Even though Jesus was the greatest man who ever lived, he showed humility and modesty by glorifying Jehovah. (Joh 7:16-18) On the other hand, Satan became the Devil, which means “Slanderer.” (Joh 8:44) Satan’s attitude was manifested by the Pharisees, whose pride caused them to belittle anyone who showed faith in the Messiah. (Joh 7:45-49) How can we imitate Jesus when we receive privileges or responsibilities in the congregation?

WATCH THE VIDEO “HAVE LOVE AMONG YOURSELVES”—AVOID JEALOUSY AND BRAGGING, PART 1, AND THEN DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:

• How did Alex manifest pride?

Bill!
Carl! How are you?
Good! And how are you?
Good.
Great! Alex! I had not told you yet, but the other week you did a really good speech.
It’s true you’ve been good!
Oh! Thanks guys, it’s that I’ve been so busy, that I almost did not have time to get ready.
Do not talk to me, the whole congregation has had a lot to do in this period.
Yes it’s true.
Yes but I have been particularly busy.
Why what have you done? It’s not that you’re bad, right?
No, it’s not for this. And that there are all these theocratic commitments, pioneers, assignments in the congregation, and other things like this Saturday, I have to come to the Kingdom Hall and stay there all afternoon.
Saturday in the hall, and why?
Wait a minute, I’ve already understood everything. Do not you do the circuit assembly tests this Saturday?
Ah yes, you’re right, so you have to do something.
I’m not sure I can tell you.
You just did it! So what is it you have to do a demonstration, an interview, now You can not leave us like that.
Ok, it’s not just an interview, I have to do my experience too. After the experience, they ask me questions. I will be on the podium for almost the whole part. In short, guys, the part is me.
Are you the part? Are you sure you’re not a little exaggerating?
No, I do not think so. Ok, the part of brother Jones lasts 10 minutes, I stand on the podium for 6. This means more than half the part. However, now I will tell you what I will do. They will ask me to tell that fantastic experience I had. I knock at the door, I ring the bell, but what happens? Does not work! So I knock so loud that …

WATCH THE VIDEO “HAVE LOVE AMONG YOURSELVES”—AVOID JEALOUSY AND BRAGGING, PART 2, AND THEN DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:

• In che modo Alex si è dimostrato umile?

Bill!
Carl! How are you?
Good! And how are you?
Good.
Great! Alex! I had not told you yet, but the other week you did a really good speech.
It’s true you’ve been good!
Thanks guys with Jehovah’s help, I did it. I was so busy that it was hard to find the time to get ready.
Do not talk to me or the whole congregation has had a lot to do during this time.
Yes indeed!

• How did Alex manifest humility?

You know something. Are you doing the pioneers, are you? How is it going?
Very well. Yesterday I showed a person a video on jw.org. He said I can come back this Saturday. I think I could even start a study. Do you want to come with me Alex?
I’m sorry, but Saturday I’m busy almost all day. But maybe he can accompany you Bill.
What do you say, Bill?
Of course I have to do a visit too, we can go there together.
Perfect!
So Bill you found a nice visit too. Come on, tell me!
Yes, then I met a gentleman …

WATCH THE VIDEO “HAVE LOVE AMONG YOURSELVES”—REPUDIATE PRIDE AND INDECENCY, PART 1, AND THEN DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:

• How did Brother Harris fail to demonstrate modesty?

Excuse Tom would you have a minute?
Sure Faye, how can I help you?
Well maybe you already know, David and I got engaged last Saturday.
Yes, I knew! Congratulations! I’m really happy for you.
Thank you, and since I grew up here we would love to be able to marry in this hall of the kingdom. So since you are the coordinator of the elderly body, could you let us know today if we can use the hall? So David and I can start preparing invitations. David sends you this official letter of request from the hall.
So let’s see a little bit. I have yes, the letter is fine, with this I have all the information I need. Faye I can not imagine another place where you could get married. You can definitely use this room. Now I tell the other elders that I have already given my approval, but to David you can already say that we can not wait for the big day to come.
Thanks so much Tom, I was sure you would help us.

WATCH THE VIDEO “HAVE LOVE AMONG YOURSELVES”—REPUDIATE PRIDE AND INDECENCY, PART 2, AND THEN DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:

• How did Brother Harris demonstrate modesty?

Excuse Tom would you have a minute?
Sure Faye, how can I help you?
Well maybe you already know, David and I got engaged last Saturday.
Yes, I knew! Congratulations! I’m really happy for you.
Thank you, and since I grew up here we would love to be able to marry in this hall of the kingdom. So since you are the coordinator of the elderly body, could you let us know today if we can use the hall? So David and I can start preparing invitations. David sends you this official letter of request from the hall.
Ok! Yes, the letter is fine, there is all the information we need. Now I meet the other elders so we talk and let you know as soon as possible.

• What did Brother Harris’ example teach Faye?

Ah! Do you mean that you can not let me know immediately? I thought that since you are the coordinator I had the authority to … well …
Yes, I understood, but there is a theocratic disposition that we must all take into account also the elderly, and according to the provision the service committee must talk and evaluate the matter carefully before giving its approval. So you understand, I do not have the authority to make this decision alone.
Of course it seems right to me.
Do not worry Faye, we’ll take care of it as soon as possible, so you can proceed with the wedding preparations.
Thank you so much Tom, I appreciate it very much.
Is a real pleasure.