Question

How can we overcome the feeling that we can never do enough to please Jehovah?We all want to serve Jehovah as fully as possible. However, some feel that they can never do enough to gain his approval. A sister named Amanda says: “I tend to equate giving Jehovah my best with the constant need to do more. I often expect more of myself than I can give. When I ‘fail,’ I assume that Jehovah is as disappointed with me as I am with myself.”How can we overcome the feeling that we can never do enough to please Jehovah? Remember that Jehovah is not rigid, or inflexible. He never demands more of us than we can reasonably do. He appreciates whatever we do for him as long as we are doing our best. Also, reflect on Bible examples of those who served Jehovah whole-souled. Think of Paul. He exerted himself zealously for years, traveling thousands of miles and establishing many congregations. Yet, when circumstances limited his share in the preaching work, did he lose God’s approval? No. He continued to do what he could, and Jehovah blessed him. (Acts 28:30, 31) Similarly, what we can give to Jehovah may vary at times. But what matters to him is why we do it. Let us now consider some ways that Jehovah expresses his approval of us.

Make it short and put it in your own words

Answer 1

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Remember that Jehovah appreciates our efforts as long as we are doing our best. Reflect on examples in the Bible of those who served him whole-heartedly, like Paul. Focus on the quality of our service rather than the quantity. Jehovah values our motives and intentions behind our actions. Trust in Jehovah's understanding and love for us, knowing that he sees and appreciates all that we do for him.

Answer 2

A little bit shorter

Answer 3

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Remember that Jehovah values our efforts and intentions, not just the quantity of our service. Reflect on faithful examples in the Bible, like Paul, who served Jehovah whole-heartedly. Trust in Jehovah's understanding and love, knowing that he appreciates all that we do for him.

Answer 4

Shorter

Answer 5

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Remember Jehovah values our efforts and intentions, not just the quantity of our service. Trust in his understanding and love for us.