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“ALL THE TREASURES OF WISDOM” 55
HowCanYouFollowJesus?
˘ If you sense that you offended a fellow believer, what is the
course of wisdom?—Matthew 5:23, 24.
˘ When you are insulted or provoked, how might Jesus’ words
help you to respond wisely?—Matthew 5:38-42.
˘ How could meditating on Jesus’ words help you to keep
a balanced view of money and possessions?—Matthew 6:
24-34.
˘ When setting priorities in your life, how might following Jesus’
example help you to make a wise decision?—Luke 4:43;
John 4:34.
ber that Jehovah has drawn them. (John 6:44) Surely,
then, he must see some measure of good in them, and so
should we. A positive spirit will help us not only to “overlook
faults” but also to search out areas in which we can
commend others. (Proverbs 19:11, The New English Bible)
When we express confidence in our Christian brothers
and sisters, we help them to do their best in serving Jehovah
and to find joy in that service.—1 Thessalonians 5:11.
20 The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry truly
areatreasuretroveofwisdom!Whatshouldwedowith
this priceless gift? At the conclusion of the Sermon on the
Mount, Jesus urged his audience not just to hear his wise
sayings but also to do, or apply, them. (Matthew 7:24-27)
Molding our thoughts, motivations, and actions according
to Jesus’ wise words and deeds will help us to find
the best possible life now and to stay on the road to everlasting
life. (Matthew 7:13, 14) Surely there is no better or
wiser course that we could take!
20. What should we do with the treasure trove of wisdom found in
the Gospel accounts, and why?