Do You Remember?

Have you read the recent issues of The Watchtower carefully? If so, you will doubtless recall these points:

● Why is it good that Jehovah God has not revealed the “day and hour” for executing his judgment?

This has served to test people’s motivations. Those who do not really want to obey God’s commands will pursue their own selfish desires, thinking that his time for judgment will not catch up with them. Also, there is no possibility for false religious organizations to put on a hypocritical display of piety just before that day, making it more difficult for sincere persons to identify God’s true servants.​—P. 280.

● How is food “sanctified through God’s word and prayer over it”?​—1 Tim. 4:5.

God’s word has “sanctified” or ‘set apart’ all things usable for food as acceptable. The person who prays over his food accepts it appreciatively as something ‘set apart’ for him by his heavenly Father.​—P. 301.

● What might a person ask himself to determine whether he has Christian endurance?

He might ask himself: Am I faithful now? Do I regularly study the Bible and press beyond primary doctrine? Am I willing to undergo difficulties in behalf of others and the interests of true worship? Do I rely on God to strengthen me when facing trials?​—P. 332.

● At Hebrews 12:25-29, what are the “things that have been made” that are shaken, and what does not experience any shaking?

The ‘things made’ are those made by hands other than God’s​—the system of things with its false religion, greedy commercialism and corrupt politics. The things making up the ungodly system will be shaken into destruction, whereas God’s kingdom will remain standing.​—P. 363.

● If the wife of one being considered for the position of an elder is rebellious toward his headship, what should the body of elders keep in mind when determining whether the man qualifies to serve in that capacity?

The body of elders should analyze to what extent he shares responsibility for her rebelliousness and also consider the congregation’s view of the situation.​—P. 469.

● What point was Jesus making when he said to a rich young ruler who addressed him as “Good Teacher,” “Nobody is good, except one, God”?​—Mark 10:17, 18.

In thus refusing to accept “Good” as part of a title, Jesus Christ glorified his Father as the real standard of goodness, the standard to which he himself conformed as the Son of God.​—P. 476.

Questions From Readers

● How many years of secular education are advisable for children in Christian households?

Many Christian households have found it advisable for their children to avail themselves of the standard basic education provided in their country. The parents involved are the ones responsible for deciding on the nature and extent of this secular training.​—Prov. 1:8; 6:20-22; Eph. 6:4.

Christian parents, together with the children, are required to “be obedient to governments and authorities.” (Titus 3:1) This would include their obeying the regulations of the state concerning secular education. In most countries the state requires students to remain in school until a certain age, which may vary from thirteen to eighteen years. In some lands only a few years of education are available, and then it is left up to the family to arrange for the child’s future. In many cases this means that the child is left to fend for himself. But whenever the law stipulates that children are to attend school for a given number of years, Christian children should do this, since it does not conflict with any other Bible command.​—Matt. 22:21.

The Scriptures charge parents with the responsibility of training their children, and children are required to be obedient to their parents “in everything” that is not in conflict