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11. How do Bible principles benefit us?

Why do we need direction?

Our Creator is wiser than we are. He is a warm and largehearted Father who cares for us.Furthermore, he did not create us to be independent from him. (Jeremiah 10:23) Just asachild needs parental guidance, all of us need God's guidance. (Isaiah 48:17, 18) Theinstruction we receive applying Bible principles, are a gift from God.2 Timothy 3:16

Jehovah's laws and principles, teaches us the best way of life now, and points the way to ameaningful life that will never end. Since God is the Source of life, we no doubt, gratefully

respond to his leadings.Psalm 19:7-11;Revelation 4:11.

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What are the two basic principles of the Bible?

Jesus spoke about two key principles. The first reveals the purpose of life: to know God,love him and to serve him faithfully. We should heed this principle in our day-to-daydecisions. (Proverbs 3:6) Individuals guided by this principle, gain God's friendship, realhappiness and everlasting life.Matthew 22:36-38.

The second principle can help us develop peaceful relationship with others. (1 Corinthians13:4-7) Applying this principle, we copy how Jehovah deals with people. Matthew 7:12;22:39, 40.

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Why are Bible principles for our benefit?

Bible principles teach family members how to enjoy unity showing love for each other.(Colossians 3:12-14) God's word also offers protection to families, teaching them anotherguiding principle: marriage should be viewed as permanent.Genesis 2:24.

Bible principles safeguard us in both material and emotional ways. For instance,employers often choose to employ those who follow Bible principles of honesty anddiligence. (Proverbs 10:4; 10:26; Hebrews 13:18) God's Word also teaches us to becontent with the necessities of life and to consider friendship with God more important thanmaterial things.Matthew 6:24, 25; 6:33.

Bible principles safeguard our health. (Proverbs 14:30;22:24, 25) For example, God's lawagainst drunkenness protects us from disease and fatal accidents. (Proverbs 23:20)Jehovah allows us to drink alcohol but only in moderation. (Psalm 104:15; 1 Corinthians6:10) Bible principles are for our welfare and benefit, a key to controlling not only our acts

but also our thoughts. (Psalm 119:97-100) Still, true Christians respect God's standardsnot for selfish advantage, but to bring honor to Jehovah.Matthew 5:14-16.

For more information, see chapters 12and 13 of this book, What Does the Bible ReallyTeach?, published by Jehovah's Witness.

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