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What Is God’s Kingdom?Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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7. God’s Kingdom has superior laws
Governments make laws that are supposed to benefit and protect their citizens. God’s Kingdom too has laws that its citizens must follow. Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, and then discuss these questions:
What do you think the world will be like when everyone follows God’s rules of conduct?a
Do you think it is reasonable for Jehovah to expect citizens of the Kingdom to respect these rules? Why?
What shows that people who are not obeying these laws can change?—See verse 11.
Governments enact laws to protect and benefit their citizens. God’s Kingdom has superior laws to protect and benefit its citizens
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What Does the Bible Say About Sex?Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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Jehovah knows what is best for us. He tells us how to keep morally clean and the benefits of doing so. Read Proverbs 7:7-27 or play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.
How did the young man walk into a tempting situation?—See Proverbs 7:8, 9.
According to Proverbs 7:23, 26, sexual immorality can have serious consequences. If we stay morally clean, what problems can we avoid?
How can moral cleanness help us to enjoy life forever?
Some people think that what the Bible says about homosexuality is unloving. But Jehovah, the God of love, wants everyone to enjoy life forever. To qualify, we must live up to his standards. Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, and then discuss this question:
From God’s viewpoint, are homosexual desires the only improper ones?
In order to please God, all of us need to make changes. Is it worth the effort? Read Psalm 19:8, 11, and then discuss these questions:
Do you think that Jehovah’s moral standards are reasonable? Why, or why not?
Jehovah has helped many to conform to his moral standards. He can help you too
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How Should Christians View Alcohol?Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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6. Overcome the misuse of alcohol
See what helped one man to stop abusing alcohol. Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.
In the video, how did alcohol affect the way Dmitry acted?
Was he able to stop drinking right away?
How was he finally able to break his addiction to alcohol?
Read 1 Corinthians 6:10, 11, and then discuss these questions:
How serious is drunkenness?
What shows that someone who misuses alcohol can change?
Read Matthew 5:30, and then discuss this question:
Cutting off a hand illustrates making sacrifices to please Jehovah. What can you do if you are struggling to overcome the misuse of alcohol?a
Read 1 Corinthians 15:33, and then discuss this question:
What effect can your friends have on how much you drink?
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