CONSIDER WHAT JEHOVAH THINKS

 Ask Jehovah to help you understand his thinking. Jehovah promises to give us the wisdom to discern whether a certain path will please him. He gives such wisdom "generously to all and without reproaching." -Read JAMES 1:5. 

Once you have prayed for Jehovah's direction, pay careful attention to his answer. To illustrate: If you get lost while traveling, you might ask a local resident for help. But would you then walk away before he had a chance to reply?  Of course not. You would listen carefully to his directions. Similarly, after you ask Jehovah for wisdom, try to discern his answer by finding out which Bible laws and principles to apply to your situation. For example, when deciding whether to attend the social gathering mentioned earlier. You might consider what the Bible says about wild parties, bad associations, and the need to put Kingdom interest ahead of your personal preferences. - MATTHEW 6:33; ROMANS 13:13; 1 CORINTHIANS 15:33.

Still, at times you may need help to find the information you are looking for. You might get input from an experienced brother or sister. However, you will also benefit from doing your own research. There is a wealth of information in our study tools, such as the Research Guide for Jehovah's Witnesses and Scriptures for Christian Living. Remember the goal:  to make a decision that will please Jehovah. 

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