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Wednesday, June 22

Wednesday, June 22

Stay

by these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.—1 Tim. 4:16.

Prior to writing those words, Paul had journeyed to Macedonia but had asked Timothy to remain in Ephesus. Why? Some in that city were becoming a divisive influence in the congregation by introducing false teachings. Timothy was to protect the spiritual purity of the congregation. How was he to accomplish this? In part, by setting a good example for others to imitate. Paul wrote to Timothy: “Become an example to the faithful ones in speaking, in conduct, in love, in faith, in chasteness.” Paul added: “Ponder over these things; be absorbed in them, that your advancement may be manifest to all persons.” (1 Tim. 4:12, 15) This advancement had to do with Timothy’s spiritual qualities rather than with any position of authority. This is the kind of advancement that every Christian should want to manifest.

If somebody could overpower one alone, two together could make a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn in two.—Eccl. 4:12.

If

somebody could overpower one alone, two together could make a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn in two.—Eccl. 4:12.

The strongest friendships are founded on a love for Jehovah. When Jehovah is the third cord in a friendship, that friendship will endure. True, those who do not love Jehovah can also form rewarding friendships. But when individuals are drawn together by a mutual love for God, their friendship will be unshakable. If misunderstandings arise, true friends will treat each other in a way that pleases Jehovah. If opposers of God try to cause divisions, these enemies discover that friendships among true Christians are unbreakable. Throughout history, servants of Jehovah have proved their willingness to face death rather than betray one another. (1 John 3:16) Without a doubt, the most satisfying friendships we can enjoy are with those who love Jehovah.