Chapter 3 - WHO IS THE TRUE GOD?

"SLOW TO ANGER, IMPARTIAL, AND RIGHTEOUS

Jehovah is slow to anger.  Yet, this  does  not mean that he does not take action, for he did so in destroying stubborn Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea.  Jehovah is also impartial.  Hence, his favored people, the Israelites, eventually lost his favor because of their persistent wrongdoing.  God accepts as his worshipers people from all nations, but only those who conform to his righteous ways. -Acts 10:34,35.

The Bible book of Revelation highlights the importance of learning about God's "righteous decrees."  It tells us that heavenly creatures sing:  "Great and wonderful are your works, Jehovah God, the Almighty.  Righteous and true are   your was,  King of eternity.  Who will not really fear you, Jehovah and glorify your name, because you alone are loyal?  For all the nations will come and worship before  you, because your righteous decrees have been made manifest."  (Revelation 15:2-4)  We show wholesome fear of Jehovah, or reverence for him, by conforming to what he says is right.  This is made easier by reminding ourselves of God's wisdom and love.  All his commands are for our good. -Isaiah 48:17, 18.

Next time: "JEHOVAH OUR GOD IS ONE"

The Book - KNOWLEDGE That Leads To Everlasting Life, 1995