THE GOOD NEWS OF PEACE

15. Why should you continue?

Why is it profitable to continue to study the Bible? No doubt this overview of the basic Bible teachings has strengthen your love for Jehovah. This love should be constantly fed. (1 Peter 2:2) You can hope to live forever if you continue to get close to God by studying his Word.John 17:3; Jude 21. As you learn more about God, your faith will grow stronger. And this will help you to please him. (Hebrews 11:1, 6) It will impel you to repent and make significant changes in order to enhance your lifestyle.Acts 3:19. How can you help others because of what you has learned about God? By continuing to study the Bible, you will learn to use it to explain your faith in Jehovah and to share the good news.Romans 10:13-15. Like many, you could start to speak up about the good news to your friends and relatives. Be tactful. Instead of saying that their religion is wrong, speak about God's promises.2 Timothy 2:24, 25. What kind of relationship can you have with God? Studying God's Word helps you to grow spiritually. Over time, you will enjoy a relationship with God in a very special way. You can truly belong to him and to enjoy being part of his family.2 Corinthians 6:18. How can you continue to make spiritual advancement? To progress spiritually you must continue to study God's Word. (Hebrews 5:13, 14) Ask a Jehovah's Witness to help you to study the Bible by using this book What Does the Bible Really Teach? The more you know God's Word, the more you will enjoy happiness.Psalm 1:1-3; Psalm 73:27, 28. The good news is coming from Jehovah, the happy God. You can draw closer to God if you draw nearer to his people. (Hebrews 10:24, 25) Continuing striving to please God, you learn the way to true life, everlasting life. Drawing close to God is the best thing you can do!1 Timothy 1:11; 6:19. For more information, see chapter 18 of this book, What Does the Bible Really Teach?, published by Jehovah's Witnesses.