Conclusion of How We Strip Off and Keep Off the Old Personality

Such comments by non-Witnesses show that our international brotherhood is truly unique.  (1 Peter 5:9)  What, though, makes us so different from any other organization? With the help of God's Word and his holy spirit, we work hard to "strip off the old personality."  In its place, we "clothe [ourselves] with the new personality." -Colossians 3:9, 10. 

It is one thing to strip off the old personality, yet quite another to keep it off.  In this article, we will consider  how we can strip off the old personality, why doing so is urgent, and why change is possible no matter how deeply involved one may be in wrong practices.  We will also examine what those who have been in the truth for many years can do to keep off the old personality.  Why are such reminders needed?  Sadly, some who once served Jehovah have lowered their guard and have slipped back into their old ways.  Thus, we all need to heed the warning:  "Let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall." -1 Corinthians 10:12. 

Next time: How to Strip Off and Keep Off the Old Personality - "DEADEN" ANY DESIRES "AS RESPECTS SEXUAL IMMORALITY"

From the jw.org publications