"The Word of God Is Alive and Exerts Power"

Why did Abraham, Robert, Gabriel, and Daniel change so dramatically?  How were they able to erase deep-rooted hatred and grief from their hearts?  

Each of these men read, meditated on, and learned  the truth from the Bible, which is  "alive and exerts power." (Hebrews 4:12) The Author of the Bible is the Creator of mankind, who knows how to influence for good the heart of someone who is willing to listen and learn.  "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial  for teaching, for reproving, for setting thing straight, for disciplining in righteousness." Once a reader allows himself to be guided by the Bible, he takes on a new set of values and standards. He begins to learn how Jehovah views things.  This process brings many benefits, including a healing of the wounds of war. -2 Timothy 3:16. 

God's Word explains that no national, racial, or ethnic group is better or worse than another.  "God is not partial, but in every  nature the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him."  The reader who accepts this is helped gradually to overcome feelings of racial or national hatred. -Acts 10:34, 35. 

Next time: Conclusion of "The Word of God Is Alive and Exerts Power"

From the Watchtower magazine, 2001