Watchtower Study for the Week of February 1-7, 2027

Learn to See Yourself as Jehovah Sees You

1. Why is it essential that we have a clear understanding of how Jehovah sees us?

Psalms 149:4 — For Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He adorns the meek with salvation.

Answer 1: Psalm 149:4 helps us understand that Jehovah does not merely tolerate his servants but takes pleasure in them. Having this clear is essential because it affects our relationship with him. If we are convinced that he loves us, it is easier for us to approach him with confidence. So we need to accept that his affection is directed not only toward his people as a whole but also toward each one of his servants.

Answer 2: It is essential because what we believe Jehovah feels toward us affects how we serve him. If we think that he does not love us, we may live with constant sadness even while continuing to do what is right. In contrast, knowing that he personally values us helps us to serve him joyfully. This is not merely a matter of knowing a teaching about God’s love but of allowing that truth to give us security in our relationship with him.

Answer 3: We may be sure that Jehovah loves our brothers and sisters and yet exclude ourselves from that love. The paragraph shows that this way of thinking can harm us greatly. So it is good to ask ourselves whether we really accept that Jehovah also considers us valuable. Understanding how he sees us helps us to stop feeling distant from him and strengthens our desire to cultivate an ever-closer friendship with our heavenly Father.

Answer 4: Having a clear view of Jehovah’s opinion gives us a secure basis for our joy. Our feelings may make us think that we do not deserve his affection, but the article encourages us to learn how he really sees us. When we give more weight to that truth than to our negative impression, we can approach Jehovah with confidence. Thus, our service will not be marked only by concern that we are not good enough but also by the happiness of feeling loved.

2. What did some servants of God in the past think of themselves, and why?

Answer 1: Mephibosheth had a very low opinion of himself. The paragraph raises the possibility that his disability or shame over the conduct of his grandfather Saul may have influenced him, but it does not state what the cause was. What it does make clear is that this negative opinion was not accurate. David showed him loyal love, promised to care for him, and gave him a place at his table. His example reminds us that feeling insignificant does not mean that we really are insignificant.

Luke 5:8-11 — Seeing this, Simon Peter fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying: “Depart from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man.” For both he and those with him were overwhelmed with astonishment at the catch of fish they had taken, and the same was true of both James and John, Zebedee’s sons, who were partners with Simon. But Jesus said to Simon: “Stop being afraid. From now on you will be catching men alive.” So they brought the boats back to land and abandoned everything and followed him.

Answer 2: Peter felt unworthy because of his sins, but Jesus saw his potential and offered him the opportunity to share in the preaching work.

Answer 3: Peter was so aware of his defects that he felt unworthy even to be near Jesus. However, Jesus did not value him solely on the basis of his imperfections. He knew that Peter would come to preach the good news with great zeal. This teaches us that recognizing our defects is different from concluding that we are good for nothing. We can admit our limitations and at the same time accept that Jehovah sees qualities and possibilities in us that we may find difficult to recognize.

Answer 4: Both Mephibosheth and Peter viewed themselves very negatively, but they received treatment that showed they were valuable. David honored Mephibosheth, and Jesus encouraged Peter to follow him. I find it helpful to notice the contrast between what they felt and how they were treated. If we too struggle with feelings of worthlessness, these accounts remind us that we are not the only ones and that our feelings do not always accurately reflect our value.

Answer 5: These servants of the past show that faithfulness does not make us immune to negative feelings. One considered himself to be of very little value, and the other focused so much on his sins that he did not feel worthy of being a disciple of Jesus. So if we find it difficult to believe that Jehovah loves us, we should not think that we are an unusual case. Rather, we can learn from how those men were helped to see beyond their limitations.

3. What effect can people in the world have on our self-esteem? (See also the picture.)

2 Timothy 3:1-5 — But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, having an appearance of godliness but proving false to its power; and from these turn away.

Answer 1: The attitudes described in 2 Timothy help us understand why some people look down on us. Their disloyalty or cruelty may damage our self-esteem, but it does not determine how much we are worth to Jehovah.

Answer 2: The world may make us believe that our value depends on receiving praise or buying certain things. If we accept that standard, we will always find a reason to feel inferior. The image of the brother who works cleaning illustrates this: he thinks about money, a luxury car, and men who mock him while he looks into a mirror that distorts his image. These influences can distort how we see ourselves, but they do not show Jehovah’s opinion.

Answer 3: Social media can also harm our self-esteem because some posts give the impression that others have more friends and a happier life. When we compare ourselves with those images, we might think that our life is worth less. The paragraph helps us identify that influence instead of automatically accepting the comparison. Someone’s displaying a glamorous life does not mean that we are failures or that we need to live in the same way to be valuable.

4. What effect can our circumstances have on how we see ourselves? (See also the picture.)

Answer 1: Past experiences can make it difficult for us to feel loved. If our parents did not treat us affectionately or we grew up hearing that we would never accomplish anything, we may have come to accept those opinions as though they were true. The danger is transferring that same idea to our relationship with Jehovah. But the way other people treated us does not indicate what he feels about us. Recognizing that difference helps us understand where some negative feelings come from.

Psalms 71:9 — Do not cast me off in my old age; Do not abandon me when my strength fails.

Answer 2: The request in Psalm 71:9 reflects the concern that may arise when our strength diminishes. A brother who has served Jehovah for many years may no longer be able to do what he did before and may come to think that he is worth less. But a reduction in his abilities does not mean a reduction in his value. This text helps us understand his feelings and reminds us that we can talk to Jehovah about such fears.

Answer 3: The image shows an older brother surrounded by memories of activities he carried out in the past, but seeing himself in a distorted way. This can happen to us if we measure our value by comparing what we do now with what we did before. Physical or emotional health may also prevent us from doing what we wish. The paragraph helps us recognize that such a limitation can affect how we see ourselves without making us any less valuable to Jehovah.

5. What effect can imperfection have on us? (See also the picture.)

Answer 1: Imperfection can lead us to confuse two things: not perfectly meeting Jehovah’s standards and not being loved by him. We want to obey him, but we make mistakes. Then our heart might insist that Jehovah no longer loves us. The paragraph helps us detect this reasoning. Taking his standards seriously does not mean demanding perfection of ourselves when we do not yet have it or interpreting every failure as proof that we lack value in his eyes.

2 Corinthians 2:7 — now you should instead kindly forgive and comfort him, so that he may not be overwhelmed by excessive sadness.

Answer 2: Second Corinthians 2:7 shows that a person can be overwhelmed by sadness and need forgiveness and comfort. This helps us understand the danger of continuing to punish ourselves for sins that Jehovah has already forgiven. Repentance is important, but we should not turn it into a permanent condemnation of ourselves. Accepting the comfort Jehovah offers is also part of learning to see ourselves in a more balanced way.

Answer 3: Paul’s example demonstrates that even someone convinced of Jehovah’s love can feel very bad about his mistakes. He wanted to do what was right, but he suffered because of the struggle against his imperfection. So feeling sad about our weaknesses does not prove that Jehovah has stopped loving us. This example can help us avoid drawing hasty conclusions about our relationship with him when we are discouraged and remind us that other faithful servants have had similar struggles.

Answer 4: The image of the sister standing before a mirror that distorts her figure highlights how we may come to see ourselves when we are discouraged. Imperfection can cause us to focus so much on our faults that we lose sight of everything else. The paragraph does not invite us to minimize sin but to avoid an unbalanced view of ourselves. We need to correct what is wrong without concluding that Jehovah cannot love us or that we are not good enough for him.

6. How might we feel even though we have done nothing wrong, and why?

1 John 3:19-20 — By this we will know that we originate with the truth, and we will assure our hearts before him regarding whatever our hearts may condemn us in, because God is greater than our hearts and knows all things.

Answer 1: We may feel guilty even when there is no real reason. First John 3:19, 20 reminds us that the judgment of our heart is not superior to Jehovah’s. Our imperfection may lead us to condemn ourselves unjustly, whereas he knows our entire situation. Therefore, an intense feeling of guilt does not by itself prove that we have done something wrong or that Jehovah is displeased with us.

Answer 2: The Bethel sister mentioned in the paragraph felt that giving her best to Jehovah meant continually increasing her efforts. Each time she reached a certain level, she thought that she had to do even more. As a result, she was never satisfied with her service. Her experience shows that we can turn a good desire into an endless demand. If that happens to us, we need to distinguish between serving Jehovah wholeheartedly and always demanding more of ourselves, as if no effort could ever be enough.

Answer 3: At times our heart may condemn us even though we have not committed any wrongdoing. The problem may lie in an overly demanding way of thinking, fueled by imperfection. Thus, it is not enough to ask ourselves whether we feel guilty; we should also consider whether there is a genuine reason to feel that way. The paragraph acknowledges that this struggle can be constant. Knowing this helps us not to interpret the return of these feelings as proof that we are failing Jehovah.

7. What does Jehovah see in us that makes us valuable to him?

Genesis 1:27 — And God went on to create the man in his image, in God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.

Answer 1: Genesis 1:27 shows a fundamental reason why we are valuable to Jehovah: He created us with the ability to reflect his qualities. Although we are imperfect, we can show love and other qualities that enable us to imitate him. Therefore, our weakness does not eliminate all the good that he sees in us. When it is difficult for us to recognize our value, we can remember that Jehovah gave us a special dignity within his earthly creation.

Answer 2: Jehovah sees our potential, not just our present limitations. The paragraph explains that even before we knew him, he saw what we could become and lovingly drew us to himself. This is very encouraging because we sometimes define ourselves solely by what we lack or by our mistakes. He has a much more complete view. Thinking about this helps us trust his judgment instead of insisting on our negative opinion of ourselves.

Answer 3: The ransom proves that our imperfection did not cause Jehovah to stop viewing us as valuable. He gave his Son so that we could become his friends. Therefore, we do not have to wait until we are perfect to believe that he loves us. When we doubt our value, we can meditate on what he has already done to draw us close to him. That expression of love carries far more weight than the negative impression we may have of ourselves.

Answer 4: To understand why Jehovah considers us valuable, we need to recognize that his way of thinking is superior to ours. We may focus almost exclusively on one defect, but he sees a person created in his image and capable of cultivating a friendship with him. So it is not a matter of convincing Jehovah that we are worth something. Rather, it is a matter of learning to accept the value he has already demonstrated through his love and the ransom.

8. What does Jehovah see in his dedicated servants? (Isaiah 43:1, 4, 10, 13)

Answer 1: Jehovah sees the loyalty and integrity of his dedicated and baptized servants. These qualities make them very special to him. The paragraph applies Isaiah’s words to help us understand that Jehovah does not view us as anonymous people in a crowd. He has welcomed us as part of his family and values us personally. Remembering this helps us serve him with confidence, convinced that our relationship with him has real value in his eyes.

Proverbs 27:11 — Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me.

Answer 2: Proverbs 27:11 shows that our conduct can make Jehovah rejoice and help answer the one taunting him. This helps us understand how much he values our loyalty. We may think that what we do is of little importance, but he sees something quite different. Each time we act wisely and defend his name, we show that we trust him. Knowing that we can make him rejoice is a powerful reason not to view ourselves as insignificant.

Answer 3: Jehovah trusts his servants to the point of inviting them to be his witnesses. He not only allows them to know him but also gives them the honor of defending his name and helping to refute the falsehoods that have been said about him. That trust says much about how he views us. If we feel of little value, we can think about the privilege of representing him. He appreciates that we have accepted his invitation and are striving to remain loyal.

Answer 4: The protection that Jehovah offers also reflects the affection he feels for his servants. The paragraph highlights that no one can snatch them out of his hand. This helps us see that we are not a forgotten or neglected treasure. Jehovah wants us to feel secure within his family. When doubts arise about how much we matter to him, we can remember both his appreciation for our integrity and his desire to care for us and maintain a close relationship with us.

9. What does Jehovah do with our sins?

Psalms 103:12-14 — As far off as the sunrise is from the sunset, So far off from us he has put our transgressions. As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those who fear him. For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust.

Answer 1: Psalm 103:12-14 shows that Jehovah removes our sins from us and treats us with mercy, taking into account our imperfect condition. When we repent, he does not continue defining us by our mistakes. This allows us to approach him with confidence. If he has decided to forgive us, we do not need to keep treating a forgiven sin as though it were the only thing Jehovah sees in us.

Answer 2: Jehovah sees repentance and forgives generously. This does not mean that sin is unimportant, but that his forgiveness is real. At times we may acknowledge in theory that he has forgiven us and yet feel that we will never again be able to enjoy his affection. The paragraph encourages us to correct that idea. Jehovah does not focus on the errors of someone who has repented, and we can gratefully accept the opportunity to continue worshipping him with confidence.

Answer 3: The Christians in Corinth are proof of how complete Jehovah’s forgiveness can be. Some had committed serious sins, but they repented and, in his eyes, became clean. Thus, they could worship him confident of his love. This example helps us not to think that our past permanently marks us in Jehovah’s eyes. What the paragraph highlights is his willingness to forgive those who repent, not to keep them indefinitely under the weight of guilt.

Answer 4: Jehovah’s forgiveness allows us to regain the assurance that he loves us. If we continue feeling guilty about something he has already forgiven, we should remember that our sadness does not cancel his decision. We can humbly acknowledge what happened and learn from it without concluding that we have lost all value. The way Jehovah treated the repentant Corinthians encourages us to trust in his generosity and to continue serving him with a clean conscience and a grateful heart.

10. How do we know that Jehovah’s view of us does not depend on our responsibilities or appointments?

1 Kings 19:18 — And I still have left 7,000 in Israel, all whose knees have not bent down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.”

Answer 1: At 1 Kings 19:18, Jehovah highlighted the faithfulness of thousands of people who had not worshipped Baal. The paragraph uses that example to show that he values faith, not simply the responsibilities someone may have. Therefore, not receiving an appointment or ceasing to have one does not mean that Jehovah loves us less. What matters is remaining faithful, even if our circumstances or assignments change.

Answer 2: We know that appointments do not determine our value because the article directs our attention to another question: Are we striving to imitate Jesus? This is a standard we can apply whether we have many responsibilities or none. Rather than judging ourselves by a position, we should examine our conduct and our desire to do what is right. In this way, we learn to value what Jehovah values and avoid allowing a change in responsibilities to weaken our confidence in his love.

Answer 3: Other people may associate a brother’s value with his responsibilities, and we ourselves might even think that way. But the paragraph reminds us that the decisive opinion is Jehovah’s. His affection does not increase or decrease according to the appointment we have. This helps us both not to feel superior because of a responsibility and not to feel inferior if we do not have one. Above all, what we must care for is our faith and our effort to imitate Christ.

Answer 4: The paragraph explains that those who strive to imitate Jesus belong to a people whom he considers especially his own. That honor is not limited to those who have an appointment. Therefore, if we lose a responsibility, we may feel the loss without interpreting it as a loss of our personal value. We still have reasons to do fine works and serve joyfully. Our relationship with Jehovah and Christ is far more important than any task we may receive.

11. What will help you to overturn the idea that Jehovah does not value you? (2 Corinthians 10:4, 5).

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 — For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful by God for overturning strongly entrenched things. For we are overturning reasonings and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are bringing every thought into captivity to make it obedient to the Christ;

Answer 1: Second Corinthians 10:4, 5 shows that Jehovah provides powerful means to combat wrong reasoning. The idea that he does not value us may be deeply rooted, but that does not make it true. We can confront it with the Bible’s evidence of his love and learn to bring our thoughts into submission to what he teaches, rather than assuming that every accusation from our heart is true.

Answer 2: It will help us to recognize that an idea may seem very convincing to us and still be false. Perhaps we have thought for years that Jehovah does not love us, and that is why it is difficult for us to question it. But the paragraph invites us to compare that belief with the abundant evidence found in the Bible. If Jehovah assures us that his servants are valuable, we need to accept his testimony. The length of time we have believed something does not make that idea more reliable than God’s Word.

Answer 3: We can remember how we changed our beliefs when we learned the truth. Perhaps we had deeply rooted religious ideas, but we rejected them after seeing that they did not agree with the Bible. Now we need to apply the same standard to the opinion we have of ourselves. If the idea that Jehovah does not value us contradicts what we have learned from him, we should not hold on to it simply because it is familiar. Bible truth can also correct the way we see ourselves.

Answer 4: It is important to base our confidence on Jehovah’s truthfulness, not merely on how we feel at a given moment. He has provided much evidence that each of his servants matters to him. So when an idea arises that denies that love, we can ask ourselves whether we are giving more authority to our impression than to what he says. Trusting in Jehovah includes believing him when he explains how much he values us, even if accepting it is difficult for us.

Answer 5: Overturning that idea requires more than recognizing that it is painful; we have to reject it because it contradicts the evidence Jehovah gives us. The article encourages us to review the texts that show his love and use them to answer our negative thoughts. This does not mean that the feeling will disappear immediately. It means that we stop treating it as an unquestionable truth and begin to build a way of viewing ourselves based on what Jehovah really thinks of his servants.

12. How can we use the Bible as a mirror? (James 1:22-25).

James 1:22-25 — However, become doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves with false reasoning. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, this one is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. For he looks at himself, and he goes away and immediately forgets what sort of person he is. But the one who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and continues in it has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; and he will be happy in what he does.

Answer 1: James encourages us to examine ourselves by means of God’s Word and then act accordingly. We can use it as a mirror to recognize what qualities Jehovah values and strive to demonstrate them, without afterward forgetting what we have learned about his view of us.

Answer 2: Before reading the Bible, we can ask Jehovah to help us have a balanced opinion of ourselves. Then, as we study the lives of his servants, we can take note of the qualities he appreciated in them. In this way, our reading does not become merely a list of things we lack. It also helps us recognize the efforts we are already making to love him and endure faithfully, and to understand why these things are valuable to him.

Answer 3: The Bible presents imperfect men and women whom Jehovah loved. As we read about them, we can ask ourselves whether we too are showing love for him and striving to remain faithful. This does not mean claiming that we are just like those individuals in every way, but recognizing qualities that Jehovah appreciates. If he valued their love and endurance despite their faults, we have reason to believe that he also values those qualities when he sees them in us.

Answer 4: Using the Bible as a mirror involves learning to view ourselves by Jehovah’s standards. Our main reason for reading it is to know him better, and that includes discovering what makes someone valuable to him. If we focus only on our mistakes, we are not seeing the complete picture. The paragraph encourages us to recognize also the love and endurance we strive to show. In this way, we can correct what is necessary without denying all the good that Jehovah sees.

Answer 5: We also need to retain what we discover in that mirror. It would not be enough to feel encouraged during our reading and then go back to measuring our worth by the world’s standards. The article invites us to remember that Jehovah pays attention to those who fear him and appreciates their continuing to love him during trials. Meditating on this can help us maintain a balanced opinion of ourselves during the day, especially when our limitations or the comments of others discourage us.

13. What is it good for you to do to remember that you are valuable to Jehovah?

Answer 1: It is good to make a written collection of texts and thoughts that convince us that Jehovah loves us. We can keep adding to it what we find during Bible reading or personal study. The advantage of writing it down is that we do not depend solely on what we remember when we are discouraged. If negative thoughts arise, we will have concrete evidence of Jehovah’s love at hand and can review it to regain a more balanced way of thinking based on his Word.

1 John 4:10 — The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.

Answer 2: First John 4:10 is a good text to include in that collection because it highlights that Jehovah took the initiative to love us and sent his Son for us. If we think that we do not deserve his affection, we should remember that his love is generous, not a reward we can earn by being perfect. Meditating on Jehovah’s initiative helps us gratefully accept the love he wants to give us.

Answer 3: In addition to looking for information on our own, we can ask the brothers what has helped them to be sure of Jehovah’s love. Their answers may direct our attention to texts or thoughts we had not considered. The paragraph recommends writing down those discoveries. In this way, our collection will become richer and we can turn to it when we need it. The point is not to seek constant praise, but to gather reasons that strengthen our confidence in Jehovah’s affection.

Answer 4: It is worthwhile to look for information related to the specific doubt that concerns us. For example, if we think that we do not deserve Jehovah’s love, we can study his loyal love and undeserved kindness. This will help us understand that none of us can demand his affection as something we have earned. He gives it generously. Writing down and reviewing that thought can prevent us from confusing our lack of merit with an alleged lack of love on Jehovah’s part.

14. How can you protect yourself from bad influences? (See also the picture).

Answer 1: We can protect ourselves by spending less time, when possible, with people who damage our self-esteem. If circumstances do not allow us to avoid such treatment, we need to remember that their words and conduct do not represent how Jehovah feels about us. That distinction is important: We will not always be able to change how others treat us, but we can strive not to accept their opinions as a measure of our worth. The opinion we need to keep in mind is Jehovah’s.

Luke 12:15 — Then he said to them: “Keep your eyes open and guard against every sort of greed, because even when a person has an abundance, his life does not result from the things he possesses.”

Answer 2: Jesus’ counsel at Luke 12:15 protects us from measuring life by possessions. The commercial system tries to convince us that we need to buy more in order to feel fulfilled. But giving in to that pressure may lead us to desire unnecessary things or things beyond our means. Remembering Jehovah’s counsel helps us not to interpret a simple standard of living as a personal failure or as a sign that we are worth less.

Answer 3: If we notice that social media makes us feel inferior, the paragraph proposes a concrete step: Reduce the time we spend on it or even stop using it. We do not have to keep exposing ourselves to something that fuels harmful comparisons. It also helps us to cultivate contentment with what is necessary. Thus, we stop measuring our happiness by the lifestyle others display and protect a view of ourselves that is more in harmony with Jehovah’s counsel.

Answer 4: The picture shows a young brother enjoying a walk in the woods with his friends. It contrasts with the scene in which he was thinking about luxuries and the ridicule of other people. This difference encourages us to pay attention to the influences we choose. Instead of feeding comparisons that harm us, we can take advantage of opportunities to enjoy good company. Protecting our self-esteem involves recognizing what harms us and taking practical steps to reduce its influence.

15. What can you do if your circumstances limit your service to Jehovah? (See also the picture).

Romans 12:4-5 — For just as we have in one body many members, but the members do not all have the same function, so we, although many, are one body in union with Christ, but individually we are members belonging to one another.

Answer 1: Romans 12:4, 5 helps us remember that we do not all perform the same function, but each one has a valuable place. If our circumstances limit our service, we should not conclude that we are no longer useful. We can focus on the opportunities we do have now and take full advantage of them wholeheartedly. Our value does not depend on doing exactly what other brothers do or what we did at another stage of life.

Answer 2: We can stop focusing our attention on what is no longer within our reach and put our heart into what we can do. The picture of the older brother illustrates this: Instead of thinking only about his past activities, he is preaching to a man. His circumstances have changed, but he still has opportunities to serve Jehovah. This approach helps us use our present strength joyfully, without demanding of ourselves abilities we no longer have.

Answer 3: A change in service does not make what we have learned lose its usefulness. The paragraph mentions someone who has finished his service at Bethel and can use his experience to encourage his new congregation. This teaches us to look for ways to use what we have, rather than keep looking at the opportunity that ended. Health, family obligations, or other circumstances may limit certain activities, but we can still make a valuable contribution and put our heart into our present service.

16. What can you do if a negative thought comes back? (Romans 12:2; see also the picture).

Romans 12:2 — And stop being molded by this system of things, but be transformed by making your mind over, so that you may prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Answer 1: Romans 12:2 reminds us that we need to keep renewing our mind. So if a negative thought reappears, we should not conclude that all our effort has been useless. We can examine that idea again in the light of the Bible and strive to think as Jehovah does. The goal is not to demand an instant change from ourselves, but to continue transforming the way we view things with the help of his Word.

Answer 2: We can remember that we are still not able to see ourselves exactly as Jehovah sees us. Our knowledge is limited, and we are still imperfect. So the reappearance of a negative idea should not surprise us or cause us to give up the fight. The paragraph encourages us to be patient and keep learning. Instead of thinking that we should already have completely overcome that problem, we can value each opportunity to bring our way of thinking a little closer to Jehovah’s.

Answer 3: The image of the sister with the Bible open, smiling at a clear reflection, highlights the importance of allowing God’s Word to correct the way we see ourselves. If a negative thought returns, we can go back to the truths that help us understand Jehovah’s love. We do not have to accept a distorted image again simply because it is familiar. Continuing to learn from him helps us regain a more balanced opinion of ourselves.

Answer 4: The paragraph explains that transforming our mind is a process that will continue until we reach perfection. This allows us to have realistic expectations. We do not need to measure our progress by the total absence of negative thoughts, but should keep striving to respond to them with what we learn from Jehovah. If an idea returns, we can recognize it and continue working on our way of thinking. The important thing is not to become discouraged or stop seeking the viewpoint of our heavenly Father.

17. How do you know that you are very valuable to Jehovah?

Romans 3:4 — Certainly not! But let God be found true, even if every man be found a liar, just as it is written: “That you might be proved righteous in your words and might win when you are being judged.”

Answer 1: Romans 3:4 highlights that we can have complete confidence in God’s truthfulness. So we know that we are valuable to Jehovah because he himself gives us reasons to believe it in his Word. We do not depend solely on feeling good about ourselves. If our feelings contradict what he teaches about his love, we can give priority to his word. His way of viewing us is more reliable than our impression at the moment.

Answer 2: We know it because the Bible gives us solid evidence of Jehovah’s personal interest. Throughout the article we have seen that he provided the ransom, values our loyalty, and generously forgives when we repent. These are not simply words of encouragement without foundation. They are reasons to trust in his love. When it is difficult for us to recognize our value, we can review them and remember that Jehovah wants us to cultivate a friendship with him that will last forever.

Answer 3: Our confidence should rest on Jehovah’s opinion, because it is the one that matters most and is always correct. Other people may judge us wrongly, and we may also be too hard on ourselves. But that does not change the value he gives us. The paragraph encourages us to let his Word have the final say on this matter. Trusting in Jehovah includes accepting that he loves us, not merely believing other things he teaches us.

Answer 4: Even if we have to keep fighting the idea that we are worthless, that struggle does not erase the evidence of Jehovah’s love. The paragraph encourages us to persevere and trust in his desire to have us as his friends forever. Therefore, we do not need to wait for all doubts to disappear before drawing close to him. We can continue serving him and strengthening our trust, convinced that his love is real even though at times it is difficult for us to feel it.

Why do some find it difficult to believe that they are valuable to Jehovah?

Answer 1: One reason is the influence of the world. The contempt, lies, and lack of affection shown by others can make us feel worthless. In addition, advertising and social media promote comparisons based on possessions, popularity, or an apparently perfect life. If we accept those standards, our self-esteem can suffer greatly. Therefore, we need to remember that the world’s evaluations do not reflect how Jehovah feels about each one of his servants.

Answer 2: Past or present circumstances can also have an influence. Growing up without affection or hearing demeaning comments can make it difficult to accept that Jehovah loves us. In other cases, age or health limits what we can do, and we confuse that reduction in activity with a loss of value. But our present abilities and the way we were treated in the past do not determine Jehovah’s opinion. He does not measure us by such limited standards.

Answer 3: Imperfection can make us think that Jehovah does not consider us good enough. Because we want to obey him, our mistakes hurt us, and sometimes we continue feeling overwhelmed even after receiving his forgiveness. Paul’s example shows that this struggle can affect faithful servants. The lesson is that feeling bad about our weaknesses does not prove that Jehovah has stopped loving us. We need to acknowledge our mistakes without allowing them to define our entire relationship with him.

1 John 3:19-20 — By this we will know that we originate with the truth, and we will assure our hearts before him regarding whatever our hearts may condemn us in, because God is greater than our hearts and knows all things.

Answer 4: Some find it difficult to believe this because their heart condemns them even when they have done nothing wrong. First John 3:19, 20 helps us remember that Jehovah knows more than our heart does. We may keep demanding more and more of ourselves and feel that we never do enough, but that feeling does not prove that he is disappointed. His complete knowledge of us deserves more trust than our imperfect assessment.

How does Jehovah view us?

Romans 5:8 — But God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Answer 1: Romans 5:8 shows that Jehovah considers us valuable despite our imperfection. He did not wait for us to become perfect before expressing his love for us through Christ’s sacrifice. In addition, he created us with qualities that enable us to imitate him, and he saw our potential before we knew him. So when we think that our faults make us unworthy of his love, we can remember what he has already done so that we could be his friends.

Answer 2: Jehovah sees the loyalty and integrity of his dedicated servants and considers them very special. He welcomes them as part of his family and trusts them to be his witnesses. He is also pleased when they contribute to defending his name. This shows that we are not insignificant people to him. Our faithfulness has value, and the privilege of representing him gives us solid reason to feel loved and appreciated, even when it is sometimes difficult for us to recognize it.

Answer 3: When we repent, Jehovah does not focus on our sins but generously forgives us. That is how he treated the Christians in Corinth who had left serious conduct behind. In his eyes, they were clean and could worship him confident of his love. This teaches us that Jehovah does not define us forever by our worst mistakes. We can accept his forgiveness and continue cultivating our friendship with him, without thinking that our past makes us permanently less valuable.

Answer 4: Jehovah does not determine our value by the responsibilities or appointments we have. He appreciates our faith and our effort to imitate Jesus. Therefore, receiving an assignment does not make us more valuable as people, and losing it does not mean that Jehovah loves us less. This point helps us maintain a balanced view of ourselves and of others. The essential thing is to remain loyal and take advantage of opportunities to do good works.

What will help us to see ourselves as Jehovah sees us?

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 — For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful by God for overturning strongly entrenched things. For we are overturning reasonings and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are bringing every thought into captivity to make it obedient to the Christ;

Answer 1: It will help us to combat negative reasoning with the evidence Jehovah gives us. Second Corinthians 10:4, 5 shows that such ideas, even when deeply rooted, can be torn down. If the Bible teaches that Jehovah values his servants, we need to reject anything that contradicts that truth. This is not because the feeling is easy to change, but because we trust Jehovah more than our imperfect perception.

Answer 2: We can use the Bible as a mirror and ask Jehovah to help us recognize the qualities he values. When reading about imperfect servants whom he loved, we can examine whether we too are showing love and endurance. It is also useful to write down texts and thoughts that strengthen our confidence in his love. Reviewing that collection when we are discouraged will help us remember concrete evidence of our value instead of being guided only by what we feel.

Answer 3: We also need to protect ourselves from influences that distort the way we see ourselves. We can reduce unnecessary contact with people who belittle us, resist the pressure to measure ourselves by possessions, and limit social media if it harms us. At the same time, it is good to concentrate on what we can do for Jehovah now. In this way, we stop feeding harmful comparisons and wholeheartedly make use of the opportunities we have, without thinking that our limitations deprive us of all value.

Answer 4: It will help us to keep transforming our way of thinking patiently. If a negative thought returns, it does not mean that we have failed; we are still imperfect and need to continue learning. We can return to Bible truths, remember Jehovah’s love, and trust that his opinion is the correct one. The goal is to think more and more like him. Persevering in this way will enable us to serve him with greater confidence and joy, convinced that we are valuable to our heavenly Father.

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