10. The Truth About the Angels
1 THE ANGELS ARE PART OF GOD’S FAMILY
“Praise Jehovah, all you his angels, mighty in power.”—Psalm 103:20
What do we know about the angels?
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Jehovah created the angels before he created the earth.
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There are millions of angels.
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Angels have always been interested in Jehovah’s purpose for the earth.
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The angels are very interested in those who serve God.
2 THE ANGELS HELP GOD’S SERVANTS
“The angel of Jehovah camps all around those fearing Him, and he rescues them.”—Psalm 34:7
How do we know that angels can help people?
Genesis 19:15, 16; Daniel 6:22; Luke 22:43; Acts 12:6-11
Angels helped Lot, Daniel, Jesus, and Peter.
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Jehovah uses his angels to help and to protect his servants today.
3 WICKED ANGELS TRY TO HARM US
“We may not be overreached by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his designs.”—2 Corinthians 2:11
Who are the demons, and why are they harmful?
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An angel rebelled against Jehovah. He is called Satan.
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In Noah’s time, some angels rebelled and came to the earth.
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Those angels joined Satan’s rebellion and became demons.
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The demons try to trick people and harm them any way they can.
4 YOU CAN RESIST SATAN AND THE DEMONS
“Oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.”—James 4:7
How can you have Jehovah’s help in resisting Satan and the demons?
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Get rid of all items connected with demonism that make magic, demons, or the supernatural seem harmless or exciting.
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Build your faith by studying the Bible, and pray for God’s protection.
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Use Jehovah’s name.