Where Can You Turn for Good Advice?

The Bible Meets Our Needs

Yes, by following the Bible's direction to meet together regularly, we can have Jehovah fill our need for encouragement. Here is where we experience the truthfulness of psalmist words: "God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during distresses." -Psalm 46:1.

For Satisfying and Worthwhile Work. "Being steadfast, unmovable, always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in connection with the Lord," advocates the Bible. 1 Corinthians 15:58) is "the work of the Lord truly satisfying? Does the Christian ministry accomplish something worthwhile? Amelia expresses how she feels: "I studied the Bible with a couple who were on the verge of a breakup. I also helped a woman whose daughter was violently killed. The woman was tormented by the uncertainty of the condition of the dead. In both of these cases, the application of the Bible principles brought peace and hope into their lives. I feel a great sense of joy and Satisfaction because I have had a part in helping them." Scott says: "If you have a good experience in the field ministry, start a new Bible study, or enjoy some success from witnessing informally, you will talk about it for years to come. The same feelings and excitement are relived with each recounting! The ministry is where the greatest and lasting joy comes from."

Clearly, applying the Bible's direction to become active ministers has filled the need of these individuals for satisfying and worthwhile work. You too are invited to share in this work of educating others about God's ways and principles at the same time benefiting yourself. - Isaiah 48:17; Matthew 28:19, 20.

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Watchtower, 2000