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“ALL THE TREASURES OF WISDOM” 53
6:9, 10) Many have taken steps to simplify their lifestyle so
that they can devote more time to the Christian ministry,
perhaps even serving as full-time Kingdom proclaimers.
There could hardly be a wiser course to pursue, for keeping
Kingdom interests in their rightful place results in the
greatest happiness and satisfaction.—Matthew 6:33.
16 The Bible associates wisdom with modesty, which includes
being aware of our limitations. (Proverbs 11:2)
Jesus was modest and realistic in what he expected of himself.
He knew that he was not going to convert everyone
who heard his message. (Matthew 10:32-39) He also realized
that there was a limit to the number of people that he
would personally be able to reach. So he wisely entrusted
the disciple-making work to his followers. (Matthew
28:18-20) He modestly acknowledged that they would
“do works greater than” his own, for they would reach
more people over a greater area and for a longer period of
time. (John 14:12) Jesus also recognized that he was not
beyond needing help. He accepted the aid of the angels
who came to minister to him in the wilderness and of the
angel who came to strengthen him in Gethsemane. In his
moment of greatest need, the Son of God cried out for
help.—Matthew 4:11; Luke 22:43; Hebrews 5:7.
17 We too need to be modest and realistic in what we
expect of ourselves. We certainly want to work wholesouled
and to exert ourselves vigorously in the preaching
and disciple-making work. (Luke 13:24; Colossians 3:
23) At the same time, we need to remember that Jehovah
does not compare us with one another, nor should we.
(Galatians 6:4) Practical wisdom will help us to set realistic
goals in accord with our abilities and circumstances. In
16,17.(a) InwhatwaysdidJesusdemonstratethathewasmodest
and realistic in what he expected of himself? (b) How may we show
that we are modest and realistic in what we expect of ourselves?