Be Loyal to Jehovah When Choosing Friends

Ammonites and Moabites were not permitted to “enter the congregation” because of their history of opposition to God’s people (Ne 13:1, 2; it-1-E 95 ¶5)

High Priest Eliashib allowed an Ammonite to make use of a dining hall in the temple (Ne 13:4, 5; w13-E 8/15 4 ¶5-6)

Nehemiah showed loyalty to Jehovah by ending Eliashib’s arrangement with God’s enemy (Ne 13:7-9)

If we choose friends who do not love Jehovah, are we being loyal to Jehovah?​—w96-E 3/15 16 ¶6.

ASK YOURSELF, ‘How does Jehovah feel about my choice of associates?’