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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from Arauna in Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ???   
    Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ~
    She usually arrives on Sunday, and often comes quite late.
    Is she baptized or inactive? 
    That’s the question for debate.
    Few folks try to know her; some wonder and just stare.
    No one tries to dig down deep, to see who’s really there. 
    In her purse is a funeral program, that is ragged ’round the ears.
    It is yellow and all wrinkled; been soaked with many tears.
    She's looked at it many times, and knows the resurrection hope. 
    But she still mourns her daughter; sometimes she just can't cope. 
    Many people wonder, but no one ever makes a call.
    She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
    Her uncle used to rape her, when she was just a child.
    Her mother did not believe her, and said she was just wild.
    Jehovah blessed her … and now she has the Truth. 
    But she still lives with all the scars, of a stolen youth.
    They say she's mean and moody, so no one bothers her to call. 
    She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in the Kingdom Hall. 
    She comes to all the meetings, service, even mingles with the friends. 
    But once she goes back home, the heartache soon begins.
    She grew up in the Truth, and served Jehovah faithful all her life. 
    And all she ever wanted, was to be a Christian wife. 
    Now she's past the bloom of youth, and her dreams have not come true. 
    She's worried, frustrated, tempted; and scared what she might do. 
    You probably think she's strong, and she doesn't need a call. 
    But she's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
    When we search from door to door, to bring just one sheep in,
    Don't forget about the ones who are already in the pen. 
    These are all true stories, of people at the Hall. 
    So take some time, look closely--and see who needs a call. 
    We remember the youth, the sick, single parents and the old,
    But can we also try add. the others in our fold? 
    Remember that Jehovah, doesn't want anyone to fall.
    So keep in mind, there just might be – some lost sheep inside your Hall.
    ❣️?❣️?❣️?❣️

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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from joel alarios in Russia - Who will separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus? ???   
    Who will separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus? (Romans 8:34-39) Courageous and strong..??

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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from joel alarios in Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ???   
    Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ~
    She usually arrives on Sunday, and often comes quite late.
    Is she baptized or inactive? 
    That’s the question for debate.
    Few folks try to know her; some wonder and just stare.
    No one tries to dig down deep, to see who’s really there. 
    In her purse is a funeral program, that is ragged ’round the ears.
    It is yellow and all wrinkled; been soaked with many tears.
    She's looked at it many times, and knows the resurrection hope. 
    But she still mourns her daughter; sometimes she just can't cope. 
    Many people wonder, but no one ever makes a call.
    She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
    Her uncle used to rape her, when she was just a child.
    Her mother did not believe her, and said she was just wild.
    Jehovah blessed her … and now she has the Truth. 
    But she still lives with all the scars, of a stolen youth.
    They say she's mean and moody, so no one bothers her to call. 
    She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in the Kingdom Hall. 
    She comes to all the meetings, service, even mingles with the friends. 
    But once she goes back home, the heartache soon begins.
    She grew up in the Truth, and served Jehovah faithful all her life. 
    And all she ever wanted, was to be a Christian wife. 
    Now she's past the bloom of youth, and her dreams have not come true. 
    She's worried, frustrated, tempted; and scared what she might do. 
    You probably think she's strong, and she doesn't need a call. 
    But she's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
    When we search from door to door, to bring just one sheep in,
    Don't forget about the ones who are already in the pen. 
    These are all true stories, of people at the Hall. 
    So take some time, look closely--and see who needs a call. 
    We remember the youth, the sick, single parents and the old,
    But can we also try add. the others in our fold? 
    Remember that Jehovah, doesn't want anyone to fall.
    So keep in mind, there just might be – some lost sheep inside your Hall.
    ❣️?❣️?❣️?❣️

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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from Sherrill Szumik in Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ???   
    Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ~
    She usually arrives on Sunday, and often comes quite late.
    Is she baptized or inactive? 
    That’s the question for debate.
    Few folks try to know her; some wonder and just stare.
    No one tries to dig down deep, to see who’s really there. 
    In her purse is a funeral program, that is ragged ’round the ears.
    It is yellow and all wrinkled; been soaked with many tears.
    She's looked at it many times, and knows the resurrection hope. 
    But she still mourns her daughter; sometimes she just can't cope. 
    Many people wonder, but no one ever makes a call.
    She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
    Her uncle used to rape her, when she was just a child.
    Her mother did not believe her, and said she was just wild.
    Jehovah blessed her … and now she has the Truth. 
    But she still lives with all the scars, of a stolen youth.
    They say she's mean and moody, so no one bothers her to call. 
    She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in the Kingdom Hall. 
    She comes to all the meetings, service, even mingles with the friends. 
    But once she goes back home, the heartache soon begins.
    She grew up in the Truth, and served Jehovah faithful all her life. 
    And all she ever wanted, was to be a Christian wife. 
    Now she's past the bloom of youth, and her dreams have not come true. 
    She's worried, frustrated, tempted; and scared what she might do. 
    You probably think she's strong, and she doesn't need a call. 
    But she's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
    When we search from door to door, to bring just one sheep in,
    Don't forget about the ones who are already in the pen. 
    These are all true stories, of people at the Hall. 
    So take some time, look closely--and see who needs a call. 
    We remember the youth, the sick, single parents and the old,
    But can we also try add. the others in our fold? 
    Remember that Jehovah, doesn't want anyone to fall.
    So keep in mind, there just might be – some lost sheep inside your Hall.
    ❣️?❣️?❣️?❣️

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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from Carol Ann Torres in Russia - Who will separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus? ???   
    Who will separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus? (Romans 8:34-39) Courageous and strong..??

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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in How to Age Gracefully ?????   
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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in How Strong is Your Faith? ????? Walk by Faith not by Sight! ?????   
    How Strong is Your Faith? - Walk by Faith not by Sight! ?????
    (Hebrews 11:1-3) . . .Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld. 2 For by means of this the men of old times had witness borne to them. 3 By faith we perceive that the systems of things were put in order by God’s word, so that what is beheld has come to be out of things that do not appear.Faith is, therefore, the basis for hope and the evidence for conviction concerning unseen realities. The entire body of truths delivered by Jesus Christ and his inspired disciples constitutes the true Christian “faith.” 
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    (John 18:37-38) . . .Therefore Pilate said to him: “Well, then, are you a king?” Jesus answered: “You yourself are saying that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone that is on the side of the truth listens to my voice.” 38 Pilate said to him: “What is truth?”. . .
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    Christian faith is based on the complete Word of God, including the Hebrew Scriptures, to which Jesus and the writers of the Christian Greek Scriptures frequently referred in support of their statements.
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    Faith is based on concrete evidence. The visible creative works testify to the existence of an invisible Creator. 
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    (Romans 1:20) . . .For his invisible [qualities] are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable."
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    The actual occurrences taking place during the ministry and earthly life of Jesus Christ identify him as the Son of God. 
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    (Matthew 27:54) . . .But the army officer and those with him watching over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things happening, grew very much afraid, saying: “Certainly this was God’s Son.”
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    God’s record of providing for his earthly creatures serves as a valid basis for believing that he will surely provide for his servants, and his record as a Giver and Restorer of life lends ample evidence to the credibility of the resurrection hope. 
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    (Matthew 6:26) . . .Observe intently the birds of heaven, because they do not sow seed or reap or gather into storehouses; still YOUR heavenly Father feeds them. Are YOU not worth more than they are?"
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    (Matthew 6:30) . . .If, now, God thus clothes the vegetation of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much rather clothe YOU, YOU with little faith?"
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    (Matthew 6:33) 33 “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these [other] things will be added to YOU. . ."
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    (Acts 17:31) . . .Because he has set a day in which he purposes to judge the inhabited earth in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and he has furnished a guarantee to all men in that he has resurrected him from the dead.”
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    Furthermore, the reliability of God’s Word and the accurate fulfillment of its prophecies instill confidence in the realization of all of His promises. 
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    (Joshua 23:14) 14 “Now, look! I am going today in the way of all the earth, and YOU well know with all YOUR hearts and with all YOUR souls that not one word out of all the good words that Jehovah YOUR God has spoken to YOU has failed. They have all come true for YOU. Not one word of them has failed."
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    Thus, in these many ways, “faith follows the thing heard.”—Ro 10:17
    So faith is not credulity. 
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    The person who may ridicule faith usually has faith himself in tried and trusted friends. The scientist has faith in the principles of his branch of science. He bases new experiments on past discoveries and looks for new discoveries on the basis of those things already established as true. 
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    Likewise, the farmer prepares his soil and sows the seed, expecting, as in previous years, that the seed will sprout and that the plants will grow as they receive the needed moisture and sunshine. Therefore faith in the stability of the natural laws governing the universe actually constitutes a foundation for man’s plans and activities. 
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    Such stability is alluded to by the wise writer of Ecclesiastes: “The sun also has flashed forth, and the sun has set, and it is coming panting to its place where it is going to flash forth. The wind is going to the south, and it is circling around to the north. Round and round it is continually circling, and right back to its circlings the wind is returning. All the winter torrents are going forth to the sea, yet the sea itself is not full. To the place where the winter torrents are going forth, there they are returning so as to go forth.” (Ec 1:5-7)
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    But faith cannot be taken for granted, because lack of faith is ‘the sin that so easily entangles one.’ To maintain a firm faith requires putting up a hard fight for it, resisting men who could plunge one into immorality, combating the works of the flesh, avoiding the snare of materialism, shunning faith-destroying philosophies and traditions of men, and, above all, looking “intently at the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus.”
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    (Jude 3-4) 3 Beloved ones, though I was making every effort to write YOU about the salvation we hold in common, I found it necessary to write YOU to exhort YOU to put up a hard fight for the faith that was once for all time delivered to the holy ones. 4 My reason is that certain men have slipped in who have long ago been appointed by the Scriptures to this judgment, ungodly men, turning the undeserved kindness of our God into an excuse for loose conduct and proving false to our only Owner and Lord, Jesus Christ." 
    For  more info go to:
    jw.org

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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in "Keep proving what you yourselves are."   
    "Keep proving what you yourselves are."— (2 Cor. 13:5)
    Let your “Yes mean Yes,” and Jehovah will bless your ministry.

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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in "Keep strict watch that how you walk is not as unwise but as wise persons, buying out the opportune time for yourselves." ⏰   
    Excessive time spent on entertainment can rob us of time needed for personal study.
    "Keep strict watch that how you walk is not as unwise but as wise persons, buying out the opportune time for yourselves."—Eph. 5:15, 16.
     
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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from SHARON LEE MOYER in Russia - Who will separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus? ???   
    Who will separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus? (Romans 8:34-39) Courageous and strong..??

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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in Россия - Кто отделит нас от Божьей любви, которая во Христе Иисусе?   
    Кто отделит нас от Божьей любви, которая во Христе Иисусе? (Римлянам 8: 34-39) Мужественный и сильный ...
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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from Arauna in Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ???   
    @Annie Abbott I had it in my archives. It's Truth! ???
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    Bible Speaks reacted to Annie Abbott in Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ???   
    What a beautiful poem and so true
     
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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in Russia - Who will separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus? ???   
    Who will separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus? (Romans 8:34-39) Courageous and strong..??

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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from SHARON LEE MOYER in A wonderful photo- eight "extremists" and one President   
    The Proof is "Jehovah has Control"!    Let go His Name will be known throughout the whole earth before His judgement comes! Take your side on the Victory of Jehovah as he glorifies His Name and His People forever! 
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    This has been everywhere the post, not just here. JW.Russia.org, now JW.ORG. Many are speaking that only Jehovah will speak the Last Words and His Judgments soon. We must put our confidence in Jehovah and His Words, as He does not lie. Imminent destruction is soon for all opposers. 
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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from Annie Abbott in "Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart. ???   
    "Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves."—Ps. 34:18. “I will be joyful and rejoice in your loving-kindness, in that you have seen my affliction; you have known about the distresses of my soul.” (Ps. 31:7) ????

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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from Melanie Washington in Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ???   
    Lost Sheep Inside The Kingdom Hall ~
    She usually arrives on Sunday, and often comes quite late.
    Is she baptized or inactive? 
    That’s the question for debate.
    Few folks try to know her; some wonder and just stare.
    No one tries to dig down deep, to see who’s really there. 
    In her purse is a funeral program, that is ragged ’round the ears.
    It is yellow and all wrinkled; been soaked with many tears.
    She's looked at it many times, and knows the resurrection hope. 
    But she still mourns her daughter; sometimes she just can't cope. 
    Many people wonder, but no one ever makes a call.
    She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
    Her uncle used to rape her, when she was just a child.
    Her mother did not believe her, and said she was just wild.
    Jehovah blessed her … and now she has the Truth. 
    But she still lives with all the scars, of a stolen youth.
    They say she's mean and moody, so no one bothers her to call. 
    She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in the Kingdom Hall. 
    She comes to all the meetings, service, even mingles with the friends. 
    But once she goes back home, the heartache soon begins.
    She grew up in the Truth, and served Jehovah faithful all her life. 
    And all she ever wanted, was to be a Christian wife. 
    Now she's past the bloom of youth, and her dreams have not come true. 
    She's worried, frustrated, tempted; and scared what she might do. 
    You probably think she's strong, and she doesn't need a call. 
    But she's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
    When we search from door to door, to bring just one sheep in,
    Don't forget about the ones who are already in the pen. 
    These are all true stories, of people at the Hall. 
    So take some time, look closely--and see who needs a call. 
    We remember the youth, the sick, single parents and the old,
    But can we also try add. the others in our fold? 
    Remember that Jehovah, doesn't want anyone to fall.
    So keep in mind, there just might be – some lost sheep inside your Hall.
    ❣️?❣️?❣️?❣️

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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in “Before a cock crows today you will disown me three times.” ???   
    "The Lord turned and looked upon Peter, and Peter recalled the utterance of the Lord when he said to him: “Before a cock crows today you will disown me three times.”—Luke 22:61.
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    He Learned Forgiveness From the Master ??????
    What may have been the worst moment of Peter’s life?
    PETER would never forget that terrible moment when their eyes met. Did he see in Jesus’ gaze some hint of disappointment or reproach? We cannot venture so far; the inspired record says only that “the Lord turned and looked upon Peter.” (Luke 22:61) 
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    But in that one glance, Peter saw the depth of his own failure. He realized that he had just done the very thing that Jesus had foretold, the one thing that Peter had insisted he would never do—he had disowned his beloved Master. It was a low point for Peter, perhaps the worst moment of the worst day of his life.
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    Peter needed to learn what lesson, and how may we benefit from his story?
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    All was not lost, though. Because Peter was a man of great faith, he still had an opportunity to recover from his mistakes and to learn one of Jesus’ greatest lessons. It had to do with forgiveness. Each of us needs to learn the same lesson, so let us follow Peter on this difficult journey.
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    Jesus had just come out onto a balcony overlooking the courtyard. In that moment, described at the outset of this chapter, his eyes met Peter’s. It dawned on Peter just how terribly he had failed his Master. Peter left the courtyard, crushed by the weight of his own guilt. He headed into the streets of the city, his way lit by the sinking full moon. The tears welled up. The sights swam before his eyes. He broke down and wept bitterly.—Mark 14:72; Luke 22:61, 62.
    TO THINK ABOUT . . ✅
    1️⃣  How did Peter display a faulty view of forgiveness?  2️⃣  In what ways did Peter test Jesus’ forgiveness?  3️⃣  How did Jesus show forgiveness toward Peter? 4️⃣  In what ways would you like to imitate Peter’s faith and Jesus’ mercy? https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102013269?q=luke+22%3A61&p=par#h=37
     

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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from Raymond Atom in The Joys of Walking in Integrity ?????   
    The Joys of Walking in Integrity
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    “The blessing of Jehovah—that is what makes rich, and he adds no pain with it.”—PROVERBS 10:22.
    ‘Blessings That Make Us Rich’ Now
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    Which Bible teaching do you especially appreciate, and why?
    An accurate knowledge of Bible teachings. The religions of Christendom generally claim to believe the Bible. However, they fail to agree on what it teaches. Even members of the same religious group often differ in their views of what the Scriptures really teach. How different their condition is from that of Jehovah’s servants! Regardless of our national, cultural, or ethnic background, we worship the God we know by name. He is not some mysterious triune god. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 83:18; Mark 12:29) We are also aware that the paramount issue of God’s universal sovereignty is due for settlement and that by maintaining our integrity to him, each one of us is personally involved in that issue. We know the truth about the dead and are free of the morbid fear of a God who is said to torment humans in hellfire or consign them to purgatory.—Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10.
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    Release from detrimental habits and practices. Warnings about the dangers of smoking, excessive drinking, and sexual promiscuity abound in the media. For the most part, these warnings go unheeded. What happens, though, when a sincere person learns that the true God condemns such things and is saddened by those who practice them? Why, that person is moved to exclude such practices from his life! (Isaiah 63:10; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10;2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 4:30) While he does this primarily to please Jehovah God, he also receives additional benefits—better health and peace of mind.
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    Happy family life. In numerous countries family life is faltering. Many marriages end in divorce, often leaving behind painfully scarred children. In some European countries, one-parent families make up close to 20 percent of all households. How has Jehovah helped us walk in the way of integrity in this regard? Please read Ephesians 5:22–6:4, and note the fine counsel that God’s Word gives to husbands, wives, and children. Applying what is stated there and elsewhere in the Scriptures certainly strengthens the marriage bond, helps parents to bring up children properly, and contributes to a happy family life. Is that not a blessing to rejoice over?
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    Assurance that world problems will soon be solved. Despite scientific and technological know-how and the sincere efforts of certain leaders, serious problems of present-day life remain unsolved. Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, recently noted that “the list of challenges facing the world grows ever longer and the time to address them grows shorter.” He spoke of “dangers that transcend national boundaries like terrorism, environmental degradation and financial instability.” Schwab concluded: “Now, more than ever, the world is faced with realities that call for collective and decisive action.” As the 21st century moves forward, the overall outlook for mankind’s future remains bleak.
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    Knowing what brings true happiness. What does bring true happiness? One psychologist said that happiness has three components—pleasure, engagement (involvement in such activities as work and family), and meaning (working toward a larger end or goal than self). Of the three, he listed pleasure as the least consequential and observed: “This is newsworthy because so many people build their lives around pursuing pleasure.” What is the Bible’s view in this regard?
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    The hope of seeing dead loved ones again. (John 5:28, 29) A What a blessing the resurrection hope is to us!
    READ MORE AT: 
    https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2006367?q=prov+10%3A22&p=par

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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from David Azevedo in "There is a day coming, belonging to Jehovah." ???   
    "There is a day coming, belonging to Jehovah."—Zech. 14:1.

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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in A wonderful photo- eight "extremists" and one President   
    The Proof is "Jehovah has Control"!    Let go His Name will be known throughout the whole earth before His judgement comes! Take your side on the Victory of Jehovah as he glorifies His Name and His People forever! 
    ?????
    This has been everywhere the post, not just here. JW.Russia.org, now JW.ORG. Many are speaking that only Jehovah will speak the Last Words and His Judgments soon. We must put our confidence in Jehovah and His Words, as He does not lie. Imminent destruction is soon for all opposers. 
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    Bible Speaks got a reaction from Carol Ann Torres in "We are not ignorant of his designs."— ??   
    "We are not ignorant of his designs."—2 Cor. 2:11 
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    “WE HAVE A STRUGGLE . . . AGAINST THE WICKED SPIRIT FORCES”
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     How does Satan fight against individual Christians?
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    Satan cannot win the war, so to speak, but he can make casualties of us as individuals if we let our guard down. Satan knows that he can devour us if he can weaken our bond with Jehovah. How does Satan try to achieve this? By attacking us intensely, personally, and cunningly. Let us consider these main strategies of Satan.
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    Why is Satan intensely attacking Jehovah’s people?
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    Intense attacks. The apostle John stated: “The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19) Those words contain a warning for all true Christians. Since Satan has already devoured the entire ungodly world of mankind, he can now focus on and intensify his attacks on those who have so far eluded him—Jehovah’s people. (Micah 4:1; John 15:19; Revelation 12:12, 17) He has great anger because he knows his time is short. So he has stepped up the pressure. Today, we face his final rampage of savagery and destruction.
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    Personal struggle. The apostle Paul warned fellow Christians: “We have a struggle [“wrestling,” footnote] . . . against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12) Why did Paul use the term “struggle”? Because it conveys the idea of hand-to-hand combat. Thus, by using that term, Paul stressed that each of us has a personal fight with wicked spirits. Whether we live in a country where belief in wicked spirits is prevalent or not, we should never forget that when we dedicated ourselves to Jehovah, we stepped on the wrestling mat, as it were. At least from dedication onward, each Christian is locked in combat. No wonder that Paul saw the need to urge Christians in Ephesus three times to “stand firm”!—Ephesians 6:11, 13, 14.
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    Cunning schemes. Paul exhorts Christians to stand firm against Satan’s “crafty acts.” (Ephesians 6:11) Note Paul’s use of the plural. Wicked spirits use not one but various cunning schemes—and for good reason. In the course of time, some believers who have stood firm against one kind of trial have given in when faced with another. Hence, the Devil and the demons closely observe the behavior of each one of us to detect our weakest spot. Then they exploit any spiritual weakness we may have. Thankfully, though, we can recognize many of the Devil’s methods, for they are revealed in the Bible. (2 Corinthians 2:11) 
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    PRACTICING SPIRITISM—AN ACT OF BETRAYAL
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    By practicing spiritism, or demonism, one makes direct contact with wicked spirits. Divination, sorcery, binding with spells, and inquiring of the dead are some forms of spiritism. As we well know, Jehovah views spiritism as “detestable.” (Deuteronomy 18:10-12;Revelation 21:8) 
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    Since we too must “abhor what is wicked,” it is unthinkable that we would ever seek out the company of wicked spirit forces. (Romans 12:9) What a repulsive act of betrayal against our heavenly Father, Jehovah, that would be!
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    However, for the very reason that dabbling in spiritism is gross treachery against Jehovah, Satan is bent on getting some of us involved in it. Each time he can induce a Christian to turn to demonism, Satan scores a grand victory. 
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    Similarly, if a Christian turned to spiritism, he would willingly and knowingly desert Jehovah and place himself directly under Satan’s command. Imagine what pleasure it would give Satan to parade that deserter as a trophy of war! Would any of us want to hand the Devil such a victory? Absolutely not! We are not traitors.
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    https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102008075?q=2+cor+2%3A11&p=par

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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in READ GOD'S WORD EVERYDAY! - IT IS GOD'S MESSAGE TO YOU! ???   
    READ GOD'S WORD EVERYDAY! - 
    IT IS GOD'S 
    MESSAGE TO YOU! ???
    YOU WILL BE WELL WATERED AND SUCCESSFUL!
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    (Psalm 1:1-6) Happy is the man that has not walked in the counsel of the wicked ones, And in the way of sinners has not stood, And in the seat of ridiculers has not sat. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And in his law he reads in an undertone day and night. 3 And he will certainly become like a tree planted by streams of water, That gives its own fruit in its season And the foliage of which does not wither, And everything he does will succeed. 4 The wicked are not like that, But are like the chaff that the wind drives away. 5 That is why the wicked ones will not stand up in the judgment, Nor sinners in the assembly of righteous ones. 6 For Jehovah is taking knowledge of the way of righteous ones, But the very way of wicked ones will perish." Seven Steps to Beneficial Bible Reading “Not only is the Bible the best-selling book of all time, it is the best-selling book of the year every year.”—TIME MAGAZINE
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    IT IS ironic that many people have a Bible yet seem to gain little value from reading it. Others, though, treasure what they read in the Bible. For example, a woman named Nancy relates: “Since I began reading and meditating on the Bible early each morning, I feel ready to face whatever the day may bring. This routine has done more to relieve my bouts of depression than anything I have tried over the past 35 years.” Even if you have never read the Bible, does it intrigue you that some have received help from it? If you are already a Bible reader, would you like to benefit more from your reading? If so, try the seven steps described in this article.
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    Step 1—Read for the Right Reason
    Step 2—Select a Reliable Translation
    Step 4—Read Daily
    Step 5—Vary Your Approach
    Step 6—Meditate
    Step 7—Get Help to Understand
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    You too can profit more from Bible reading by getting help to understand what you read. Contact Jehovah’s Witnesses in your community, or click here for a free home Bible study. ✅
    https://www.jw.org/en/free-bible-study/

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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in Are YOU Being Refreshed? ?????   
    Are YOU Being Refreshed? The Righteous Are Sprouting, do YOU See it?
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    The Peace is Already on the Earth!
    The New Heavens Has Begun Its Rule!
    God's King, Christ Jesus is Ruling in the Heavens!  ???
    Do YOU Want its Blessings? Come Away Safe! NOW!
    (Psalm 72:6-8) . . .He will descend like the rain upon the mown grass, Like copious showers that wet the earth. 7 In his days the righteous one will sprout, And the abundance of peace until the moon is no more. 8 And he will have subjects from sea to sea And from the River to the ends of the earth." (Isaiah 58:11) And Jehovah will be bound to lead you constantly and to satisfy your soul even in a scorched land, and he will invigorate your very bones; and you must become like a well-watered garden, and like the source of water, the waters of which do not lie."
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    (Ezekiel 34:26) And I will make them and the surroundings of my hill a blessing, and I will cause the pouring rain to descend in its time. Pouring rains of blessing there will prove to be."
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    (Hosea 6:3) And we will know, we will pursue to know Jehovah. Like dawn, his going forth is firmly established. And he will come in like a pouring rain to us; like a spring rain that saturates [the] earth.”
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    (Isaiah 61:11) 11 For as the earth itself brings forth its sprout, and as the garden itself makes the things that are sown in it sprout, in like manner the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will cause the sprouting of righteousness and of praise in front of all the nations."
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    (Isaiah 2:4) And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore."
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    (Isaiah 9:6) For there has been a child born to us, there has been a son given to us; and the princely rule will come to be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."
     
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    Bible Speaks reacted to Bible Speaks in "We . . . reflect like mirrors the glory of Jehovah." ?   
    "We . . . reflect like mirrors the glory of Jehovah."—2 Cor. 3:18.
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    Are you reflecting Jehovah’s glory by your godly conduct and by your activity as a regular Kingdom proclaimer?

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