“You have rescued me, O Jehovah, the God of truth” (Ps. 31:5).
1. According to Psalm 31:2-5, why can we trust in Jehovah?
We can trust Jehovah because, living in Satan’s world, it can sometimes be difficult to know whom to trust. However, Jehovah is very different. He is “the God of truth,” and truth is an essential part of his personality, reflected in everything he says and does. That is why he is completely trustworthy, and we can always rely on him fully.
2. What will we see in this article?
In this article, we will see what “the God of truth” will do to destroy Satan and his wicked world, and what he is doing today to accomplish his purpose. We will also consider some reasons why we can trust Jehovah with all our heart. In this way, we can be courageous and speak the truth without fear.
REASONS TO TRUST IN THE GOD OF TRUTH
3. Why can we trust Jehovah completely?
We can trust Jehovah completely because he is the Creator of everything. He made the heavens, the earth, and all living things. Moreover, he created the earth with the resources necessary for life to be sustained on it.
Jehovah has absolute control over his creation, and nothing can prevent him from fulfilling his purposes. Because he possesses infinite wisdom and power, we can place our lives and our future in his hands with complete confidence.
4. How do we know that Jehovah loves us?
We know that Jehovah loves us because he created humans to share with them the wonderful gift of life. Furthermore, he made us in his image and likeness, gave us freedom of choice, and provided us with a beautiful home in which to live.
He also entrusted Adam and Eve with the exciting task of expanding Paradise and allowed them to enjoy everything on Earth. All of this demonstrates Jehovah’s great love for mankind and confirms that his loyal love endures forever for those who fear him, as Psalm 103:17 points out.
5. a) How did Jehovah keep his word even though Adam and Eve sinned?
Jehovah kept his word because, although Adam and Eve rebelled and were condemned to death, his purpose for the earth did not change. He wanted the earth to be filled with righteous people, and nothing could prevent that purpose from being fulfilled. That is why he allowed Adam and Eve to have children and sent Jesus to rescue their descendants, giving them the opportunity to live forever.
5. b) What are some promises that Jehovah has kept? (See the box “Jehovah Is Faithful to His Word”).
Jehovah has repeatedly shown that he keeps his promises. For example, he fulfilled his purpose of having the earth inhabited. He also sent Jesus, just as he had promised, and provided the ransom to give mankind the wonderful opportunity to live forever. These examples confirm that Jehovah has kept and will continue to keep his promises, and that we can have complete confidence in them.
The God of Truth makes sure His purpose is fulfilled.
6. What did Jehovah foretell after the rebellion in Eden?
After the rebellion in Eden, Jehovah foretold that Satan would be destroyed. He also indicated that, before that time came, many people would follow Satan and act like him. However, there would be others who would remain faithful to Jehovah and obey him. This prophecy demonstrates that Jehovah is in control of everything and that evil will not last forever.
7. Who follows the Devil, and what awaits them?
The angels who rebelled against Jehovah and disobedient humans follow the Devil. Like Satan, they oppose God’s purpose, and thus they are part of his “offspring.” However, Jehovah has set a time when he will destroy Satan and all his followers.
8. What did Jesus do in 1914? (See also the pictures).
In 1914, Jehovah appointed Jesus as King, and Jesus began fighting against Satan and his demons. As a result, Satan and the demons were expelled from heaven and hurled down to earth. Since then, Satan has focused his efforts on gaining as many followers as possible, which has led to an increase in wickedness and a worsening of the world situation.
ILLUSTRATION
Images of events taking place on Earth since 1914. 1. Satan, depicted as a seven-headed dragon, is cast down to Earth. 2. A group of armed soldiers wait in a trench. 3. A mushroom cloud caused by a bomb. 4. A homeless mother sits on the street holding her crying baby. 5. A soldier aims an assault rifle. 6. A man walks through the ruins of a destroyed city. 7. A factory pollutes the air. 8. A group of people walk through a city wearing face masks. 9. Protesters clash with police officers.
World War I: U.S. National Archives photo; bomb: USAF photo; pandemic: blvdone/stock.adobe.com; disturbances: inhauscreative/E+ via Getty Images
Since 1914, the world situation has worsened. (See paragraph 8).
The God of Truth gathers those who love the truth.
9. Whom is Jehovah gathering today?
Today Jehovah is gathering together “the things in the heavens and the things on the earth,” that is, the anointed ones who will rule with Christ in heaven and the people who will live forever in a paradise on earth. All these servants of Jehovah are united in true worship, helping others to know the truth and proving that Satan is a liar.
10. What is Jehovah doing to free people from religious lies? (Revelation 14:6, 7)
Jehovah is freeing people from religious lies through the greatest preaching campaign in history. Through this worldwide work, he uses humans to carry the message of the good news, and angels also share in this work of gathering sincere people into the congregation.
Through preaching, the lies that Satan has spread through Babylon the Great are being exposed. Soon, false religions will be completely eliminated, and those who love the God of truth will give Him the glory He deserves.
11. How can we identify Jehovah's true servants?
We can identify Jehovah’s true servants by the unity among them and by their conduct. Jehovah gathers people from all cultures, backgrounds, and social conditions who, when they hear “the good news,” realize that they have found the truth and join his people.
In time, the difference between those who serve God and those who do not becomes clear, just as Malachi foretold. True servants of Jehovah demonstrate by their conduct and their preaching that they worship the God of truth.
12. How does preaching contribute to the fulfillment of Jehovah's purpose?
Preaching helps Jehovah’s purpose to be fulfilled because, by proclaiming “the good news of the Kingdom,” we obey Jesus’ command and share in the fulfillment of prophecy. Through this work, people worldwide become followers of Jesus and gain the hope of worshipping the God of truth forever. In this way, we cooperate in the fulfillment of Jehovah’s purpose.
LET'S LOOK TO THE FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE
13. Who are Satan's primary targets, and why?
Satan's primary targets are the anointed, because they obey God's commandments and have the mission to bear witness about Jesus. Satan also attacks those who support them. He does this because he knows his time is short and he wants as many people as possible to follow him.
14. What will happen after Satan attacks God's people? (See also the picture.)
After Satan’s supporters attack God’s people, the war of Armageddon will begin. Then Jesus and his heavenly army will rescue Jehovah’s servants and completely destroy Satan’s world. The wicked and the liars will disappear, and it will become clear to all that God is just and always speaks the truth.
ILLUSTRATION
Jesus and his heavenly army, mounted on white horses, attack armed soldiers on Earth. Jesus aims his weapon, and the other angels wield their swords.
Jesus and his heavenly army fighting against God's enemies in the war of Armageddon. (See paragraph 14).
15. Why can we look to the future with confidence? (Isaiah 65:16, 17; see also the picture.)
We can look to the future with confidence because, although the world is more divided than ever, Jehovah is gathering those who love the truth and keeping his people united. Nothing can prevent him from fulfilling his promises or blessing his servants.
Furthermore, Isaiah 65:16, 17 assures us that Jehovah will bring a new world where the problems of the past will be forgotten. Romans 8:38, 39 also confirms that nothing can separate us from God’s love. Therefore, we can look to the future that Jehovah has promised with complete confidence.
ILLUSTRATION
A couple with their son and daughter are happily sitting on their porch, overlooking a beautiful valley full of vegetation. To one side, a rhinoceros is grazing.
In the new world, the problems of today will not be remembered. (See paragraph 15).
16. Why do you trust in Jehovah with all your heart?
We trust in Jehovah with all our heart because he is the God of truth, our Creator, and he loves us deeply. Moreover, he makes sure that his purpose is always fulfilled and is gathering people from all nations for pure worship.
We also know that he will soon put an end to Satan and his lies, which shows that nothing can thwart what Jehovah has purposed. Therefore, we have many reasons to trust him completely and praise his name forever.
WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER?
Why can we trust “the God of truth”?
We can trust Jehovah because he is our Creator, the God of truth. He made the heavens, the earth, and all living things, and he has shown that he has everything under control.
We also trust in Him because He loves us deeply. He created us in His image, gave us life, freedom of choice, and a beautiful home on Earth, thus showing His great and loyal love for humanity.
Furthermore, we can trust Jehovah because he always keeps his word. Although sin entered the world, his purpose to fill the earth with righteous people did not change, and he made sure to fulfill it through the promise of the ransom by means of Jesus.
What will Jehovah do to destroy Satan and his world, and what is he doing today to accomplish his purpose?
Jehovah will destroy Satan and his world at the time he has appointed, eliminating Satan and all his supporters. This includes both the rebellious angels and the disobedient humans who oppose his purpose.
Today, Jehovah is gathering “all things in the Christ,” that is, the anointed ones who will rule with Christ in heaven and those who will live forever on earth. He is doing this through the greatest preaching campaign in history, involving both humans and angels. Through this work, Satan’s lies are exposed, and sincere people are helped to learn the truth and join the congregation.
Why can we look to the future with confidence?
We can look to the future with confidence because, although the world is more divided than ever, Jehovah keeps his people united and continues to gather those who love the truth. Nothing can prevent him from blessing his servants or fulfilling his promises.
Isaiah 65:16, 17 assures us that Jehovah will bring a new world where the problems of the past will be forgotten. And Romans 8:38, 39 guarantees that nothing can separate us from God’s love. That is why we have complete confidence in the future that Jehovah has promised.
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