The righteous one may falland he will certainly get up.—Prov. 24:16 Some lapse into minor sin—even repeatedly—because of some weakness. But they are still righteous in Jehovah’s eyes if they continue to “get up,” that is, sincerely repent and strive to resume a course of loyal service. We can see that from the way God dealt with ancient Israel. (Isa. 41:9, 10) Proverbs 24:16 focuses on the positive, our ‘getting up’ with the help of our merciful God. (Isa. 55:7) Expressing their confidence in us, Jehovah God and Jesus Christ kindly encourage us to “get up.” (Ps. 86:5; John 5:19) Even if a runner stumbles or falls in a marathon, he may have time to recover and finish the course if he acts with urgency. In our race for everlasting life, we do not know the “day and hour” when the end of the race will come. (Matt. 24:36) Still, the less we stumble, the more likely we are to keep a steady pace, stay in the race, and finish it successfully. w13 3/15 1:7, 8
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