To gain Jehovah’s friendship, Bible students must select good associates. (Ps 15:1, 4) Good associates will influence them to do what is right.​—Pr 13:20; lff lesson 48.

When helping your Bible students to avoid bad associations, be empathetic. They may struggle to give up friends in the world. Therefore, show genuine personal interest in them between Bible studies. This may involve a text message, a phone call, or a short visit. As your students progress, you can include them in association with God’s people. Then they will clearly see that they are gaining far more than they are losing. (Mr 10:29, 30) You too will find joy as you see Jehovah’s family increase.

WATCH THE VIDEO DRAMATIZATION HELP YOUR BIBLE STUDENTS TO AVOID BAD ASSOCIATIONS, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• What are bad associations?​—1Co 15:33

• How did Jade imagine what a Christian gathering would be like?

• How did Neeta help Jade to replace bad associations?