16. Though Jesus and the first-century Christian governing body did not add any further burden, what things must be avoided?

¹⁶ The John class today have also encouraged their companions, the great crowd, to beware of immoral influences, such as those in the debased world of entertainment. There is no need to view or experience corruption out of curiosity or in order to learn what to avoid.

Wise Christians shun the “deep things” of Satan’s sophisticated world. Remember, “the world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever.”​—1 Corinthians 1:19, Kingdom Interlinear; 2:10; 1 John 2:17.