Although angels are more powerful and holy than we are, we share many traits with them..., like free will, personalities, and a need to worship Jehovah. Because of these similarities, we can learn valuable lessons from their humility, love, endurance, and efforts to keep the congregation clean.

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IMITATE THE FAITHFUL ANGELS

• Jehovah invited us into a family that includes millions of faithful angels (Daniel 7:9, 10).
• Angels are vastly different from us — older, more powerful, holier (Job 38:4, 7; Luke 9:26).
• Yet, we have much in common with them: free will, personal names, distinct personalities, and a need to worship Jehovah (1 Peter 1:12).
• Their example can inspire us in humility, love for people, endurance, and keeping the congregation clean.

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THE ANGELS ARE HUMBLE

• Faithful angels obey Jehovah humbly despite their great power and wisdom (Psalm 103:20).
• They do not seek glory or recognition, even when not named for their great deeds (Genesis 32:24, 29; 2 Kings 19:35).
• Only two angels are named in the Bible: Michael and Gabriel (Daniel 12:1; Luke 1:19).
• When the apostle John tried to worship an angel, the angel humbly redirected praise to Jehovah and called John a “fellow slave” (Revelation 19:10).
• Angels correct with kindness, not harshness.

How we can imitate this humility:

• Serve without boasting or seeking credit (1 Corinthians 4:7).
• Don’t feel superior due to experience or privileges (Luke 9:48).
• When counseling others, speak respectfully and compassionately (Colossians 4:6).

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THE ANGELS LOVE PEOPLE

• Angels rejoice when a sinner repents (Luke 15:10).
• They support the preaching work and may direct us to receptive individuals (Revelation 14:6).
• While not directly visible, their support is often felt.

Examples:

• A 12-year-old girl in Peru called a woman who had just prayed for help—she started studying the Bible.
• A caregiver in Italy found truth through an unexpected Witness—right after praying.
• A man who prayed for truth was contacted the next day by Witnesses selling their car.
• How we can imitate their love:
• Rejoice when someone is reinstated (2 Corinthians 2:6-8).
• Wholeheartedly support the preaching work (Ecclesiastes 11:6).
• Help others in their ministry, especially the inexperienced or infirm.
• Even when limited in mobility, we can adapt—like Sara in India, who conducted 70 studies by phone while bedridden.

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THE ANGELS SHOW ENDURANCE

• Angels have endured wickedness and injustice for thousands of years (Genesis 3:1; Jude 6).
• They’ve seen widespread rebellion but remain joyful and loyal (Daniel 10:13).
• They trust in Jehovah's timing to end wickedness.

How we can imitate their endurance:

• Remain faithful despite injustice or opposition (Galatians 6:9).
• Pray for Jehovah’s spirit, which produces patience and joy (Galatians 5:22).
• Do not give up—Jehovah will support and strengthen us (Hebrews 13:6).

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THE ANGELS HELP KEEP THE CONGREGATION CLEAN

• Angels are actively involved in separating “the wicked from among the righteous” (Matthew 13:47-49).
• Their role is to protect the purity of the congregation, though problems may still arise.

How we can imitate their concern for cleanness:

• Do our part to keep the congregation spiritually clean (Psalm 101:3).
• Encourage those who sin to speak with the elders (James 5:14, 15).
• If they don’t, inform the elders out of love, so they can help.
• When someone is removed, we stop keeping company with them, which can help them return to their senses (1 Corinthians 5:9-13).
• If they repent, we rejoice with Jehovah and the angels (Luke 15:7)

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FINAL ENCOURAGEMENT 

• What a privilege to work with faithful angels!
• Let us imitate their humility, love for people, endurance, and concern for congregation cleanness.
• By doing so, we can remain part of Jehovah’s family of worshippers forever.

Thank you for reading,
-Soli Jehova Gloria (1 Corinthians 10:31)