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JW: Watchtower (Study) (wE MP3)

Manaen—Put Spiritual Pursuits First

JW: Watchtower (Study) (wE MP3)

Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of PA

Podcasting, Religion & Spirituality

4.8798 Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2026

⏱️ 1 minutes

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wE MP3 May 2026 - 06

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0:00.0

Bible character.

0:02.7

Manion put spiritual pursuits first.

0:07.5

Manion was among those who took the lead in the first century Antia congregation.

0:13.7

He was educated with Herod, the district ruler.

0:17.1

Acts 13 won.

0:19.4

So Manion had a significant education and may have enjoyed a privileged upbringing.

0:26.3

Despite his background, Mannion chose to become a Christian and support the congregation.

0:32.9

He did not use his education or his connection to the ruling class to advance himself.

0:38.5

Instead, he served his brothers.

0:42.1

Mannion's example shows that serving Jehovah is more important than pursuing a worldly status.

0:49.1

Like Manion, we should prioritize spiritual activities over worldly pursuits.

0:55.1

Additionally, even though we value education,

0:58.4

we make sure of the more important things

1:00.6

and ensure that secular pursuits do not interfere with our worship of Jehovah.

1:06.0

Philippians 1, 9, and 10.

1:09.4

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