3 In this article, we will consider the answers to four questions. Unlike human governments, which will soon pass away, his kingship is eternal. Despite all of this, Naomi said: Jehovah made me return empty-handed. With those words, Naomi did not even acknowledge the support of Ruth, who was standing next to her. TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN MUCH WILL BE REQUIRED; THE QUESTION, THEN, IS WHETHER IT IS BETTER, THAT IT SHALL BE GIVEN OR WITHHELD. His counsel was esteemed as if it were the direct word of Jehovah. (Ruth 1:16) Naomi also saw Jehovahs hand when Boaz, one of their repurchasers, lovingly made generous provisions for the two women.d (Ruth 2:19, 20b) Now I understand, she must have thought, Jehovah never left me. The King Jesus Christ has the same loving interest in his loyal subjects.Psalm 72:12-14. (b)According to Hebrews 13:16, what sacrifices are pleasing to God? Catholic Coach and Parish Mission Speaker, Joe Farris joins Joseph to talk about how you can experience the fierce loyalty of God. Why, even humans who do not obey him benefit from the sun and rain that he lovingly provides! Yet, they express enduring loving-kindness, or loyal love, to those with whom they share a God-approved relationship.Matthew 5:45; Galatians 6:10. Second, by showing loyal love, we benefit ourselves. This is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible and is found nearly 7000 times within its pages. 5:14. (Genesis 24:12, 14,27) Would Bethuel be willing to do the same by allowing Rebekah to go with Abrahams servant? This may be the result of such factors as loneliness, discouragement, feelings of unworthiness, disappointment in others, serious illness, or the death of a loved one. 9. | . Yes, Jehovah displays loyalty to his faithful servants by hearing their cries for help and by taking action at the appointed time. After their miraculous deliverance through the Red Sea, the Israelites proclaimed in song to Jehovah: In your loyal love you have led the people whom you have redeemed. (Exodus 15:13) The deliverance at the Red Sea certainly was an act of loyal love on Jehovahs part. The supreme name of God is YHWH (also known as Yahweh or Jehovah). 8 We can learn much about loyal love by considering some passages from the Bible book of Ruth. What will help us not to give up easily? Note how the following inspired proverbs answer that question: Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Such love is denoted by a Hebrew word translated "loving-kindness," or "loyal love." King David of ancient Israel deeply appreciated God's loving-kindness. God's greatest demonstration of loyal love was in the sacrifice of his son, Jesus, for the redemption of humanity. They were washed ashore on the island of Malta. Instead, through the prophet Jeremiah, Jehovah implored his people: Return, Orenegade Israel . THE WATCHTOWERSTUDY EDITION November2021, Audio download options How do we know that Jehovah takes note when his loyal ones speak well of him? Today, as in the past, many of our brothers and sisters have chosen to show loyal love for fellow believers, even to those whom they do not know personally. I was, faith. (2Samuel 16:23) But, in time, this trusted confidant turned traitor and joined in an organized rebellion against David. As described at Isaiah 32:1, 2, what will caring elders provide? . 11. 14, 15. In social settings and at Christian meetings, what is a common theme of their discussions? Since 2001, the literature produced by the Watch Tower Society is said to have been "published by Jehovah's Witnesses". (Matthew 19:28) By opening up the way of salvation for these vessels of mercy, Jehovah remained loyal to Abraham, to whom he had made this covenant promise: By means of your offspring all nations of the earth will obtain a blessing for themselves because you have listened to my voice.Genesis 22:18. (b)How did Joseph show loving-kindness to his father? How? 15 We can learn a number of fine lessons by examining how Ruth helped Naomi. 6 Granted, such loyalty is rare today. Her two sons got married, but sadly, they too died. Third, pursuing loyal love leads to future blessings, including everlasting life. Jehovah is the supreme example of loyal love. 6:2) We hope that she will eventually accept our hand of friendship and allow us to help lift her out of despair. Thus, we can say that Jehovah's loyal love directly benefits his servants and that is why we are sure that he will never abandon us. 15-16. JEHOVAH GOD'S Word exhorts us to love "loving-kindness." ( Micah 6:8, footnote) It also gives us reasons why we should do so. God's loyal love prompts you to forgive. 11 Many trials and calamities befall Jehovah Gods loyal ones because of their own imperfection and because they live in a world that is lying in the power of Satan, the wicked one. (1John 5:19; Psalm 34:19) Christians experience persecution. The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society produces religious literature primarily for use by Jehovah's Witnesses.The organization's international writing, artwork, translation, and printery workforce are all baptized Jehovah's Witnesses. How can Christian elders today imitate Boaz? For instance, we forge lasting friendships with others. (Acts 27:3728:1) Although the Maltese had neither a prior commitment to the stranded voyagers nor an existing relationship with them, the islanders received the strangers hospitably, showing them extraordinary human kindness. (Acts 28:2,7) Their hospitality was kind, but it was incidental and shown to strangers. (a)What motivates someone to show loyal love? 6 Today we might describe someone who has worked for the same company for many years as a loyal employee. For example, those showing human kindness often do so without having a deep and personal involvement, or relationship, with the individuals they treat kindly. Its very manifestation indicates that a relationship exists between the person who displays the quality and the one toward whom it is shown. PRIVACY POLICY great in loving-kindness [or, loyal love].Psalm 145:8. 17. Balei ngi lah ban ong ba ka jingsiewspah ka dei ka jingai sngewbha a ngi shimet shimet? 21 Application: Those who show loyal love to others sometimes need encouragement themselves. Despite all of this, Naomi said: Jehovah made me return empty-handed. With those words, Naomi did not even acknowledge the support of Ruth, who was standing next to her. . He will continue to work there until he retires, unless he is offered a better position elsewhere. How satisfying it is to know that by their loyalty each Witness of Jehovah had a small part in the vindication of Jehovahs sovereignty and in proving the Devil to be a liar! 1,2. 21 Now more than ever before is the time for those who fear Jehovah to call upon him in trueness. His loyal ones delight to use his name in their prayers and in the comments they make at their meetings. 12 Often the most effective way you can help a discouraged brother or sister is by lending a listening ear and by reassuring him or her of your love. THE WATCHTOWERSTUDY EDITION November2021, The WatchtowerStudy Edition| November2021. He may not always agree with the policies of that company. One of the groups Hitler sent to the concentration camps were Jehovah's Witnesses, where they unjustly endured unspeakable atrocities and lose of life. 4 As we learned in the preceding article, Jehovah reserves his loyal lovehis enduring feelings of loving attachmentfor those who love him and serve him. She told them: I was full when I went, but Jehovah made me return empty-handed. (Ruth 1:21) Imagine how Ruth must have felt on hearing those words from Naomi! As the Ancient of Days, he has been displaying loyalty longer than any creature, earthly or heavenly. (Psalm 136:23,26). Since it is our desire to draw close to God, may we respond to his love by strengthening our resolve to serve him with loyalty. 11 Loyal love moves us to reach out to those in distress. Why do kindhearted brothers and sisters reach out to those who are distressed? One indication is found in the book of Revelation in the commands that Jehovah issues to seven angels: Go and pour out the seven bowls of the anger of God on the earth. When the third angel pours his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, they become blood. 3. Would divine loving-kindness be complemented with human loving-kindness? If we show loving-kindness to someone, however, we lovingly attach ourselves to that person. 12 The first instance of Ruths loving-kindness referred to the time when she left her people and stuck with Naomi. 4. When Naomi learned that Jehovah had turned his attention to his people by giving them food, she decided to return to her home. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE BOOK OF RUTH ABOUT SHOWING LOYAL LOVE? 3. How grateful Naomi must have been that Ruth and Boaz did not give up on her! 14 Loyal love goes beyond what is expected. Yes, there is. 2 Jehovah shows love for his true worshipers in a precious, lasting way. (Ps. ( Ps 63:3) We too should show loyal love to others. 4 One example of human kindness relates to a group of shipwrecked people, including the apostle Paul. What did Abrahams servant tell Bethuel and Laban, and what issue did the servant raise? Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. It pricks our conscience and we are embarrassed by the expensive [automobiles] we drive.. (Psalm 104:14) However, Jehovah sees to it that all their needs are satisfied. Next, Bethuel expressed his loving-kindness by adding: Here is Rebekah before you. Loyal love is motivated by commitment, integrity, loyalty, and deep attachment. . Indeed, Gods loyal ones make known to the sons of men his mighty acts and the glory of the splendor of his kingship. (Psalm 145:12) Do you seek and take full advantage of opportunities to speak to strangers about Jehovahs kingship? What will help us not to give up easily? Explain how Jehovahs dealings with Israel highlight his loyalty. They use the divine name in private conversations. (1John 3:17,18) If you are, be assured that your loving-kindness is deeply appreciated. (a)What motivates someone to show loyal love? KJV Numbers 14:1 And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. The blessings that Jehovah loyally extends to his faithful servants are everlasting. How did Jehovah reveal himself to Moses? Ruth, however, went beyond that. 3 Normal human kindness and loving-kindness differ in various ways. Shattered glass and toppling masonry. Despite being banned and persecuted, however, Gods loyal ones kept on preaching the good news of the Kingdom. What characteristic of loving-kindness is further highlighted by the three Bible accounts we have considered? (a)Today, what choice do loving brothers and sisters make? . In that same year, the November1 issue of The Watchtower contained an article entitled Neutrality. As a result of the clear information presented, Jehovahs Witnesses around the world saw the need to maintain strict neutrality in the affairs of the warring nations. The desire of those fearing him he will perform, and their cry for help he will hear, and he will save them. What is often the most effective way to help a discouraged brother or sister? 4,5. (a)What is loyalty? What do we learn from Ruths example? (Ruth 1:6) Both daughters-in-law started out with her. Then you will find favor and good insight in the eyes of God and man. A man of loyal love benefits himself. Whoever pursues righteousness and loyal love will find life.Prov. 13 Did you notice how Bethuel, Joseph, and Ruth expressed their loving-kindness? In this way, Jehovah draws close to us, letting us know him. What happened? a Interestingly, the word rendered loyalty at 2Samuel 22:26 is elsewhere translated loyal love.. 20. Similarly today, loving-kindness should especially be shown to those in need. What lessons about loyal love can we learn from the individuals featured in that book? Ruth had gone out of her way to help Naomi. The most outstanding feature of that sign is the work Jesus foretold for all of Gods loyal ones when he said: This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:3-14) Because Gods loyal ones are zealously fulfilling that prophecy, over six million men, women, and children are now sharing in this grand, never-to-be-repeated work. As never before, worshipers of Jehovah will need to call upon him earnestly, even crying for help. 9 First of all, Jehovah reveals the truth about himself. There a number of Jehovahs saving acts are cited, including the dramatic deliverance of the Israelites through the Red Sea. (b)What does Jehovahs loyalty move you to do? 11. 7-8. Soon the end will come for all opposers of Jehovahs Kingdom.Revelation 11:15,18. . (1John 2:1,2; 3:6) It is the course of wisdom to bear in mind that Jehovah will continue to show loving-kindness, or loyal love, toward us only if we remain faithful to him.2Samuel 22:26. 23 For more information on the role of Boaz as repurchaser, see the article Imitate Their FaithAn Excellent Woman, in The Watchtower of October1, 2012, p.20. As a result, we will have loyal friendsa precious reward indeed!Proverbs 18:24. For example, when they learn that a natural disaster has occurred, they immediately want to know how they can help. GOD is love. (1John 4:8) That heartwarming phrase proves that Jehovahs way of ruling is based on love. Who deserves the credit for all of this? In contrast, loyalty is rooted in love. 9 Jehovah is loyal in all that he does. (Psalm 145:17) In what way? (a)How is Jehovahs punishment of the wicked in itself an act of loyalty? Spurned lover. What are some of them? He may not always agree with the policies of that company. (a)Today, what choice do loving brothers and sisters make? Consider the example of David. How will the words of Psalm 145:18-20 prove true in the near future? (Ge 24 Verses28-32) There the servant recounted in detail his search for a wife for Abrahams son. 17 The spiritual food that Jehovah provides is not only timely but also richly satisfying. 21. 2. Why do we need to draw closer to Jehovah? How is spiritual food being provided today? 136:1) In verses 2 to 26, we find the refrain "for his loyal love endures forever." How painful that must have been for Ruth! a Then, too, the word faithful can be applied to inanimate things. 15. Third, pursuing loyal love leads to future blessings, including everlasting life. King David supplies the answer. By listening, we can help a discouraged brother or sister (See paragraph12). If it were not for earths abundant vegetation of the land and plants of the sea, aquatic creatures, birds, and land animals would have no oxygen to breathe or food to eat. (a)Why should we display loving-kindness? What makes the loving-kindness of Bethuel, Joseph, and Ruth especially meaningful, and what moved them to display this quality? Carry on with one another loving-kindness.ZECHARIAH 7:9. 21 Application: Those who show loyal love to others sometimes need encouragement themselves. 5:14. 11 The book of Ruth relates how the widow Naomi received loving-kindness from her Moabite daughter-in-law Ruth, who was also a widow. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 5 You will surely agree that the better we understand the meaning of loyal love, the better we will be able to show it to our fellow worshippers. Why do we want to keep on showing loyal love to our fellow believers? 4:4; 8:15; 9:1, 6,7. Psalm 136 provides an answer. What was the result? Jehovah understands that oppression can drive the wise one into madness. (Eccl. 34:6; Ps. After all, Bethuel was under no legal obligation to part with his daughter. 10 Of course, some human rulers are sincerely concerned about the welfare of their subjects. . What can we learn from the book of Ruth about showing loyal love? 7:9. Because of Jehovahs loyalty, all his faithful servants have a reliable hope for the future. . 19 The Bible accounts we have discussed also underscore the fact that loving-kindness is to be shown to those who have a need that they themselves cannot fill. (b)How did one elder express his feelings about helping fellow believers? When Ruth offered to accompany her mother-in-law to Judah, Naomi at first objected. What help did God provide? (Gal. b To benefit fully from this article, we encourage you to read for yourself Ruth chapters1 and2. c Because we are considering the example of Naomi, we refer to sisters in need. (See paragraphs20-21). Not only did Bethuel say, Here is Rebekah but he actually sent off Rebekah. (Genesis 24:51,59) Not only did Joseph say, I myself shall do in keeping with your word but he and his brothers did for Jacob exactly as he had commanded them. (Genesis 47:30; 50:12,13) Not only did Ruth say, Where you go I shall go but she left her people and accompanied Naomi, so that they both continued on their way until they came to Bethlehem. (Ruth 1:16,19) In Judah, Ruth again acted according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her. (Ruth 3:6) Yes, Ruths loving-kindness, like that of others, was expressed by actions. 3 Was there no one who remained loyal to David? Boaz said to Ruth: May Jehovah reward you for what you have done, and may there be a perfect wage for you from Jehovah the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge. Those heartwarming words touched Ruth deeply. Why can it be said that King David was no stranger to disloyalty? TERMS OF USE Ep Do THIS to Feel the Love and LOYALTY OF JESUS Now - Feb 25, 2023. As you read those verses, you cannot help but be struck by the many ways in which Jehovah demonstrated loyal love toward his people. How did Jehovah react to Naomis bitter words? We can deepen our understanding of what loyal love is by examining how some of Gods servants in the past showed this quality. 12 As noted earlier, the Bible tells us that Jehovahs loyal love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1) How is this so? 4. 7:9. How did Bethuel, Joseph, and Ruth exercise their loving-kindness? In fact, the best way to learn just what loyalty entails is to examine how Jehovah displays this grand facet of his love. According to the African newspaper Sowetan, a prominent government official said the following about poverty-stricken areas in his land: I understand when most of us do not want to go to such areas. (Prov. The word loyalty may refer to what kind of relationship? Initially, she was in love with David, no doubt supporting him in his kingly endeavors. In what ways does Jehovahs loyal love endure forever? They make personal sacrifices, giving even beyond their means in order to help their less fortunate brothers. How does loving-kindness differ from human kindness? They do so primarily by praising him or by speaking well of him. 5 Does Jehovah take note when his loyal ones praise him? 1-2. (a)With what attitude do Christian elders shepherd the flock? . In order to continue his family line, Abraham needed Bethuels cooperation. Yet, she stuck with Naomi. Your people will be my people, and your God my God. (Ruth 1:16) Ruth later expressed her loving-kindness when she indicated her willingness to marry Naomis elderly relative Boaz.a (Deuteronomy 25:5,6; Ruth 3:6-9) He told Ruth: You have expressed your loving-kindness better in the last instance than in the first instance, in not going after the young fellows whether lowly or rich.Ruth 3:10. What benefits come to those who show loyal love? Still, Jehovah did not break his covenant. She told them: I was full when I went, but Jehovah made me return empty-handed. (Ruth 1:21) Imagine how Ruth must have felt on hearing those words from Naomi! What grand future awaits all of Gods loyal ones? Jehovah demonstrates loyal love to his faithful servants. Moreover, millions of Bible study aids continue to be published in over 300 languages. At that crucial time now so near, Jehovah will listen only to those who call upon him in trueness. He certainly will not listen to hypocrites. I was a strapping young gossoon at that time, I tell you. 9,10. This book, produced by the faithful and discreet slave and published by Jehovahs Witnesses, focuses on Jehovah Gods marvelous qualities, including those mentioned in Psalm 145. (Acts 20:28) Even so, their shepherding work and other acts of loving-kindness in behalf of the congregation are carried out, not under compulsion, but willingly. (1Peter 5:2) The elders shepherd the flock because they have both a responsibility and a desire to do so. PRIVACY POLICY Absaloms revolt gained so much momentum that King David was forced to flee for his life.2Samuel 15:1-6, 12-17. Pr 21:21. And surely we will honor Jehovah and experience great joy as we carry on with one another loving-kindness.Zechariah 7:9. a For details on the type of marriage involved here, see Volume1, page370, of Insight on the Scriptures, published by Jehovahs Witnesses. How does he do so? In the following article, we will discuss how we as God's servants can imitate Jehovah by showing loyal love to one another. (Daniel 7:9) Hence, Jehovah is the very epitome of loyalty. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8) Jehovahs loyalty draws those who, in their hearts, hunger for righteousness. Whatever trial befalls them, however, Jehovah is always ready to give comfort and spiritual strength to each one of them. 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