In this article, we will consider how Jonathan’s example can help us to prove loyal to Jehovah in four challenging situations: (1) when someone in authority seems unworthy of respect, (2) when there is a conflict of loyalties, (3) when we are misunderstood or misjudged, and (4) when loyalty and personal interests clash.
وَلِهٰذَا ٱلسَّبَبِ كَانَ وَلِيًّا لِدَاوُدَ وَلَمْ يَغَرْ مِنْهُ وَيَعْتَبِرْهُ مُنَافِسًا لَهُ ،‏ وَإِلَّا لَمَا ذَهَبَ إِلَيْهِ « لِيُشَدِّدَ يَدَهُ بِٱللهِ » .‏