Thursday, July 8
The reasonings of the wise men are futile.—1 Cor. 3:20.
In the days of ancient Israel, Satan used false religion to promote immorality. Today, he does the same. False religion tolerates and even promotes immoral conduct. Consequently, many who claim to serve God have abandoned his clear standards of morality. The apostle Paul describes in his letter to the Romans what has been the result. (Rom. 1:28-31) Among “the things not fitting” are all forms of sexual immorality, including homosexuality. (Rom. 1:24-27, 32; Rev. 2:20) How important it is for us to stick to the Bible’s clear teachings! Human philosophy ignores or contradicts Jehovah’s righteous standards. It does not nurture the fruitage of God’s spirit but, rather, “the works of the flesh.” (Gal. 5:19-23) It generates pride and arrogance, and the result is that people become “lovers of themselves.” (2 Tim. 3:2-4) These qualities are the opposite of the meek, humble spirit that God’s servants are encouraged to have.—2 Sam. 22:28. w19.06 5-6 ¶12-14
July 5-11
DEUTERONOMY 11-12
Song 40 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“How Jehovah Wants to Be Worshipped”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
De 11:29—How, apparently, was this verse fulfilled? (it-1 925-926)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min.) De 11:1-12 (th study 2)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
“Increase Your Joy in the Ministry—Show Empathy”: (8 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Improve Your Skills—Showing Empathy.
Initial Call Video: (4 min.) Discussion. Play the video Initial Call: Suffering—Jas 1:13. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.
Initial Call: (2 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 1)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (15 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 10 ¶8-12, box 10A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 72 and Prayer