Discouragement
Why is discouragement dangerous for servants of Jehovah?
Why can we be confident that Jehovah will help us combat discouragement?
Ps 23:1-6; 113:6-8; Isa 40:11; 41:10, 13; 2Co 1:3, 4
Relevant Bible account(s):
Mt 11:28-30—Jesus, who perfectly reflects his Father’s personality, is kind and refreshing
Mt 12:15-21—Jesus fulfills the prophecy recorded at Isaiah 42:1-4, treating discouraged ones with kindness
Scriptural comfort for some common causes of discouragement
See “Comfort”
Why should we try to be encouraging to others?
Relevant Bible account(s):
Nu 32:6-15—The ten faithless spies discourage the Israelites, and the whole nation suffers
2Ch 15:1-8—A message from Jehovah helps King Asa to take courage and combat idolatry in the land