You Can Find True Happiness - LIVE BY JEHOVAH'S STANDARDS

 When we are troubled or discouraged, we might feel the need for some sort of diversion to escape our problems.  That is understandable, but we must be careful not be drawn into doing something that Jehovah hates. - EPHESIANS 5:10-12, 15-17.

 In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul urged  Christians to continue considering things that are "righteous, . . . chaste, . . . loveable, [and] virtuous.  (Read Philippians 4:8) Although Pau7l was not writing specifically on the subject of entertainment, what he wrote should influence the pastimes that we choose.  Try this:  Wherever the generic word "things appears in the verse, substitute it with the word "songs,"  "movies," "novels," or "video games." Doing this can  help you to discern  which ones may be acceptable in God's view and which ones may not be. We want to bring our life into harmony with Jehovah's lofty standards. (Psalm 119:1-3)  Then with a clear conscience, we can take the next step that leads to real happiness. - ACTS 23:1. 

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