WHY WE CHOOSE TO SERVE JEHOVAH -Continue

 We want to clear Jehovah's name of all reproach. Consider this scenario: You have a close friend who is kind, generous, and forgiving. On day, you hear someone accuse your friend of being cruel and dishonest. How do you react? You defend him. Similarly. when Satan and those under his influence try to ruin Jehovah's reputation by spreading lies about Him, we respond by telling the truth about Jehovah, vigorously defending His name. (Psalm 34:1; Isaiah 43:1o) We show that we want to serve Jehovah whole-souled by our words and actions.

We willingly adjust our goals in life so that we can serve Jehovah acceptably or more fully. For example, the apostle Paule chose to give up prominence in the community in order to follow Christ and serve Jehovah. (Galatians 1:14) As a result, he led a rewarding life and received the opportunity to rule with Christ in heaven.  He never regretted his decision to serve Jehovah and neither will we. - Read PHILIPPIANS 3:7, 8. 

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