Watchtower Study, How to Win the Battle Against Wrong Desires, Week of November 3-9, 2025, Comments and Responses.

Watchtower Study, How to Win the Battle Against Wrong Desires, November 3-9, 2025, Comments and Responses.

“Do not let sin continue to reign in your mortal bodies so that you have to obey its desires” (ROM. 6:12).

1. What struggle do we all have?

The struggle we all face is resisting the desires or temptations to do things that displease Jehovah. Although we may think we are the only ones experiencing this and therefore feel discouraged, the Bible reminds us at 1 Corinthians 10:13 that we are not alone, but that other brothers and sisters are struggling with similar desires or temptations. We must remember that we can win this battle because we have Jehovah's help.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Paul, in 1 Corinthians 10:13, says that it is common for all people to have some temptations along with wrong desires, because we are imperfect. But we have Jehovah's help to win that battle.

There is another version that translates it this way: “You have only had the same temptations as everyone else.” This is interesting because these words were addressed to the early Christians of Corinth, and they were all anointed. But they were still imperfect, so they surely had to struggle, from time to time, with some wrong desire.

This encourages us, because it shows us that others have gone through the same problems as we have, have had to fight with the same temptations as we have, and, with Jehovah's help, have been able to win the battle.

To maintain our spiritual life, we face a constant battle. For example, the desires of the flesh can lead us to sexual immorality. This world offers pleasures that can induce greed and a love of material things. There are enemies who try to weaken our faith with deceptive words and lies. But Jehovah, in his mercy and faithfulness, will not allow us to face anything we are unable to reject and overcome.

2. What temptations might some Christians and Bible students be facing? (See also the pictures.)

Some Christians and Bible students may be facing temptations related to immoral acts, whether with people of the same or opposite sex, the desire to revisit pornography, or the urge to use drugs or drink excessively. This is because of what the Bible reminds us in James 1:14: “Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.” This indicates that not everyone is tempted by the same things.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Some Christians and Bible students may struggle with alcohol; others with sexual immorality. There are so many problems in today's world: drugs, for example. Paul also said that he had the desire to do what is right, even though evil was always with him. It is true that we are human and imperfect, but we must control those desires if we want to have Jehovah's blessing.

James 1:14 explains it very well. It says that each person is tempted when they are drawn away and enticed by their own desires. So each of us has certain weaknesses that we must learn not to succumb to.

The image shows brothers, each of whom has faced temptations; they are even pondering what is right. But this teaches them to reflect, to consider Jehovah, and that shows how much they love him. So every time they face temptations or wrong desires, it may be a test, but they are confident that they will reject them.

We have the example of the apostle Paul, who explains in Romans that he neither justifies nor pities those wrong desires. On the contrary, he acknowledges that, by his own strength, he was incapable of obeying Jehovah to the degree he desired. That is why he speaks of the inconsistency that existed between his mind and his heart, which was like a law or rule established to act in a certain way, contrary to what Jehovah wanted. He explained that this law was such a powerful force that it seemed to govern his own body and mind. So we see that we are not alone; even the apostle Paul himself suffered from this.

ILLUSTRATION

A temptation can appear at any time and in any place. (See paragraph 2).

3. What might someone begin to feel who is struggling over and over again with the same evil desire?

Someone who struggles repeatedly with the same wrong desire may begin to feel powerless to resist it and that, simply by having that wrong desire, they lack Jehovah's approval. To understand that nothing could be further from the truth, one must grasp the origin of these negative feelings and how to win the battle against wrong desires.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This struggle can make him feel that he does not have the strength to reject that desire and also that, because of having that bad desire, he does not have Jehovah's approval.

In Job 2:4, 5, Satan claims that humans only obey God when everything is going well and that, if they face trials, they will stop serving him. So what Satan wants is for us to doubt our loyalty and to think that we are weak and that falling into temptation is inevitable. His purpose is to discourage us and make us believe that we cannot change, in order to turn us away from Jehovah.

Now we're going to analyze two very important questions. The first is: what is the true origin of those negative feelings we may have? And the second: how can we win the battle against ill will?

HOW SATAN WANTS US TO FEEL

4. a) What does Satan want us to think?

Satan wants us to think that we lack the strength to resist temptation and that we will inevitably succumb to wrong desires. He claims that when humans are tempted to do something wrong, they will choose to disobey Jehovah. That is why Jesus taught us to pray to Jehovah: “Do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One.”

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

He wants us to think that we lack the strength to resist the temptations that come to us daily. For this reason, at Matthew 7:13, Jesus teaches us to pray for Jehovah's help to remove Satan from us and help us avoid making mistakes.

In Matthew 6:13, Jesus would not tell us to ask Jehovah for something knowing that He would not give it to us. Instead, Jehovah will give us strength.

We might say, "What audacity Satan had to tempt none other than the Son of God, Jesus!" But he failed, because Jesus clearly stated that only Jehovah should be worshipped. In this instance, Satan tried to make him fall, but we can see that, just as Jesus resisted, we too can remain faithful to Jehovah, even if it is difficult.

Because Satan himself was driven by his evil desires, he wants us to think that we are like animals, driven by instincts and impulses. But Jehovah dignifies us by teaching us that we can learn to control what we feel and what we do.

4. b) Why are we sure that we have the strength to resist evil desires?

We are confident that we have the strength to endure because Jehovah gives us the power to do so, as the apostle Paul stated at Philippians 4:13: “I have strength for all things thanks to him who gives me power.”

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Because we have many examples, both from the past and present, of people who, despite facing trials, have never fallen. And it has not been by their own strength, but by the strength that Jehovah has given them, just as Philippians 4:13 says.

Those words recorded at Philippians 4:13 give all Christians today great reassurance, because we know that Jehovah will give us the strength to endure any trial related to his will. He can give us that strength through various means, such as his holy spirit, other Christians, and also his Word.

5. How do we know that Jehovah is sure that we can win the battle against wrong desires?

We know that Jehovah is confident that we can overcome because he foretold that a great crowd of faithful people would survive the great tribulation and enter the new world clothed “in long white robes,” symbolizing that they are clean in his eyes. This shows that Jehovah knows we have the strength to fight against wrong desires.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Because Jehovah says that many faithful people will enter the new world, and he mentions that these people are clothed in long, white robes, which symbolizes that, in Jehovah's eyes, they are clean. This gives us the assurance that Jehovah will give us the strength we need to fight against bad habits or desires.

Furthermore, Jehovah cannot lie, and he says that there will be many people, not just a few. So we can be sure that many will be able to win the battle against wrong desires.

As stated at the beginning of this paragraph, it is important to remember that Jehovah is completely different from Satan. On the one hand, Satan claims that we are incapable and too selfish to show loyalty. But Jehovah knows us and is confident that we can win this battle.

6, 7. What else does Satan want us to believe?

Satan also wants us to believe that simply having wrong desires means we cannot gain Jehovah’s approval or everlasting life. He wants us to feel hopeless and think that our situation is hopeless, like his, since he has no hope of receiving Jehovah’s approval or of living forever, having already been judged and condemned.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Having bad desires will prevent us from gaining Jehovah's approval and eternal life.

Although Satan tries to make us believe that having wrong desires will prevent us from gaining Jehovah's approval, we can see that this is a complete lie. As we see at 2 Peter 3:9, Jehovah is very patient with us; he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but rather for all of us to repent. This clearly shows us that Jehovah wants everyone to attain everlasting life.

Satan wants us to think we're on his level. And what level is Satan on? Well, Genesis 3:15 tells us: he has been judged and condemned, and, as Genesis says, Jesus is going to crush his head. He has no hope, and that's what he wants us to believe: that we're the same, without hope. That's a big lie. As the paragraph says, he envies us because we do have the hope of receiving Jehovah's approval and living forever, and he doesn't.

In previous Watchtowers, Jehovah told us that even if we make a mistake or do something wrong, He forgives us. Now, Satan wants us to think that even without doing anything wrong, simply to make up for it, we will not be acceptable to Jehovah. Undoubtedly, that is a lie. We must not think that this will ever happen; rather, we must keep this strategy of Satan's in mind so that we can overcome these negative feelings and always remain close to Jehovah.

According to 2 Peter 3:9, it is very interesting that Peter understood these things so well, because he had been a sinner. But he was certain of Jehovah's thinking, and with the Holy Spirit, he shows us this.

Jehovah says that a great crowd will enter the new world and gain everlasting life. This makes us think about how many of those millions have gone astray but have corrected their course, and Jehovah has helped them to be there. So that is a tremendous advantage and incentive that every Christian treasures.

Contrary to what Satan would have us believe, evil desires are not invincible, because we have not only our own strength but also Jehovah's strength. As Philippians 4:13 indicates, He will give us the strength for everything we need.

HOW INHERITED SIN CAN MAKE US FEEL

8. What else might make us believe that we do not have God’s approval or the strength to resist wrong desires? (Psalm 51:5; see also “Key Idea”).

Besides Satan, the sin inherited from Adam and Eve is another factor that can make us believe that we do not have the strength to resist bad desires or that we do not have Jehovah's approval.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The sin we inherited from Adam and Eve, as the note states, while in the Bible sin often refers to the evil actions we can commit, at other times it simply refers to inherited imperfection. This imperfection can sometimes lead us to think and believe that we will never have the strength to resist those evil desires.

In Psalm 51:5, David shows that he was given sin because his parents, like all human beings, were sinners. Indeed, Job 14:4 poses this question: “Who can bring a clean person out of an unclean person?” And the verse itself answers: “No one can!”

9, 10. a) How did Adam and Eve feel when they became imperfect beings? (See also the picture.)

Adam and Eve felt guilt, anxiety, insecurity, and shame after sinning and becoming imperfect beings, which led them to hide and try to cover their bodies. Sin introduced these feelings into them; they were trapped in their imperfection, and there was no way out for them.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

They hid and tried to cover their bodies. Insight explains that the sin introduced feelings they had never experienced before, such as guilt, anxiety, insecurity, and shame. Thus, their lives changed completely, because we can imagine what they were like before committing that sin: a perfect life in an idyllic setting, which vanished because of those feelings of guilt.

The paragraph uses the example of this imperfection being like a locked house. Adam and Eve could move from room to room, where anxiety, guilt, insecurity, and shame resided, but they were trapped in that imperfection and had no way out.

9, 10. b) How do we feel because of imperfection?

We too can feel guilt, anxiety, insecurity, and shame because we have inherited imperfection. However, unlike Adam and Eve, we have the way out, which allows us to receive forgiveness for our sins and have a clear conscience, helping us not to feel trapped by imperfection.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Although we too experience those same feelings of guilt, anxiety, insecurity, and shame, we have the help they lacked, because they had lost it. Thanks to the rescue, we now have a wonderful hope: Jesus Christ gave his life for us, and we should be grateful for that.

Although these feelings are intrinsic to us because we are imperfect, we must not allow them to lead us to have negative thoughts, such as believing that we cannot do the right thing or that we will not gain Jehovah's approval, because that is what Satan wants.

In 1 Corinthians 6:11, we are shown the power of redemption. It begins by saying, “Some of you were like that.” But it continues, “Through redemption, you have been sanctified, declared righteous in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the Spirit of our God.”

How wonderful it is to know that we have the master key; that key is Christ Jesus, and His way out is redemption. It is true that, at times, in seeking that way out, we might enter the wrong room, and there feelings like those mentioned might arise. But Jehovah, in His love, has left us, so to speak, the blueprint of the house: His Word, the Bible. Thanks to it, we know that there is always a key, there is always a way out, and that certainty calms and comforts us greatly, because if we make a mistake, we know that we can open the door to the exit.

The similarities between Adam and Eve and us are that, because of our imperfection, we also have feelings like they did and must struggle with them every day. The difference is that they had no hope, and we do.

In the image, we see Adam and Eve being expelled from paradise, from the Garden of Eden, and leaving. But we have a different perspective: we walk toward that new world and toward the tree of life, which was guarded by that sword.

ILLUSTRATION

Adam and Eve, dressed in long skin garments, leave the Garden of Eden in shame.

After Adam and Eve sinned, they felt guilt, anxiety, insecurity, and shame. (See paragraph 9.)

11. If we feel that we do not have the strength to resist evil desires, what does Romans 6:12 remind us of?

If we feel we lack the strength to resist wrong desires, Romans 6:12 reminds us that we must not allow sin to “reign” over us. This means that we are not obligated to give in to wrong desires and that we can choose not to, trusting that Jehovah knows we are capable of resisting temptation and gives us the strength to win the battle against them.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This text reminds us that we will have wrong desires, but we must not obey them. We are under no obligation to act on these desires; we can choose for ourselves not to indulge them or act upon them. Furthermore, Jehovah himself knows that we are capable of resisting them; if we were not, he would not ask us to resist them.

Let us recall 1 Corinthians 10:13, where it says that Jehovah is faithful and does not allow temptation to overcome us. It is as if Jehovah takes responsibility for ensuring that the situation ends sooner or later, and he gives us the tools we need to cope with it, thus demonstrating that he knows we are capable.

We are encouraged not to listen to that voice that says, “You won’t be able to overcome these bad desires that haunt you. You won’t be able to because you’ve been dealing with them for so long.” That is a big lie, and the text assures us that we are capable of overcoming them if we truly set our minds to it.

The text of Deuteronomy 30:11-14 shows us that Jehovah does not ask the impossible of us. His requirements are reasonable, achievable, and, moreover, we can all know what they are. We do not need, as the text says, to ascend to heaven or travel across the sea.

Considering what Romans 6:6 says: “We know that our old self was nailed with him to the stake so that our sinful body might lose its power and we might no longer be slaves to sin,” this teaches us that Jehovah has forgiven us because Jesus gave his life for us.

In this paragraph, we see several texts that encourage us and remind us that Jehovah is confident that we can fight against these desires. So, when that voice in our head tells us we can't, let's listen to Jehovah's voice, which reminds us that we can indeed overcome those wrong desires.

12. What should we do if we feel that Jehovah will not give us his approval, and why?

If we feel that Jehovah will not approve of us because we have a wrong desire, we should not listen to that voice of imperfection, because Jehovah understands that we are born imperfect and knows how inherited sin has influenced our inclinations. As long as we continue to fight against wrong desires and do not act on them, we will be clean in his eyes, and we can be sure that he will approve of us.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We can recall that the Bible teaches that Jehovah understands that we are born imperfect. Psalm 103:13, 14 says that he shows us mercy because he knows well how we are formed.

What we must do is not listen to the voice of imperfection and ignore it. In Psalm 103:13-14, Jehovah is presented as a merciful Father who knows us perfectly, who knows our weaknesses and understands them. The text says that he knows we are dust, so he does not consider our imperfection to the point of completely condemning us. Knowing this gives us hope and the assurance that we can move forward.

1 John 3:19-20 says that sometimes our hearts are hard on ourselves and condemn us. However, verse 20 reminds us that God is much greater than our hearts. We must remember that He knows us perfectly, He knows what we are like, and that we will stumble many times. What He wants is for us not to give up, to keep fighting against those desires, overcome them, and thus remain pure in His sight.

The key is not to give up: we must be aware that we are imperfect, but that doesn't mean surrendering. We must keep fighting and, above all, strive not to fall into sin.

13, 14. Why do we know that Jehovah does not withdraw his approval from us just because we have a wrong desire?

We know that Jehovah does not withdraw his approval simply for having a wrong desire, because there is a vast difference between having a desire and acting on it. Although we cannot always control what we desire, we can control what we do. As long as we exercise self-control and do not act on our wrong desires, we will be “cleansed” and maintain Jehovah’s approval, just as the Corinthian Christians mentioned by Paul experienced.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The paragraph explains that there is a big difference between having a desire and acting on it. It says that we can always control what we do, not what we think, but our actions. By having that control, we can please Jehovah.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 speaks of serious sins that some Christians in the Corinthian congregation had managed to overcome. Although wrong desires could resurface, thanks to Jesus’ sacrifice and Jehovah’s help, if they did not act on those desires, they could maintain Jehovah’s approval.

What matters is how we react when we have a wrong desire. If we fight against it and do not act on it, Jehovah will consider that we have his approval.

HOW TO WIN THE BATTLE

15. If we want to win the battle against evil desires, why do we have to be honest with ourselves?

If we want to win the battle against evil desires, we must be honest with ourselves, acknowledge our weaknesses, and not deceive ourselves with false reasoning. If we minimize the problem or make excuses, it will be easier to succumb to temptation. Honesty allows us to take responsibility and confront evil desires with self-control.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Because if we are honest with ourselves, we will acknowledge our weaknesses and not be deceived by false reasoning. If we don't, we might start making excuses to justify doing wrong. Therefore, if instead of seeking excuses we remember what Galatians 6:7 says: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows,” we will avoid justifying evil desires.

Recognizing our weaknesses can be likened to diagnosing an illness. Only when an illness is correctly diagnosed can we likely find remedies to cure it; as long as it remains undiagnosed, we can hardly cure it.

If we want to win this battle, we must not downplay the problem, because that will only make it easier to fall into temptation. Therefore, we must take responsibility for our own actions and ask Jehovah for the strength we need.

It has to depend on us. We can't say, "If the person next to me changes, then I'll manage it too." We have to work on our own weaknesses.

16. How can you strengthen your determination to do what is right?

I can strengthen my resolve to do what is right by being honest with myself, acknowledging my weaknesses, and understanding in which situations I am most vulnerable. Furthermore, I can anticipate temptation and mentally rehearse how I would resist it, preparing myself in advance not to give in to bad desires.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We need to be clear about the situations in which we might be most vulnerable, what our weaknesses are, and rehearse them in our minds beforehand. This way, when the situation arises, we can avoid it, as Proverbs 22:3 says, and act prudently. If we have already prepared ourselves mentally, when faced with the situation we will immediately recognize the danger and be able to steer clear of it, just as we have practiced.

In 1 Corinthians 9:26-27, it says, “I do not run aimlessly, but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I will not in any way be disqualified.” Ultimately, Paul compares himself to an athlete who, if he has a goal, disciplines his body and trains rigorously to achieve it. Just as in training, we must also train and strive to overcome evil desires.

We need to pay attention to the situations in which we are more likely to fall into temptation: certain times of day, specific moments, or particular circumstances. Ultimately, it's important to stop, reflect, make decisions, and act, without getting stuck solely in our thoughts.

Proverbs 22:3 says that the prudent see danger and hide, but the inexperienced keep going and suffer the consequences. So fighting temptation involves preparing in advance—that is, recognizing if we have a certain tendency toward something, being aware of it, and this will help us avoid acting on it. It may be difficult, because imperfection is there, but what is important, and what Jehovah values, is the effort we make not to give in to it.

Something else that can help us is to examine ourselves. At least ask ourselves: How would Jehovah or Jesus feel? Would this sadden them? Examining ourselves beforehand will help us not to give in to a bad desire.

A crucial aspect of these situations is acting quickly—the ability to act swiftly to avoid succumbing to temptation. We can even practice this, like in drills: for example, in the event of a fire, one must know which door to go to. If this isn't clear, any delay could cost a life. Similarly, when faced with temptation, one must act quickly and know what to do to avoid being tempted beyond what one can bear.

17. What do we learn from Joseph? (Genesis 39:7-9; see also the pictures.)

We learn that it is best to strengthen our resolve to do what is right before temptation arises. Joseph, before Potiphar's wife tried to seduce him, had already decided not to sleep with another man's wife, and so he was able to reject the temptation immediately and decisively when it came. This teaches us to prepare ourselves in advance to confront evil desires.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Joseph's reaction was immediate and decisive when Potiphar's wife tried to seduce him; he firmly told her no.

Joseph anticipated the temptation and prepared himself, because he had already decided in his heart that he would not sleep with another man's wife. Therefore, we learn that it is essential to strengthen our resolve to do what is right, even before temptation arises.

In the image we can clearly see that Joseph didn't think twice and ran straight away, because he had already decided in his mind what he was going to do and he was clear that he wanted to worship Jehovah.

Joseph also kept in mind something very important: that he was not only going to sin against his master, but against Jehovah. And that is the most important thing for us; we must keep in mind that we not only harm our neighbor, but also our Creator.

In the image, we see how Joseph, knowing the environment he was in in Egypt, had surely decided beforehand what he should do. Similarly, we, living in this world, also know the environment we will encounter outside the congregation. Therefore, as the image shows, we would do well to anticipate situations that may arise and reject them immediately.

ILLUSTRATION

Series of images: 1. Joseph flees from Potiphar's wife as she grabs his clothes. 2. A teenager rejects the advances of a young woman at school.

Reject the temptation immediately, just as Joseph did. (See paragraph 17.)

“KEEP GETTING EXAMINED”

18. What else can you do to win your battle against evil desires? (2 Corinthians 13:5).

To win the battle against bad desires, I can frequently examine myself to identify if I need to make changes in my thinking or behavior. I can also evaluate how I handle temptation, asking myself, for example, how long it takes me to resist it and how I can react more quickly next time.

In addition, I can reflect on habits and attitudes, such as removing bad thoughts from my mind, avoiding entertainment that hinders the struggle, turning my gaze away from immoral scenes, and always keeping in mind that obeying Jehovah's standards is best, even though it requires a lot of self-control.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We can examine ourselves from time to time to see if there is anything we should change in the way we think or act, and ask ourselves questions about what led us to act that way and what we can do to change it and prevent it from happening again.

We can analyze how long it takes us to react and resist temptation. The slave always encourages us to do so, showing that it can be overcome, although not always in the quickest way. It's like in Formula 1: everyone crosses the finish line, but not everyone is the fastest; some lose by mere thousandths of a second. Hence the importance of self-examination, observing how we face each turn of temptation, and if we strive to the utmost to fight against them, it will become easier each time to overcome them.

We can also examine ourselves, or as the Apostle Paul says, take this step, during good times. In other words, we don't have to wait until we're tempted to realize how weak we are in certain areas. When we're at our best, when we feel strongest, let's dedicate some time to evaluating ourselves, because that's what will make us stronger.

19. Why is it so important that we avoid making bad decisions about seemingly small things?

It is very important that we avoid making bad decisions in seemingly small matters because our hearts can deceive us with reasoning that appears logical, and these small decisions can lead us to make bad decisions in much more serious matters. Therefore, we must avoid all "wicked reasoning" that minimizes the seriousness of wrongdoing.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We must remember that making bad decisions in seemingly small things can lead us to make bad decisions in much more serious matters.

This situation could be compared to stoking a fire. If we don't train our hearts and begin to overlook or justify situations in which we might feel tempted—provocative images or impure feelings—we will ultimately only be fanning the flames with these small twigs, which will eventually lead us to fall into sin.

The passage in Proverbs 7 tells the story of a young man who ends up committing a serious sin. It highlights the many red lines he crosses, some seemingly harmless, such as walking down the wrong street, being out at a certain hour, or talking to a woman. These small actions, in the end, lead him to disaster.

20. What will happen in the future to our bad desires, and what help do we have now?

In the future, our wrong desires will disappear when we live forever in the new world, where we can serve Jehovah without having to fight against them. In the meantime, we have Jehovah’s help, who gives us the strength to resist temptation and will bless us if we do our best to fight against it.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We have the hope of living forever in the new world without having to struggle against our wrong desires. And the help we have is the strength that Jehovah gives us and also the hope we have thanks to the ransom.

WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER?

What will help us if we feel that we do not have the strength to resist wrong desires or that we do not have Jehovah's approval?

If we feel that we do not have the strength to resist wrong desires or that we do not have Jehovah's approval, it will help us to recognize that, although we have inherited imperfection, we can control our actions even if we cannot always control our desires, by showing self-control and deciding not to carry out wrong desires.

It will also help us to remember that, unlike Satan, we have the way of redemption, which allows us to receive forgiveness for our sins and have a clean conscience.

Furthermore, knowing that Jehovah understands our imperfection and that while we fight against wrong desires we remain clean in his eyes gives us confidence that we can resist temptation and gain his approval.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The combination of Jehovah's help, the ransom, and our determination not to give in to bad desires enables us to break free from negative feelings and win the battle against them.

Knowing that we are not alone and that there are other brothers and sisters who are also struggling with similar desires. Furthermore, knowing that in this struggle we have Jehovah's help and that we can win this battle.

We must remember that Jehovah understands our weaknesses. We should sincerely pray to receive his Holy Spirit and accept the spiritual help he provides through the Bible, meetings, and mature brothers and sisters. Jehovah does not expect perfection, but he values ​​our efforts to keep fighting, and with his help we will always be able to endure.

How can we win the battle against evil desires?

We can win the battle against evil desires if we are honest with ourselves, acknowledge our weaknesses, and don't deceive ourselves with excuses or false reasoning. We must also strengthen our resolve to do what is right before temptation arises, identify the situations in which we are most vulnerable, anticipate temptation, and mentally rehearse how to reject it, just as Joseph did.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We have seen that by being honest with ourselves, acknowledging our weaknesses, not deceiving ourselves with false reasoning and never giving in to them, we can stand firm.

We have seen the example of Joseph and the importance of strengthening our determination to do what is right before temptation comes.

We see that, if the opportunity arises and we do not react immediately, we should not be discouraged, but think about the next opportunity and how to act quickly.

How can we continue to examine ourselves?

We can continue to examine ourselves frequently, evaluating our way of thinking and acting, asking ourselves how long it takes us to resist temptation and whether we can remove bad thoughts from our minds more quickly. Furthermore, we must be attentive to the reasoning of our heart, preventing it from deceiving us with seemingly logical explanations that minimize the seriousness of evil desires.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We can continue to examine ourselves, constantly scrutinizing ourselves to avoid wrong decisions, even in small matters. In this way, we strengthen our ability to resist temptation and rely on Jehovah’s help until the new world arrives.

We must not allow our hearts to deceive us with explanations that seem logical and make us make decisions that, although small and we think they are right, may lead us to much more serious consequences in the future.

Paragraph 18 poses several questions that can also help us conduct this self-examination. Some of them are, for example: How long did it take us to resist that temptation? How can we eliminate it from our minds more quickly? Are we doing anything that makes it harder to forget it, perhaps some kind of entertainment or hobby? Analyzing all these points will undoubtedly help us improve.