• Coping with the “Realities of Life”—A Worldwide Educational Program Shows How
    The Watchtower—1980 | December 1

    • DO NOT DESPISE SACRED THINGS

      Jacob imitated the faith of his grandfather Abraham, who, at God’s instruction, attempted to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice. Esau, Jacob’s brother, despised sacred things by exchanging his birthright for a meal. He put his own interests ahead of God’s. Do we build our lives around our sacred relationship with God or does it really take second place? Nobody wants to think of himself as an Esau, but if Jehovah thinks of him that way, will he get the promised reward?

      JEHOVAH WILL GUARD THE WAY OF HIS LOYAL ONES

      A few today have stumbled because of the imperfections of some outstanding teachers associated with the congregation. A similar test of loyalty occurred during the time of King David. Despite his mistakes, over which he humbly repented, he remained God’s anointed one. Those who dealt loyally with David were rewarded; disloyal ones lost God’s favor. How vital that we never forget which organization God is using today and the need for heartfelt loyalty!

      THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS, BUT GOD’S

      There are enemies who would like to destroy Jehovah’s Witnesses as a people. Yet we can have the same confidence as that of King Jehoshaphat, who looked to God for protection from enemies who threatened to destroy his nation. The nation was delivered because the king made sure God’s laws were known and obeyed by the people. So today, if we practice true worship in all our ways and keep our congregations morally clean by the administering of God’s laws, we will have God’s protection and soon will see him deliver us from our enemies forever.