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    SEPTEMBER 8-14

    PROVERBS 30

    Song 136 and Prayer | Opening Comments (1 min.)

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    1. “Give Me Neither Poverty Nor Riches”

    (10 min.)

    True happiness comes from trusting in God, not in wealth (Pr 30:8, 9; w18.01 24-25 ¶10-12)

    A greedy person is never satisfied (Pr 30:15, 16; w87 5/15 30 ¶8)

    Bible principles can help you to avoid unnecessary debt and stress (Pr 30:24, 25; w11 6/1 10 ¶4)

    A young girl dropping coins into a jar as her mother joyfully observes.

    FAMILY WORSHIP IDEA: As a family, evaluate your attitude toward money.​—w24.06 13 ¶18.

    2. Spiritual Gems

    (10 min.)

    • Pr 30:26​—What can we learn from the rock badger? (w09 4/15 17 ¶11-13)

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

    3. Bible Reading

    (4 min.) Pr 30:1-14 (th study 2)

    APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY

    4. Starting a Conversation

    (4 min.) HOUSE TO HOUSE. Use The Watchtower No. 1 2025 to start a conversation. (lmd lesson 1 point 3)

    5. Following Up

    (4 min.) PUBLIC WITNESSING. (lmd lesson 9 point 3)

    6. Explaining Your Beliefs

    (4 min.) Talk. ijwbq article 102​—Theme: Is Gambling a Sin? (th study 7)

    LIVING AS CHRISTIANS

    Song 80

    7. Do Not Be Misled by Imitation Peace!​—Chibisa Selemani

    (5 min.) Discussion.

    Play the VIDEO. Then ask the audience:

    • What did you learn from Brother Selemani’s experience about making decisions that lead to true security and contentment?

    8. Organizational Accomplishments for September

    (10 min.) Play the VIDEO.

    9. Congregation Bible Study

    (30 min.) lfb lessons 16-17

    Concluding Comments (3 min.) | Song 128 and Prayer