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    JULY 7-13

    PROVERBS 21

    Song 98 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. Wise Principles for a Happy Marriage

    (10 min.)

    Do not marry hastily (Pr 21:5; w03 10/15 4 ¶5)

    Manifest humility when there are disagreements (Pr 21:2, 4; g 7/08 7 ¶2)

    Treat each other with patience and kindness (Pr 21:19; w06 9/15 28 ¶13)

    A husband patiently listening to his wife as she expresses herself.

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Pr 21:31​—How does this verse add meaning to the prophecy found at Revelation 6:2? (w05 1/15 17 ¶9)

    • What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share?

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Pr 21:1-18 (th study 5)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Starting a Conversation

    (3 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. (lmd lesson 3 point 3)

    5. Following Up

    (4 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. (lmd lesson 7 point 3)

    6. Explaining Your Beliefs

    (5 min.) Demonstration. ijwfq article 54​—Theme: How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Divorce? (lmd lesson 4 point 3)

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 132

    7. Show Respect in Your Marriage

    (15 min.) Discussion.

    A scene from the video “For a Happy Marriage: Show Respect.” A sister bringing her husband a beverage while he reads on the sofa.

    When you marry, you vow before Jehovah to love and respect your mate. Therefore, how you treat your husband or wife affects your relationship with Jehovah.​—Pr 20:25; 1Pe 3:7.

    Play the VIDEO For a Happy Marriage: Show Respect. Then ask the audience:

    • Why is it important to show respect to your mate?

    • What changes may we need to make in order to be more respectful?

    • What are some Bible principles that will help us?

    • What are some specific ways to show respect to our mate?

    • What about our mate should we focus on, and why?

    8. Congregation Bible Study

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 72 and Prayer