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    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD | PROVERBS 1-6

    “Trust in Jehovah With All Your Heart”

    A man in Bible times prays

    Jehovah is worthy of our complete trust. The meaning of his name builds our confidence in his ability to fulfill all of his promises. Prayer is an important part of building trust in him. Proverbs chapter 3 assures us that Jehovah will reward our trust in him by ‘making our paths straight.’

    One who is wise in his own eyes . . .

    3:5-7

    • makes decisions without asking for Jehovah’s direction beforehand

    • trusts in his own thinking or that of the world

    One who trusts in Jehovah . . .

    • cultivates a close relationship with him through Bible study, meditation, and prayer

    • seeks his guidance by searching for Bible principles when making decisions

    WHICH COLUMN DESCRIBES THE WAY I MAKE DECISIONS?

    FIRST: I choose what I think is the wisest course

    FIRST: I seek Jehovah’s direction through prayer and personal study

    SECOND: I ask Jehovah to bless my decision

    SECOND: I choose a course that is in harmony with Bible principles