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🚨💔🙏 The Philippines Is in Our Prayers 🙏💔

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao Island in southern Philippines on the afternoon of June 15, 2026. This seismic event occurred exactly one week after the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that affected the same region.

😢 For many families, the fear, uncertainty, and memories of that tragedy still remain. During times like these, our hearts unite in love and solidarity with all those who have been affected.

🙏 To our dear brothers, sisters, and all those suffering the consequences of these natural disasters: please know that you are not alone. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Isaiah 17-7
The whole earth now rests, free of disturbance. People cry out for joy

📖 "Throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

Jehovah sees every tear, hears every prayer, and understands every pain. Although we live in difficult times, we find comfort in His promise of a better future.

📖 **"And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and de@th will be no more, neither will mourning

Our thoughts and prayers to them. 🙏💔😢

PRAY FOR PHILLIPINES BROTHERS AND SISTER'S

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | The confirmed death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao has risen to 38, while 488 are injured and four (4) are still missing, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

Of the total, 33 people died in SOCCSKSARGEN—18 in Sarangani, 12 in General Santos City and 3 in South Cotabato—while four more victims were recorded in Davao Region.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has recorded 1,158 aftershocks since the earthquake, of which 28 were felt by residents.

PHIVOLCS will continue to monitor seismic activity in the affected areas.

Me: ...

😢💔❤️‍🩹With a heavy heart we announce that our dear Sister has fallen asleep in death.

She wasn't just a sister in the congregation - she was a teacher. Week after week she stood up to give comments, share scriptures, and help all of us love Jehovah more. Her faith was strong, her heart was kind, and her love for Jehovah moved everyone who knew her.
Now she rests in Jehovah's loving memory.
Acts 24:15 gives us hope: there will be a resurrection. One day soon, Jehovah will bring her back and we'll hear her teach again in Paradise.






Weekly Watchtower Study Articles. Questions and Answers

*WATCHTOWER STUDY PREPARATION*
_MAY 25-31, 2026_


*_Show Insight and You_ “ Will Find Success”*

“The one who shows insight in a matter will find success.”​—PROV. 16:20.

*FOCUS*
_How showing insight can help us to deal successfully with challenging situations_ .

1-2: What is insight, and how can it help us?

Answer:
Insight is the ability to look beyond the obvious and understand why something happened or why someone acted in a certain way. It helps us to act wisely, control our emotions, keep calm, accept correction, and respond in a way that pleases Jehovah.

Additional Comment:
Insight helps us avoid reacting too quickly when we are hurt or misunderstood. Instead of speaking harshly, we can pause, pray, and think carefully before responding.

3: Who was Naaman?

Answer:
Naaman was the chief of the Syrian army. He was an important and respected man, but he suffered from leprosy.

Additional Comment:
Even though Naaman had a high position, his illness reminded him that human power and status cannot solve every problem.

4: How did Naaman show a measure of perception?

Answer:
Naaman listened to the advice of a young Israelite servant girl instead of proudly dismissing her words. He humbly sought help from Jehovah’s prophet in Israel.

Additional Comment:
This teaches us that useful advice can come from anyone, regardless of their age or position.

5: What happened to Naaman when he got to Israel?

Answer:
Naaman first went to King Jehoram, but later he was sent to the prophet Elisha. Elisha sent a messenger with instructions on how Naaman could be healed.

Additional Comment:
Things did not happen the way Naaman expected, which tested his humility and patience.

6: (a) What may have caused Naaman to react with pride? (b) How did Naaman’s servants show insight, and with what result?

Answer:
(a) Naaman may have felt disrespected because Elisha did not personally come out to greet him and because the instructions seemed too simple.
(b) His servants wisely encouraged him to reconsider, and Naaman humbly obeyed Elisha’s instructions. As a result, he was healed.

Additional Comment:
Sometimes pride can stop us from accepting simple direction, but humility brings blessings and success.

7: What can we learn from Naaman’s experience?

Answer:
We learn that insight helps us remain humble, listen to others, and not let pride or emotions control us.

Additional Comment:
Before rejecting counsel or direction, we should ask ourselves whether our reaction shows humility or pride.

8: In what circumstances may we find it difficult to remain calm?

Answer:
We may find it difficult to remain calm when people treat us unfairly, speak unkindly to us, or act unjustly toward us.

Additional Comment:
Even when we have a reason to be upset, Jehovah wants us to control our emotions and respond peacefully.

9: How was David treated by Nabal?

Answer:
Nabal treated David and his men very rudely. He showed no appreciation for the protection David had provided and insulted them.

Additional Comment:
Ingratitude and harsh words can deeply hurt us, especially when we have tried to help someone.

10: How did both David and Abigail show insight?

Answer:
Abigail showed insight by calming David with humble words and wise advice. David showed insight by listening to Abigail and controlling his anger.

Additional Comment:
Wise counsel from others can help us avoid serious mistakes when emotions are running high.

11: What can we learn from this account?

Answer:
We learn that insight helps us think about the consequences of our actions and avoid reacting in anger.

Additional Comment:
Prayer and meditation on Jehovah’s thinking can help us calm down before responding.

12: How can others help us show insight and remain calm?

Answer:
Mature Christians can help us see situations more objectively and understand Jehovah’s viewpoint.

Additional Comment:
Like Abigail, we can also help others by gently encouraging them to stay calm and trust Jehovah.

13: How can ~insight help us see beyond our fears?

Answer:
Insight helps us remember that Jehovah is far more powerful than any frightening situation we may face.

Additional Comment:
Focusing on Jehovah’s power gives us courage and confidence during difficult times.

14: Why may Jonah have been reluctant to accept his assignment?

Answer:
Jonah may have been afraid because Nineveh was far away and the Assyrians were known for violence and cruelty.

Additional Comment:
Fear can sometimes make us hesitate to do what Jehovah asks of us.

15: How did Jonah develop greater confidence in Jehovah?

Answer:
Jehovah miraculously saved Jonah’s life, helping him realize that Jehovah could protect and support him.

Additional Comment:
Jehovah’s past help can strengthen our confidence when we face fearful situations.

16: How can insight help us in fearful situations?

Answer:
Insight helps us focus on Jehovah’s support instead of our fears, allowing us to continue serving Him courageously.

Additional Comment:
Meditating on faithful examples can help us trust Jehovah more fully during trials.

17: How can we gain more insight?

Answer:
We gain insight by studying God’s Word carefully, praying for holy spirit, and applying Jehovah’s counsel in our lives.

Additional Comment:
Regular Bible reading helps us see situations from Jehovah’s point of view instead of relying only on our emotions.

18: What are you determined to do?

Answer:
We should be determined to seek, value, and show insight in every situation so that we can find success in Jehovah’s service.

Additional Comment:
When we rely on Jehovah’s wisdom, our decisions and actions will bring peace, blessings, and spiritual success.

HOW CAN WE SHOW INSIGHT, AS DID....

Naaman?

To be discerning like Naaman, we must strive to see beyond appearances and not let our emotions control us. It is also important to be humble and recognize that we do not know everything, so we need to listen to others and, above all, to Jehovah.

Before reacting to a situation, we should stop and think. If we receive biblical advice we don't like or don't understand an instruction, we should ask ourselves whether our words and actions reflect humility or pride.

David and Abigail?

To be as perceptive as Abigail, we must learn to see beyond the impulsive reactions of others, act with humility, and recognize the qualities the other person may possess. Just as Abigail realized that David was a good man, but that he acted out of anger, and did everything she could to help him calm down.

To be discerning like David, we must be willing to listen to advice and recognize when it reflects Jehovah’s viewpoint. We must also remain calm and not let our emotions get the better of us when we are upset. In this way, we can avoid making mistakes and act wisely.

Jonah?

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“He who is discerning in dealing with a matter will succeed” (PROV. 16:20).

1, 2. What is insight, and how does it help us?

Insight is the ability to understand a situation well and see beyond the obvious. It helps us understand why certain things happen and why people act in a certain way.

Through discernment we can be more prudent and sensible. It helps us to restrain our words, to know when to be silent, to control our anger, to forgive others, and to accept counsel and discipline. Furthermore, when we act with discernment, we please Jehovah and also benefit those around us.

INSTEAD OF BEING PROUD, LET'S SHOW HUMILITY

3. Who was Naaman?

Naaman was a man of great authority, the commander of the army of Syria, a nation north of Israel. However, he suffered from leprosy, a terrible skin disease.

4. How did Naaman demonstrate that he was able to see beyond?

Naaman showed he could see beyond the surface because he didn't act arrogantly or dismiss the young Israelite woman's words. Even though she was a slave from an enemy nation, he was humble and took seriously what she said about Jehovah's prophet. Because of this, he was willing to go to Israel in search of a cure.

5. What happened to Naaman when he arrived in Israel?

When Naaman arrived in Israel, he went to King Jehoram hoping to regain his health. However, Jehoram thought the king of Syria was looking for an excuse to fight. Later, Elisha didn't even go out to meet him personally, but instead sent a messenger with instructions on what he should do to be healed.

6. a) Why might Naaman have reacted with pride to the messenger's instructions?

Naaman reacted with pride because he thought that, as leader of the Syrian army, he deserved more respectful treatment. Furthermore, he may have believed that Elisha was showing contempt for Syria by giving him instructions through a messenger.

6. b) How did Naaman’s servants show that they were discerning, and what happened in the end? (2 Kings 5:13, 14).

Naaman's servants proved to be wise because they helped him reason calmly and pleaded with him to reconsider. Thanks to this, Naaman set aside his pride, humbly obeyed Elisha's instructions, and recovered his health.

7. What do we learn from Naaman? (Proverbs 22:4; see also the pictures.)

We learn that discernment helps us to see beyond appearances and not let our emotions control us. It also motivates us to be humble and to recognize that we need the help of others and, above all, Jehovah's help.

Naaman showed wisdom because he listened humbly to the young Israelite woman, his servants, and Elisha, who spoke in the name of Jehovah. Because he set aside his pride, he made a good decision and recovered his health.

This story also teaches us that, before reacting to a situation or advice that we don't fully understand, we should stop and think about whether our words and actions will reflect humility or pride.

ILLUSTRATION

Images of a brother being discerning by humbly listening to others: 1. He pays attention to a younger brother who is using the brochure “Become Better Readers and Teachers” to give him advice. 2. He listens to an older sister who tells him about the congregation’s plans to use mobile preaching carts. 3. He attentively watches a JW Broadcasting video on his tablet.

Let us be like Naaman and listen humbly when we are given advice, a suggestion, or instructions from the organization. (See paragraph 7.)

INSTEAD OF REACTING WITH ANGER, LET'S REMAIN CALM

8. In what situations might it be difficult for us to remain calm?

It can be difficult to stay calm when faced with frustrating situations, especially if someone doesn't treat us well or we suffer an injustice. In those moments, even if we have reasons to feel upset, insight helps us control our emotions and remain calm.

9. How did Nabal treat David?

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Nabal treated David with contempt and insulted him. Instead of thanking David and his men for the protection they had given his shepherds and flocks, he responded disrespectfully when David politely asked him for provisions.

10. How did Abigail and David demonstrate discernment? (1 Samuel 25:32, 33; see also the picture.)

Abigail showed discernment because she was able to see beyond David’s impulsive reaction. Although he was furious and determined to take revenge, she understood that David was a good man and did all she could to help him calm down. Humbly, she brought him gifts and gave him wise counsel that reflected Jehovah’s viewpoint.

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David also showed insight because he listened carefully to Abigail and recognized that her words were wise. Thanks to this, he managed to calm himself and avoided making a serious mistake.

ILLUSTRATION

David listens attentively to Abigail's pleas as she kneels before him. David's men, standing beside her, watch intently. Abigail's servants wait behind her, their hands full of gifts.

David and Abigail showed discernment in a very tense situation, and thus avoided a tragedy. (See paragraph 10.)

11. How does insight help us when someone or something angers us? (Proverbs 19:11).

Insight helps us stay calm when someone or something angers us. It allows us to think about the consequences of our words and actions instead of reacting impulsively.

Furthermore, discernment helps us to seek Jehovah’s viewpoint on the situation and to control our emotions. Instead of acting in anger and without thinking, we can pray to Jehovah and reflect before reacting.

12. How can others help us to be insightful and remain calm?

Others can help us to be discerning and remain calm by helping us to see situations from Jehovah’s standpoint. For example, a mature brother can give us wise counsel and help us to think before we react when we are angry.

Furthermore, we too can help others, just as Abigail did with David, by tactfully and calmly showing them Jehovah's viewpoint so that they do not act impulsively.

INSTEAD OF BEING AFRAID, LET US TRUST IN JEHOVAH

13. How does insight help us see beyond our fears?

Insight helps us see beyond our fears because it reminds us that any problem or situation that frightens us is nothing compared to Jehovah’s immense power. It also helps us to trust that Jehovah can help us in any situation, even when there seems to be no way out.

14. Why might Jonah have been afraid of the task Jehovah assigned him?

It is possible that Jonah was afraid of the task Jehovah assigned him because he had to travel to Nineveh, an Assyrian city known for its cruelty and violence, to deliver a message of destruction. Furthermore, the journey was long and dangerous. Therefore, Jonah felt intimidated and decided to flee rather than obey immediately.

15. What helped Jonah to trust Jehovah more? (Jonah 2:6-9).

What helped Jonah to trust Jehovah more was seeing God’s immense power when He saved his life in a spectacular way. That experience taught him that Jehovah could protect him from any danger and helped him to see beyond his fears. Because of this, Jonah obeyed the second chance Jehovah gave him and went to Nineveh.

16. How does insight help us to cope with intimidating situations? (Proverbs 29:25; see also the pictures.)

Insight helps us cope with intimidating situations because it enables us to focus on Jehovah rather than on our fears or fear of man. It also helps us remember how Jehovah has protected and helped us in the past, which strengthens our trust in him.

Furthermore, meditating on the example of brothers and sisters who faced difficult situations because of their trust in Jehovah encourages us to do the same. In this way, we can continue to serve Jehovah courageously and help others to trust him completely.

ILLUSTRATION

Series of images: 1. The prophet Jonah walks toward the gates of the city of Nineveh. 2. A young brother walks through the halls of his school. He is surrounded by things that displease Jehovah. Rainbow flags are everywhere. And one young man threatens another.

Jonah’s example teaches us that discernment helps us to do what Jehovah asks of us and to successfully cope with intimidating situations. (See paragraph 16.)

LET US STRIVE TO BE EVER MORE PERSPECTIVE

17. What can we do to become more insightful?

To become more discerning, we need to draw closer to Jehovah, for he is the one who can help us develop this quality. We can do this by meditating carefully on the Bible and applying its counsel to make good decisions and control our emotions.

In addition, we should constantly ask for Jehovah's holy spirit, since it helps us to have insight and to see situations as Jehovah sees them so that we can react in the best way.

18. What are you determined to do?

I am determined to keep asking Jehovah for insight and to strive to show this quality in every situation. In this way, I will not stray “from the path of insight” and I will make Jehovah happy.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO BE AS PERSPECTIVE AS THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS?

Naaman

To be discerning like Naaman, we must strive to see beyond appearances and not let our emotions control us. It is also important to be humble and recognize that we do not know everything, so we need to listen to others and, above all, to Jehovah.

Before reacting to a situation, we should stop and think. If we receive biblical advice we don't like or don't understand an instruction, we should ask ourselves whether our words and actions reflect humility or pride.

David and Abigail

To be as perceptive as Abigail, we must learn to see beyond the impulsive reactions of others, act with humility, and recognize the qualities the other person may possess. Just as Abigail realized that David was a good man, but that he acted out of anger, and did everything she could to help him calm down.

To be discerning like David, we must be willing to listen to advice and recognize when it reflects Jehovah’s viewpoint. We must also remain calm and not let our emotions get the better of us when we are upset. In this way, we can avoid making mistakes and act wisely.

Jonah

To be discerning like Jonah, we must avoid letting fear of man stop us from serving Jehovah. We also need to focus on the fact that Jehovah is on our side, not on the challenges ahead.

Furthermore, we can see beyond our fears if we remember how Jehovah has helped and protected us in the past and if we meditate on the example of brothers and sisters who trusted in him in difficult situations. Thus, by trusting fully in Jehovah and helping others to do the same, we demonstrate true discernment.

YORUBA..

ÌMÚRA ÌKẸ́KỌ̀Ọ́ ÌLE ÌṢỌ́
Ọ̀sẹ̀ May 25–31
FI ÌMỌ̀RÀN HÀN, ÌWỌ YÓÒ “RÍ ÀṢEYỌRÍ”
“Ẹni tí ó bá fi ìmọ̀ràn hàn nínú ọ̀ràn kan yóò rí àṣeyọrí.” — Òwe 16:20
ÀKỌ́SÍLẸ̀
Bá ìmọ̀ràn ṣe ń ràn wá lọ́wọ́ láti borí àwọn ipò tó nira.
1-2. Kí ni ìmọ̀ràn, báwo ló sì ṣe ràn wá lọ́wọ́?
Ìdáhùn:
Ìmọ̀ràn ni agbára láti lóye ipò dáadáa, kí a sì lè rí ohun tó wà lẹ́yìn ohun tí a ń rí níta.
Àfikún:
Ó ń ràn wá lọ́wọ́ kí a má ṣe fèsì kánkán tàbí pẹ̀lú ìmọ̀lára. Ó ń jẹ́ ká ronú dáadáa kí a tó sọ ọ̀rọ̀ tàbí kí a tó ṣe ìpinnu. Ó tún ń ràn wá lọ́wọ́ láti ṣàkóso ọ̀rọ̀ wa, láti mọ ìgbà tí a gbọ́dọ̀ dákẹ́, láti ṣàkóso ìbínú, láti dáríjì àwọn míì, àti láti gba ìtọ́́ni àti ìbáwí. Nígbà tí a bá ń hùwà pẹ̀lú ìmọ̀ràn bẹ́ẹ̀, a máa ń dùn mọ́ Jèhófà, a sì máa ń ṣe àwọn míì ní oore.
ÌDÁHÙN PẸ̀LÚ ÌRẸ̀LẸ̀ DÍPÒ ÌGBÉRAGA
3. Ta ni Náámánì?
Ìdáhùn:
Náámánì ni olórí ogun Síríà, ẹni pàtàkì kan, ṣùgbọ́n ó ń jìyà àìsàn ẹ̀tẹ̀.
4. Báwo ni Náámánì ṣe fi ìmọ̀ràn hàn?
Ìdáhùn:
Ó fi ìrẹ̀lẹ̀ fetí sí ọ̀rọ̀ ọmọbìnrin Ísírẹ́lì kan tó jẹ́ ìránṣẹ́.
5. Kí ló ṣẹlẹ̀ ní Ísírẹ́lì?
Ìdáhùn:
Elísá rán ìránṣẹ́ sí i pé kó lọ wẹ̀ nínú odò Jọdani lẹ́ẹ̀dọ́gbọ̀n (7) ìgbà.
6(a). Kí ló mú kí Náámánì bínú?
6(b). Báwo ni àwọn ìránṣẹ́ rẹ̀ ṣe fi ìmọ̀ràn hàn?
Ìdáhùn:
Ó bínú nítorí ó rò pé a ṣe é ní àìbòwò, ó sì tún rò pé ìtọ́́ni náà rọrùn ju ohun tí ó ń retí lọ.
Àwọn ìránṣẹ́ rẹ̀ rọ̀ ọ́ pẹ̀lú ìtẹríba kí ó gbọ́ràn.
7. Kí ni a kọ́ látinú Náámánì?
Ìdáhùn:
Kí a fi ìrẹ̀lẹ̀ gba ìtọ́́ni, kí a má sì jẹ́ kí ìgbéraga tàbí ìmọ̀lára wa ṣàkóso wa.
ÌDÁHÙN PẸ̀LÚ ÌMÚSẸ̀ TÚTÙ DÍPÒ ÌBÍNÚ
8. Nígbà wo ni ó ṣòro láti balẹ̀?
Ìdáhùn:
Nígbà tí a bá dojú kọ àìdájọ́ tàbí ìwà búburú.
9. Báwo ni Nábálì ṣe hùwà sí Dáfídì?
Ìdáhùn:
Ó fi ẹ̀gàn àti àìbòwò hàn sí Dáfídì, bó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé Dáfídì ti ṣe oore fún un.
10. Báwo ni Dáfídì àti Abígáílì ṣe fi ìmọ̀ràn hàn?
Ìdáhùn:
Abígáílì fi ọgbọ́n àti ìbàlẹ̀ ọkàn bá Dáfídì sọ̀rọ̀, Dáfídì sì fi ìrẹ̀lẹ̀ gba ọ̀rọ̀ rẹ̀, ó sì dákẹ́ ìbínú rẹ̀.
11. Kí ni a kọ́?
Ìdáhùn:
Ìmọ̀ràn ń ràn wá lọ́wọ́ láti máa balẹ̀, kí a má sì fèsì lórí ìbínú.
12. Báwo ni àwọn míì ṣe ràn wá lọ́wọ́?
Ìdáhùn:
Àwọn arákùnrin àti arábìnrin tó dàgbà lè ràn wá lọ́wọ́ láti rí ipò dáadáa.
ÌDÁHÙN PẸ̀LÚ ÌGBÉKẸ̀LẸ̀ DÍPÒ ÌBẸ̀RÙ
13. Báwo ni ìmọ̀ràn ṣe ràn wá lọ́wọ́ láti borí ìbẹ̀rù?
Ìdáhùn:
Ó ń rán wa létí pé agbára Jèhófà tóbi ju gbogbo ìbẹ̀rù lọ.
14. Kí ló dé tí Jónà fi ṣiyèméjì?
Ìdáhùn:
Nítorí Nineveh jẹ́ ìlú aláìlàánú àti tí ó lewu.
15. Báwo ni Jónà ṣe ní ìgboyà sí i?
Ìdáhùn:
Lẹ́yìn tí Jèhófà gba ẹ̀mí rẹ̀ là, ó kọ́ láti gbẹ́kẹ̀lé Jèhófà.
16. Kí ni a kọ́ látinú Jónà?
Ìdáhùn:
Kí a má jẹ́ kí ìbẹ̀rù dá wa dúró nínú ìgbọràn sí Jèhófà.
BÍ A ṢE LÈ NÍ ÌMỌ̀RÀN
17. Báwo la ṣe lè ní ìmọ̀ràn?
Ìdáhùn:
Nípa kíkẹ́kọ̀ọ́ Bíbélì, gbígbàdúrà, àti rírò bí Jèhófà ṣe ń rò.
18. Kí ni ìpinnu rẹ?
Ìdáhùn:
Kí n máa wá ìmọ̀ràn Jèhófà, kí n sì máa fi í hàn nínú gbogbo ìgbésí ayé mi.
ÀPẸ̀RẸ
Náámánì: fi ìrẹ̀lẹ̀ gba ìtọ́́ni.
Dáfídì àti Abígáílì: balẹ̀ kí a tó fèsì.
Jónà: gbẹ́kẹ̀lé Jèhófà dípò ìbẹ̀rù.
ÌPARÍ
Ìmọ̀ràn kì í ṣe ọgbọ́n nìkan, ṣùgbọ́n agbára láti rí nǹkan bí Jèhófà ṣe ń rí i. Nígbà tí a bá gbẹ́kẹ̀lé Jèhófà, a máa ṣe ìpinnu tó dáa, a sì máa ní àṣeyọrí.

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WATCHTOWER STUDY PREPARATION
Week of May 25–31
COMMENT
Show Insight and You “Go Succeed”
“The person wey get insight for matter go succeed.” — PROV. 16:20
1–2. Wetin be insight, and how e dey help us?
Insight na the ability to understand situation well and see wetin dey behind the surface. E dey help us understand why things dey happen and why people dey behave the way dem dey behave.
With this kind discernment, we fit dey more careful and sensible. E dey help us hold our mouth, know when to keep quiet, control anger, forgive others, and accept correction and discipline. And when we dey act with insight like this, we dey please Jehovah and we dey also benefit people around us.
RESPOND WITH HUMILITY RATHER THAN PRIDE
3. Who be Naaman?
Naaman be man wey get big authority. E be commander of army of Syria, country wey dey north of Israel. But he get leprosy, serious skin disease.
4. How Naaman show small insight?
Naaman no behave proud or ignore the words of young Israelite girl. Even though she be slave from enemy country, he still humble enough to listen to wetin she talk about Jehovah prophet. Because of that, he agree to go Israel go find healing.
5. Wetin happen when Naaman reach Israel?
When Naaman reach Israel, he first go meet King Jehoram because he think say na the king go heal am. But Jehoram think say Syria king dey find reason to start war.
Later, Elisha no even come out meet am face-to-face. Instead, he send messenger give am instruction on wetin to do make e recover.
6(a). Why Naaman fit react with pride?
Naaman feel say as big army commander, he deserve better respect. He even fit think say Elisha dey disrespect Syria because he send message through servant instead of meeting am directly.
6(b). How Naaman servants show insight, and wetin happen?
Naaman servants behave wisely. Dem calm am down and beg am make he reconsider. Because of that, Naaman drop pride, obey Elisha instruction, and he come heal completely.
7. Wetin we fit learn from Naaman experience?
(Proverbs 22:4)
We learn say insight dey help us see beyond face value and no let emotion control us. E also dey help us stay humble and accept say we need help—from others and especially from Jehovah.
Naaman show wisdom when he listen to young girl, his servants, and Elisha wey dey speak for Jehovah. Because he drop pride, he make correct decision and he heal.
This story dey teach us say before we react to advice or situation we no fully understand, make we pause think whether our action go show humility or pride.
ILLUSTRATION
Brother dey show insight by humbly listening:
He dey listen to younger brother wey dey use brochure “Become Better Readers and Teachers” give am advice.
He dey listen to older sister wey talk about mobile preaching carts.
He dey watch JW Broadcasting video with attention.
Make we be like Naaman and dey listen humbly when dem give us advice or instruction from organization. (See paragraph 7.)
RESPOND WITH CALMNESS RATHER THAN ANGER
8. When e fit hard to remain calm?
E fit hard to calm down when things dey frustrate us, especially if person treat us bad or we face injustice. Even if we get reason to vex, insight go help us control ourselves and remain calm.
9. How Nabal treat David?
Nabal insult David and show am disrespect. Instead of thanking David and his men for protecting him and his shepherds, he talk anyhow when David respectfully ask for food supplies.
10. How David and Abigail show insight?
Abigail get insight because she no focus on anger of David. She see say David be good person but just dey react in anger. She quickly go meet am, carry gift, and use wise words calm am down.
David too show insight because he listen to Abigail and accept say she talk sense. That one help am calm down and avoid big mistake.
ILLUSTRATION
David dey listen to Abigail wey dey kneel beg am. His men dey watch. Abigail servants dey stand behind with gifts.
Both of them avoid serious disaster because dem act with insight. (See paragraph 10.)
11. How insight dey help when person provoke us?
(Proverbs 19:11)
Insight dey help us calm down when person vex us. E dey make us think before we talk or act.
E also dey help us check Jehovah viewpoint, pray, and reflect before we respond instead of just reacting with anger.
12. How others fit help us remain calm?
Other people fit help us by giving wise advice and helping us see matter from Jehovah perspective.
And we too fit help others like Abigail do—by calmly and respectfully helping them see Jehovah viewpoint so dem no go act in anger.
RESPOND WITH CONFIDENCE RATHER THAN FEAR
13. How insight dey help overcome fear?
Insight dey remind us say no matter wetin we dey fear, Jehovah power still pass am. E also help us trust say Jehovah fit help us even when solution no clear.
14. Why Jonah no want accept assignment?
Jonah fear because Jehovah send am go Nineveh, city wey people wicked and violent. Journey self dangerous. So fear make am run away instead of obey.
15. How Jonah gain confidence in Jehovah?
After Jehovah save Jonah life in miraculous way, Jonah come realize say Jehovah get power to protect am anywhere. That experience build his confidence and make am obey second chance to go Nineveh.
16. How insight help in fearful situations?
(Proverbs 29:25)
Insight help us focus on Jehovah instead of fear or people opinion. E also help us remember how Jehovah don help us before.
If we meditate on faithful brothers and sisters example, e go encourage us to remain brave and continue serving Jehovah.
ILLUSTRATION
Jonah dey walk go Nineveh gate.
Young brother dey school hallway surrounded by things wey no please Jehovah, but he still dey stand firm.
Jonah example show say insight help us obey Jehovah and face difficult situation with courage.
GAINING AND SAFEGUARDING INSIGHT
17. How we fit gain more insight?
We need draw close to Jehovah. We do am by studying Bible, thinking deeply about am, and applying wetin we learn.
We also need pray for holy spirit because e dey help us see things as Jehovah see am and respond well.
18. Wetin you determine to do?
I determine to keep asking Jehovah for insight and try my best to show am in every situation so I no go miss “path of insight” and I go make Jehovah happy.
HOW WE FIT SHOW INSIGHT LIKE…
Naaman
We must learn to see beyond appearance, control emotions, and remain humble. We should pause before reacting and check whether our response shows pride or humility.
David and Abigail
Like Abigail, we should see beyond anger of others and help calm them with humility and wisdom.
Like David, we should accept correction and remain calm instead of reacting emotionally.
Jonah
We should not allow fear of people stop us from serving Jehovah. Instead, we should trust Jehovah power and remember how he don help us before.