Watchtower Study, Week of March 30 to April 5, 2026, Season the Truth with Pleasing Words, Underlined Answers.

Watchtower Study, March 30-April 5, 2026, Season the Truth with Pleasing Words, Underlined Answers.

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“Jehovah, the God of truth” (Ps. 31:5).

1. What do we have to do to become part of Jehovah's family?

When we meet a brother or sister, one of the questions we often ask is, “How did you come to know the truth?” They might answer, “I was raised in the truth” or “I’m new to the truth.” We use these kinds of expressions because the truth of the Bible is very important to us and influences every aspect of our lives. And it makes sense that we use them because to be part of Jehovah's family we have to show that we love and live the truth, which includes being honest in what we say and do (Ps. 15:1-3).

2. a) What reputation did Jesus have? b) What effect did the truths Jesus taught have?

2 Jesus always told the truth. In fact, even his enemies acknowledged his honesty, even when others disliked what he said. (Matt. 22:16). Speaking of the effect of the truths he taught, Jesus said: “I have come to cause division. A son will be against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law” (Matt. 10:35). Jesus did not intend to provoke this negative reaction to what he and his disciples preached, but he was realistic. (Matt. 23:37). Although he taught the truth, he knew that his message would divide the world into two groups: those who love biblical truths and those who do not. (2 Thess. 2:9-11).

3. What will we analyze in this article?

3 Like Jesus, we strive to always tell the truth and to preach and teach biblical truths even when others don't like what we say. Does that mean we don't care how and when we express ourselves? On the contrary, it does matter. In this article, we'll begin by analyzing where we can find the truth. Then we'll see why, how, and when we should tell the truth and speak about it. All of this will help us become more skilled at seasoning the truth with pleasant words.

WHERE TO FIND THE TRUTH

4. Why do we say that Jehovah is the source of truth?

4 Jehovah is the source of truth. Everything he says is true, such as what he states about right and wrong (Psalm 19:9; 119:142, 151). What he predicts about the future always comes true (Isaiah 55:10, 11). And he never breaks his promises. (Numbers 23:19). In fact, it is impossible for him to lie (Heb. 6:18). With good reason the Bible calls him “the God of truth.” (Ps. 31:5).

5. Why is it not difficult to find the “God of truth”? (Acts 17:27).

5 Some people say that it is not easy to get to know Jehovah, “the God of truth.” But that is not so. All around us we find much evidence that he exists and what he is like (Rom. 1:20). When the apostle Paul was in Athens speaking to a group of highly educated Greeks, he told them that God wants us to find him and that “he is not far from each one of us.” (Read Acts 17:27). Moreover, Jehovah draws to himself humble people who are searching for the truth.  (Juan 6:44).

6. What are some truths that the Bible teaches, and why are you grateful to know them?

6 One way to find Jehovah is by studying the Bible. The men who wrote it were inspired by God’s holy spirit (2 Pet. 1:20, 21). So everything we find in it is true and deserves our trust. For example, we can trust what it says about the origin of the universe and life on Earth (Gen. 1:1, 26). We can also be sure that it explains the truth about why we sin, suffer, and die. (Rom. 5:12; 6:23). Furthermore, we can be certain that, just as the Bible says, Jehovah will use his Son to repair all the damage that Satan, “the father of lies,” has done. (John 8:44; Rom. 16:20). And we can put all our faith in the promise that Jesus will destroy the wicked, raise the dead, turn the Earth into a paradise, and help us achieve perfection. (John 11:25, 26; 1 John 3:8). Jehovah has taught us the truth and gives us the opportunity to teach it to others (Matt. 28:19, 20). What a great privilege!

WHY TELL THE TRUTH AND SPEAK ABOUT THE TRUTH

7, 8. Why is the motive for telling the truth important? Give an example (Mark 3:11, 12; see also the pictures).

7 As we saw earlier, we must be honest if we want to be part of Jehovah’s family. However, to please God, it is not enough to simply tell the truth. Why we do it is also important to him. Let us consider something that happened during Jesus’ ministry (read Mark 3:11, 12). While he was preaching near the Sea of ​​Galilee, a large crowd came to where he was. Among those people were some demon-possessed men who fell at his feet and shouted: “You are the Son of God!” Why did the demons tell this truth about Jesus? Perhaps they wanted to gain the trust of those present and eventually lead them away from Jehovah. Although they spoke the truth, they did so for selfish reasons. But they did not deceive Jesus. He did not like what they did at all and ordered them not to testify about him.

8 What do we learn from this account? That the reason why we tell the truth is important to Jehovah. Therefore, it is essential that we teach the truth out of love for Jehovah and that we always direct any praise we may receive to him. (Matt. 5:16; compare with Acts 14:12-15).

ILLUSTRATION

Two contrasting scenes of a sister teaching the Bible to a young woman. 1. The sister talks about herself while holding the Bible open face down on the table. 2. The sister holds the Bible open in her hand and shows a passage to the student.

When we teach the truth, to whom do we direct our attention? (See paragraphs 7 and 8.)

9. What should we not do, and why?

9 Let us think of another situation in which we may be tempted to seek the admiration of others. Let's say an elder tells us something confidential, and then we tell others. If those people later find out that what we told them was true, they might be astonished and conclude that we have access to a lot of confidential information. We might impress others, but not Jehovah. (Prov. 11:13). Why? Because, even if what we say is true, we have no right to reveal that information and our motive for telling the truth is not the right one.

HOW TO TELL THE TRUTH AND SPEAK ABOUT THE TRUTH

10. What does Colossians 4:6 mean when it says that the words of Christians should be “gracious”?

10 (Read Colossians 4:6). The apostle Paul reminded the Christians in Colossae that their words should be “always gracious.” The Greek word he used conveys the idea that our way of speaking should not only benefit others, but should also be kind and attractive.

11, 12. Why should we speak the truth tactfully? Give an example (see also the pictures).

11 It is important to put into practice Paul's advice to use pleasant words when teaching the truth to others. Hebrews 4:12 shows that biblical truths are like a sharp sword that separates the soul from the spirit—that is, it reveals what a person truly feels and their motives. But if we don't use the Bible skillfully, we could end up offending someone or provoking unnecessary arguments. Let's look at an example.

12 Suppose that in the ministry we meet a sincere man who often prays to images and enjoys celebrating Christmas and Easter with his family. We might be tempted to use the Bible to show him that it makes no sense to pray to an inanimate object and that both Christmas and Easter are pagan celebrations (Isa. 44:14-20; 2 Cor. 6:14-17). If we did that on the first visit, we would be speaking the truth, but we would not be using the Bible skillfully.

ILLUSTRATION

Two contrasting scenes of a married couple preaching to a man on his front porch while his family decorates a Christmas tree inside. 1. The couple shows the man the jw.org article “What Does the Bible Say About Christmas?” The man has his arms crossed and listens with a very serious expression. 2. The couple shows the man the jw.org article “How to Be a Good Dad.” The man listens with a smile.

If we want to use the Bible skillfully to teach the truth, what should we do? (See paragraphs 11 and 12.)

13. How do we season our words with salt?

13 Paul also said that our words should be “seasoned with salt”. This doesn't mean we should disguise or hide the truth. The idea is to present the message of truth in a way that suits the taste of the person who "enjoys" it. (Job 12:11). However, this can be quite a challenge. Just as not everyone likes food seasoned in the same way, not everyone finds the same way of speaking pleasant. For example, in some cultures it's considered acceptable to express your opinion directly, even when speaking to someone older. But in other cultures, that would be unacceptable or even offensive. Paul said, “Know how you ought to answer each person.” So we must season our words, not according to our own taste or culture, but according to the taste of the person we are speaking to.

WHEN TO TELL THE TRUTH AND SPEAK OF THE TRUTH

14. While on Earth, did Jesus teach his disciples everything he knew?

14 Jesus always spoke to his disciples in a pleasant way and taught them many things with love. (Mar. 6:34). Although they had much to learn, Jesus did not try to teach them everything he knew. He was considerate, taking their limitations into account. She knew it wasn't the right time for them to learn certain biblical truths. In fact, she told them it would be too much for them. (John 16:12). What do we learn?

15. Should we teach students everything we know at once? (Proverbs 25:11; see also the picture.)

15 Jesus' example shows that just because we know the truth doesn't mean we have to teach everything we know at once. The best thing to do is imitate Jesus and be considerate. Let’s think again about the man who likes to celebrate Christmas and Passover with his family. We know that these holidays are of pagan origin and that Jehovah does not like them. But imagine that we start studying the Bible with the man a week or two before Christmas. Would we be seasoning the truth with pleasant words if we showed him what the Bible says about pagan celebrations so that he would stop celebrating Christmas immediately? Of course not. Although some students put what they learn into practice right away, others take longer to change their way of thinking and acting. To help a student progress, it is not enough to teach them the truths they need to hear; you also have to know when to do it. (it’s Proverbs 25:11).

ILLUSTRATION

The couple in the previous image are studying the "Enjoy Life" brochure with the man in their home. The Christmas tree is in front of them.

When teaching the truth, let us imitate Jesus and think about what to say and when to say it. (See paragraph 15.)

16. How can we help a student to continue “walking in the truth”?

16 There are few things in life that bring more joy than teaching someone the truth about Jehovah. To help him continue “walking in the truth,” it is important to set a good example and make sure that our lives demonstrate that we believe in the promises of the Bible. (3 Juan 3, 4). And, as we have seen, we need to speak the truth with the right motive and using pleasant, kind, and timely words. We should also direct any praise we receive to Jehovah. In this way we will show that we serve Jehovah, the God of truth.

WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM THE FOLLOWING BIBLE TEXTS?

Acts 17:27

We learn that, although some people say it is not easy to know Jehovah, “the God of truth,” we find much evidence all around us that he exists and what he is like. Moreover, Jehovah draws humble people who seek the truth closer to him. One way to find Jehovah is by studying the Bible, since the men who wrote it were inspired by God’s holy spirit.

Colossians 4:6

We learn that the words of Christians should be “always pleasant” and that our way of speaking should not only benefit others, but also be kind and attractive.

We also learn that our words should be "seasoned with salt." This doesn't mean we should disguise or hide the truth; the idea is to present the message in a way that suits the taste of the person "tasting" it. Therefore, we must season our words, not according to our own taste or culture, but according to the taste of the person we are speaking to.

Proverbs 25:11

We learn that knowing the truth doesn't mean we have to teach everything we know at once. It's best to imitate Jesus and be considerate.

While some students immediately put what they learn into practice, others take longer to change their way of thinking and acting. To help a student progress, it's not enough to teach them the truths they need to hear; it's also important to know when to do so.

Furthermore, to help the student continue “walking in the truth,” we must set a good example and make sure that our lives demonstrate that we believe in the promises of the Bible.