Be Convinced That You Have the Truth - BE "PERSUADED TO BELIEVE"

Timothy was convinced that he had the truth.  How did he arrive at this conclusion? (Read 2 Timothy 3:14, 15)  His mother and his grandmother introduced him to the teachings of "the holy writings." But no doubt he himself also spent time and energy studying those writings.  As a result, he was "persuaded to believe" that they contained the truth.  Later, Timothy, his mother, and his grandmother came in contact with Christianity.  Timothy was not doubt impressed by the love shown by Jesus' followers, and he had a strong desire to associate with and care for his spiritual brothers and sisters.  (Philippians 2:19, 20) However, his faith was built, not on his feelings for fellow humans, but on facts that drew him closer to Jehovah.  You too must logically reason on what you have learned about Jehovah from reading the Bible.

To start with, you need to prove to yourself at least three basic truths. First, you need to be convinced that Jehovah God is the creator of all things. (Exodus 3:14, 15; Hebrews 3:4; Revelation 4:11) Second, you must prove to yourself that the Bible is God's inspired message to mankind. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17)  And third, you need to confirm that Jehovah has an organized group of people who are worshipping him under Christ's headship and that Jehovah's Witnesses are that group. (Isaiah 43:10-12; John 14:6; Acts 15:14)  Proving to yourself those basic truths does not require that you become a walking encyclopedia of Bible knowledge.  Your goal should be to use your "power of reason" to strengthen your conviction that you have the truth.  - ROMANS 12:1.

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