5. (a) What does Jehovah’s not revealing the “day and hour” cause individuals to manifest about themselves? (b) How does the fact that the “day and hour” have not been made known by God aid sincere persons in identifying true Christians?

⁵ The fact that Jehovah God has not made known the “day and hour” when he will send his Son to execute judgment against the wicked system of things on this earth has definitely played a part in showing up what is in people’s hearts. If they do not really love their Creator and appreciate the value of a fine relationship with him, they will pursue the things toward which their hearts incline​—an abundance of material possessions, popularity with the world, a life centered around self. They may be inclined to think that, since God has not told us the “day and hour,” it probably will not be in our day. At the same time God’s not making known the “day and hour” has benefited those wanting to do his will. How so? Well, what Jehovah God has done rules out great displays of hypocritical piety just before his “day and hour” among those who merely pretend to be his servants. Sincere persons are therefore not confused about the identity of God’s devoted people. They can clearly see the difference between those ignoring God’s “day and hour” for judgment and those not doing so.

10. How should we endeavor to live each day, and why?

¹⁰ Far better it is to live each day in recognition of the certainty of the coming of Jehovah’s time to execute judgment. Not only will this prevent a person from being trapped in a divinely disapproved state when God’s “day and hour” come, but it will also make his life more enjoyable even now. (1 Tim. 4:8) This is so because God’s commands are based on love and serve to promote good. (Rom. 13:8-10) Obedience to them prevents one from pursuing a course that is mentally, physically or emotionally injurious.​—Prov. 4:1-15; Eccl. 11:9, 10.