19. Stay Close to Jehovah
1 JEHOVAH LOVES YOU
“God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.”—John 3:16
How does God show love for you?
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Jehovah is our refuge. He can give us relief from our problems now.
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He has given us a wonderful hope for the future.
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God will give us eternal life in perfect conditions. We will enjoy peace, happiness, and perfect health in a beautiful paradise.
2 JEHOVAH WANTS YOU TO LOVE HIM
“You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.”—Matthew 22:37
What does God’s love motivate you to do?
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Be thankful for everything God has done for you.
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Show your love for God by doing his will each day.
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Obey God’s commands.
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Work hard to do good for others.
3 KEEP YOUR LOVE FOR JEHOVAH STRONG
“Keep yourselves in God’s love.”—Jude 21
What will help you to stay close to Jehovah?
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Pray often.
Matthew 28:19, 20; 2 Timothy 4:2
Do all you can to talk to others about God’s Kingdom.
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Keep learning about Jehovah.
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Attend meetings regularly. Your Christian brothers and sisters will help you to draw even closer to Jehovah.