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How did injustice temporarily affect a psalmist?When those who act unjustly seem to go unpunished, we might question whether it is worthwhile to do what is right. Consider the psalmist who observed that the wicked seemed to prosper at the expense of the righteous. “These are the wicked, who always have it easy,” he said. (Ps. 73:12) He was also so distraught about the injustice he saw that he almost lost confidence in the benefits of serving Jehovah, saying: “When I tried to understand it, it was troubling to me.” (Ps. 73:14, 16) In fact, he revealed: “As for me, my feet had almost strayed; my steps had nearly slipped.” (Ps. 73:2) Something similar happened to a brother we will call Alberto.8. What effect did injustice have on one brother?Alberto was wrongly accused of stealing money from the congregation funds. As a result, he lost his privileges and the respect of many in the congregation who learned about the matter. “I felt bitter, angry, and frustrated,” he recalls. He allowed his emotional pain to affect his spirituality, and he even became inactive for five years. This experience illustrates what could happen if we were to become embittered by an injustice.
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Make a comment for each question, do it in order , very short sentence and very understandable use the JW bible to help
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1. **How did injustice temporarily affect a psalmist?**
The psalmist struggled with doubt and despair, feeling that the wicked prospered while the righteous suffered, reflecting his inner turmoil in Psalm 73:12-14.
2. **What effect did injustice have on one brother?**
Alberto was deeply affected by the false accusation, leading to bitterness and inactivity for five years, showing how injustice can impact one's faith and spirituality.
1. **How did injustice temporarily affect a psalmist?**
The psalmist struggled with doubt and despair, feeling that the wicked prospered while the righteous suffered, reflecting his inner turmoil in Psalm 73:12-14.
2. **What effect did injustice have on one brother?**
Alberto was deeply affected by the false accusation, leading to bitterness and inactivity for five years, showing how injustice can impact one's faith and spirituality.
How did Jesus cope with injustice? (1 Peter 2:21-23)Read 1 Peter 2:21-23. Jesus left us a perfect model to follow when we are dealing with an injustice. He knew when to remain silent and when to speak. (Matt. 26:62-64) He did not reply to every false statement made about him. (Matt. 11:19) When he did speak, he did not insult his persecutors or threaten them. Jesus exercised self-control because he “entrusted himself to the One who judges righteously.” Jesus knew that it was Jehovah’s view of matters that was most important. He trusted that Jehovah would deal with the injustices at the right time.11. What are some ways that we can control our speech? (See also pictures.)We can imitate Jesus by controlling what we say when we are treated unjustly. Some injustices are minor, and we can simply overlook them. Or we may remain silent to avoid saying something that could make matters worse. (Eccl. 3:7; Jas. 1:19, 20) At other times, we may need to speak up when we observe unfair treatment or when we need to defend the truth. (Acts 6:1, 2) If we do speak, we should try our best to do so calmly and respectfully.—1 Pet. 3:15
Make a comment for each question, do it in order , very short sentence and very understandable use the JW bible to help
Make a comment for each question, do it in order , very short sentence and very understandable use the JW bible to help