Kingdom of his Son? Draw Close to Jehovah, Appreciate Jehovahs Qualities to the Full. What makes the loving-kindness of Bethuel, Joseph, and Ruth especially meaningful, and what moved them to display this quality? ^ par. 16 Of course, as a nation the Israelites failed to demonstrate appreciation for Jehovahs loyal love, for after their deliverance they continued to sin against [Jehovah] by rebelling against the Most High. (Psalm 78:17) Over the centuries, they rebelled again and again, leaving Jehovah and turning to false gods and pagan practices that brought nothing but defilement. The second part, after page 343, is the same complete Ten Volume set, including all the advertising as . . Bethuel willingly cooperated with Abrahams servant, and so did Rebekah. The most outstanding feature of that sign is the work Jesus foretold for all of Gods loyal ones when he said: 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 24:3-14) Because Gods loyal ones are zealously fulfilling that prophecy, over six million men, women, and children are now sharing in this grand, never-to-be-repeated work. Then you will find favor and good insight in the eyes of God and man. A man of loyal love benefits himself. Whoever pursues righteousness and loyal love will find life.Prov. His heart moved him to show loyal love to his dear friend Jonathan even though Jonathans father wanted to kill David. March 13, 1939 - February 22, 2023. | How will the words of Psalm 145:18-20 prove true in the near future? On the contrary, they are all living to him. (Luke 20:37,38) Jehovahs purpose to bring back to life those who are in his memory is powerful evidence of his loyalty. But Ruth stuck with her. (Ruth 1:7-14) By choosing to return, Orpah was following Naomis instructions, doing what was expected. 14. And how Jehovahs servants rejoice in the hope of soon seeing the earth transformed into a physical paradise!Luke 23:42,43. (Genesis 20:13; 2Samuel 3:8; 16:17) Or they may be founded on relationships resulting from prior acts of kindness. What good reasons do we have to show loyal love to one another? God's loyal love is enduring. Her two sons got married, but sadly, they too died. Just as Ruth stuck with Naomi, kindhearted brothers and sisters today willingly stick with those in the congregation who are despondent or depressed. Moses therefore told the Israelites: It was not because you were the most numerous of all the peoples that Jehovah showed affection for you and chose you, for you were the smallest of all the peoples. 13 Did you notice how Bethuel, Joseph, and Ruth expressed their loving-kindness? What special aspect of love does Jehovah show for those who are in a dedicated relationship with him? No, indeed, for Psalm 145 says: Jehovah is near to all those calling upon him, to all those who call upon him in trueness. One way to prove loyal to Jehovah is by showing respect for an unbelieving marriage mate (See paragraph 9) 9 In South America, Olga [1] proved loyal to God by showing respect for her husband even under trying circumstances. What benefits come to those who show loyal love? What is often the most effective way to help a discouraged brother or sister? . The psalmist tells us: He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked. (Psalm 97:10) Consider his dealings with the nation of Israel. 2 These proverbs mention three reasons why we should show loyal love. But even the most noble among them do not know their subjects intimately. Ruth had wept with her, comforted her, and walked with her for days on end. 18. Your kind attention to one of Jehovahs precious sheep does not go unnoticed by our God. 23 Naomi finally began to see Jehovahs hand in her life. 19. Jehovah will loyally remember and resurrect those who have proved loyal even to death, Bernard Luimes (left) and Wolfgang Kusserow (center) were executed by the Nazis, Moses Nyamussua (right) was speared to death by a political group. 13. 14 Loyal love goes beyond what is expected. 23 Naomi finally began to see Jehovahs hand in her life. Loyal love is motivated by commitment, integrity, loyalty, and deep attachment. (See cover picture.). 12, 13. 24 What have we learned from the book of Ruth about loyal love? . 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