Why Make a Dedication and Get Baptized? - Conclusion

 5. Dedication brings many blessings

Many people believe that fame, a good career, or money will make them happy.  Is that true? Play the video on jw.org and then discuss the questions that follow.

* Although the athlete in the video loved playing soccer, why did he leave that career?

* He decided to dedicate himself, not to soccer, but to Jehovah. Do you think he made the right decision?  Why? 

Before the apostle Paul became  a Christian, he was pursuing a prominent career. He had studied Jewish law with a famous teacher. But he left that behind in order to become a Christian.   Did Paul have any regrets? Read Philippians 3:8, and then discuss these questions: 

* Why did Paul say that what he did before he became a Christian was "a lot of refuse," or garbage?

* What did he gain instead? 

* How would you compare serving Jehovah to any other way you could use your life?

Next time: Cherish Your Place in Jehovah's Family

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