Wednesday, January 27 Do all things for God’s glory. Keep from becoming causes for stumbling. —1 Cor. 10:31, 32. When deciding whether to share in a custom or tradition, we should think about how our decision may affect the consciences of others, especially fellow Christians. Never would we want to stumble someone! (Mark 9:42) Also, we want to avoid needlessly offending those who are not Witnesses. Love will move us to speak to them in a respectful way, which glorifies Jehovah. We certainly would not quarrel with people or ridicule their traditions. Remember, love is powerful! When we reflect it in a considerate and respectful manner, we may even soften the hearts of opposers. Make it known in your community that you are one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. (Isa. 43:10) You will likely find it easier to handle emotionally charged situations if your relatives and neighbors know that you worship Jehovah God. May we never be ashamed of the stand that we take in defense of the truth.—Rom. 1:16. w19.04 17-18 ¶14-16
This especially jumped out at me: "Also, we want to avoid needlessly offending those who are not Witnesses. Love will move us to speak to them in a respectful way, which glorifies Jehovah. We certainly would not quarrel with people or ridicule their traditions." If memory serves, the Watchtower's publications frequently ridicule the [religious] traditions of those who are "not Witnesses," so to read this in today's "Daily Text" rings a bit hollow for me. I've also both known Witnesses and been a "Witness" myself who have spoken to non-Witnesses disrespectfully or to ridicule them for something they've believed, placing myself in the same club as the Pharisees of Jesus' time here on Earth. —Timothy