name. This is the right thing to do because, as his creatures, we owe him our worship, as Jesus showed when repelling the third temptation of the Devil, in which he offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and their glory if he would but fall down and worship Satan. He rebuked that tempter, saying: “It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.”—Matt. 4:10.a

Putting first the worship of the true God also benefits ourselves and our neighbor. By wholeheartedly engaging in true worship, we will be ‘saving both ourselves and those who listen to us.’—1 Tim. 4:16.

Surely these are compelling reasons for our putting first in our lives the worship of the true God. How do we show that we put the worship of the true God first? For one thing, by using such time as we have at our disposal for personal Bible study, meeting attendance and Christian ministry. Secondly, by conserving our physical energies so that we can expend them in our worship of Jehovah. And thirdly, by being wise stewards of our material means, supporting the worship of Jehovah internationally, congregationally and individually, as opportunity affords.—Eph. 5:15, 16.

What will aid us to do all these things, so that in practical everyday matters we will be putting the worship of God first? Important to this end is strong faith in Jehovah, believing that he lives and will reward those who truly worship him. Honesty and conscientiousness will also help.—Heb. 11:6.

We cannot escape it; putting the worship of the true God first in our lives is the right, wise and loving thing to do. One way in which we can do this during the month of January is by acquainting lovers of righteousness with the worship of the true God as explained in this very magazine, The Watchtower.

Do You Remember?

Have you read the recent issues of The Watchtower carefully? If so, you should recognize these important points. Check yourself.

● How do we show what comes first in our lives?

By what we constantly think and talk about and by the way we use our time, energy and means.—Pp. 520, 521.a

● What will help us to let God’s kingdom come first in our lives?

Faith in Jehovah God, conscientiousness, godly devotion, self-sufficiency, modesty and unselfish love.—P. 523.

● For lasting happiness in marriage, for what must marriage mates show regard?

For Jehovah’s reminders as set forth in his Word, the Bible, which spells out the duties of both man and wife.—Pp. 553-555.

● What are some of the advantages a single person has in serving Jehovah?

More opportunities for full-time service; less distraction.—Pp. 564, 565.

● Against whom in particular does Jude warn in his letter?

Against immoral, lawless persons infiltrating God’s organization.—Pp. 587-596.

● The human race is said to depend for its continuity on what kind of government, and who alone can provide it?

World government; Jehovah God.—Pp. 614, 615.

● In view of the circumstances under which it was raised, what is the answer to Pilate’s question, “What is truth?”

God’s kingdom with Jesus Christ serving as King-Priest upon the throne.—P. 656.

● In cases where there is a dispute between God and man, how do we let God be found true?

By letting what his Word, the Bible, says on the matter settle it for us.—P. 680.

● Who in the Bible is reported as swearing to the truth of something more than anyone else?

Jehovah God; in fact, more than seventy times.—P. 684.

● Why is it not good for us to be willing slaves of sin?

Because, while it may result in some pleasure now, we will thereby forfeit everlasting life in happiness.—P. 713.

● What are some of the things we must do if we would not be neglecting the house of Jehovah God?

Attend congregational meetings, pray for God’s house, contribute materially to its support, prepare for the meetings, engage in the field ministry.—Pp. 751-755.