or what hath the poor man, that knoweth to walk before the living?GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhat advantage does a wise person have over a fool? What advantage does a poor person have in knowing how to face life?Good News TranslationHow are the wise better off than fools? What good ...
Watchtower has benefited the lives of many people by achieving the above goals in their lives. Jehovah's Witnesses are generally sincere, clean-living people that devote their lives to serving Jehovah in the manner prescribed by Watchtower, through regular preaching and meeting attendance. Being a ...
A god-fearing and law-abiding people Common Curiosities What is the origin of the word piety? The word piety comes from the Latin term "pietas," which signifies dutiful respect towards the gods, one's parents, and the community. 13 Is piety considered a virtue? Yes, piety is traditionally...
To fear the Lord leads us to respect Him and His laws. We learn how we are to act and even what we should say by fearing the Lord. This fear, or reverence, makes us think before we act or speak. As we gain knowledge, we gain wisdom. In the words of Bruce K. Wal...
Thank God for that, she thought. She would not have been able to bear it were Arthur dead as well. Next to her, Elizabeth Woodville stifled a sob. “My brother’s dead,” she whispered. “Oh, sweet brother, you poor fool.” “The prisoners are being sent to London under the ...
Today we consider 1 John 3.1-3, “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be...
We all tend to read the Bible in light of our own cultures. We all project our meanings and values into the text. Careful interpretation of Scripture can help us see what is really there and not be tricked into thinking our projections are God’s revealed Word. But even then we can’t...
Sadly, the God-Science barrier prevents people on both sides of the fence from looking at the brains of addicted people from God’s perspective, to see each brain’s intended good purpose and learn to reap the benefits of its design. Instead, leaders on both sides buy off on the premise...
Pure living benefits not only you but also those who are close to you. The most significant benefit of purity is that it allows you entrance into God’s holy presence. The Bible says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). This eternal life is only...
Rockefeller now wielded centralized control and veto power on all of the corporate boards within hisconglomerate. The immediate benefits included even lower costs, lower kerosene prices, and standardization across the industry. Rockefeller’s company now had the assets and wherewithal to build or acquir...