³ You could follow up your initial conversation about happy family life by saying:

◼ “I would like to point out something in the book you obtained that I think you will appreciate. The last chapter focuses on the real secret of family happiness. [Read paragraph 2 on page 183.] Note that working together to do God’s will is the key. We recommend that families study the Bible together to learn what God’s will is and how to apply it in the household. We offer a free Bible study course that takes only a few months to complete. If you will allow me, I’ll show you how it’s conducted.” Return with the brochure What Does God Require of Us? or the Knowledge book, whichever would be more appropriate.

⁵ You could build on your initial conversation with a youth about parent-child communication by saying this:

◼ “I appreciated the interest you showed in the importance of having good communication within your family. What would you say is the most important subject that parents and children should discuss?” Allow for response. Then turn to page 68 in the Family Happiness book, and read the answer that is found in the first half of paragraph 11. “Having a weekly Bible study is an excellent way to acquire knowledge of God.” Present the brochure What Does God Require of Us? Explain that its 16 lessons provide a basic outline of the Bible’s message. Read the introduction on page 2, and then discuss together the first lesson.

⁷ On your second visit with a parent who accepted the “Family Happiness” book, you could continue the conversation in this way:

◼ “When we first met, I could see that you genuinely care about your children and that you want to do all you can to protect them from wrong influences. You may not have read it yet, but there is a very important observation made in the book I left with you that you should see. [Read paragraph 19 on page 59.] Developing a relationship with God requires our getting to know him through the pages of his written Word, the Bible. Would you like to have me demonstrate how we study the Bible as a family?”