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    A brother assisting an older sister to a car after a meeting as a young sister walks with her.

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Treat Older Women as Mothers, Younger Women as Sisters

    The Scriptures tell us to treat older Christians as if they were our mothers and fathers and the younger ones as our siblings. (Read 1 Timothy 5:1, 2.) Brothers especially need to treat sisters with dignity and respect.

    Never would a brother flirt or do anything that would make a sister feel uncomfortable around him. (Job 31:1) A single brother would not toy with the emotions of a single sister by making her feel that he wants to pursue a romantic relationship when he does not.

    Elders should give kind consideration to sisters who respectfully ask a question or even point out something that may require attention. Elders are especially considerate of those who do not have a husband to protect them.​—Ru 2:8, 9.

    WATCH THE VIDEO DISPLAY UNFAILING LOVE IN THE CONGREGATION​—TO WIDOWS AND THE FATHERLESS, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

    • A scene from the video ‘Display Unfailing Love in the Congregation—To Widows and the Fatherless.’ Brothers and sisters comfort Sister Myint and her daughters at their home after her husband’s fatal accident.

      How did the congregation show outstanding love to Sister Myint?

    • A scene from the video ‘Display Unfailing Love in the Congregation—To Widows and the Fatherless.’ A neighbor observes a Witness couple going to visit Sister Myint and her daughters.

      How did the love shown by the congregation give a good witness to the village?

    • A scene from the video ‘Display Unfailing Love in the Congregation—To Widows and the Fatherless.’ Sister Myint and her daughter attend a congregation meeting.

      How did the love shown by the congregation affect Sister Myint’s daughters?

    What are some practical ways you can show loving concern for the sisters in your congregation?