Daily Text for Tuesday, August 20 As you go, preach, saying, “The kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.”—Matt. 10:7. Jesus warned his apostles that many would oppose their Kingdom-preaching work. (Matt. 10:16-23) An especially painful form of opposition is experienced when family members reject the Kingdom message. (Matt. 10:34-36) Does this mean that happiness is out of reach for Christ’s followers who live in religiously divided households? Not at all! Though family opposition can sometimes be severe, that is not always the case. Then, too, family opposition is not necessarily permanent. Much depends on how believers respond to opposition or indifference. Moreover, Jehovah blesses those who are loyal to him, making them joyful despite unfavorable circumstances. Believers can add to their own happiness (1) by endeavoring to cultivate peace in the home and (2) by sincerely trying to help unbelieving family members to embrace true worship. w12 2/15 4:1, 2 Tagalog: Texto Martes, Agosto 20 Samantalang humahayo kayo, mangaral, na sinasabi, “Ang kaharian ng langit ay malapit na.”—Mat. 10:7. Binabalaan ni Jesus ang mga apostol na marami ang sasalansang sa kanilang gawaing pangangaral. (Mat. 10:16-23) At kapag galing mismo sa mga kapamilya ang pagsalansang, mas mahirap itong harapin. (Mat. 10:34-36) Ibig bang sabihin, imposibleng maging maligaya ang mga tagasunod ni Kristo na kabilang sa sambahayang nababahagi sa relihiyon? Hindi naman. Kung minsan, matindi ang pagsalansang ng mga kapamilya, pero hindi laging ganito. Hindi rin naman ito permanente. Anuman ang ating sitwasyon, puwede pa rin tayong maging maligaya, depende sa pagtugon natin sa pagsalansang o kawalang-interes ng mga kapamilya. Tinutulungan din ni Jehova ang mga tapat sa kaniya na maging maligaya sa kabila ng mahihirap na kalagayan. Puwede tayong maging maligaya kung (1) sisikapin nating linangin ang kapayapaan sa tahanan at (2) taimtim nating tutulungan ang mga kapamilya na tanggapin ang tunay na pagsamba. w12 2/15 4:1, 2 Japanese: 8月20日，火曜日 行って，『天の王国は近づいた』と宣べ伝えなさい。―マタ 10:7。 イエスは，多くの人が，王国を宣べ伝える業に反対することを予告しました。（マタ 10:16‐23）家族の中に王国の音信を退ける人がいるなら，それは特に辛い経験となるでしょう。（マタ 10:34‐36）では，信仰で結ばれていない家族と共に生活するクリスチャンは幸福になれない，ということでしょうか。決してそうではありません。家族からの反対は厳しい場合もありますが，いつもそうとは限りません。また，いつまでも続くとは言い切れません。信者の側が反対や無関心にどう反応するかで結果は大きく異なります。さらにエホバは，ご自分に忠節な人たちを祝福し，苦しい状況にあるクリスチャンを喜びで満たすことができます。信者であるクリスチャンは，次のようにして幸福を増し加えることができます。（1）家庭の平和を育むよう努める。（2）未信者の家族が真の崇拝を受け入れるよう，誠実に努力する。塔12 2/15 4:1，2
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 06:32:36 +0000
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