HOW TO KEEP "DRAWING NEAR TO GOD" - Conclusion

 Read 1 Corinthians 10:31. It is vital that we actively pursue the things that please Jehovah.  This goes beyond what we do in the ministry and at congregation meetings.  Good actions that please Jehovah include what we do in our daily life.  For instance, when we are honest in all things and share what we have with others, we make Jehovah happy. (2 Corinthians 8:21l 9:7) He also wants us to show high regard for the gift of life. We draw closer to the Giver of life by maintaining balanced habits in eating and drinking and by caring for our health in other reasonable ways, every effort we make to please Jehovah, even in seemingly small things, will endear us to him. - LUKE 16:10.

Jehovah is kind to both the righteous and the unrighteous. (Matthew 5:45) He expects us to show consideration for others. For example, we are "to speak injuriously of no one, not to be quarrelsome, . . .displaying all mildness toward all men." (Titus 3:2) With this in mind, we do not look down on others simply because they do not share our beliefs. (2 Timothy 2:23-25) We draw closer to Jehovah by always being kind and considerate in our dealings with all.

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