How did Naomis attitude change, and why? 20. Who need our expressions of loving-kindness? (Gal. Jehovah is the supreme example of loyal love. Sorry, there was an error loading the video. d 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. But Ruth did not give up. Such love is denoted by a Hebrew word translated loving-kindness, or loyal love. King David of ancient Israel deeply appreciated Gods loving-kindness. Deal with one another in loyal love and mercy.ZECH. David wrote: Jehovah is giving support to all who are falling, and is raising up all who are bowed down.Psalm 145:14. 8:3) How pleased Jehovah must be with such a loving spirit!Read Hebrews 13:16. I was a strapping young gossoon at that time, I tell you. The word loyalty may refer to what kind of relationship? 18 Do not take it personally. 17. He does not love the company, but he is happy to have a job that provides a paycheck. They make personal sacrifices, giving even beyond their means in order to help their less fortunate brothers. 18. PRIVACY POLICY All this spiritual food has been a blessing to true worshipers around the earth. How does loving-kindness differ from human kindness? Earlier, she had cried out in pain: Jehovah . For instance, we forge lasting friendships with others. 5:1) Therefore, we desire to develop warm feelingsa deep and enduring attachmentfor our spiritual brothers and sisters.Read Mark 10:29,30. 20 Give timely encouragement. Note how the following inspired proverbs answer that question: Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. To have his remains taken to Canaan, Jacob needed Josephs help. 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. (See cover picture.). 3. What lessons about loyal love can we learn from the individuals featured in that book? (a)How rare is loyalty among humans, and how is this indicated in the Bible? How painful that must have been for Ruth! But Ruth did not give up. 17 The spiritual food that Jehovah provides is not only timely but also richly satisfying. 2 These proverbs mention three reasons why we should show loyal love. We can imagine that all three rejoiced over that wonderful outcome. (Matthew 5:3) How wonderfully Jehovah satisfies the spiritual needs of his loyal ones! Draw Close to Jehovah, Share 5 By comparison, consider the hospitality that King David showed to Mephibosheth, the son of his friend Jonathan. For example, those showing human kindness often do so without having a deep and personal involvement, or relationship, with the individuals they treat kindly. His heart moved him to show loyal love to his dear friend Jonathan even though Jonathans father wanted to kill David. He did not turn against his distraught servant. (a)Today, what choice do loving brothers and sisters make? David told Mephibosheth: You yourself will eat bread at my table constantly. Explaining why he was making this provision, David told him: Without fail I shall exercise loving-kindness toward you for the sake of Jonathan your father. (2Samuel 9:6, 7,13) Davids enduring hospitality is rightly referred to as an exercise of loving-kindness, not merely kindness, for it was an evidence of his loyalty to an established relationship. How do two Bible examples cited here illustrate the difference between human kindness and loving-kindness? 3 Was there no one who remained loyal to David? 10 Of course, some human rulers are sincerely concerned about the welfare of their subjects. 21 Jehovah shows similar loyalty to a great crowd who have the prospect of coming out of the great tribulation and of living forever on a paradise earth. 1936, Freethinker's Library, by Joseph McCabe. (Ruth 1:6) Both daughters-in-law started out with her. ( Psalm 31:16) Jehovah, the powerful one, is asked to show loving-kindness, or loyal love, to the needy one, David. Why do we want to keep on showing loyal love to our fellow believers? 4,5. 17 Application: It takes patience to help those who are depressed, but we should not give up on them. For example, when they learn that a natural disaster has occurred, they immediately want to know how they can help. And they courageously declare Jehovahs name in their public ministry.Romans 10:10, 13-15. . Yet, in all his years with the company, he may never have met any of the directors. YLT Numbers 14:1 And all the company lifteth up and give forth their voice, and the people weep during that night; (2Cor. 13 David mentioned that every living thing gets satisfied. (Gal. (Please, do not bury me in Egypt.) Copyright 2023 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. For example, the psalmist called the moon a faithful witness in the skies because of its regular nightly appearance. (Proverbs 18:24; Malachi 2:14-16) Treacherous acts are so common that we might find ourselves echoing the words of the prophet Micah: The loyal one has perished from the earth. (Micah 7:2) Although humans often fail to show loyalty, that precious quality outstandingly characterizes Jehovah. 19. Jehovah had used Ruth to give needed support on the journey to Judah. We can deepen our understanding of what loyal love is by examining how some of Gods servants in the past showed this quality. (Ge 24 Verses28-32) There the servant recounted in detail his search for a wife for Abrahams son. Indeed, God's loyal ones "make known to the sons of men his mighty acts and the glory of the splendor of his kingship." 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. By his great loving-kindness, he has made it possible for the slave class to provide food in its season. Through such provisions, the desire of every living thing in the present-day spiritual paradise gets satisfied. TERMS OF USE (See paragraphs20-21). How will the words of Psalm 145:18-20 prove true in the near future? . (Ruth 1:3-5; 2:1) Those blows caused Naomi to sink deeper and deeper into despair. In this article, we will consider what we can learn from the examples of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. 14 Jehovah has time and again demonstrated his loyalty. What trials befall Gods loyal ones, and what help do they have? Despite being banned and persecuted, however, Gods loyal ones kept on preaching the good news of the Kingdom. 20. 2 Jehovah shows love for his true worshipers in a precious, lasting way. Your kind attention to one of Jehovahs precious sheep does not go unnoticed by our God. A sister in need of assistance may at first refuse our help. 9 Jehovah is loyal in all that he does. (Psalm 145:17) In what way? (b)How did one elder express his feelings about helping fellow believers? THE WATCHTOWERSTUDY EDITION November2021, The WatchtowerStudy Edition| November2021. Earlier, she had cried out in pain: Jehovah . Third, pursuing loyal love leads to future blessings, including everlasting life. JEHOVAH GOD'S Word exhorts us to love "loving-kindness." ( Micah 6:8, footnote) It also gives us reasons why we should do so. In contrast, loyalty is rooted in love. (Prov. On the contrary, they aver that they show their respect through less demonstrative methods manifesting their allegiance, by their simple obedience to the country's laws, 7 by not engaging in anti-government activities of any kind, 8 and by paying their taxes and dues to society a self-sucient members of the community. 103:8-11). 14 It is heartwarming to see how Gods servants today continue to express loving-kindness by actions. * Still, loyal love will move us to do our best to stick with her. The Loyal Love of God In part one (0:00-16:10), Tim, Jon, and Carissa explore the fourth attribute God assigns himself in Exodus 34:6-7: loyal love. In response, Ruth said to Boaz: You have comforted me and spoken reassuringly to your servant. (Ruth 2:12,13) The timely words of Boaz gave Ruth the strength she needed to carry on. 12 Out of his great loving-kindness, Jehovah provides for all the needs of his servants. How can Christian elders today imitate Boaz? 18. Like the first-century Macedonians, they do more than what is expected. .in love, and his love was as pervading and absorbing as the fragrance of a flower, or the light of a star. (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. . NIV Numbers 14:1 That night all the people of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. 4:8) Jehovah also reveals his qualities, the kind of God he is. 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. No, indeed, for Psalm 145 says: Jehovah is near to all those calling upon him, to all those who call upon him in trueness. (Jeremiah 31:3) Do you not feel closer to Jehovah for the deep loyalty he has shown and will yet show? By listening, we can help a discouraged brother or sister (See paragraph12). (a)How is Jehovahs punishment of the wicked in itself an act of loyalty? In this way, Jehovah draws close to us, letting us know him. How is spiritual food being provided today? (1Sam. Note how she expressed her feelings about God: The hand of Jehovah has turned against me. The Almighty has made life very bitter for me. She also said: It is Jehovah who opposed me and the Almighty who caused me calamity.Ruth 1:13, 20,21. And a book of remembrance began to be written up before him for those in fear of Jehovah and for those thinking upon his name. (Malachi 3:16) It pleases Jehovah very much when his loyal ones speak well of him, and he remembers them. Because of a famine in Israel, Naomi, her husband, and two sons moved to Moab. For example, think of those who provide enduring emotional support to infirm, depressed, or grief-stricken fellow believers. Would you like to read this article in %%? 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. What gave Ruth the strength she needed to carry on? . What questions will we consider in this article? How does Psalm 145 help to identify Gods loyal ones? Jehovah is . How can we imitate the examples of Boaz and Ruth in showing loyal love to others? Third, pursuing loyal love leads to future blessings, including everlasting life. 9 First of all, Jehovah reveals the truth about himself. Who? 20 Actually, there are afflicted ones crying for help in every Christian congregation. During 1939, World WarII started in Europe. 14 Loyal love goes beyond what is expected. (See cover picture.). 3 Regarding Jehovah God, the prophet Samuels mother, Hannah, said: The feet of his loyal ones he guards. (1Samuel 2:9) Who are such loyal ones? How can Christian elders today imitate Boaz? Still, Jehovah did not break his covenant. 13 We gain further insight into loyal love by considering what happened to Naomi after the death of her husband and two sons. 18 Do not take it personally. 19 Application: Today, a sister in distress may initially speak to us in a hurtful waydespite all our efforts to help her. 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. This brought upon them the wrath of governments on both sides of that six-year conflict. They were washed ashore on the island of Malta. How did Jehovah react to Naomis bitter words? 16,17. March 13, 1939 - February 22, 2023. 7, 8. Anna, aged 82 and plagued by arthritis, speaks for many others when she says: Being driven to all meetings is a blessing from Jehovah. 1,2. When Naomi learned that Jehovah had turned his attention to his people by giving them food, she decided to return to her home. 22-23. (Joshua 2:1, 12-14; 1Samuel 15:6; 2Samuel 10:1,2) To illustrate this difference, let us compare two Bible examples, one of kindness and one of loving-kindness expressed between humans. PRIVACY POLICY Why do we want to keep on showing loyal love to our fellow believers? Note how the following inspired proverbs answer that question: Do not let loyal love and faithfulness leave you. Gods Word clearly shows that any last-minute use of his name by the wicked has always proved to be in vain.Proverbs 1:28,29; Micah 3:4; Luke 13:24,25. (Ps. 23 Let us therefore keep our thoughts centered on the grand future that awaits all of Jehovahs loyal ones. Moreover, millions of Bible study aids continue to be published in over 300 languages. Continue Showing Loyal Love to One Another, Publication download options Ruth would now be able to provide an heir for Naomi, who was beyond the age of childbearing. 9 Abrahams grandson Jacob also received loving-kindness. Jehovah helped them to understand that the primary issue, involving the whole universe, relates to Jehovahs rightful sovereignty. As discussed in Chapter26, Jehovah does not bring up errors of the past for which a person has been pardoned. King David wrote: To you [Jehovah] the eyes of all look hopefully, and you are giving them their food in its season. Esther 3:7-9; 4:65:1 How did Esther demonstrate godly loyalty toward her people, even at the risk of her life? great in loving-kindness.PSALM 145:8. (a)How does Jehovah show loyalty to a great crowd who have the prospect of coming out of the great tribulation? Throughout all his adversity, David knew that indeed there was. Why did Naomi conclude that Jehovah was opposing her? Willingly and gently, Ruth helped her mother-in-law to regain her emotional and spiritual balance. What do we learn from Ruths example? Jehovah will loyally remember and resurrect those who have proved loyal even to death, Bernard Luimes (left) and Wolfgang Kusserow (center) were executed by the Nazis, Moses Nyamussua (right) was speared to death by a political group. And how Jehovahs servants rejoice in the hope of soon seeing the earth transformed into a physical paradise!Luke 23:42,43. 15-16. Yes, there is. 19. 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. Its very manifestation indicates that a relationship exists between the person who displays the quality and the one toward whom it is shown. . Significantly, each verse of this psalm is punctuated with the phrase: His loyal love endures forever. This psalm is included in the Questions for Meditation on page289. (Genesis 24:12, 14,27) Would Bethuel be willing to do the same by allowing Rebekah to go with Abrahams servant? But Ruth stuck with her. (Ruth 1:7-14) By choosing to return, Orpah was following Naomis instructions, doing what was expected. 21 Application: Those who show loyal love to others sometimes need encouragement themselves. (Ruth 1:3-5; 2:1) Those blows caused Naomi to sink deeper and deeper into despair. (Proverbs 12:25) Or consider the many Witnesses of Jehovah who faithfully drive the elderly to the Kingdom Hall to attend weekly congregation meetings. (Ruth 1:14; 2:11) Even that act was surpassed by the last instance of loving-kindnessRuths willingness to marry Boaz. And I must lie with my fathers, and you must carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their grave. (Genesis 47:29,30) Joseph promised to comply with this request, and shortly thereafter Jacob died. 4,5. I. (See paragraphs20-21). . Or would the servants long journey have been in vain? WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE BOOK OF RUTH ABOUT SHOWING LOYAL LOVE? 9 In the book of Ruth, we read the story of Naomi, her daughter-in-law Ruth, and a God-fearing man named Boaz, who was a relative of Naomis husband. has not failed in his loyal love. What might have contributed to Naomis changed attitude? (a)Why should we display loving-kindness? 1,2. 33:22. (a)Today, what choice do loving brothers and sisters make? 41:1) Proverbs 19:17 states: The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovah, and He will repay him for what he does., Ruth clings to Naomi, her mother-in-law, while Orpah returns to Moab. How painful that must have been for Ruth! 15 The Bible narratives that we have considered also show that loving-kindness is extended freely and willingly, not under compulsion. They love their brothers and sisters, and they are eager to do whatever they can to help them. Your kind attention to one of Jehovahs precious sheep does not go unnoticed by our God. Yet, she stuck with Naomi. PRIVACY SETTINGS, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/m/1102002053/univ/art/1102002053_univ_sqr_xl.jpg, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/a/cl/E/wpub/cl_E_lg.jpg, Share What a marvelous blessing the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures has been! 1Samuel 24:1-22 In his treatment of King Saul, how did David display the kind of loyalty that Jehovah values? 5 In its Scriptural sense, loyalty is warm. (Matthew 5:44,45) Because of Gods love for the world of mankind, even his enemies can repent, turn to him, and attain to life. 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? 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. . Neither Abraham, Jacob, nor Naomi could fill those needs without help. a Interestingly, the word rendered loyalty at 2Samuel 22:26 is elsewhere translated loyal love.. 10. Questions and Answers on Facebook On the contrary, they are all living to him. (Luke 20:37,38) Jehovahs purpose to bring back to life those who are in his memory is powerful evidence of his loyalty. 5 Does Jehovah take note when his loyal ones praise him? In the following article, we will discuss how we as God's servants can imitate Jehovah by showing loyal love to one another. 23 Naomi finally began to see Jehovahs hand in her life. (John 3:16) Soon, however, Jehovah will sweep away the incorrigibly wicked so that humans who love him can enjoy everlasting life in a righteous new world.Psalm 37:9-11,29; 2Peter 3:13. . Consider the example of David. True, Jehovah is abundant in loyal love, and he delights to show mercy when there is a basis for it. Indeed, we may ask: Is there any ruler who cares for all his subjects so much that he quickly comes to the aid of each one in times of trouble? From 1939 to 1946, they were blessed with an amazing increase of 157percent. (b)What is the best way to learn what loyalty entails, and why? Ruth, however, went beyond that. One way to prove loyal to Jehovah is by showing respect for an unbelieving marriage mate (See paragraph 9) 9 In South America, Olga [1] proved loyal to God by showing respect for her husband even under trying circumstances. 10. Finally, the servant said: If you are actually exercising loving-kindness and trustworthiness toward my master, tell me; but if not, tell me, that I may turn to the right hand or to the left.Ge 24 Verse49. 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. Mr. Davis was born on March 13, 1939 in North Hornell to Lewis F. and Margaret Angielee (Dodge) Davis. What questions will we consider in this article? What does it mean to be approachable and impartial? Your kingship is a kingship for all times indefinite, sang David, and your dominion is throughout all successive generations.Psalm 145:13. (Acts 20:35) What, though, is the foremost reason why we continue to show loyal love? 2:8) He moved Ruth to reach out and show loyal love to Naomi. 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. (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. 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