WE HELP TO SAVE LIVES WHEN WE PRAISE JEHOVAH'S NAME

 When we praise Jehovah's name, we help to save lives. How so? Well, Satan "has blinded the minds of unbelievers." (2 Corinthians 4:4) As a result, they have to believe such satanic lies as these: God does not exist, God is remote and does not care about mankind, God is cruel and tortures wrongdoers forever. Such lies only serve to obscure or to tarnish Jehovah 's name and reputation, so that people have no desire to draw close to him. But our work defeats Satan's purpose. We teach people about the truth about our Father, praising the holy name of our God. With what result?

Truth of God's Word have enormous power. By teaching people about Jehovah and what he is truly like, we get to see something wonderful. The blindfold of satanic lies gradually come off, and these individuals begin to see our beloved Father as we do. They are filled with awe at his limitless power. (Isaiah 40:26) They are assured by his perfect justice. (Deuteronomy 32:4) They are enlightened by profound wisdom.  (Isaiah 556:9; Romans 11:33) And they are comforted to learn that he is the personification of love.  (1 John 4:8) As they draw close to Jehovah, their hope of living forever as his children become sure. What a marvelous privilege we have to help people draw close to their Father! When we do so, Jehovah considers us his "fellow workers." - 1 CORINTHIANS 3:5, 9. 

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