Baptism is an important step, but it’s just the beginning of our relationship with Jehovah. Isaiah 48:1 highlights that true worship involves more than just formalities; it calls for sincerity and righteousness. To be pleasing to God, we must continually practice what is right, reflecting our dedication through our actions and choices every day. Keeping ourselves aligned with Jehovah's standards is essential for gaining His approval.
How do we know that baptism is not all that Jehovah requires of us? (Isaiah 48:1)At Psalm 15:2, a friend of God is described as “the one who is walking faultlessly, practicing what is right.” The terms “walking” and “practicing” imply action that is both constant and progressive. But can we really ‘walk faultlessly’? Yes. While no human is perfect, Jehovah will view us as “walking faultlessly” if we do our best to obey him. When we dedicate ourselves to God and get baptized, we are just starting on our journey with God. Note that in Bible times, merely belonging to the nation of Israel would not automatically qualify a person to be a guest of Jehovah. Some called on him but not “in truth and righteousness.” (Read Isaiah 48:1.) Sincere Israelites had to learn about Jehovah’s requirements and follow them. Similarly, to enjoy God’s approval today, more is required of us than getting baptized and associating with the Christian congregation. We must keep “practicing what is right.” What does that entail?
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