Study Article 15. This article will be studied during the week of June 16th through 22.

Drawing near to God is good for us.

Theme text. As for me, drawing near to God is good for me. Psalm 73.28.

Song 30. My father, My God and Friend. Focus. How we can draw closer to Jehovah and the benefits that come from doing so. Paragraphs 1 and 2. Question A.

What effort is required to cultivate a close friendship with someone?

Question B. What will we discuss in this article?

Do you have a close friend? How did you cultivate your friendship with him? You probably spent time with him, learned about his challenges,

and got acquainted with his likes and dislikes. You discovered that he has outstanding qualities that you would like to imitate. You came to love your friend. Developing a close friendship with

someone requires time and effort.

The same can be said of cultivating a close personal relationship with Jehovah God.

This article will discuss how we can draw closer to our God and the benefits that come from doing so.

First, consider why it is good to draw close to our best friend, Jehovah.

Paragraph 3. Question. Why should we meditate on the benefits that come from drawing close to Jehovah?

Illustrate. No doubt you agree that drawing close to Jehovah is good, but meditating on exactly how good it is

can motivate us to continue drawing closer to him. For example, we know that following a balanced diet,

engaging in physical activity, getting sufficient rest, and drinking enough water are all good for us.

Still, many do not give much thought to these things, and they neglect their health.

Yet the more often we think about how healthy habits benefit us, the more likely we will

be to maintain them.

Similarly, we may know that drawing near to Jehovah is good for us,

but meditating on the benefits of doing so can motivate us to continue drawing closer to our friend.

Paragraph 4. Question.

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