Watchtower_20180128

Deprive

Let no man deprive you of the prize.

prize

Let no man deprive you of the prize.

enticement

How can we protect ourselves against the enticement of immoral desires?

kindness

How can love and kindness protect us from being deprived of the prize?

prospect

"LIKE the apostle Paul, spirit-anointed Christians today have the precious prospect of receiving “the prize of the upward call of God.”"

upward

I am pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God by means of Christ Jesus.

pursue

What a wonderful goal such ones have been invited by God to pursue!

attain

"To help fellow anointed Christians to stay faithful and attain the prize, Paul urged them: “Keep your minds fixed on the things above.”"

inheritance

They were to keep in mind the precious hope of receiving their heavenly inheritance.

Deaden

"Deaden, therefore, your body members that are on the earth as respects sexual immorality, uncleanness, uncontrolled sexual passion, hurtful desire, and greediness."

courtship

"For example, it is wise for a couple, right from the start of a courtship, to set clear limits for themselves about such matters as touching, kissing, or being alone together."

respectable

"If you find yourself in such a situation, identify yourself as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, act in a respectable manner, and remember that flirting can have disastrous consequences."

manner

"If you find yourself in such a situation, identify yourself as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, act in a respectable manner, and remember that flirting can have disastrous consequences."

vulnerable

We may also find ourselves at greater risk if we are depressed and vulnerable.

yearn

"At such times, we may yearn for someone who makes us feel needed."

resentment

"If we fail to resolve such problems, they could easily lead to feelings of resentment."

upsets

What can help us to preserve peace if a fellow Christian upsets us?

contentiousness

"Wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing."

vile

"Wherever there are jealousy and contentiousness, there will also be disorder and every vile thing."

strive

"To prevent jealousy from taking root in our heart, we must strive to see things from God’s standpoint, viewing our brothers and sisters as members of the same Christian body."

bitterly

"You husbands, keep on loving your wives and do not be bitterly angry with them."

exasperating

"You fathers, do not be exasperating your children, so that they do not become downhearted."

earning

A loving husband tries to gain his wife’s respect by earning it rather than demanding it.

demanding

A loving husband tries to gain his wife’s respect by earning it rather than demanding it.

fret

"Rather than fret over the manner of discipline, try to recognize that there may be a reason for the way they act."

restrains

"A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a discerning man will remain calm."

discerning

"A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a discerning man will remain calm."

contemplate

The prize before us​—whether immortal life in heaven or everlasting life on a paradise earth—​is marvelous to contemplate.