A SATISFYING LIFE How to Attain It

Conclusion of Enjoying a Satisfying Life - Now and Forever

After "the great day of God the Almighty," when Jehovah will cleanse the earth of wickedness, our globe will be turned into a paradise. (Revelation 16:14, 16; Isaiah 5:13)  Then, "the righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it." (Psalm 37:29)  But what about those who have died?  "Do not marvel at this,"  Jesus said, "because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs  will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment."  (John 5:28, 29) Jehovah, who is interested in each individual, wants to bring back to life those who are sleeping in death.  Scientists may seek to clone humans through genetic engineering, but the Creator does not have to resort to cloning. He is able to remember every detail of each redeemable human and  to bring such ones back to life. Yes, you have the prospect of meeting your dead loved ones on a paradise earth!

What will life in Paradise be like? The earth will be filled with happy men and women praising the Creator in unison.  "No resident will exposed to unhealthful stress or develop emotional and mental disorders.  All will have plenty to eat and find delight in meaningful work in harmony with God's purpose.  (Psalm 72:16; Isaiah 65:23)  They will enjoy peace with the animals, peace with humans and above all, "peace with God." -Romans 5:1; Psalm 37:11; 72:7; Isaiah 11:6-9. 

What must you do to be in that Paradise and enjoy life in complete satisfaction?  Jesus Christ said:  "This means  everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ." (John 17:3) So continue to take in knowledge of Jehovah and Jesus Christ, learning what God requires of you.  Then you will be able to please Jehovah God, and this will make your life a most satisfying one. 

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From The Watchtower magazine