Jesus made it plain that “narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are the ones finding it.” (Matt. 7:13, 14) We must heed that warning! If we wish to qualify for eternal life, we must be wholehearted in applying God’s Word in our lives. (John 17:3) This will include paying close attention to our yeartext for 1997, which reads: “Teach me to do your will.” (Ps. 143:10) Yes, regularly, on a daily and weekly basis, we must avail ourselves of all the provisions and instruments Jehovah has made available for teaching us. They are for our protection.—Isa. 50:4, 5; 54:13, 14.

As we rejoice in having “become doers of the word” during 1996, may our prayers and deeds be in harmony with our yeartext for 1997: “Teach me to do your will.”—Ps. 143:10.