Love and Appreciation for Jehovah Lead to Baptism - THE MOST IMPORTANT LOVE

You have many worthwhile things to love and appreciate.  For instance, even before studying with Jehovah's Witnesses, you may have formed a deep appreciation for the Bible. And you may have developed a love for Jesus. Now  that you have come to know Jehovah's  Witnesses, you might love to associate with them. But loving those good things will not necessarily make you want to dedicate yourself to Jehovah and get baptized.  The primary motivation that will lead you to baptism is love for Jehovah God himself.  When you love Jehovah more than all else, you will not let  anything or anyone prevent you from serving him. You could vies love for Jehovah as both the gateway  to baptism and the guardrail that helps you stay on the right path of serving God.

Jesus said that we must love Jehovah with our whole heart, soul, and mind, and strength. (Mark 12:30)  How can you learn to love and respect Jehovah that deeply?  Reflecting on Jehovah's love for us moves us to love him in return. (1 John 4:19)   What other feelings and actions will naturally follow once you develop that most important love?

Learn about Jehovah through his creation. (Read Romans 1:20; Revelation 4:11) Meditate on the wisdom evident in the designs of plants and animals.  Learn a little about  the wonderful way your body is made.  (Psalm 139:14)  And think about the power that Jehovah packed into our sun, realizing that it is just one of a billion stars. (Isaiah 40:26) As you do, your respect for Jehovah will deepen. However, knowing that Jehovah is wise and powerful is only part of the foundation of your relationship with him.  To build  a strong love for Jehovah, you need to know more about him.

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