“The God of Truth” Always Fulfills His Purpose

1. Why can we be confident that we are safe from Satan’s wicked lies? (Psalm 31:2-5)

WE LIVE in a world dominated by Satan. Lies, deception, and betrayal are commonplace. It can be hard to know whom to trust. Businessmen cheat their competitors. Advertisers mislead consumers about the products they are promoting. And some people have found that they cannot even count on their close friends to keep their word. Yet, how reassuring it is to know that we can always put our trust in Jehovah! He is “the God of truth.” (Read Psalm 31:2-5.) Truth is woven into his personality​—it is part of who he is. In everything he says and does, Jehovah is dependable and reliable.

2. What will we discuss in this article?

² In this article, we will first discuss some reasons why we can trust in Jehovah with all our heart. Then we will consider how the God of truth will bring an end to the Devil’s wicked world and what God is doing even now to accomplish His purpose. This discussion will help us to be bold and fearless Witnesses of Jehovah.

WHY WE CAN TRUST IN THE GOD OF TRUTH

3. Why can we have absolute confidence in Jehovah?

³ We can trust in Jehovah because he is the Creator. He is the Maker of the heavens and the earth and the Source of all life. (Gen. 1:1; Ps. 36:9; Rev. 4:11) He is also the Sustainer of life. He created the ecosystems that make life on earth possible. He is and will always be in complete control of the universe. So we can confidently entrust our life and our future to our all-wise and all-powerful Creator.

4. How do we know that Jehovah loves us?

⁴ We can trust in Jehovah because he loves us. Jehovah created humans because he wanted to share the beautiful gift of life with them. Jehovah stated his purpose with the following words: “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness.” (Gen. 1:26) He gave us free will. He created a beautiful home just for us. (Ps. 115:16) And he blessed our first parents with the exciting assignment to turn that home into a paradise. (Gen. 1:28; 2:15) He put all the riches and resources of the planet at their disposal. Truly, these actions prove that “the loyal love of Jehovah is for all eternity.”​—Ps. 103:17.

5. (a) How did Jehovah keep his word despite the efforts of the Devil to destroy the human family? (b) What are some promises that God has fulfilled? (See the box “God’s Record of Telling the Truth.”)

⁵ We can trust in Jehovah because he is always true to his word. Jehovah did not create the earth “simply for nothing, but formed it to be inhabited.” (Isa. 45:18, 19) When Adam and Eve rebelled, they came under the sentence of death. So it might have seemed as if God’s purpose were being derailed. But Jehovah is the Fulfiller of all that he promises. (Isa. 46:10, 11) His purpose to fill the earth with righteous men and women was not affected. That is why Jehovah allowed Adam and Eve to have children. And He provided His only-begotten Son as a ransom to save Adam’s descendants and to give them the marvelous hope of living forever.​—John 3:16.

THE GOD OF TRUTH FULFILLS HIS PURPOSE

6. What did Jehovah foretell after the rebellion in Eden?

⁶ The one who incited Adam and Eve to rebel against God was “the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan.”a (Rev. 12:9; Gen. 3:4, 5; John 8:44) Jehovah pronounced a judgment against him, namely, that he would eventually come to an end. (Gen. 3:15) Before that would occur, many would follow Satan and act like him. However, some would stick loyally to Jehovah.

7. Who follow the Devil, and what will be their end?

⁷ Those who are following Satan the Devil are rebellious angels and humans. Because these oppose, or resist, God’s purpose, they make themselves part of Satan’s offspring. But at God’s appointed time, Satan and those who follow him will be destroyed.​—Dan. 2:44; Rom. 16:20.

8. What action did Jesus take in 1914? (See also pictures.)

⁸ What evidence gives us confidence that God’s purpose to bring an end to Satan and his wicked followers will be fulfilled? In 1914, Jesus started the war against Satan the Devil and his demons and cast them down to the earth. (Rev. 12:7-9) Although the battle itself took place in heaven, those on earth have certainly felt the effects of that battle. “Woe for the earth and for the sea,” the Bible says, “because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time.” (Rev. 12:12) Since 1914, Satan’s attention has been focused on the earth, and as a result, world conditions have gone from bad to worse. Indeed, “woe for the earth”! Soon, though, Jesus will “complete his conquest” and Satan and all his supporters will be removed. (Rev. 6:2) Jesus will vindicate Jehovah’s name once and for all. (Ps. 45:4-6) Everyone will know that Jehovah is the God of truth!​—Ezek. 38:23.

World War I: U.S. National Archives photo; bomb: USAF photo; pandemic: blvdone/​stock.adobe.com; riot: inhauscreative/​E+ via Getty Images

THE GOD OF TRUTH GATHERS ALL LOVERS OF TRUTH

9. Whom is Jehovah gathering today?

⁹ Meanwhile, Jehovah is gathering “all things together in the Christ, the things in the heavens and the things on the earth.” (Eph. 1:10) “The things in the heavens” refer to the anointed, whom Jehovah has selected to rule with Christ in heaven. “The things on the earth” refer to those who will live forever in Paradise on earth. All these worshippers of Jehovah are actively engaged in exposing Satan’s lies and in helping those with honest hearts to come to a knowledge of the truth.

10. How is Jehovah freeing people from the lies of false religion? (Revelation 14:6, 7)

¹⁰ Jehovah is gathering lovers of truth by means of the greatest witnessing work that the world has ever seen. (Read Revelation 14:6, 7.) Although Jehovah uses humans to tell others about the good news, the angels are involved in gathering honesthearted people into the Christian congregation. This witnessing work exposes the lies taught by Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion, which the Devil has used for centuries to spread lies about Jehovah. (Rev. 18:2, 4) Soon, all false religions will be completely destroyed, and all who love the God of truth will give him the glory that he so richly deserves.​—Rev. 17:16.

11. How can we identify Jehovah’s true worshippers?

¹¹ Lovers of truth come from all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds and from all nations. (Rev. 7:9, 10) When they heard “the good news,” they recognized the ring of truth and gladly joined themselves to Jehovah’s people. (Mark 13:10) As time goes on, it becomes clearer and clearer who are worshipping God acceptably and who are not. The prophet Malachi foretold: “You will again see the distinction between a righteous person and a wicked person, between one serving God and one not serving him.” (Mal. 3:18) By their conduct and their preaching work, Jehovah’s servants show that they are worshipping the God of truth.

12. How does the preaching work help to accomplish Jehovah’s purpose?

¹² By preaching the “good news of the Kingdom,” we obey Jesus’ command and, at the same time, fulfill prophecy. (Matt. 24:14; 28:18-20) And as a result of this work, people all over the world are becoming Christ’s disciples with the prospect of worshipping the God of truth forever. What an amazing privilege it is to have a share in accomplishing Jehovah’s purpose!

LOOK TO THE FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE

13. Who are Satan’s special targets, and why?

¹³ Satan the Devil is very angry because he knows that “he has a short period of time” before his world is destroyed. (Rev. 12:12, 13) He specifically targets the earthly representatives of God’s Kingdom, those “who observe the commandments of God and have the work of bearing witness concerning Jesus.” (Rev. 12:17; 14:12) Anyone who supports them and the work that they are doing is also a target of Satan’s attacks.

14. What will happen when Satan attacks Jehovah’s people? (See also picture.)

¹⁴ After the destruction of Babylon the Great, Satan’s agents will make an all-out attack against Jehovah’s people. That attack will result in the war of Armageddon. (Rev. 16:13, 14, 16) Jesus and the heavenly armies will rescue Jehovah’s worshippers and will completely destroy all the remaining elements of the Devil’s world. (Rev. 19:19-21) Gone will be all liars, wicked people, and deceptive schemers. (Rev. 21:8) The God of truth and righteousness will truly be vindicated.

15. Why can we look to the future with confidence? (Isaiah 65:16, 17) (See also picture.)

¹⁵ Today the world is more divided than ever. But with Jehovah’s help, his servants remain united. The process of gathering people is already in motion. Nothing can stop Jehovah from blessing his people and the work that they are doing. (Read Isaiah 65:16, 17.) We look to the future with confidence. The apostle Paul’s words found at Romans 8:38, 39 assure us: “Neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

16. Why do you trust in Jehovah with all your heart?

¹⁶ We have every reason to trust in Jehovah, the God of truth. He is our Creator. He loves us deeply. The great crowd is rapidly expanding, as people of all nations are coming to worship Jehovah. (Isa. 60:22; Zech. 8:23) We know that he always fulfills his purpose and that he will soon act to end Satan’s web of deception and lies. We pray as David did: “May Jehovah God be praised, . . . who alone does wonderful things. May his glorious name be praised forever, and may his glory fill the whole earth.”​—Ps. 72:18, 19.