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HowCanYouFollowJesus?
˘ Why is it important for us to heed Jesus’ counsel about forgiveness?—Matthew
6:14, 15.
˘ How can we apply the point of Jesus’ illustration about the
need for us to be forgiving?—Matthew 18:23-35.
˘ How did Jesus show consideration for his disciples, and how
can we imitate him?—Matthew 20:17-19; John 16:12.
˘ How did Jesus let Peter know that He had confidence in
him, and how can we express confidence in others?—Luke 22:
31, 32.
appoint us, which is bound to happen from time to time,
love will keep us from quickly assuming that their motives
are bad. (Matthew 7:1, 2) If we keep a positive view
of our fellow believers, we will treat them in ways that
build up rather than tear down.—1 Thessalonians 5:11.
19 Can we imitate Jesus’ willingness to delegate? It is
beneficial for those who have positions of responsibility
in the congregation to delegate appropriate and meaningful
tasks to others, trusting them to do their best. Experienced
elders can thereby provide necessary and
valuable training for qualified younger men who are
“reaching out” to help in the congregation. (1 Timothy
3:1; 2 Timothy 2:2) This training is vital. As Jehovah continues
to speed up Kingdom growth, qualified men will
need to be trained to care for the increase.—Isaiah 60:22.
20 Jesus provided us with a marvelous example in showing
love to others. Of all the ways that we can follow
him, imitating his love is the most important. In the next
chapter, we will discuss the greatest expression of his love
for us—his willingness to give his life.