WHY DO WE GROW OLD AND DIE?

Conclusion of BEWARE OF SATAN'S TACTICS

Living  a clean life is an achievement in this world. To please our Creator, however, more is required. We must also have faith in God and feel a responsibility toward him.  (Hebrews 11:6) "If one knows how to do what is right and yet does not do it, it is a sin for him, wrote the disciple James.  (James 4:17) Yes, deliberately ignoring God  and his commandments is itself a form of sin. 

Satan is very likely to stimulate opposition to your pursuit of the knowledge of God through your study of the Bible. It is sincerely hoped that you will not let such pressure prevent you from practicing what is right.  (John 16:2) Though many rulers put faith in Jesus during his ministry, they did not confess him because they were fearful of being shunned in their community.  (John 12:42, 42)  Satan ruthlessly tried to intimidate anyone seeking the knowledge of God. However, you should always remember and appreciate the wonderful things Jehovah has done. You may even be able to help opposers to gain the same appreciation. 

As long as we are imperfect, we will sin.  (1 John 1;8) Nevertheless, we have help in fighting this battle. Yes, it is possible to come off victorious in our fight against the wicked one, Satan the Devil.  (Romans 5:21) At the end of Jesus' ministry on earth, he encouraged his followers with these words:  "In the world you are having tribulation, but take courage!  I have conquered the world." (John 16:33) Even for imperfect humans, it is possible to conquer the world with God's help.  Satan has no hold on those who oppose him and 'subject themselves to God.' (James 4:7; 1 John 5:18) As we shall see, God has provided a way out of bondage to sin and death. 

Next time:CHAPTER SEVEN WHAT GOD HAS CONE TO SAVE MANKIND

From the book: KNOWLEDGE That Leads to Everlasting Life