Monday, August 2
Quite a number of those who practiced magical arts brought their books together and burned them up before everybody.—Acts 19:19.
These individuals were serious about resisting wicked spirits. Their books about magic cost a lot of money. But instead of giving those books away or selling them to others, they destroyed them. They were more concerned about pleasing Jehovah than about how much money the books were worth. How can we imitate the example of those first-century Christians? It would be wise to get rid of anything we may have that is connected with the occult. This includes amulets, charms, or other objects that people wear or own to try to protect themselves from wicked spirits. (1 Cor. 10:21) Examine your entertainment carefully. Ask yourself, ‘Does any of my entertainment involve spiritism?’ Be determined to make choices that will help you stay far away from anything Jehovah hates. We want to do our best to “maintain a clear conscience” before our God.—Acts 24:16. w19.04 22-23 ¶10-12
August 2-8
DEUTERONOMY 22-23
Song 1 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“How the Law Demonstrated Jehovah’s Concern for Animals”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
De 23:19, 20—Why could interest be charged on a loan to a foreigner but not on a loan to a fellow Israelite? (it-1 600)
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 23:1-14 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
“Increase Your Joy in the Ministry—Reach the Heart”: (9 min.) Discussion. Play the video Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Improve Your Skills—Reaching the Heart.
Talk: (5 min.) g 4/15 13—Theme: Is It Wrong to Kill Animals? (th study 14)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (15 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 11 ¶18-26, box 11A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 77 and Prayer