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Knowledge (kl)
1995 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/kl | Chapter 10
God’s Kingdom Rules
1, 2. How have human governments proved inadequate?
PERHAPS you have had the experience of buying a piece of equipment, only to find that it did not work. Let us say that you called a repairman. Shortly after he “fixed” the device, however, it broke down. How disappointing that was!
2 It... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 78
Keep Ready!
AFTER warning the crowds about covetousness, and cautioning his disciples about giving undue attention to material things, Jesus encourages: “Have no fear, little flock, because your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom.” He thus reveals that only a relatively small number (later identif... |
Empowered to Fight Temptation and Cope With Discouragement | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2011046 | Empowered to Fight Temptation and Cope With Discouragement
“You will receive power when the holy spirit arrives upon you.”—ACTS 1:8.
1, 2. What help did Jesus promise his disciples, and why would they need it?
JESUS knew that his disciples in their own strength were not capable of observing all that he had commanded. ... |
Isaiah’s Prophecy II (ip-2)
2001 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ip-2 | Chapter Thirteen
“Cry Out Joyfully in Unison”!
Isaiah 52:1-12
1. Why are the prophetic words of Isaiah chapter 52 a source of joy, and what two fulfillments do they have?
LIBERATION! Can there be a more joyful prospect for a captive people? Since a major theme in the book of Isaiah is liberation and restoration, it is... |
What Does It Mean to “Love Your Enemies”? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500100127 | What Does It Mean to “Love Your Enemies”?
The Bible’s answer
In his famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: “Love your enemies.” (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27, 35) His words mean that we should act lovingly toward those who hate us or treat us unjustly.
Jesus demonstrated love for his enemies by forgiving those who mistre... |
When We Die (ie)
1998 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/when-we-die-ie | Table of outputs
Page
3 Is There Life After Death?
5 Immortality of the Soul—The Birth of the Doctrine
8 The Idea Enters Eastern Religions
13 The Idea Enters Judaism, Christendom, and Islam
17 Where to Turn for Answers
19 The Soul According to the Bible
21 Why Do We Die?
22 What Happens to the Soul a... |
Great Teacher (te)
1971 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/te | Chapter 32
“Happy Are the Peaceable”
DO YOU know any boys who are always trying to act big and tough?— Do you like to be with them? Or would you rather be with someone who is peaceable?—
The Great Teacher knows what kind of person God likes. He said: “Happy are the peaceable, since they will be called ‘sons of God.’”... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 123
“Look! The Man!”
IMPRESSED by Jesus’ demeanor and recognizing his innocence, Pilate pursues another way to release him. “You have a custom,” he tells the crowds, “that I should release a man to you at the passover.”
Barabbas, a notorious murderer, is also being held as prisoner, so Pilate asks: “Which one d... |
Choosing (bw)
1979 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/bw | Chapter 2
Encouraging Aid to Stick to Our Decision
1, 2. (a) How did Jesus Christ illustrate the importance of sticking to our decision to serve God? (b) Why is it unwise to disregard Jesus’ counsel?
“NO MAN that has put his hand to a plow and looks at the things behind is well fitted for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:... |
Pleasant Unity and the Memorial | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2018243 | Pleasant Unity and the Memorial
“How good and how pleasant it is . . . to dwell together in unity!”—PS. 133:1.
SONGS: 18, 14
HOW DOES THE MEMORIAL . . .
benefit us personally?
influence the unity of God’s people?
motivate us to promote unity?
1, 2. What is the most unifying event of 2018, and why? (See openi... |
Holy Spirit (hs)
1976 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/hs | Scripture Index
GENESIS
1:1 6
1:1, 2 13, 14
1:3-5 15
1:26 20
1:26-28 38, 121
1:26-31 29
1:27-31 21
2:7, 8 38
2:9 40
2:16, 17 40
3:1-5 40
3:14 44
3:14, 15 41
3:15 43, 99, 103, 182
3:17-24 40
3:22, 23 40
3:24 29
4:4-7 45
4:11 44
5:18-24 67, 68
6:1-3 68
8:1 ... |
Young People Ask (yp)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp | Chapter 31
How Do I Know If It’s Real Love?
LOVE—to starry-eyed romantics it is a mysterious visitation that seizes you, a once-in-a-lifetime feeling of sheer ecstasy. Love, they believe, is strictly an affair of the heart, something that cannot be understood, just experienced. Love conquers all and lasts forever . . ... |
Can I Find Words of Comfort in the Bible? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500100121 | Can I Find Words of Comfort in the Bible?
The Bible’s answer
Yes. (Romans 15:4) Consider some examples of Bible passages that have comforted many who are dealing with difficult situations and troubling emotions.
In this article
Adversity
Death of a loved one
Excessive guilt
Sadness
Sickness
Stress and anxiety
... |
Is Evolution Compatible With the Bible? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2008006 | Is Evolution Compatible With the Bible?
IS IT possible that God used evolution to make men from beasts? Did God direct bacteria to develop into fish and then to continue developing through reptiles and mammals, so that finally a race of apes became humans? Some scientists and religious leaders claim to believe both the... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 11
John Prepares the Way
SEVENTEEN years have passed since Jesus was a child of 12 questioning the teachers in the temple. It is the spring of the year 29 C.E., and everybody, it seems, is talking about Jesus’ cousin John, who is preaching in all the country around the Jordan River.
John is indeed an impressive... |
Isaiah’s Prophecy I (ip-1)
2000 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ip-1 | Chapter Thirty
“Comfort My People”
Isaiah 40:1-31
1. What is one way that Jehovah comforts us?
JEHOVAH is ‘the God who supplies comfort.’ One way that he comforts us is through the promises he has had recorded in his Word. (Romans 15:4, 5) For example, when faced with the death of someone dear to you, what could be mo... |
Paradise Restored (pm)
1972 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/pm | Chapter 12
An End to Permission of Wickedness
1. Instead of going through mere religious formalities at his temple, what should the nation of Israel do to have Jehovah’s blessings according to his covenant?
THE ANCIENT nation of Israel had at Jerusalem the beautiful symbol of the pure worship of the only living and tr... |
God’s Kingdom Has Approached (ka)
1973 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ka | Chapter 5
How the Associate Kings Are Put in Office
1. Why could there be no one more suitable to be king over mankind than Jesus Christ?
WHAT king better than Jesus Christ the Son of God could all mankind have over itself? What human king loved his people so much as to leave all his glory and lay down his life innoce... |
Is Buddhism the Way to Enlightenment? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101974004 | Is Buddhism the Way to Enlightenment?
BUDDHISM developed in Asia, and most adherents to it are still on that continent. But interest in Buddhist teachings has been increasing in other parts of the world in recent times. Many look to it as a way to “enlightenment.”
Buddhism is based upon the person and teachings of Sidd... |
Cultivate Safe Driving Habits | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101988003 | Cultivate Safe Driving Habits
SAFE, careful, steady, cautious, overcautious, erratic, reckless, dangerous—these are all descriptions of drivers. Which applies to you? Most drivers may consider themselves safe and careful drivers, but their passengers and other road users may be less complimentary.
One essential to dri... |
God’s Word (gm)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gm | Chapter 14
The Bible and You
Modern critics say that the Bible is unscientific and contradictory, that it is just a collection of myths. Jesus, on the other hand, said: “Your [God’s] word is truth.” (John 17:17) The evidence supports Jesus rather than the critics. The facts show that the Bible is historically truthful.... |
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2022: A Year of Turmoil—What Does the Bible Say? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/501100061 | Left: Hurricane Ian, Florida, USA, September 2022 (Sean Rayford/Getty Images); center: Mother evacuating with her son, Donetsk, Ukraine, July 2022 (Alex Chan Tsz Yuk/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images); right: Mass COVID testing, Beijing, China, April 2022 (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
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2022: A ... |
Study Edition | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013040 | Study Edition |
Serving Jehovah Before the Days of Distress Come | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2014046 | Serving Jehovah Before the Days of Distress Come
“Remember . . . your Grand Creator.”—ECCL. 12:1.
CAN YOU EXPLAIN?
How can experienced Christians benefit younger ones?
What Biblical examples of serving where the need is greater can benefit older Christians today?
How have some Christians started serving God in new ... |
BIBLE VERSES EXPLAINED
Revelation 21:4—“He Will Wipe Away Every Tear” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502300154 | BIBLE VERSES EXPLAINED
Revelation 21:4—“He Will Wipe Away Every Tear”
“He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”—Revelation 21:4, New World Translation.
“He will wipe away every tear from their e... |
“A Calm Heart Gives Life to the Body” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102020009 | “A Calm Heart Gives Life to the Body”
Those words, found at Proverbs 14:30, were written about three thousand years ago! They reflect the timeless wisdom found in the Bible. If you would like to learn more, go to jw.org. There you will find videos, animations, interviews, and articles on many helpful topics, i... |
From Our Readers | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102001013 | From Our Readers
Cocoon The article “When Love Is Blind” (March 22, 2000) refers to the moth emerging from its chrysalis. However, it is butterflies that make a chrysalis. Moths make cocoons.
V. L., United States
According to “Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary,” the term “chrysalis” can be applied broadly to m... |
Reasoning (rs)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/books/reasoning-rs | Jehovah
Definition: The personal name of the only true God. His own self-designation. Jehovah is the Creator and, rightfully, the Sovereign Ruler of the universe. “Jehovah” is translated from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, יהוה, which means “He Causes to Become.” These four Hebrew letters are represented in many languages... |
Does the Bible Teach ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502016155 | Does the Bible Teach ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’?
The Bible’s answer
No, it does not teach the doctrine of ‘once saved, always saved.’ A person who has gained salvation by faith in Jesus Christ can lose that faith and the salvation that comes with it. The Bible says that maintaining faith requires great effort, a “h... |
Young People Ask, Volume 2 (yp2)
2008 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp2 | SECTION 8
Recreation
How often do you enjoy some form of recreation, such as sports, music, movies, TV, or electronic games?
□ Rarely
□ Once a day
□ Several times a day
Who or what has the most influence on your choice of recreation?
□ Your peers
□ Your parent(s)
□ Advertising
You and your peers likely have more option... |
HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE USED
A JW Satellite Channel Reaches Where Internet Does Not | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502500208 | HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE USED
A JW Satellite Channel Reaches Where Internet Does Not
APRIL 1, 2021
Each month, we eagerly anticipate the spiritual programs and videos released on JW Broadcasting. However, many of our brothers in Africa cannot access these programs on the Internet. Why not?
Much of Africa has limited... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 54
“True Bread From Heaven”
THE day before had truly been eventful. Jesus miraculously fed thousands and then escaped the attempt of the people to make him king. That night he walked on the stormy Sea of Galilee; rescued Peter, who began to sink when he walked on the storm-tossed water; and calmed the waves to ... |
When We Die (ie)
1998 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/when-we-die-ie | The Idea Enters Judaism, Christendom, and Islam
“Religion is among other things a way of reconciling people to the fact that some day they must die, whether by the promise of a better life beyond the grave, rebirth, or both.”—GERHARD HERM, GERMAN AUTHOR.
1. Most religions base their promise of life after death on what... |
“Kingdom Come” (kc)
1981 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/kc | input Page/Publishers’ Page
“Let Your Kingdom Come”
For centuries lovers of God and of righteousness have been praying, “Let your kingdom come.” World events in fulfillment of Bible prophecy prove that God’s kingdom is now at hand. It is hoped that this book will help you to reach out for a share in the grand blessing... |
A Unique Web Site | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102014000 | A Unique Web Site |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 222
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize!
(2 Corinthians 4:18)
1. When eyes of blind ones see again
And ears of deaf ones hear again,
When deserts blossom as the rose
And from parched ground fresh water flows,
When lame ones leap just like the hart,
When loved ones never have to part
—Such blessed times you’ll realize
If y... |
Examining the Scriptures—2024
2023 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/examining-the-scriptures/examining-the-scriptures-2024 | March
Friday, March 1
Why do you boast?—1 Cor. 4:7.
The apostle Peter urged his brothers to use whatever gifts and talents they had to build up their fellow believers. Peter wrote: “To the extent that each one has received a gift, use it in ministering to one another as fine stewards of God’s undeserved kindness.”... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
How Can I Cope With Grief? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500600119 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
How Can I Cope With Grief?
Has a friend or a family member recently died? If so, this article can help you deal with your loss.
In this article
Am I grieving too much?
How to deal with the grieving process
What your peers say
Am I grieving too much?
For many people, the grieving process is ... |
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World Military Spending Surpasses $2 Trillion—What Does the Bible Say? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/501100075 | Sean Gladwell/Moment via Getty Images
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World Military Spending Surpasses $2 Trillion—What Does the Bible Say?
World military spending reached a record high of 2.24 trillion dollars (U.S.) in 2022, largely in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to a report released in April 2023 b... |
Abraham—A Man of Love | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012005 | Abraham—A Man of Love
Abraham can hardly bear his sorrow. His beloved wife, Sarah, has died. A myriad of fond memories fill the aged man’s head while he says his final good-byes. As the grief rises in his heart, the tears fall. (Genesis 23:1, 2) Far from being a cause for shame or embarrassment, those tears give evide... |
Survival (su)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/su | outputs
PAGE CHAPTER
4 1 What Will Become of Planet Earth?
13 2 The Issues That Determine Our Future
21 3 How Long Will the Present System Last?
30 4 The Kind of Life That Awaits Survivors
38 5 Reliable Foregleams of Mankind’s Future
46 6 A World That Was Destroyed
54 7 Act Wisely i... |
Table of outputs | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2009047 | Table of outputs
January 15, 2009
Study Edition
STUDY ARTICLES FOR THE WEEKS OF:
March 2-8, 2009
“Come Be My Follower”
PAGE 3
SONGS TO BE USED: 200, 172
March 9-15, 2009
Find Joy in the Disciple-Making Work
PAGE 7
SONGS TO BE USED: 130, 211
March 16-22, 2009
Are You a ‘Steward of God’s Undeserved Kindness’?
PAGE 12
SON... |
Peace and Security (tp73)
1973 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/tp73 | outputs
PAGE CHAPTER
5 1 The Choice We All Face
9 2 Can Men Bring Lasting Peace and Security?
22 3 Are the World’s Religions Giving the Right Lead?
37 4 World Destruction First—Then World Peace
46 5 An Issue That Involves You
58 6 What Has God Been Doing?
72 7 When Will the Foreto... |
Isaiah’s Prophecy I (ip-1)
2000 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ip-1 | Chapter Eighteen
Lessons About Unfaithfulness
Isaiah 22:1-25
1. What might it have been like to be inside an ancient city under siege?
IMAGINE what it was like to be in an ancient city under siege. Outside the walls is the enemy—strong and ruthless. You know that other cities have already fallen to him. Now he is det... |
Page Two | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101981000 | Page Two
People everywhere long for a better life. For most of them it is just a dream. But for millions of persons worldwide it has become reality, and they have sound reasons for confidence in even finer things to come. What they have found you can share, and these articles show how
5 A BETTER LIFE—JUST A DREAM?
6 ... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 85
Searching for the Lost
JESUS is eager to seek and find those who will humbly serve God. So he searches out and talks to everyone about the Kingdom, including notorious sinners. Such persons now draw near to listen to him.
Observing this, the Pharisees and scribes criticize Jesus for keeping company with peop... |
Young People Ask, Volume 2 (yp2)
2008 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp2 | CHAPTER 5
Why Stay a Virgin?
“I feel pressure to experiment with sex.”—Kelly.
“I feel strange for still being a virgin.”—Jordon.
“ARE you still a virgin?” The very question might make you cower! After all, in many places a youth who is a virgin is likely to be viewed as a curiosity, an oddball. No wonder so many youn... |
Family Happiness (fy)
1996 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/fy | outputs
CHAPTER
1 Is There a Secret of Family Happiness?
2 Preparing for a Successful Marriage
3 Two Keys to a Lasting Marriage
4 How Can You Manage a Household?
5 Train Your Child From Infancy
6 Help Your Teenager to Thrive
7 Is There a Rebel in the House?
8 Protect Your Fam... |
Are Demons Real? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502013253 | Are Demons Real?
The Bible’s answer
Yes. Demons are “angels that sinned,” spirit creatures who rebelled against God. (2 Peter 2:4) The first angel to make himself into a demon was Satan the Devil, whom the Bible calls “the ruler of the demons.”—Matthew 12:24, 26.
Rebellion in Noah’s day
The Bible records a rebellio... |
“I Do What I Can” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502019275 | “I Do What I Can”
Irma, who lives in Germany, is almost 90 years old. After two severe accidents and several operations, she can no longer preach from house to house as she once did. Irma now talks to others about her faith by writing letters to relatives and acquaintances. Irma’s letters of encouragement and condo... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 75
The Source of Happiness
DURING his ministry in Galilee, Jesus performed miracles, and he now repeats these in Judea. For instance, he casts out of a man a demon that has prevented him from speaking. The crowds are amazed, but critics raise the same objection as was raised in Galilee. “He expels the demons by... |
Grateful for Serving Jehovah, Even Under Trials | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2011043 | Grateful for Serving Jehovah, Even Under Trials
As told by Maatje de Jonge-van den Heuvel
I AM 98 years of age. For 70 of those years, I have had the pleasure of serving Jehovah—but not without having my faith tested. During World War II, I ended up in a concentration camp, where discouragement at one point led me to ... |
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Global Food Crisis Fueled by War and Climate Change—What Does the Bible Say? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/501100078 | hadynyah/E+ via Getty Images
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Global Food Crisis Fueled by War and Climate Change—What Does the Bible Say?
The war in Ukraine, coupled with the effects of climate change, continues to wreak havoc on global food supplies. This is especially the case in developing lands where many struggle to get ... |
Young People Ask, Volume 2 (yp2)
2008 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp2 | CHAPTER 34
Why Live by Bible Standards?
You’re in the cafeteria eating lunch with two girls at school when the new boy walks in.
“You know, Brett really likes you,” the first girl says to you. “I can tell by the way he stares at you. His eyes are all over you!”
“And guess what?” the second girl whispers as she leans to... |
Who Was Cain’s Wife? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017129 | Who Was Cain’s Wife?
The Bible’s answer
Cain, the eldest child of the first human couple, married one of his sisters or another close female relative. This conclusion may be drawn by considering what the Bible says about Cain and his family.
Facts about Cain and his family
All humans descended from Adam and Eve. ... |
God’s Sovereignty (og)
1975 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/gods-sovereignty-og | Answers to Your Questions
These informative pocket-size books are also available. Each one gives satisfying answers to vital questions. Hardbound, 192 pages, only 25 cents each.
IS THE BIBLE REALLY THE WORD OF GOD? Careful examination of the evidence will strengthen your faith.
DID MAN GET HERE BY EVOLUTION OR BY CREAT... |
Thinking Aids for a Balky Brain | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101973001 | Thinking Aids for a Balky Brain
DOES your brain seem to balk when it comes to everyday thinking and decision-making? Perhaps you reason that “thinkers” are always scholars or geniuses. Well, that is not true. Most real thinkers are ordinary people who know how to cope with the countless multitude of day-by-day challeng... |
When Someone Dies (we)
2005 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/when-someone-dies-we | Introduction
Has someone you loved fallen asleep in death?
Are you still grieving?
Do you need help in dealing with your grief?
Is there hope for the dead?
If so, what is it?
How can we be sure?
In this brochure, such questions will receive comforting answers from the Bible. We invite you to read it careful... |
Young People Ask (yp)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/yp | Chapter 25
Masturbation—How Serious Is It?
“I’m wondering if masturbation is wrong in the eyes of God. Will it affect my physical and/or mental health in the future and if I ever get married?”—Fifteen-year-old Melissa.
THESE thoughts have plagued many youths. The reason? Masturbation is widespread. Reportedly, some ... |
Where Can You Find Reliable Guidance Today? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2024008 | Where Can You Find Reliable Guidance Today?
In our rapidly changing world, how can you be certain that the choices you make will result in good? How can you be sure that what is considered right today won’t be considered wrong tomorrow?
The Bible can help you make choices that you will never regret. How is that possi... |
Family Communication—How Can It Be Improved? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101985002 | Family Communication—How Can It Be Improved?
‘MY HUSBAND never talks.’ ‘My wife never listens to what I have to say.’ These complaints are common among married couples. Youngsters often feel like 12-year-old Max: “I’m not scared to talk [to my parents], but I’m scared of how they might react.” Barricades of silence th... |
Why the Cinstructioning of Glasses? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101985011 | Why the Cinstructioning of Glasses?
Have you ever noticed people at parties or in restaurants cinstructioning their beverage glasses before taking a drink? If you asked them why they did this, most of them could not give you an answer. Or they may feel it is a harmless act among friends.
However, they may be surprised ... |
Examining the Scriptures—2024
2023 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/examining-the-scriptures/examining-the-scriptures-2024 | September
Sunday, September 1
If any man thinks he is a worshipper of God but does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he is deceiving his own heart, and his worship is futile.—Jas. 1:26.
When we use the gift of speech well, we identify ourselves as worshippers of Jehovah. We help those around us to see clearly t... |
Examining the Scriptures—2020
2019 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/examining-the-scriptures/examining-the-scriptures-2020 | October
Thursday, October 1
Weep with those who weep.—Rom. 12:15.
We cannot read hearts as Jehovah and Jesus do. Even so, we can try to understand the emotions and needs of others. (2 Cor. 11:29) Unlike the selfish world around us, we strive to “look out not only for [our] own interests, but also for the interests... |
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Should I Expand My Circle of Friends? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017120 | YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Should I Expand My Circle of Friends?
“My clique is my comfort zone, and it’s very difficult for me to step outside of it.”—Alan.
“I have a small circle of friends, and I like it that way. I’m not one to branch out and talk to people I don’t know.”—Sara.
Do you feel the way Alan and Sara do? Do... |
Peace on Earth—How Will It Come? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502012123 | Peace on Earth—How Will It Come?
The Bible’s answer
Peace on earth will come, not by human efforts, but by means of God’s Kingdom, a heavenly government ruled by Christ Jesus. Notice how the Bible teaches us about this wonderful hope.
God will make “wars to cease to the extremity of the earth,” fulfil... |
“The Awake! Saved My Life” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101998012 | “The Awake! Saved My Life”
“About 10:00 p.m. on November 11,” reported Arthur, in Suva, Fiji, “I started to feel chest pains, which I passed off as heartburn. My wife, Esther, was convinced that I was having a heart attack, since she said my symptoms were similar to those described in the December 8, 1996, Awake!, “Hea... |
Good News (gh)
1976 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gh | Chapter 19
Children—“An Inheritance from Jehovah”
1. How should parents and children regard one another? (Psalm 128:1, 3, 4)
KING SOLOMON described children as “a reward” and “an inheritance from Jehovah.” (Psalm 127:3) If you are a parent, surely you treasure your children! And if you are a child, surely you want to... |
STUDY ARTICLE 2
Learn From Jesus’ Younger Brother | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2022241 | STUDY ARTICLE 2
Learn From Jesus’ Younger Brother
“James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.”—JAS. 1:1.
SONG 88 Make Me Know Your Ways
PREVIEWa
1. How would you describe James’ family?
JAMES, the brother of Jesus, was raised in a spiritually strong family.b His parents, Joseph and Mary, loved Jehovah ve... |
Great Teacher (te)
1971 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/te | Chapter 27
Hated for Doing Good
DO YOU love what is good?— Both of us would say that we do, wouldn’t we? But do we really love it so much that we would do what is good even if others hated us for it?— It takes courage to do that, doesn’t it?—
Do you think the Great Teacher had that kind of courage? Did he do good ev... |
Jeremiah (jr)
2010 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/jr | input Page/Publishers’ Page
God’s Word for Us Through Jeremiah
© 2010
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
PUBLISHERS
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.
February 2016 Printing
This publication is not for sale. It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible... |
Is It Necessary to Belong to an Organized Religion? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502015170 | Is It Necessary to Belong to an Organized Religion?
The Bible’s answer
Yes, because God wants people to gather for worship. The Bible says: “Let us consider one another so as to motivate to love and fine works, not forsaking our meeting together.”—Hebrews 10:24, 25, footnote.
Jesus indicated that his followers wou... |
Greatest Man (gt)
1991 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gt | Chapter 34
Choosing His Apostles
IT HAS been about a year and a half since John the Baptizer introduced Jesus as the Lamb of God and Jesus began his public ministry. At that time Andrew, Simon Peter, John, and perhaps James (John’s brother), as well as Philip and Nathanael (also called Bartholomew), had become his firs... |
“I Cried When I Read It” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102011018 | “I Cried When I Read It”
● The above is what a woman in Illinois, U.S.A., wrote about reading the book The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived. She explained in her letter to the book’s publishers, “I just hope and pray that more people will enjoy reading about Jesus as much as I do.”
The Greatest Man book gives an account of ... |
Peace and Security (tp73)
1973 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/tp73 | Chapter 9
Peace and Security Earth Wide—A Reliable Hope
1, 2. What conditions, foretold in the Bible, would make this earth a most pleasant place to live?
THIS earth could be a most pleasant and interesting place in which to live—if truly peaceful, secure conditions prevailed earth wide. Though it is far from that n... |
Watching the World | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102001012 | Watching the World
Oxygen-Starved Eyes
Some contact-lens wearers may be starving their eyes of oxygen, reports The Globe and Mail. “Vascularization occurs when the cornea [the eye’s transparent cover] can’t get the oxygen it needs through surface contact with the air and begins growing blood vessels to compensate.” Imp... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 2
Obeying God Rather Than Men
(Acts 5:29)
1. All things we do to please our God;
The world we’ve left behind.
The unbelievers think we’re odd,
But this we do not mind.
And rather God than men obey,
That is our firm resolve.
Our lives and all we do each day
Around him now revolve.
2. To “Caesar” we pay back his thi... |
When February Had Thirty Days | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101971014 | When February Had Thirty Days
● February had thirty days until the time of Julius Caesar. Caesar took one day off to add to the month named after him, July. The emperor Augustus took another day off to add to August, the month named after him. |
STUDY ARTICLE 2
You Can Be “a Source of Great Comfort” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2020241 | STUDY ARTICLE 2
You Can Be “a Source of Great Comfort”
“These are my fellow workers for the Kingdom of God, and they have become a source of great comfort to me.”—COL. 4:11.
SONG 90 Encourage One Another
PREVIEWa
1. What stressful situations are many faithful servants of Jehovah facing?
AROUND the world, many ser... |
In This Issue of Awake! | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102022010 | In This Issue of Awake!
The world is in turmoil. Sooner or later, natural disasters and man-made problems are likely to bring suffering to each one of us. How can you and your family cope with the turmoil affecting mankind? Learn how you can:
1 | Protect Your Health
2 | Protect Your Livelihood
3 |... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 87
The Lord’s Evening Meal
(1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
1. Jehovah, our Father in heaven,
O this is a most sacred night!
’Twas Nisan fourteen when your glory was seen,
Your justice, love, wisdom, and might.
The Passover lamb was then eaten,
And Israel’s twelve tribes went forth free.
Cent’ries later our Lord his own l... |
A Young Man’s Courage | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2009011 | For Our Young People
A Young Man’s Courage
Instructions: Do this exercise in quiet surroundings. As you read the scriptures, imagine that you are part of the event. Visualize the scene. Hear the voices. Feel the emotions of the main characters. Let the account come to life.
ANALYZE THE SCENE.—READ 1 SAMUEL 17:1-11, 26... |
What Are “the Keys of the Kingdom”? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502017107 | What Are “the Keys of the Kingdom”?
The Bible’s answer
“The keys of the Kingdom,” sometimes called “the keys to the kingdom,” represent the authority to open the way for people to “enter into the Kingdom of God.” (Matthew 16:19; The New American Bible; Acts 14:22)a Jesus gave Peter “the keys of the Kingdom of the h... |
Isaiah’s Prophecy II (ip-2)
2001 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ip-2 | Chapter Nineteen
Hypocrisy Exposed!
Isaiah 58:1-14
1. How do Jesus and Jehovah view hypocrisy, and what form does it take in Isaiah’s day?
“OUTWARDLY indeed, [you] appear righteous to men,” Jesus said to the religious leaders of his day, “but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.” (Matthew 23:28) Jesus’ co... |
Read About Ivory Coast and Upper Volta | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101981014 | Read About Ivory Coast and Upper Volta
Customs and beliefs in these African lands should be very fascinating to people who live elsewhere. Read about the stalwart men and women who left their homelands to bring Bible truths to these remote peoples. Learn of the opposition, superstitions and other obstacles that were ov... |
HELP FOR THE FAMILY | YOUNG PEOPLE
How to Make Real Friends | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102016004 | HELP FOR THE FAMILY | YOUNG PEOPLE
How to Make Real Friends
THE CHALLENGE
Thanks to technology, you can connect with more people—and do so more conveniently—than at any other time in history. Still, the relationships you have might seem rather shallow. One young man put it this way: “I feel as if my friendsh... |
Scriptures for Christian Living (scl)
2023 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/scl | Mothers
What are the responsibilities of a mother?
Pr 31:17, 21, 26, 27; Tit 2:4
Relevant Bible account(s):
Ge 21:8-12—When Sarah notices Ishmael persecuting her little son, Isaac, she pleads with Abraham to protect her boy
1Ki 1:11-21—When Bath-sheba learns that the kingship and the life of her son Solomon are ... |
Isaiah’s Prophecy I (ip-1)
2000 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/ip-1 | Chapter Fifteen
Jehovah’s Counsel Against the Nations
Isaiah 14:24–19:25
1. What judgment proclamation against Assyria does Isaiah record?
JEHOVAH can use the nations to discipline his people for their wickedness. Even so, he does not excuse those nations for their unnecessary cruelty, their pride, and their animosity... |
What Is the Golden Rule? | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/500100108 | What Is the Golden Rule?
The Bible’s answer
The term “Golden Rule” does not appear in the Bible. However, many use this term to refer to a rule of conduct that Jesus taught. In his famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: “All things . . . that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them.” (Matthew 7:12; Luk... |
God’s Word (gm)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gm | outputs
Page Chapter
5 1. Why Read the Bible?
12 2. The Bible’s Fight to Live
25 3. The Bible’s False Friend
37 4. How Believable Is the “Old Testament”?
55 5. The “New Testament”—History or Myth?
71 6. The Miracles—Did They Really Happen?
87 7. Does the Bible Contradict Itself?
98 8... |
BIBLE VERSES EXPLAINED
Colossians 3:23—“Whatever You Do, Work At It With All Your Heart” | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/502300136 | BIBLE VERSES EXPLAINED
Colossians 3:23—“Whatever You Do, Work At It With All Your Heart”
“Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovah, and not for men.”—Colossians 3:23, New World Translation.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”—Colossians 3:23... |
Proclaimers (jv)
1993 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/jv | Section 2
Gaining Accurate Knowledge of God’s Word and Applying It
How did the beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses develop? How did they get their name? What distinguishes them from other religious groups? These questions are answered in Chapters 10 to 14.
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Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 160
Walking in Integrity
(Psalm 26:1)
1. Please, judge me, Lord, my Lord Jehovah God.
In you I trust, and in integrity I’ve trod.
Examine me, and put me to the test;
My mind and heart refine that my soul might be blest.
(Chorus)
2. I do not sit with wicked men of lies.
I hate the company of those who truth despise... |
Reasoning (rs)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/books/reasoning-rs | Religion
Definition: A form of worship. It includes a system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices; these may be personal, or they may be advocated by an organization. Usually religion involves belief in God or in a number of gods; or it treats humans, objects, desires, or forces as objects of worship. Much r... |
God’s Word (gm)
1989 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/gm | Chapter 13
“The Word of God Is Alive”
In the previous chapter, we saw that Bible counsel can help us to solve problems and avoid mistakes. The timeless wisdom of the Bible’s counsel is strong evidence of inspiration. The Bible itself says: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, fo... |
Make the Most of Your Singleness | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2011045 | Make the Most of Your Singleness
“Let him that can make room for it make room for it.”—MATT. 19:12.
1, 2. (a) How did Jesus, Paul, and others view singleness? (b) Why might some not think of singleness as a gift?
MARRIAGE is unquestionably one of God’s most precious gifts to mankind. (Prov. 19:14) Yet, many single Chr... |
Sing Praises (ssb)
1984 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/Ssb | Song 115
“Have Intense Love for One Another”
(1 Peter 4:8)
1. Love that is intense and pure
Helps us all things to endure
And God’s favor to secure,
Serving him aright.
Through such love our God did send
Jesus Christ, our loyal Friend,
Our relationship to mend
And with Him unite.
We who fear Jehovah God
Let our feet wi... |
Book for All (ba)
1997 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/library/r1/lp-e/all-publications/brochures-and-booklets/book-for-all-ba | input Page/Publishers’ Page
A Book for All People
2006 Printing
This publication is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations.
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the modern-language New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
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“God’s Love” (lv)
2014 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/lv | “Keep Yourselves in God’s Love” |
Scriptures for Christian Living (scl)
2023 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/publication/r1/lp-e/scl | Wrong Practices
What wrong practices should Christians avoid?
Abusive speech
Mt 5:22; 1Co 6:9, 10; Eph 4:31
See also Ex 22:28; Ec 10:20; Jude 8
Relevant Bible account(s):
2Sa 16:5-8; 1Ki 2:8, 9, 44, 46—Shimei reviles Jehovah’s anointed king and suffers the consequences
Accepting or offering bribes
Ex 23:8; ... |
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