1. What fears can we face?
We can face three fears: 1) the fear of not being able to provide for the family, 2) the fear of other people, and 3) the fear of dying.
2. Why should we strive to control our fears?
Because if we don't control our fears, they can lead us to make decisions that harm our relationship with Jehovah.
3. What will help us overcome our fears?
Know that we always count on Jehovah and that he loves us.
4. What kinds of fears can we overcome if we have the assurance that Jehovah loves us?
Having that security will help us overcome three very common fears: 1) the fear of not being able to provide for the family, 2) the fear of other people, and 3) the fear of dying.
THE FEAR OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY
5. What situations might the heads of households be concerned about? (See cover photo.)
They may worry about losing their job, not being able to feed their family, not being able to pay their rent.
ILLUSTRATION:
A brother, accompanied by his son, casts a fishing net from a dock.
A brother, accompanied by his son, works fishing to support his family. (See paragraph 5).
6. What does Satan want us to believe?
He wants us to believe that Jehovah does not care about each one of us and that he will not help us when we need it most.
7. What does Jesus assure us?
That Jehovah knows what we need even before we tell him.
8. (a) What will help us overcome the fear of not being able to provide for the family? (Matthew 6:31-33).
Be convinced that Jehovah will help us and will cover our needs.
b) How can we follow the example of the marriage that appears in the photograph?
We must keep in mind that whatever we deprive ourselves of today is nothing compared to what Jehovah will give us now and in the future.
ILLUSTRATION:
A sister and her little daughter wash clothes by hand. A married couple from the congregation brings them food.
Jehovah will see to it that we have what we need. Perhaps he does it through our brothers. (See paragraph 8). *
9. What does the example of Nestor and Maria teach you?
It teaches us that Jehovah would always take care of us, and that we would never lack for anything if we asked him.
THE FEAR OF OTHER PEOPLE
10. Why is it no wonder that human beings are afraid of other human beings?
It is no wonder that human beings are afraid of other human beings because there are people who abuse power, commit violent crimes, insult and threaten their classmates, or treat their own family cruelly.
11, 12. How does Satan take advantage of our fear of other people?
Satan takes advantage of the fear of other people to make us stop preaching or complying with other commands of Jehovah.
13. Why is it so important to be convinced of Jehovah's love when our relatives reject us? (Psalm 27:10).
If we keep in mind how much Jehovah loves us, we will feel safe even if others turn against us and we will be sure that he will reward us for our endurance.
14. What does Biniam's example teach you?
It teaches us that Jehovah loves us and that he will always take care of us because he loves us.
ILLUSTRATION:
A young brother walks down the street ready to attend a congregation meeting. He looks serene even though his parents are yelling at him from the door of the house.
Even if our relatives turned against us, Jehovah would not stop loving us. (See paragraphs 12 to 14). *
THE FEAR OF DYING
15. Why is it normal to feel afraid of dying?
Jehovah created us with the desire to live forever.
16. How does Satan take advantage of our natural fear of dying?
It takes advantage of our natural fear of dying in order to make us turn our backs on Jehovah.
17. According to Romans 8:37-39, why shouldn't we be afraid to die?
Jehovah's friends who die live on in his memory, as if they still existed.
18. What does Valeria's example teach you?
It teaches us that we have to continue to be obedient to the word of God, he will always take care of us.
WE OVERCOME OUR FEARS
19. What will happen very soon?
Jehovah will indicate to Jesus and those who rule with him that it is time to “undo the works of the Devil”
20. What will help us overcome our fears?
Reflect on how Jehovah has already cared for his servants and discuss it with others.
HOW CAN JEHOVAH'S LOVE HELP US OVERCOME THE FOLLOWING FEARS?
The fear of not being able to provide for the family.
If we are convinced that Jehovah loves us and our family, we will not doubt that he will provide for our needs. Jehovah wants to give us what we need, and he does it lovingly and with full hands. When he created the Earth, he did not limit himself to putting on it only what was necessary for us to survive. On the contrary, he filled it with great love with wonderful things for us to enjoy.
The fear of other people.
If we keep in mind how much Jehovah loves us, we will feel safe even if others turn against us and we will be sure that he will reward us for our endurance. Jehovah will take care of our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and he will do it better than anyone else.
The fear of dying.
Jehovah's friends who die live on in his memory, as if they still existed. And he is willing to bring them back to life. Jehovah has paid a very high price for us to have eternal life. We know very well how much he loves us and he takes care of us. That is why, when we are sick or threatened with death, we do not turn our backs. Rather, we turn to him for comfort, wisdom, and strength.
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