¹⁸ But, really, is this a time to be giving up in doing the fine work God has given to his servants in these “last days”? Of all times, this is the time to be showing endurance in Jehovah’s service. The long-promised kingdom of His has been ruling from the heavens since 1914. We are now well along into the time of the end, the last days for this present system of things. The complete end of wickedness is near, in our generation. The lives of millions hang in the balance; they are in urgent need of our help. What a privilege it is for dedicated Christians to turn honesthearted men and women away from the mad course of this world to embrace the true worship leading to everlasting life! By all means, then, “let us not give up in doing what is fine, for in due season we shall reap if we do not tire out. Really, then, as long as we have time favorable for it, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.”—Gal. 6:9, 10.

19. What “war” does each one have to contend with, and what vital issue is at stake?

¹⁹ Do not brush off as of no consequence tendencies to ‘sow with a view to the flesh.’ Naturally, being still imperfect, we are still plagued by the weaknesses of the flesh. We find we do not always do the things we would like to do, or we do things we wish we did not do. But, we must not give in to the desires of the flesh, “to live in accord with the flesh.” Yes, we have a war going on within ourselves, between our mind, with which we strive to be in harmony with the leadings of Jehovah’s spirit, and our flesh. (Rom. 7:18-23; 8:12, 13) To give in to the flesh, to resume sowing with a view to the flesh, is bound to mean a reaping of corruption, yes, death. But, “he who is sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit.”—Gal. 6:8.

20. What encouraging words are recorded at Hebrews 6:9-12 for those who endure faithfully in doing what is fine?

²⁰ To those enduring in doing what is fine come these loving words of encouragement and counsel: “However, in your case, beloved ones, we are convinced of better things and things accompanied with salvation, although we are speaking in this way. For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name, in that you have ministered to the holy ones and continue ministering. But we desire each one of you to show the same industriousness so as to have the full assurance of the hope down to the end, in order that you may not become sluggish, but be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”—Heb. 6:9-12.

Wallet Recovered

◆ When members of the cleaning department first entered the Memorial Auditorium in Utica, New York, to prepare for the “Disciple-making” District Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses this past year, they discovered a wallet containing $62.

It was turned over to the assembly Lost and Found Department, and when no one claimed it by the conclusion of the assembly, it was turned over to the convention overseer, who went through it and found some identification and a phone number.

Upon calling the individual, it was discovered that he had lost the wallet on July 1, 1966, while attending a graduation a year before. The first thing he asked was: “Is there any money in it?”

He was asked: “How much did you have in it?”

He replied: “Sixty dollars.”

When he was told there was $62 in it now, he was speechless. He was greatly impressed by the honesty of Jehovah’s witnesses.