"You Must Love Your Neighbors as Yourself" -THE BEST WAY TO SHOW LOVE

 There are many ways to show love for our neighbor.  But Jesus taught us that the best way to do so is to preach the good news of the Kingdom.  (Luke 8:1)  He told his followers: "Make disciples of people of the nations." (Matthew 28:19, 20) When we obey Jesus, we can help our neighbor to leave the spacious road that leads to destruction and show him how to walk on the cramped road leading off into life.  (Matthew 7:13, 14) We know that our efforts are very pleasing to Jehovah.

Jesus helped many people to understand that they needed Jehovah.  (Matthew 5:3)  We imitate Jesus when we tell people about "God's good news." (Romans 1:1)  We teach them that Jesus' sacrifice makes it possible for them to have Jehovah's  approval and friendship.  (1 Corinthians 5:18, 19) Preaching the good news is truly an important way to show love for our neighbor.

When we prepare well for our visits and Bible studies, we are able to teach people to obey Jehovah. Some may need to make many changes in their lives.  (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)  It makes us so happy to see how Jehovah helps with humble ones to make progress and become his friends.  (Acts 13:48)  When they study the Bible, people who had no hope become happy.  Their anxiety is replaced by confidence in Jehovah.  It is an honor to show love to our neighbor through this special work. 

Next time: "You Must Love Your Neighbor as Yourself" - PAUL'S DESCRIPTION OF LOVE

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