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 Like Jesus, we try to be honest,speaking the truth at all times,even though doing so means being unpopular. And we preach and teach Bible truth, even though some might be upset by what we say. Does this mean that we do not need to give any consideration to how and when we speak the truth? Not at all! In this article, we wii first answer a basic question: Where can we find the truth? We will then answer a related question. Why, how, and when should we speak truth? The answers to those questions will help us improve our ability to speak the truth gracefully, that is, with tact and at the right time. 

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 Jesus always spoke the truth. His enemies acknowledged that would speak honestly even when what he had to say was unpopular. (Matthew 22:16) Regarding the effect of the truths he taught, Jesus said: "I came to cause division, with a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law law against her mother-in-law." (Matthew 10:35) Jesus did not want people to act negatively to the message that he and his followers preached, but he was realistic. (Matthew 23:37) He knew that his message would divide the world into two groups - those who love Bible truth and those who do not. - 2 THESSALONIANS 2:9, 11.

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Speak the Truth Graciously

 When we first met a fellow worshipper of Jehovah,  one of the questions we usually ask each other is, "How did you learn the truth?" Some answer that question by that they were "raised in the truth." Others might say that they recently "came into the truth." We answer in such ways because the truth of God's Word influences our entire way of life. Why? Because we know that we can be a part of Jehovah's family only if we prove that we love the truth and live by it. That includes being honest in our speech and actions.- PSALM 15:1-3.

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Chapter Forty-Four/Revelation and You - Say: "Come!" - Conclusion

 Additionally, may you be moved to a renewed deal as you proclaim " the year of goodwill on the day of Jehovah and the day of vengeance on the part of our God." (Isaiah 35:4; 61:2) Whether of the little flock or of the great crowd, may you have the fullest share possible in publicizing the pouring out of the seven bowls  of Jehovah's anger, telling of God's judgments on Satan's world. At the same time, lend your voice to the joyful proclamation of the everlasting good news concerning the established Kingdom of Jehovah and his Christ. (Revelation 11:15; 14:6, 7) Be at this work urgently. And may a realization that we are in the Lord's day move many who are not yet serving Jehovah to join in the work of proclaiming the good news. May these also progress toward dedicating their lives to God with a view to baptism. "Remember the appointed time is near"! - REVELATION 1:3.

This,beith John, we fervently pray: "Amen! Come, Lord Jesus Christ be with the holy ones." (Revelation 22:20b, 21) May it also be with all of you who read this publication. May you have faith that the grand climax of Revelation is at hand, so that you too can join us ina  hearty "Amen!"

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 May you, then, allow what you have learned from you study of Revelation to influence you life profoundly. Did not your glimpse into Jehovah's heavenly presence impress on you the transcendent glory and holiness of our Creator? (Revelation 4:1-5:14) What a privilege to serve such a God! May your appreciation for his holiness move you to take very seriously Jesus' counsel to the seven congregations and avoid things such as materialism, , idolatry, immorality, like warmness, apostate sectarianism, or anything else that can make your service unacceptable to Jehovah. (Revelation 2:1-3:22) The apostle Peter's words to the John class apply also in the principle to the great crowd: "I accord with the holy One who called you, do you also become holy yourselves in your conduct." - 1 PETER 1:15, 16.

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 Your knowing that Jehovah God and Jesus are coming quickly should encourage you to keep "close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah." (2 Peter 3:12) Any seeming stability of the earth of Satan's, system of things is illusory. Any seeming success that the heaven of the wordly rulers under Satan might achieve is transitory. These things are passing away. (Revelation 21:1) The only permanence is to be found in Jehovah, his Kingdom under Jesus Christ, and his promised me world. Never lose sight of that! - 1 JOHN 2:15-17.

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 Jesus now adds a final word of encouragement: "He that bears witness of these things says, 'Yes; I am coming quickly!l.' " (Revelation 22:20a)Jesus is "the faithful and true witness."(Revelation 3:14)If he bears witness to the visions of Revelation, they must be true. Both he and Jehovah God himself repeatedly stress the fact that they are coming "quickly,"  or soon, Jesus here saying that for the fifth time. (Revelation 21:6; 3:11; 22:7, 12, 20) The "coming" is to execute judgment on the great harlot, the political "kings" and all others who opposed "the kingdom of or Lord [Jehovah] and of his Christ." -REVELATION 11:15; 16:14, 16; 17:1,;12-14.

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 Those of the John( class must pay attention to "the prophecy" of Revelation. They must not hide it or add to it. It's message must be preached openly, "from the housetops." (Matthew 10:27) Revelation is inspired of God. Who would dare change a word of what God himself has spoken and transmitted through the one who is now the reigning King, Jesus Christ? Certainly, such a person would deserve to loose out in the worst of life and suffer the plagues that must come upon Babylon the Great and the whole world. 

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 Next, it is Jesus who speaks again, saying: " I am bearing witness to everyone that hears the words of the scroll: If anyone makes an addition to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in the scroll of this scroll; and if any takes anything away from the word of the scroll of this prophecy, God will take his portion away from the trees of life and out of the holy city, things which are written about in this scroll." -REVELATION 22:18, 19.

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 Since the early 1930's, the growing number of the great crowd has been "hearing"-paying attention to the invitation. Like their anointed fellow slaves, they have attained to a clean standing before Jehovah. They for the time when New Jerusalem will descend from heaven to channel blessings to humankind. Having heard the rousing message of Revelation, the great crowd not only say "Come!" but actively gather others to Jehovah's organization, training these also to proclaim: "Let anyone thirsting come." So the number of the great crowd continues to grow, as over 3,000,000 of them in more than (200) lands around the earth share with fewer than 9,000 of the anointed bride class in extending the invitation to"Take life's water free."

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