
SA12 - Keep Walking by Faith
Walking by faith means making decisions based on trust in Jehovah and his guidance rather than relying solely on what we perceive with our physical senses. By doing so, like the apostle Paul, we can have inner peace, God's approval, and the hope of an everlasting future.
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KEEP WALKING BY FAITH
- Walking by faith means living based on trust in Jehovah, not just relying on what we see or feel. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
- The apostle Paul was confident that he had made faithful decisions that pleased Jehovah, even when facing death. – 2 Timothy 4:6-8
- In contrast to walking by sight, walking by faith requires trusting Jehovah’s direction over physical circumstances.
- Making decisions by faith leads to inner peace, happiness, and an everlasting future. – Psalm 16:8-9; Isaiah 48:17-18; 2 Corinthians 4:18
- Ask: What guides my decisions—my senses or trust in Jehovah?
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WHEN CHOOSING EMPLOYMENT
- It’s natural to consider income when choosing a job, but walking by faith means considering how a job affects your worship. – Proverbs 6:16-19; Philippians 1:10
- If a job conflicts with spiritual goals or values, walking by faith may mean turning it down, trusting Jehovah to care for our needs. – Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 13:5
- Javier rejected a high-paying job that clashed with his spiritual goals and was later able to pioneer with Jehovah’s support.
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Trésor, despite earning triple his previous salary, resigned from a job that caused him to miss meetings and participate in dishonesty.
- He trusted Habakkuk 3:17-19, put spiritual matters first, and Jehovah later provided stable employment.
- Walking by faith may involve temporary financial struggle, but it preserves our relationship with Jehovah.
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WHEN CHOOSING A MARRIAGE MATE- It’s normal to desire marriage, and it’s natural to consider personality, appearance, and other traits.
- However, walking by faith means prioritizing spiritual qualities and Jehovah’s standards over emotional or physical attraction.
- Mature Christians follow scriptural counsel, such as marrying “only in the Lord” and waiting until the bloom of youth has passed. – 1 Corinthians 7:36, 39
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Rosa, a pioneer, turned down a relationship with a good non-Witness man because it would compromise her relationship with Jehovah.
- Despite emotional difficulty, she focused on spiritual activities and was later invited to special pioneer service.
- She says: “Jehovah has filled my heart with much happiness.”
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WHEN RECEIVING THEOCRATIC DIRECTION
- Sometimes we receive guidance from elders, the circuit overseer, or the Governing Body that we may not fully understand.
- Walking by faith means obeying such direction with trust that Jehovah is in control, even when we don't see the benefits. – Hebrews 13:17; Micah 7:7
- Obedience promotes unity and reflects trust in Jehovah’s ability to correct matters if needed. – Ephesians 4:2-3; 1 Samuel 15:22
- In Peru, adjustments in the ministry to comply with government regulations led some to worry.
- However, Jehovah blessed their faith and obedience, resulting in better outcomes in finding Quechua-speaking individuals.
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Kevin, an elder, was initially unsure about the changes but obeyed. Later, his congregation experienced increased return visits, Bible studies, and meeting attendance.
- He applied Proverbs 3:5 and thought of Moses’ faith at the Red Sea. – Exodus 14:1-2, 21-22
- Walking by faith always brings Jehovah’s reward.
Thank you for reading,
-Soli Jehova Gloria (1 Corinthians 10:31)
7 comments
Thank you for this summary. Love the clean clear message that walking by faith doesn’t mean walking blind, it means walking with Jehovah.
This article told me to walk by faith and I said, “I would, but my GPS only shows what’s right in front of me.” 😅 Jehovah said, “Exactly.” 👀