[Manna - July 28]
If ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye. 1 Peter 3:14
IT is only when we are hated because of our loyalty
to the Truth (directly or indirectly) that we are to
take satisfaction therein, or to think that we are suffering
for righteousness' sake.
As the apostle points
out, some suffer as evildoers and as busy-bodies in
other men's matters, or because of ungentleness, uncouthness,
or lack of the wisdom of moderation, which
the Lord's Word counsels.
It is our duty not only to study the Lord's will, but
also to consider well the circumstances and the conditions
which surround us, and to seek to adopt such
a moderate course in life as would first of all have
divine approval, and secondly, cause as little trouble,
inconvenience and displeasure to others as possible,
and then to confidently rely upon the Lord's supervising
wisdom and providence. Z.'99-166,167 R2493:3,6