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Ch1. (Par. 8 & 9) (a) How might you illustrate the difference between allowing wickedness to exist and causing it? (b) Why would it be unfair for us to find fault with God’s decision to allow mankind to pursue a wayward course?

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Ch1. (Par. 8 & 9) (a) How might you illustrate the difference between allowing wickedness to exist and causing it? (b) Why would it be unfair for us to find fault with God’s decision to allow mankind to pursue a wayward course?

By Victoria JW Meyers in What Does The Bible Really Teach? ·

Ch. 1 Paragraph 8 & 9 

http://watchtower.org/e/bh/article_01.htm#q8_src 

8, 9. (a) How might you illustrate the difference between allowing wickedness to exist and causing it? (b) Why would it be unfair for us to find fault with God’s decision to allow mankind to pursue a wayward course?

 "8For example, think about a wise and loving father with a grown son who is still living at home with his parents. When the son becomes rebellious and decides to leave home, his father does not stop him. The son pursues a bad way of life and gets into trouble. Is the father the cause of his son’s problems? No. (Luke 15:11-13) Similarly, God has not stopped humans when they have chosen to pursue a bad course, but he is not thecause of the problems that have resulted. Surely, then, it would be unfair to blame God for all the troubles of mankind.

9God has good reasons for allowing mankind to follow a bad course. As our wise and powerful Creator, he does not have to explain his reasons to us. Out of love, however, God does this. You will learn more about these reasons in Chapter 11. But rest assured that God is not responsible for the problems we face. On the contrary, he gives us the only hope for a solution!—Isaiah 33:2."

a) When the father in the illustration refrains from stopping his son from leaving home and living his life whatever way he chooses, he is not causing his way of life, he is not causing him to suffer. If his son chooses to smoke, for instance, and then gets lung cancer, his father did not cause the lung cancer, the smoking did, right? And by way of extension the son brought it on himself by making a foolish decision to smoke.  In fact, the father likely taught his son right from wrong, and we know that smoking is bad for us, its common knowlege, so how could those things be blamed on the father?

b) In the same way it is unfair to blame the choices we make as sinful humans on God. Adam and Eve were fully informed- they had a relationship with Jehovah God, even spoke to him. But they chose to leave Jehovah's good course and follow Satan.

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(Luke 15:11-13) Then he said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the part of the property that falls to my share.’ Then he divided his means of living to them. 13 Later, after not many days, the younger son gathered all things together and traveled abroad into a distant country, and there squandered his property by living a debauched life.

(Isaiah 33:2) O Jehovah, show us favor. In you we have hoped. Become our arm every morning, yes, our salvation in the time of distress.

Ch. 1 Par. 7 (a) How have religious teachers led many to think that God is hardhearted? (b) What does the Bible really teach about the trials we may suffer?

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Chapter 1 Paragraph 7 (a) How have religious teachers led many to think that

God is hardhearted? (b) What does the Bible really teach about the trials we

may suffer?

By Victoria Meyers and Victoria JW Meyers in What Does The Bible Really Teach? ·

Chapter 1 Paragraph 7

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"(a) How have religious teachers led many to think that God is hardhearted? (b) What does the Bible really teach about the trials we may suffer?"

"Worse yet, religious teachers sometimes lead people to think that God is hardhearted. How so? When tragedy strikes, they say that it is God’s will. In effect, such teachers blame God for the bad things that happen. Is that the truth about God? What does the Bible really teach? James 1:13 answers: “When under trial, let no one say: ‘I am being tried by God.’ For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone.” So God is never the source of the wickedness you see in the world around you. (Job 34:10-12) Granted, he does allow bad things to happen. But there is a big difference between allowing something to happen andcausing it."

a) When tragedy strikes, they say that it is God’s will. For instance when a child dies, have you ever heard someone say that God "took him/her to be another Angel"?

b) James 1:13 answers: “When under trial, let no one say: ‘I am being tried by God.’ For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone.” So God is never the source of the wickedness you see in the world around you. Also, Job 34:10 says "10 Therefore, YOU men of heart, listen to me. Far be it from the [true] God to act wickedly, And the Almighty to act unjustly! 11 For [according to] the way earthling man acts he will reward him, And according to the path of man he will cause it to come upon him. 12 Yes, for a fact, God himself does not act wickedly, And the Almighty himself does not pervert judgment.

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(James 1:13) When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone.

(Job 34:10-12) Therefore, YOU men of heart, listen to me. Far be it from the [true] God to act wickedly, And the Almighty to act unjustly! 11 For [according to] the way earthling man acts he will reward him, And according to the path of man he will cause it to come upon him. 12 Yes, for a fact, God himself does not act wickedly, And the Almighty himself does not pervert judgment.

Ch.1 Par. 6 - Why do many people think that God is uncaring when it comes to human suffering?

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Chapter 1 Paragraph 6 - Why do many people think that God is uncaring when it

comes to human suffering?

By Victoria Meyers and Victoria JW Meyers in What Does The Bible Really Teach? ·

Chapter 1 Paragraph 6

http://watchtower.org/e/bh/article_01.htm#q6_src

"Why do many people think that God is uncaring when it comes to human suffering?"

"Many people think that the answer to that question is yes. ‘If God cared,’ they reason, ‘would not the world be a very different place?’ We look around and see a world full of war, hatred, and misery. And as individuals, we get sick, we suffer, we lose loved ones in death. Thus, many say, ‘If God cared about us and our problems, would he not prevent such things from happening?’"

Really, doesn't the entire paragraph sum up the answer to the question nicely? Without knowing all the facts, it would seem that either God, is uncaring of the plight of humans, or doesn't exist at all. However, deeper thought and a sincere reading of the Bible willl prove otherwise. Please continue in your study to learn the truth.

Ch.1 Par. 4 & 5 - What are some of the most important questions we can ask in life, and why should we seek the answers?

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Chapter1 Paragraphs 4 & 5 - What are some of the most important questions we

can ask in life, and why should we seek the answers?

By Victoria Meyers and Victoria JW Meyers in What Does The Bible Really Teach?

Chapter 1 Paragraph 4 & 5

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What are some of the most important questions we can ask in life, and why should we seek the answers?

"4 Very likely you are interested in getting answers to life’s big questions. No doubt you sometimes wonder: ‘What is the purpose of life? Is this life all there is? What is God really like?’ It is good to ask such questions, and it is important that you do not give up until you find satisfying, reliable answers. The famous teacher Jesus Christ said: “Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.”—Matthew 7:7.

5 If you “keep on seeking” for answers to the important questions, you will find that the search can be very rewarding. (Proverbs 2:1-5) Despite what other people may have told you, there are answers, and you can find them—in the Bible. The answers are not too hard to understand. Better yet, they bring hope and joy. And they can help you to live a satisfying life right now. To begin, let us consider a question that has troubled many people."

‘"What is the purpose of life?"
"Is this life all there is?"
"What is God really like?’"

How many times have you heard that these question have no answers or that God's will is "unkowable"? How many times have you been told that the Bible is impossible to understand, or can only be understood by educated men and women, or clergy members?

Despite what other people may have told you, there are answers, and you can find them—in the Bible. The answers are not too hard to understand. Better yet, they bring hope and joy. And they can help you to live a satisfying life right now.

The answers to these question are in your Bible, I have found them too by studying the Bible with honest hearted people; Jehovah's Witnesses.

Please comment on paragraphs 4 & 5 in the comments section below! :)

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(Matthew 7:7) “Keep on asking, and it will be given YOU; keep on seeking, and YOU will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to YOU.

(Proverbs 2:1-5) My son, if you will receive my sayings and treasure up my own commandments with yourself, 2 so as to pay attention to wisdom with your ear, that you may incline your heart to discernment; 3 if, moreover, you call out for understanding itself and you give forth your voice for discernment itself, 4 if you keep seeking for it as for silver, and as for hid treasures you keep searching for it, 5 in that case you will understand the fear of Jehovah, and you will find the very knowledge of God.

Ch. 1 Par. 3 - Why do many stop trying to find answers to the questions that matter most?

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Chapter 1 Paragraph 3 - Why do many stop trying to find answers to the

questions that matter most?

By Victoria Meyers and Victoria JW Meyers in What Does The Bible Really Teach? ·

Ch. 1 Paragraph 3

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Question for paragraph #3 ; Why do many stop trying to find answers to the questions that matter most?

"Think about the question on the cover of this book, the questions raised in the preface, or those at the beginning of this chapter. These are some of the most important questions you can ask. Yet, many people have given up trying to find the answers. Why? Does the Bible have the answers? Some feel that its answers are too hard to understand. Others worry that asking questions could lead to shame or embarrassment. And some decide that such questions are best left to religious leaders and teachers. What about you?"

Some feel that its answers are too hard to understand. Others worry that asking questions could lead to shame or embarrassment. And some decide that such questions are best left to religious leaders and teachers.

The reality is that even though many people say that there are no answers to these questions or that they can't be known, they are clearly answered in the Bible. What a great, and terrible sham that has been perpetrated by Satan to keep us in the dark about the answers to these and other important questions, when they have real and satisfying answers right here in MY copy of the Bible. And what a true blessing it is to me to have it! :)

Ch 1. Par. 1 & 2 What Is the Truth About God? - Why is it often good to ask questions?

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Chapter 1 Paragraphs 1 & 2 What Is the Truth About God? - Why is it often

good to ask questions?

By Victoria Meyers and Victoria JW Meyers in What Does The Bible Really Teach?

What Is the Truth About God?

CHAPTER ONE paragraph 1&2

http://watchtower.org/e/bh/article_01.htm

Why is it often good to ask questions?

"Does God really care about you?"
"What is God like? Does he have a name?"
"Is it possible to get close to God?"

"HAVE you ever noticed the way children ask questions? Many start asking as soon as they learn to speak. With wide, eager eyes, they look up at you and ask such things as: Why is the sky blue? What are the stars made of? Who taught the birds to sing? You may try hard to answer, but it is not always easy. Even your best answer may lead to yet another question: Why?

2Children are not the only ones who ask questions. As we grow up, we keep asking. We do this in order to find our way, to learn of dangers that we need to avoid, or to satisfy our curiosity. But many people seem to stop asking questions, especially the most important ones. At least, they stop searching for the answers."

Their is a link to the chapter at the top of this Doc, in case you don't have a copy of the book at home. BTW Please feel fre to ask if you need copy, I will be happy to help you get one for FREE.

Look carefully over these questions before reading the chapter and ask yourself, have you ever wondered the answers to thes questions?

The way we are going to study this book is one section at a time so this doc will only cover the 1st twp paragraphs. If you look at the bottom of the page you will see a blue hyperlink with a question next to it for par. 1 and 2. the question is...

"Why is it often good to ask questions?"

If you read the first two paragraphs carefully you will see the answer is there; "We do this in order to find our way, to learn of dangers that we need to avoid, or to satisfy our curiosity." from the middle of paragraph 2. Please expound on that with your own thoughts and post your comments below. :)

"What Does the Bible Really Teach?" Introduction "Is This What God Purposed?"

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"What Does the Bible Really Teach?" published by Jehovah's Witnesses

Introduction "Is This What God Purposed?"

By Victoria Meyers, Victoria Novax Meyers JW and Victoria JW Meyers in What Does The Bible Really Teach? ·

Introduction "Is This What God Purposed?"

If you do not possess a copy of the book "What Does the Bible Really Teach" here is a link to the Introduction, click here and read then consider the following:

http://watchtower.org/e/bh/article_00.htm

"READ any newspaper. Look at television, or listen to the radio. There are so many stories of crime, war, and terrorism! Think about your own troubles. Perhaps illness or the death of a loved one is causing you great distress. You may feel like the good man Job, who said that he was “drenched with misery.”—Job 10:15, The Holy Bible in the Language of Today."

Ask yourself:

Is this what God purposed for me and for the rest of mankind?
Where can I find help to cope with my problems?
Is there any hope that we will ever see peace on the earth?

"The Bible provides satisfying answers to these questions."

"THE BIBLE TEACHES THAT GOD WILL BRING ABOUT THESE CHANGES ON THE EARTH."

“He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.”—Revelation 21:4"

“The lame one will climb up just as a stag does.”—Isaiah 35:6"

“The eyes of the blind ones will be opened.”—Isaiah 35:5"

“All those in the memorial tombs will . . . come out.”—John 5:28, 29"

"“No resident will say: ’I am sick.‘”—Isaiah 33:24"

“There will come to be plenty of grain on the earth.”—Psalm 72:16"

"BENEFIT FROM WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES"

"Do not quickly dismiss what is presented as mere wishful thinking. God has promised to bring these things about, and the Bible explains how he will do so.

But the Bible does more than that. It provides the key to your enjoying a truly satisfying life even now. Think for a moment about your own anxieties and troubles. They may include money matters, family problems, loss of health, or the death of a loved one. The Bible can help you to deal with problems today, and it can provide relief by answering such questions as these:

Why do we suffer?
How can we cope with life‘s anxieties?
How can we make our family life happier?
What happens to us when we die?
Will we ever see our dead loved ones again?
How can we be sure that God will fulfill his promises for the future?

"The fact that you are reading this book shows that you would like to find out what the Bible teaches. This book will help you. Notice that the paragraphs have corresponding questions at the bottom of the page. Millions have enjoyed using the question-and-answer method when discussing the Bible with Jehovah‘s Witnesses. We hope you will too. May you have God‘s blessing as you now enjoy the thrilling and satisfying experience of learning what the Bible really teaches!

Do You know the Answers? The purpose of this study group is to answer these questions using the book "What Does The Bible Really Teach" published by Jehovah's Witnesses as a study guide. It is not meant to replace the Bible or its teachings, only to help draw your focus to the specific scriptures that answer these questions and to help us to meditate on their meaning and application in our lives."

GET TO KNOW YOUR BIBLE

"THERE are 66 books and letters that make up the Bible. These are divided into chapters and verses for easy reference. When scriptures are cited in this publication, the first number after the name indicates the chapter of the Bible book or letter, and the next refers to the verse. For example, the citation “2 Timothy 3:16” means the second letter to Timothy, chapter 3, verse 16.

You will quickly become familiar with the Bible by looking up the scriptures cited in this publication. Also, why not start a program of daily Bible reading? By reading three to five chapters a day, you can read the entire Bible in a year."

We will learn about what the Bible says about changes that will be made on the Earth at

Revelvation 21:4
Isaiah 35:6
Isaiah 35:5
John 5:28,29
Isaiah 33:24
Psalms 72:16

More Question many people today want to know the answers to, are answered by the Bible.

Such as:

Why do we suffer?
How can we cope with life‘s anxieties?
How can we make our family life happier?
What happens to us when we die?
Will we ever see our dead loved ones again?
How can we be sure that God will fulfill his promises for the future?

Have you wondered about these things too?

You can find links to this book online and the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures as well for reference, here among the posts. Feel free to use your own copy of the Bible as well. Questions are encouraged and please post comments as well. If you have question you may send me a personal message, or a public post is fine too. I can be e-mailed privately at JehovahsHouse.org@gmail.com.

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(Job 10:15) If I am actually in the wrong, too bad for me! And [if] I am actually in the right, I may not raise my head, Glutted with dishonor and saturated with affliction.

(2 Timothy 3:16) All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness,

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Ch1. (Par. 8 & 9) (a) How might you illustrate the difference between allowing wickedness to exist and causing it? (b) Why would it be unfair for us to find fault with God’s decision to allow mankind to pursue a wayward course?

Ch1. (Par. 8 & 9) (a) How might you illustrate the difference between allowing wickedness to exist and causing it? (b) Why would it be unfair for us to find fault with God’s decision to allow mankind to pursue a wayward course?

Ch. 1 Par. 7 (a) How have religious teachers led many to think that God is hardhearted? (b) What does the Bible really teach about the trials we may suffer?

Chapter 1 Paragraph 7 (a) How have religious teachers led many to think that

God is hardhearted? (b) What does the Bible really teach about the trials we

may suffer?

Ch.1 Par. 6 - Why do many people think that God is uncaring when it comes to human suffering?

Chapter 1 Paragraph 6 - Why do many people think that God is uncaring when it comes to human suffering?

Chapter 1 Paragraph 6 - Why do many people think that God is uncaring when it

comes to human suffering?

By Victoria Meyers and Victoria JW Meyers in What Does The Bible Really Teach? ·

Ch.1 Par. 4 & 5 - What are some of the most important questions we can ask in life, and why should we seek the answers?

Chapter1 Paragraphs 4 & 5 - What are some of the most important questions we

can ask in life, and why should we seek the answers?

Ch. 1 Par. 3 - Why do many stop trying to find answers to the questions that matter most?

Chapter 1 Paragraph 3 - Why do many stop trying to find answers to the

questions that matter most?

Ch 1. Par. 1 & 2 What Is the Truth About God? - Why is it often good to ask questions?

Chapter 1 Paragraphs 1 & 2 What Is the Truth About God? - Why is it often

good to ask questions?

"What Does the Bible Really Teach?" Introduction "Is This What God Purposed?"

"What Does the Bible Really Teach?" published by Jehovah's Witnesses

Introduction "Is This What God Purposed?"

Chapter 1 Paragraph 6 - Why do many people think that God is uncaring when it

comes to human suffering?