#45 Follow the Way to Life

Question 1

Life is a precious gift, how to show it.

Answer 1

Jehovah has given us the precious gift of life and he wants us to enjoy it. So, we can show appreciation for this precious gift by following the instructions Jehovah provides in the Bible.

So, what do we need to do now? All of us need to work diligently to learn and apply what we have learned.

Question 2

ST: #1=> PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE

1.1. How to maintain good physical and emotional health

Answer 2

Moderate habits, avoid overeating and drinking
(Prov 20:1 Wine is a ridiculer, alcohol is unruly; Whoever goes astray by them is not wise
Prov 23:20,21 Do not be among those who drink too much wine, Among those who gorge themselves on meat, 21For a drunkard and a glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe one with rags.

Question 3

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE

1.2. How to maintain good physical and emotional health

Answer 3

Shun immorality
(Prov 6:23-29,
Prov. 6:32 Anyone committing adultery with a woman is lacking good sense; The one who does so brings ruin on himself.

Question 4

1.2 Experience: w06 6/15 28 ¶14)

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE

Answer 4

Joseph was raised in a God-fearing family, and he understood that sexual relations between people who are not husband and wife are wrong. “How could I commit this great badness and actually sin against God?” he asked. His conclusion was likely guided by knowledge of God’s standard for humans as expressed in Eden, that of monogamy. (Genesis 2:24) God’s people today can benefit from reflecting on the way Joseph reacted to that situation. In some areas, attitudes toward sexual relations are so casual that youngsters who refuse to get involved in immorality are derided by their peers. Extramarital relations among adults are common. Hence, Joseph’s story is a timely reminder for us. God’s standard still is that fornication and adultery are sins. (Hebrews 13:4) Many who have succumbed to pressure to engage in illicit sex agree that there is compelling reason not to do so. Among the undesired results may be a sense of degradation, a troubled conscience, jealousies, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted disease. Just as the Scriptures remind us, a person who practices fornication is “sinning against his own body.”​—1 Corinthians 5:9-12 (vs 11 But now I am writing you to stop keeping company with anyone called a brother who is sexually immoral or a greedy person or an idolater or a reviler or a drunkard or an extortioner, not even eating with such a man
1 Cor.6:18 Flee from sexual immorality! Every other sin that a man may commit is outside his body, but whoever practices sexual immorality is sinning against his own body.
Proverbs 6:23-29, 32.

Question 5

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
#1.3: How to maintain good physical and emotional health

Answer 5

Control Emotions & Temper
(Prov 14:30 A calm heart gives life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
Prov. 29:11 A stupid person gives vent to all his feelings, But the wise one calmly keeps them in check.

Question 6

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
1.4 How to cultivate a balanced view of money and material things.

Answer 6

Be a diligent worker:
Prov 13:4 The lazy person has his cravings, yet he has nothing, But the diligent one will be fully satisfied.
Prov. 14:23 There is benefit in every kind of hard work, But mere talk leads to want.

Question 7

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
1.5 How to cultivate a balanced view of money and material things.

Answer 7

Keep secular work in its proper place (Prov 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to gain wealth. Stop and show understanding.)

Question 8

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
1.6: How to cultivate a balanced view of money and material things.

Answer 8

Strive to be content and live a simple life.
(Prov 11:28 The one trusting in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the foliage.)

(Prov. 15: 16, 17 Better is a little in the fear of Jehovah Than great wealth along with anxiety. 17Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love Than a fattened bull where there is hatred.)

Question 9

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
1.7 How to promote good relationships with others

Answer 9

communicate peacefully
(Prov 12:18 Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is a healing.)
Prov. 15:1,2, A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2The tongue of the wise makes good use of knowledge, But the mouth of the stupid blurts out foolishness.
28 The heart of the righteous one meditates before answering, But the mouth of the wicked blurts out bad things.

Question 10

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
1,8 How to promote good relationships with others

Answer 10

Be a good listener (Prov 18:13 When anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, It is foolish and humiliating.)
(Prov.18:15 The heart of the understanding one acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks to find knowledge.)

Question 11

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
1.9: How to promote good relationships with others

Answer 11

Let go of resentment and be ready to forgive.
(Prov 10:12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, But love covers over all transgressions.)
(Prov. 17:9 Whoever forgives a transgression seeks love, But the one who keeps harping on a matter separates close friends.)

Question 12

ST: PROVERBS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
1.10 How to promote good relationships with others

Answer 12

Be a loyal friend in good times and bad.
(Prov 17:17 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress.)

Question 13

ST: #2 The fear of J leads to life

Question 14

ST2.1
we may not always feel like we want to listen to J counsel, what can help us (Note: stubborn, hard headed, unwilling)

Answer 14

Need love and fear of J.
READ: (Prov 19:23 A true friend shows love at all times And is a brother who is born for times of distress.)

Question 15

ST2.2
What kind of fear

Answer 15

Profound respect and fear of displeasing him.
(Prov 8:13 The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech.)
(Matt 22:37 He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.)

Question 16

ST2.2 Article

Answer 16

CHRISTIANS love God, and they also fear him. To some, that might seem like a contradiction. However, we are not referring to the type of fear that terrifies you. We are going to discuss a special type of fear. People who have this type of fear are in awe of God and have sincere respect for him. They do not want to displease their heavenly Father because they do not want to harm their friendship with him.​(Ps. 111:10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. [Sin] All those observing his orders show good insight. [Taw] His praise endures forever.)
(Prov. 8:13 The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. I hate self-exaltation and pride and the evil way and perverse speech.)

Question 17

ST2.3 When it is difficult, what should you do?

Answer 17

Ask J to help you to follow his guidance and be obedient to him especially when it is hard. (Ps 86:11 Instruct me, O Jehovah, about your way. I will walk in your truth. Unify my heart to fear your name.)

Question 18

St2.4 What is the result when we follow J counsel

Answer 18

You will benefit
(Prov 3:5,6 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.)

Question 19

ST #3: You can gain everlasting life

Answer 19

by applying bible principles, you can gain everlasting life
(John 17:3 This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.)

Question 20

St3.1 What is Jesus role in our future?

Answer 20

Jesus played central role in God’s arrangement for human’s to gain everlasting life. (John 3:16, 14:6)

Question 21

St 3.2 What do we need to do to gain life

Answer 21

we must exercise faith in Jesus (John 3:36)

Question 22

St3.2 article

Answer 22

First, view the ransom as God’s personal gift to you. The apostle Paul said: “I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me.” (Gal. 2:20) When you exercise faith in Jesus, you firmly believe that the ransom applies to you, is the basis for forgiving your sins, offers you the hope of everlasting life, and is the greatest confirmation of God’s love for you. (Rom. 8:32, 38, 39; Eph. 1:7) This will strengthen you to keep negative feelings about yourself at bay.​—2 Thess. 2:16, 17.

Second, draw close to Jehovah in prayer on the basis of Jesus’ sacrifice. Because of the ransom, we can pray to Jehovah “with freeness of speech, so that we may receive mercy and find undeserved kindness to help us at the right time.” (Heb. 4:15, 16; 10:19-22) Prayer strengthens our resolve to resist the temptation to sin.​—Luke 22:40.

Third, obey Jesus. The apostle John wrote: “The one who exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life; the one who disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him.” (John 3:36) Note that John contrasted exercising faith with being disobedient. Therefore, you exercise faith in Jesus when you obey him. You obey Jesus by following “the law of the Christ,” that is, all that he taught and commanded. (Gal. 6:2) You also obey Jesus by heeding the guidance he provides through “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) By obeying Jesus, you will have the strength to endure stormlike adversities.​—Luke 6:47, 48.

Question 23

St 3.3 Will everyone get everlasting life?

Answer 23

No. Jesus said not all would be on the road to everlasting life. (Matt 7:13, 14)

Question 24

ST3:4 Is the road to life so restrictive that it takes joy out of life now.

Answer 24

No. Obeying Jc and J leads to a fully satisfying life now and in the future. We will have no regrets. (Prov 4:10-13)

Question 25

ST4: Follow J way to life
What do we personally need to do?

Answer 25

Take advantage of J provisions to help you find the way to life and help you remain on it. (Prov 13:14)

Question 26

ST4.1
Pray

Answer 26

Pray to J and ask for specific help from his word (Prov 15:29)

Question 27

ST4.2
Attend Meetings

Answer 27

Through comments and other instruction receive guidance from J. Prov 1:5

Question 28

ST4:3
Associate with Mature ones

Answer 28

Mature ones and elders and help you discern and apply bible principles (Prov 11:14)

Question 29

Closing:
Benefit of J help for us

Answer 29

You will over come challenges and succeed in following the way to life. that is everlasting life.