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“COMEBEMYFOLLOWER”
HowCanYouFollowJesus?
˘ When we pray, how can we show confidence in Jehovah, as
Jesus did?—John 11:41, 42; Hebrews 11:6.
˘ How can we express heartfelt love for Jehovah in the way we
use his name?—John 17:6-8.
˘ Why does love for Jehovah require that we imitate Jesus
in remaining separate from the world?—John 17:14-16; James
4:8.
˘ How can we apply Jesus’ counsel about maintaining intense
love for Jehovah?—Revelation 2:1-5.
you. As you pray, you are opening your heart to him. Remember
that prayer involves more than just asking God
for things. Prayer is also an opportunity to thank Jehovah
for the blessings you have received and to praise him for
his marvelous works. (Psalm 146:1) Additionally, praising
Jehovah publicly with joy and enthusiasm is the best way
to thank Jehovah and to show that you love him.
21 Love for God is the key to your eternal happiness. It
is all that Adam and Eve would have needed in order to
succeed—and the one thing that they failed to develop.
It is the most important thing that you need in order to
pass any test of faith, reject any temptation, endure any
trial. It is at the very heart of being a follower of Jesus. Of
course, love for God is connected to love for our fellow
man. (1 John 4:20) In the ensuing chapters, we will examine
how Jesus showed his love for people. In the next
chapter, we will consider why so many found Jesus approachable.
21. How important is love for Jehovah, and what will be considered
in the ensuing chapters?