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    SEPTEMBER 1-7

    PROVERBS 29

    Song 28 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. Reject Unscriptural Beliefs and Customs

    (10 min.)

    Obey Jehovah, and enjoy true happiness (Pr 29:18; wp16.6 6, box)

    Rely on godly wisdom to determine whether a custom is pleasing to Jehovah (Pr 29:3a; w19.04 17 ¶13)

    Resist pressure to conform to unscriptural customs (Pr 29:25; w18.11 11 ¶12)

    Collage: 1. A brother takes notes as he does research using the Bible and the book “Scriptures for Christian Living.” 2. The same brother explains his beliefs to his non-Witness family members. Some family members listen intently while others express frustration with what the brother is saying.

    Careful Bible-based research and good communication can help you overcome pressure to compromise

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Pr 29:5​—What is flattery, and in what way does ‘a man who flatters his neighbor spread out a net for his feet’? (it “Flattery” ¶1)

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

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Pr 29:1-18 (th study 5)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Starting a Conversation

    (3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Invite the person to the upcoming special talk. (lmd lesson 2 point 3)

    5. Starting a Conversation

    (4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Use The Watchtower No. 1 2025 to start a conversation. Adjust your approach when the person expresses interest in another topic. (lmd lesson 3 point 3)

    6. Starting a Conversation

    (5 min.) INFORMAL WITNESSING. Offer The Watchtower No. 1 2025 to a person who expresses concern about war. (lmd lesson 3 point 4)

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 159

    7. Local Needs

    (15 min.)

    8. Congregation Bible Study

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 31 and Prayer