Bible Speaks

PRAY HARDEST WHEN IT HARDEST TO PRAY  – 
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Deuteronomy Highlight Chapter 3:26: Jehovah told Moses “Never speak to me further on this matter.” On occasion, even prayers by God’s servants are not answered. Moses’ prayer to enter the promised land was not heard. 
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King David’s prayer in behalf of Bathsheba’s child went unheeded. 
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The apostle Paul’s prayer to be delivered from his ‘thorn in the flesh’ went unanswered. 
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To be heard, prayers must be in harmony with God’s purposes. So, then, even our failure to understand Jehovah’s purpose in a matter can result in an unanswered prayer. But don’t give up in asking that God’s will be done. 
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Nice illustration at our Quichua Regional 2017 Convention in Riobamba, Ecuador.  
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This is called a 'Chumbi' and is used to spin yarn with the fingers.  One hand holds the bulk wool from the sheep and the other hand spins yarn with the fingers and rolls it up on the little spool.  The older women always carry this device wherever they go, tending sheep, walking miles to milk their cows or going down dirt roads to weekly markets.  They are always prepared!  
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The lesson?  For informal witnessing we needs our tools with us and we need to be actively working them whenever we are away from our home and wherever we go!
 Thank you  @ecua_gringo
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Prove to Be a Real Follower of Christ ?⚖️???⚖️?
“Every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit.”—MATT. 7:17.
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The two kinds of fruits have become clearly manifest during this time of the end. (Read Daniel 12:3, 10.) False Christians have a distorted view of God and often a hypocritical form of godly devotion, whereas those having spiritual insight worship God “with spirit and truth.” (John 4:24; 2 Tim. 3:1-5) They strive to display Christlike qualities. But what about us personally? As you consider the following five identifying marks of true Christianity, ask yourself: ‘Do my conduct and teachings clearly harmonize with God’s Word? Do I beautify the truth in the eyes of those searching for it?’
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Live by God’s Word
What pleases Jehovah, and what does this involve for true Christians?
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“Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens,” said Jesus, “but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will.” (Matt. 7:21) Yes, it is not the professing of Christianity that pleases Jehovah but the practicing of it. For Christ’s true followers, that involves their whole way of life, including their attitude toward money, secular work, entertainment, worldly customs and celebrations, and marriage and other relationships with fellow humans. False Christians, however, adopt the thinking and ways of the world, which have become increasingly ungodly during these last days.—Ps. 92:7.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2010043?q=false+christians&p=par

"People who manufacture weapons or invest in weapons industries are hypocrites if they call themselves Christian." -- Pope Francis
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Matthew 26:52 - Then Jesus said to him: "Return your sword to its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword." (NWT)
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Thank you ??????? Song 30 "My Father, My God and Friend"
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Learn what the Master says today! The light is brighter! You must see it? The Book we are now studying helps understand the light! Do you study the Bible with JW's or just attack without knowledge of the new light?
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Keep reading the Chariot is on the MOVE! 
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@Stephen D. Robinson
Some feel the hearing of those words can veer us from God's Truth! If we are grounded in the Truth we can see it's falseness. Sadly, some feel justified in fighting the  Sovereign of the Universe Jehovah God as did Satan. What for? Their is no "power" without Jehovah's Holy Spirit and the Truth. Satan deceived Eve did he not? Many face things today that will either open their hearts or divide them more. Jesus Christ was tested by Satan in the wilderness and Satan offered him all the kingdoms of the world. What did Jesus Christ do? He quoted scriptures to break up the works of the Devil and his power. So I will quote also scriptures.
The Bible’s View
Those who look favorably upon the Bible and are inclined to accept Jesus Christ as God’s Spokesman ought to be interested in knowing the Bible’s view. You perhaps recall that Jesus once spoke of two roads, a “broad and spacious . . . road leading off into destruction” and a “cramped . . . road leading off into life.” He explained how to identify those traveling on each road, saying: “By their fruits you will recognize them.” By what kind of fruits? Not by what they say, but by what they do, as Jesus clarified: “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will.” Professing belief in God is not enough. We must do God’s will. Logically, we must first have accurate knowledge of what God’s will is.—Matthew 7:13-23.
Jesus plainly showed that it is possible for humans to gain knowledge about God. He said: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.” (John 17:3) Clearly, we can acquire the wisdom and the knowledge that God reveals—but only if we exert ourselves in seeking such. However, God’s gift to those who do so is everlasting life, so this search is surely worthwhile.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2006760?q=by+their+fruits&p=par#h=8

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"For the Lord’s sake subject yourselves to every human creation: whether to a king as being superior or to governors."—1 Pet. 2:13, 14.
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SUPERIOR AUTHORITIES
An expression at Romans 13:1 designating human governmental authorities. That scripture has been variously rendered: “Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities, for there is no authority except by God; the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God.” (NW) “Let every subject be obedient to the ruling authorities, for there is no authority not under God’s control, and under His control the existing authorities have been constituted.” (We) “Everyone must obey the state authorities, for no authority exists without God’s permission, and the existing authorities have been put there by God.”—TEV.
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Jehovah God, though not originating them (compare Mt 4:8, 9; 1Jo 5:19; Re 13:1, 2), has allowed man’s governmental authorities to come into existence, and they continue to exist by his permission. However, when he chooses to do so, Jehovah can remove, direct, or control such authorities in order to accomplish his will. The prophet Daniel declared regarding Jehovah: “He is changing times and seasons, removing kings and setting up kings.” (Da 2:21) And Proverbs 21:1 says: “A king’s heart is as streams of water in the hand of Jehovah. Everywhere that he delights to, he turns it.”—Compare Ne 2:3-6;Es 6:1-11.
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Reasons for Christian Subjection. There being no reason for Christians to set themselves in opposition to an arrangement that God has permitted, they have good reason to be in subjection to the superior authorities. Governmental rulers, though they may be corrupt personally, would not normally punish others for doing good, that is, for adhering to the law of the land. But a person who engages in thievery, murder, or other lawless acts could expect an adverse judgment from the ruling authority. One guilty of deliberate murder, for instance, might be executed for his crime. Since Jehovah God authorized capital punishment for murderers after the Flood (Ge 9:6), the human authority, by executing the lawbreaker, would be acting as “God’s minister, an avenger to express wrath upon the one practicing what is bad.”—Ro 13:2-4; Tit 3:1;1Pe 2:11-17.
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Christian subjection to the superior authorities is not based merely on their ability to punish evildoers. With a Christian, it becomes a matter of conscience. He is submissive to human authorities because he recognizes that this is in harmony with God’s will. (Ro 13:5; 1Pe 2:13-15) Therefore, subjection to the superior authorities—to worldly political authorities—could never be absolute. It would be impossible for a Christian to preserve a good conscience and do the divine will if he broke God’s law because that is what the political authority demanded. For this reason, subjection to superior authorities must always be viewed in the light of the apostles’ statement to the Jewish Sanhedrin: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.”—Ac 5:29.
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Since the governmental authorities render valuable services to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of their subjects, they are entitled to taxes and tribute in compensation for their services. The governmental authorities can be termed “God’s public servants” in the sense that they provide beneficial services. (Ro 13:6, 7) At times such services have directly assisted God’s servants, as when King Cyrus made it possible for the Jews to return to Judah and Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. (2Ch 36:22, 23; Ezr 1:1-4) Often the benefits are those shared by all from the proper functioning of the authorities. These would include the maintenance of a legal system to which persons can appeal for justice, protection from criminals and from illegal mobs, and so forth.—Php 1:7; Ac 21:30-32;23:12-32.
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Of course, a ruler who misuses his authority is accountable to God. Wrote the apostle Paul: “Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah.’”—Ro 12:19; Ec 5:8.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200004262?q=1+peter+2%3A13%2C14&p=par

Today’s Great Experience As Brother @wattsstudiopeter Was with Sister Violet, Sister Carmen & Sister Maria! From Kensington Congregation Spanish! They were standing in a Corner in the Bad Streets of North Philadelphia! As they were standing there they see a Man drive by and see he makes a U-turn they don’t know what to expect.. He gets out the car & approaches the Brother & Sister & the first thing he says I’ve been looking for yall.. I was a PASTOR OF MY CHURCH but I tore up my certificate because NOW I KNOW JESUS AINT GOD! So he proceed and says can I please take a Book & a Magazine? And where do you hold your meetings? Can you Imagine the Blessing Experience these Sister’s & Brother had Today?! It surely had me #Emotional.. Well I really wanted to share this with my Brother’s & Sister’s! Have a Beautiful Day!?❤️? Thank you.

"Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations."—(Matt. 28:19) 
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As followers of Christ, we pattern our ministry after his example. Hence, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to giving “a thorough witness.” (Acts 10:42) Like Jesus, we call on people in their homes. (Acts 5:42) We adjust our schedule, if necessary, so that we can call at a time when they are more likely to be at home. We also search out and discreetly preach to people in public places—on streets, in parks, in stores, and in the workplace. 
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We keep “working hard and exerting ourselves” in the ministry, for we take this work seriously. (1 Timothy 4:10) Deep, heartfelt love for others motivates us to keep looking for opportunities to preach wherever and whenever people can be found.—1 Thessalonians 2:8.
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Another way that Jesus trained his disciples was by providing them with extensive instruction. Before sending out first the 12 apostles and later the 70 disciples to preach, Jesus held what amounted to training sessions. (Matthew 10:1-15; Luke 10:1-12) 
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The training produced good results, for Luke 10:17reports: “The seventy returned with joy.” Let us consider two of the important lessons Jesus taught, keeping in mind that his words are to be understood against the background of Jewish customs in Bible times.
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Jesus taught his disciples to trust in Jehovah. He told them: “Do not procure gold or silver or copper for your girdle purses, or a food pouch for the trip, or two undergarments, or sandals or a staff; for the worker deserves his food.” (Matthew 10:9, 10) 
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It was common for travelers to take along a girdle purse for money, a food pouch for provisions, and an extra pair of sandals.* By instructing his disciples not to worry about such things, Jesus was, in effect, saying: “Place your trust entirely in Jehovah, for he will take care of your needs.” Jehovah would provide for them by moving those who accepted the good news to extend hospitality, which was a custom in Israel.—Luke 22:35.
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Jesus also taught his disciples to avoid unnecessary distractions. He said: “Do not embrace anybody in greeting along the road.” (Luke 10:4) Was Jesus telling them to be cool or aloof? Not at all. In Bible times, greetings often involved much more than a simple hello. 
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Customary greetings included various formalities and lengthy conversation. One Bible scholar states: “Salutations among the Orientals did not consist, as among us, of a slight bow, or extension of the hand, but [were] performed by many embraces, and inclinations, and even prostrations of the body on the ground. All this required much time.” By telling his disciples not to engage in the customary greetings, Jesus was, in a sense, saying: “You must make the most of your time, for the message you bear is urgent.”*
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We take to heart the instructions that Jesus gave his first-century disciples. In carrying out our ministry, we place our complete trust in Jehovah. (Proverbs 3:5, 6) We know that we will never lack the necessities of life if we “keep . . . seeking first the kingdom.” (Matthew 6:33) 
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102007051?q=matt+28%3A19&p=par

Que bello, buen entrenamiento de sus padres. 

Los programas de tv ya no se pueden ver, si acaso las noticias y aun así estan llenas de violencia e inmoralidad. 

Me pareció magnifica. 

Summary of Annual Meeting More Info 
In order to put more emphasis on starting Bible studies and reducing the amount of material that our brothers should read, the board of directors recently took a series of interesting decisions. These were announced at the annual society watch tower of the Bible and the Pennsylvania tracts on Saturday, October 7, 2017.
1.-  from January 2018, the public edition of the watchtower (Watchtower) will be published three times a year instead of six times a year. The same for awake magazine! Wake up! ) for example, the first number of the watchtower for 2018 will be distributed during January and February. The first number of wake up! It will be distributed during the months of March and April. Each theme will focus on a key theme that will have broad and attractive information.
 2._ the number of books, brochures, treaties, contact cards and videos will be reduced to the ministry of field. Articles of essential literature and videos that have proven to be effective in the ministry will remain in our "Teaching Tool Box"
3._ from January 2018, the specific monthly offers of literature will be discontinued. More emphasis will be placed on initial and continuing talks. The Publishers will be encouraged to use the good judgment to decide which " item " of the " Teaching Tool Box " will offer and when. Regular campaigns to distribute invitations to assemblies and memorial will remain as in the past.
4._ if the book which teaches us the Bible?, which is the simplified edition of the book teaches, it is available in a particular language, then it will stop producing the book teaches. The Publishers can decide whether to transfer the Bible students to the book teaches us now, or to complete the book of teaching with the student. Until the supplies of the book are exhausted, the publishers must continue to it interested people who show interest in the message of the Bible.
5._ a simplified edition of the book " stay in love of God ". the new book is entitled " how to stay in the love of God ". once this new book is available in a Language in particular, the production of the book "the love of God" will be discontinued. Publishers can publishers if they transfer Bible students to the new book or complete the book "love of God" with the student.
 6._ encouraging reports about the activity of Jehovah's witnesses in other lands are now regularly provided by jw broadcasting and jw.org. Therefore, the yearbook will no longer be published. When the global field service report for the 2017 service year is available, this information will be published in the "about us" section of jw.org.
7._ the website will continue to publish the following topics " activities ", " answers to biblical questions ", " frequently asked questions " and " young people ask ". in addition, the website will periodically publish the topics of magazines " help for the family, " copy your faith "," the bible changed your life ", and " chance or design ", "
 8._ no new content will be added to the following sections at jw.org: " letters of biblical character ", " ideas for the night of worship in the family ", " Illustrated Biblical stories ", " my Lessons from the bible ", " Illustrated activities ", " study activities for children, " study guides for what really teaches the Bible?, young people ask the work sheets and the series of videos what their peers say . However, the existing content will remain at jw.org.
These organizational refinements are expected to help us focus on our objective of teaching " to all those who are properly prepared for eternal life."

World News Media. Org 
The Annual meeting whose first presentation ended yesterday Saturday continues today to repeat the programme twice for other guests in the us.
This information is not given to any other country at the moment.
As with all of these events, the president of the meeting often asked that recordings of speeches should not be hung on the internet. But you can make recordings for private use.
We have literally obeyed this request by not hanging on the internet any complete or partial recording or sound of this important meeting, even though there are such recordings.
How do we know what I'm talking about at the meeting?
Because the attendees themselves say it anecdotally giving the main points without giving more information from their notes, which are very abundant.
It is clear that they will not comment on the us brothers who were still going to the meeting today, and so enjoy the new events.
But in no way were the assistants banned from their mouths, who absolutely no one will comment on the great new and prudent slave. Because if that was the case, the rest of the planet won't know anything about it until months and months later, something absurd.
Finished Sunday shows, brothers feel free to talk to anyone who wants to, always avoid hanging on the internet.
That is why, with a clear conscience, we have shared in private in this group, timely and summary comments from the programme. There was nothing confidential.
We encourage those who even have problems of conscience, to abandon this group. Thank you very much.

Image of the Annual Meeting today.on Screen New Book Soon!

If Jehovah told us tomorrow that Armageddon has begun would you listen to the Faithful Slave? Perhaps when we keep up to this Chariot we can learn how fast we're moving! Keep focused Don't Give Up! 

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Thought you guys might like to see the cool, special sign that's been posted outside Wallkill Bethel this week, for annual mtg/dedication. 

World News Media. Org 
The Annual meeting whose first presentation ended yesterday Saturday continues today to repeat the programme twice for other guests in the us.
This information is not given to any other country at the moment.
As with all of these events, the president of the meeting often asked that recordings of speeches should not be hung on the internet. But you can make recordings for private use.
We have literally obeyed this request by not hanging on the internet any complete or partial recording or sound of this important meeting, even though there are such recordings.
How do we know what I'm talking about at the meeting?
Because the attendees themselves say it anecdotally giving the main points without giving more information from their notes, which are very abundant.
It is clear that they will not comment on the us brothers who were still going to the meeting today, and so enjoy the new events.
But in no way were the assistants banned from their mouths, who absolutely no one will comment on the great new and prudent slave. Because if that was the case, the rest of the planet won't know anything about it until months and months later, something absurd.
Finished Sunday shows, brothers feel free to talk to anyone who wants to, always avoid hanging on the internet.
That is why, with a clear conscience, we have shared in private in this group, timely and summary comments from the programme. There was nothing confidential.
We encourage those who even have problems of conscience, to abandon this group. Thank you very much.

Nice illustration at our Quichua Regional 2017 Convention in Riobamba, Ecuador.  
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This is called a 'Chumbi' and is used to spin yarn with the fingers.  One hand holds the bulk wool from the sheep and the other hand spins yarn with the fingers and rolls it up on the little spool.  The older women always carry this device wherever they go, tending sheep, walking miles to milk their cows or going down dirt roads to weekly markets.  They are always prepared!  
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The lesson?  For informal witnessing we needs our tools with us and we need to be actively working them whenever we are away from our home and wherever we go!
 Thank you  @ecua_gringo
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Showing Respect for Life and Blood – ??? ??????
How should we view life? (1) abortion? (1)
How do Christians show that they are safety conscious? (2)
Is it wrong to kill animals? (3)
What are some practices that do not show respect for life? (4)
What is God’s law on blood? (5)
Does this include blood transfusions? (6)
1. Jehovah is the Source of life. All living things owe their life to God. (Psalm 36:9) Life is sacred to God. Even the life of an unborn child inside its mother is precious to Jehovah. To kill such a developing baby on purpose is wrong in God’s eyes.—Exodus 21:22, 23; Psalm 127:3.
2. True Christians are safety conscious. They make sure that their cars and their homes are safe. (Deuteronomy 22:8) God’s servants do not take unnecessary risks with their lives just for pleasure or excitement. So they do not share in violent sports that deliberately hurt other people. They avoid entertainment that encourages violence.—Psalm 11:5; John 13:35.
3. Animal life is also sacred to the Creator. A Christian may kill animals to provide food and clothing or to protect himself from sickness and danger. (Genesis 3:21; 9:3; Exodus 21:28) But it is wrong to mistreat animals or to kill them just for sport or pleasure.—Proverbs 12:10.
4. Smoking, chewing betel nut, and taking drugs for pleasure are not for Christians. These practices are wrong because (1) they make us their slaves, (2) they harm our bodies, and (3) they are unclean. (Romans 6:19; 12:1; 2 Corinthians 7:1) It can be very hard to give up these habits. But we must do so to please Jehovah.
5. Blood is also sacred in God’s eyes. God says that the soul, or life, is in the blood. So it is wrong to eat blood. It is also wrong to eat the meat of an animal that has not been properly bled. If an animal is strangled or dies in a trap, it should not be eaten. If it is speared or shot, it must be bled quickly if it is to be eaten.—Genesis 9:3, 4; Leviticus 17:13, 14; Acts 15:28, 29.
6. Is it wrong to accept a blood transfusion? Remember, Jehovah requires that we abstain from blood. This means that we must not take into our bodies in any way at all other people’s blood or even our own blood that has been stored. (Acts 21:25) So true Christians will not accept a blood transfusion. They will accept other kinds of medical treatment, such as transfusion of nonblood products. They want to live, but they will not try to save their life by breaking God’s laws.—Matthew 16:25.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1204081

Are You Looking at Worthless Things? - Why Our Life is Involved and Why We Should Avoid Them! - This is No Cute Joke! 
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(Psalm 119:37) Make my eyes pass on from seeing what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your own way."
Worthless Things to Avoid
In today’s world, it has become increasingly common to ‘keep on looking’ at pornography, particularly on the Internet. We do not have to look for such sites—they look for us! In what way? An ad with an enticing picture may suddenly appear on one’s computer screen. 
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Or an innocuous-looking e-mail, once opened, may explode into a pornographic picture designed in such a way as to make exiting from it difficult. Even if a person gets only a glimpse before deleting it, the image has already made an impression on his mind. Just a brief brush with pornography can have sad consequences. 
It can leave an individual with a guilty conscience and a struggle to erase immoral scenes from his mind. Worse yet, someone who deliberately “keeps on looking” needs to have his illicit desires deadened.—Read Ephesians 5:3, 4, 12; Col. 3:5, 6.
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Children can be drawn into pornography by their natural curiosity. If that happens, it may have lasting effects on their view of sexuality. These effects, notes a report, may range from a distorted sense of sexual norms to “difficulty maintaining a healthy, loving relationship; an unrealistic view of women; and potentially, pornography addiction, which can interfere with school work, friendships and family relationships.” Even more devastating can be the effects later in a marriage relationship.
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Another “good-for-nothing,” or worthless, thing to avoid is entertainment that promotes materialism or the occult or that features violence, bloodshed, and death. 
(Psalm 101:3) I shall not set in front of my eyes any good-for-nothing thing. The doing of those who fall away I have hated; It does not cling to me."
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Christian parents have the responsibility before Jehovah to be selective about what they allow to be viewed in their home. Of course, no true Christian would deliberately involve himself in spiritism. Still, parents need to be aware of films, TV series, video games, and even comics and childrenÂ’s books that highlight uncanny practices.
(Proverbs 22:5) Thorns [and] traps are in the way of the crooked one; he that is guarding his soul keeps far away from them."
Whether we are young or old, our eyes should find no pleasure in video games that feature violence and depict killing with gory realism. 
(Psalm 11:5) Jehovah himself examines the righteous one as well as the wicked one, And anyone loving violence His soul certainly hates."
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We must refuse to focus our mind on any activity that Jehovah condemns. Remember, Satan is targeting our thoughts. 
(2 Corinthians 11:3) But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, YOUR minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ."
Even spending too much time viewing entertainment that may be considered acceptable can encroach on family worship, daily Bible reading, and our preparation for meetings.
(Philippians 1:9-10) And this is what I continue praying, that YOUR love may abound yet more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that YOU may make sure of the more important things, so that YOU may be flawless and not be stumbling others up to the day of Christ."
(Numbers 15:39) ‘And it must serve as a fringed edge for YOU, and YOU must see it and remember all the commandments of Jehovah and do them, and YOU must not go about following YOUR hearts and YOUR eyes, which YOU are following in immoral intercourse."
(Proverbs 4:25) As for your eyes, straight ahead they should look, yes, your own beaming eyes should gaze straight in front of you."
(Proverbs 23:5) Have you caused your eyes to glance at it, when it is nothing? For without fail it makes wings for itself like those of an eagle and flies away toward the heavens."
(Matthew 7:17) Likewise every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit."
(Psalm 119:25) My soul has been cleaving to the very dust. Preserve me alive according to your word."
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PRAY HARDEST WHEN IT HARDEST TO PRAY  – 
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Deuteronomy Highlight Chapter 3:26: Jehovah told Moses “Never speak to me further on this matter.” On occasion, even prayers by God’s servants are not answered. Moses’ prayer to enter the promised land was not heard. 
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King David’s prayer in behalf of Bathsheba’s child went unheeded. 
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The apostle Paul’s prayer to be delivered from his ‘thorn in the flesh’ went unanswered. 
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To be heard, prayers must be in harmony with God’s purposes. So, then, even our failure to understand Jehovah’s purpose in a matter can result in an unanswered prayer. But don’t give up in asking that God’s will be done. 
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Are You Known by Jehovah?
THEME SCRIPTURE
“Jehovah knows those who belong to him.”—2 TIMOTHY 2:19.
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Many people today say that they love God. Of course, we say that too. But there are some important questions that we need to think about: What does Jehovah think of me? Can I say that Jehovah “knows” me or that I have Jehovah’s approval? Does Jehovah think of me as someone who belongs to him? (2 Timothy 2:19) It is wonderful to think that we can have such a close friendship with the most important person in the universe!
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But it is hard even for some who love Jehovah to think that they can be friends with God. Some believe that they are not worth anything. Because of that, they think that they cannot belong to Jehovah. It is so good to know that Jehovah sees us in a different way. (1 Samuel 16:7) 
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Think about this: Why are you reading this? Why are you trying hard to serve Jehovah with your whole heart, soul, mind, and strength? If you dedicated your life to Jehovah and got baptized, why did you do it? 
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The Bible says that Jehovah knows hearts and that he finds the people who are “desirable” to him. He then “draws” them, or invites them, to be his friends. (Read Haggai 2:7;John 6:44.) 
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So you can be sure that you are serving Jehovah because he wants you to. He will never leave those he invited to be his friends if they continue to be faithful to him. They are precious to God, and he loves them very much.—Psalm 94:14.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/402011686?q=jehovah+draws+you&p=par