Thursday, September 18
Whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God’s glory.—1 Cor. 10:31.
Jehovah is “the happy God,” who wants his servants to be happy. (1 Tim. 1:11) He had Solomon include in the Bible this reality: “I myself commended rejoicing, because mankind have nothing better under the sun than to eat and drink and rejoice, and that it should accompany them in their hard work for the days of their life.” (Eccl. 3:1, 4, 13; 8:15) Such rejoicing may be at a family meal or at some other small social gathering of true worshippers. (Job 1:4, 5, 18; Luke 10:38-42; 14:12-14) If you are arranging such a gathering and are responsible for it, you should think through what is planned, even if you are inviting just a few believers for a meal and friendly conversation. (Rom. 12:13) You will want to see that “all things take place decently,” guided by “the wisdom from above.”—1 Cor. 14:40; Jas. 3:17. w06 10/15 2:3, 4 |