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What Is the Truth About Angels?Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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5. Reject spiritism
Satan and the demons are Jehovah’s enemies. They are our enemies too. Read Luke 9:38-42, and then discuss this question:
How do the demons treat people?
We do not want to invite the demons into our lives. Read Deuteronomy 18:10-12, and then discuss these questions:
In what ways do the demons try to influence us and communicate with us? What practices are common where you live?
Does it seem reasonable to you that Jehovah forbids spiritistic practices? Why?
Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.
Do you think that the amulet worn by Palesa’s daughter was harmful? Why?
What did Palesa need to do to be protected from the demons?
Real Christians have always opposed the demons. Read Acts 19:19 and 1 Corinthians 10:21, and then discuss this question:
Why is it important to destroy anything you have that is connected with spiritism?
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What Happens When We Die?Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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2. How do we benefit from knowing the truth about death?
Many people are afraid of death—and even of the dead! But you can be comforted by what the Bible says about death. Jesus said: “The truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) Contrary to what some religions claim, the Bible does not teach that a person has an immortal soul that lives on after death. Thus, no one suffers after death. Also, since the dead are not aware of anything, they cannot harm us. So there is no need to appease or worship the dead, and there is no need to say prayers for them.
Some people say that they can communicate with the dead. But this is impossible. As we just learned, the dead “know nothing at all.” Those who think that they are communicating with dead loved ones may actually be communicating with demons who pretend to be people who have died. So knowing the truth about death protects us from the demons. Jehovah warns us about trying to communicate with the dead because he knows that contact with the demons will harm us.—Read Deuteronomy 18:10-12.
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