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PURPOSE OF STUDY ARTICLES

STUDY ARTICLE 1 PAGES 3-8

We live in very difficult times. This article will help us to learn from examples in Bible times as well as in our time of those who have been in extremely difficult situations. It will also show us how we can be courageous and focus on good things no matter what happens to us.

STUDY ARTICLE 2 PAGES 9-14

It is common in the world today for people to want to disagree rather than to be united. In this article, learn how to avoid attitudes and actions that are damaging to the congregation and how to show an attitude that will improve your relationships with others.

STUDY ARTICLES 3, 4 PAGES 15-26

The first article discusses important promises of God and the oaths he has made to keep those promises. To benefit from his promises, we must obey God and keep our promises. The second article discusses examples of people who have let their “Yes” mean Yes. It encourages baptized Christians to keep their most important promise.​—Matthew 5:37.