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Many Christian youths
courageously share
their faith with others
23:13, 16) How can we imitate
this aspect of Jesus’ courageous
example?
13 We remember, of course,
that we have neither Jesus’
ability to read hearts nor
his authority to judge. However,
we can imitate his bold
defense of the truth. For
example, by exposing religious
falsehoods—the lies so
often taught about God, his
purposes, and his Word—we
shed light in a world bedarkened
by Satan’s propaganda.
(Matthew 5:14; Revelation
12:9, 10) We help
to free people from enslave-
ment to false teachings that fill their hearts with morbid
fear and that poison their relationship with God. What a
privilege we have to see the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise:
“The truth will set you free”!—John 8:32.
He Courageously Upheld Justice
14 Bible prophecy foretold that the Messiah would clarify
to the nations “what justice is.” (Matthew 12:18; Isaiah
42:1) Jesus certainly began to do so while here on earth.
With great courage, he proved ever just and impartial in
his dealings with people. For example, he refused to adopt
13. What do we need to remember in imitating Jesus, yet what privilege
do we have?
14, 15. (a) What is one way in which Jesus made clear “what justice
is”? (b) In speaking to a Samaritan woman, what prejudices did Jesus
ignore?
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