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“Strip off the old personality with its practices." COL. 3:9

1. What was your life like before you began studying the Bible?

WHAT was your life like before you began studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses? Many of us would be frightened to think about it. Our outlook and personality were likely shaped by the values of this system of things—by the world’s standards of right and wrong. If so, we “had no hope and were without God in the world.” (Eph. 2:12) A Bible study changed all of that!

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2. What did you discover as you studied the Bible?

2 As you studied the Bible, you discovered that you have a heavenly Father who loves you very much. You realized that if you wanted to please Jehovah and become part of his family of worshippers, you would have to make significant changes in your lifestyle, outlook, and thinking. You would have to learn to live by his high standards.—Eph. 5:3-5.
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A missionary arrives at some ancient tribe deep in Amazon and tells them they sinners and will burn in hell if they don't worship the missionaries god and cover their boobies.

How does this promote abundance?
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A missionary arrives at some ancient tribe deep in Amazon and tells them they sinners and will burn in hell if they don't worship the missionaries god and cover their boobies.

How does this promote abundance?
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Ask him, sounds like a real trouble maker to me.

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3. According to Colossians 3:9, 10, what does Jehovah want us to do, and what will we discuss in this article?

3 Our Creator and heavenly Father, Jehovah, has the right to determine how members of his family should behave. And he requires that before we get baptized, we put forth effort to “strip off the old personality with its practices.” * (Read Colossians 3:9, 10.) This article will help those who want to get baptized to answer three questions: (1) What is “the old personality”? (2) Why does Jehovah urge us to strip it off? (3) How can we do so? For those of us who are already baptized, this study will help us to prevent characteristics of the old personality from reappearing.
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WHAT IS “THE OLD PERSONALITY”?

4. How does a person act when he is controlled by “the old personality”?

4 A person who is controlled by “the old personality” generally thinks and acts in a fleshly way. He may be selfish, prone to anger, unthankful, and proud. He may enjoy viewing pornographic material and watching immoral or violent movies. No doubt he has some good qualities, and he may feel guilty about the bad things he says or does. But he lacks the motivation to change his thinking and conduct.—Gal. 5:19-21; 2 Tim. 3:2-5.
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When we strip off “the old personality,” fleshly attitudes and practices no longer control us (See paragraph 5) *

5. What reasonable view should we have when it comes to stripping off the old personality? (Acts 3:19)

5 We are imperfect, so none of us can completely remove all bad thoughts and desires from our heart and mind. At times, we will do or say something that we will regret. (Jer. 17:9; Jas. 3:2) But when we strip off the old personality, fleshly attitudes and practices no longer control us. They no longer identify who we are as a person.—Isa. 55:7; read Acts 3:19.
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I'm still a dork and awkward. Dear Heavenly parents, why?
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More fairy tale quotes from from a fairy tale book. What's next, leaving cookies and milk out for Santa? Time to grow up and face the reality that no one is gonna "save you" from anything.
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More fairy tale quotes from from a fairy tale book. What's next, leaving cookies and milk out for Santa? Time to grow up and face the reality that no one is gonna "save you" from anything.
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You're almost right except there will be survivors delivered thru Armageddon;
So right away I said to him: “My lord, you are the one who knows.” And he said to me: “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15That is why they are before the throne of God, and they are rendering him sacred service day and night in his temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread his tent over them. 16They will hunger no more nor thirst anymore, neither will the sun beat down on them nor any scorching heat, 17because the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne, will shepherd them and will guide them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes.” rv7:14
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More fairy tale quotes from from a fairy tale book. What's next, leaving cookies and milk out for Santa? Time to grow up and face the reality that no one is gonna "save you" from anything.
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Get real, Santa looks for a shot of Irish Mist, you should try it and see why.
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I'm still a dork and awkward. Dear Heavenly parents, why?
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Ask the original human parents.
That is why, just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because they had all sinned—. Ro5:12

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Eternal life seems extremely unlikely given that we know that every living thing eventually dies. What makes human animals special and deserving of some everlasting life? It's just a fond wish brought on by some humans' belief that they are created superior to every other living thing.
Just don't make anything up.
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Eternal life seems extremely unlikely given that we know that every living thing eventually dies. What makes human animals special and deserving of some everlasting life? It's just a fond wish brought on by some humans' belief that they are created superior to every other living thing.
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Right, Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness, and let them have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and the domestic animals and all the earth and every creeping animal that is moving on the earth.” 27And God went on to create the man in his image, in God’s image he created him; male and female he created them. 28Further, God blessed them, and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many, fill the earth and subdue it, and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving on the earth.” Ge1:26
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6. Why does Jehovah urge us to strip off the wrong thinking and bad habits of the old personality?

6 Jehovah urges us to get rid of wrong thinking and bad habits because he loves us very much and wants us to enjoy life. (Isa. 48:17, 18) He knows that those who give in to wrong desires hurt themselves and those around them. It pains him to see us hurt ourselves and others.
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7. According to Romans 12:1, 2, what choices do we have?

7 Some of our friends and family may at first ridicule us for trying to make changes to our personality. (1 Pet. 4:3, 4) They may say that we have the right to do whatever we want and that we should not allow others to tell us what to do. But those who reject Jehovah’s standards are not actually being independent. In reality, they are allowing the world dominated by Satan to mold them. (Read Romans 12:1, 2.) We all face a choice: Either we keep our old personality, which is shaped by sin and Satan’s world, or we allow Jehovah to transform us into the best person we can be at present.—Isa. 64:8.
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Do you have a favorite verse about transforming into the new personality?
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HOW CAN YOU “STRIP OFF” THE OLD PERSONALITY?

8. What help can we count on to avoid wrong thinking and bad habits?

8 Jehovah knows that it will take time and effort for us to avoid wrong thinking and bad habits. (Ps. 103:13, 14) However, through his Word, his spirit, and his organization, Jehovah gives us the wisdom, strength, and support that we need to change who we are. No doubt he has already helped you. Let us now consider some of the practical steps you can take that will allow you to make further progress in stripping off the old personality and qualifying for baptism.
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9. What can God’s Word help you to do?

9 Use the Bible to examine yourself closely. God’s Word acts like a mirror; it can help you to analyze the way that you think, speak, and act. (Jas. 1:22-25) Your Bible teacher and other mature Christians can offer you guidance. For instance, they can use the Scriptures to help you identify your strengths and your weaknesses. They can teach you how to find Bible-based information that offers practical advice on how to overcome bad habits. And Jehovah is always ready to come to your aid. He knows best how to help you; he knows what is in your heart. (Prov. 14:10; 15:11) So get into the habit of praying to him and studying his Word each day.
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10 Be convinced that Jehovah’s standards are best. We can benefit from everything that Jehovah asks us to do. Those who live by his standards gain self-respect, a purpose in life, and genuine happiness. (Ps. 19:7-11) In contrast, those who ignore Jehovah’s standards suffer the consequences that come from practicing the works of the flesh. Note what a man named Elie says about rejecting God’s standards. He was raised by parents who love Jehovah. But while in his teens, Elie chose bad associates. He was drawn into a lifestyle that included drug abuse, immorality, and theft. Elie says that he found himself becoming increasingly angry and violent. “Basically, I did everything that I had been taught not to do as a Christian,” he admits. However, Elie did not forget what he had learned in his youth. Eventually, he began studying the Bible again. He worked hard to get rid of his bad habits and got baptized in 2000. How has living by Jehovah’s standards benefited him? Elie says: “I now have peace of mind and a clean conscience.” * As this experience shows, those who reject Jehovah’s standards hurt themselves. Even then, Jehovah is willing to help them to change.
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11. What things does Jehovah hate?

11 Learn to hate what Jehovah hates. (Ps. 97:10) The Bible reveals that Jehovah hates “haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.” (Prov. 6:16, 17) He also “detests violent and deceptive people.” (Ps. 5:6) Jehovah hates these attitudes and actions so much that he wiped out all the wicked in Noah’s day because they had filled the earth with violence. (Gen. 6:13) Consider another example. Through the prophet Malachi, Jehovah said that He hates those who treacherously scheme to divorce their innocent marriage partner. God rejects their worship and will call them to account for their conduct.—Mal. 2:13-16; Heb. 13:4.
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Doing something that Jehovah says is bad should be as repulsive as eating rotten food (See paragraphs 11-12)

12. What does it mean to “abhor what is wicked”?

12 Jehovah wants us to “abhor what is wicked.” (Rom. 12:9) The word “abhor” describes a strong emotional response; it means to hate something intensely, to be disgusted by it. Imagine the strong response you would have if you were asked to eat a plate of rotten food. The very thought might make you feel sick. In a similar way, even the thought of doing something that Jehovah says is bad should be repulsive to us.
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7. According to Romans 12:1, 2, what choices do we have?

7 Some of our friends and family may at first ridicule us for trying to make changes to our personality. (1 Pet. 4:3, 4) They may say that we have the right to do whatever we want and that we should not allow others to tell us what to do. But those who reject Jehovah’s standards are not actually being independent. In reality, they are allowing the world dominated by Satan to mold them. (Read Romans 12:1, 2.) We all face a choice: Either we keep our old personality, which is shaped by sin and Satan’s world, or we allow Jehovah to transform us into the best person we can be at present —Isa. 64:8.
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. 20 But we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us insight so that we may gain the knowledge of the one who is true." 1Jo5:19
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13. Why must we safeguard our thinking?

13 Safeguard your thinking. Our thoughts influence our actions. That is why Jesus taught us to reject thoughts that can lead us to commit a serious sin. (Matt. 5:21, 22, 28, 29) We want to be pleasing to our heavenly Father, do we not? How important it is, then, that we immediately reject any bad thoughts that come to our mind!
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14. What does our speech reveal, and what questions should we answer?

14 Control your speech. Jesus said: “Whatever comes out of the mouth comes from the heart.” (Matt. 15:18) Yes, our speech reveals a lot about who we are on the inside. So ask yourself these questions: ‘Do I refuse to lie, even if telling the truth will cause me trouble? As a married person, am I careful not to flirt with those of the opposite sex? Do I avoid immoral speech like the plague? Do I reply in a calm manner when someone upsets me?’ You will find it helpful to reflect on those questions. Your speech might be likened to seams in a garment. If you try your best to remove abusive, lying, and immoral speech from your conversation, you will find it easier to strip off the old personality.
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15. What does it mean to nail our old personality “to the stake”?

15 Be willing to take decisive action. The apostle Paul used a powerful word picture to teach us just how serious we must be about changing our lifestyle. He wrote that we must nail our old personality “to the stake.” (Rom. 6:6) In other words, we want to follow Christ’s example. We need to kill off attitudes and practices that Jehovah hates. Only if we take these steps will we gain a clean conscience and have the prospect of enjoying everlasting life. (John 17:3; 1 Pet. 3:21) Remember that Jehovah will not change his standards to suit us. Instead, we need to change who we are and conform to his standards.—Isa. 1:16-18; 55:9.
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15 Be willing to take decisive action. The apostle Paul used a powerful word picture to teach us just how serious we must be about changing our lifestyle. He wrote that we must nail our old personality “to the stake.” (Rom. 6:6) In other words, we want to follow Christ’s example. We need to kill off attitudes and practices that Jehovah hates. Only if we take these steps will we gain a clean conscience and have the prospect of enjoying everlasting life. (John 17:3; 1 Pet. 3:21) Remember that Jehovah will not change his standards to suit us. Instead, we need to change who we are and conform to his standards.—Isa. 1:16-18; 55:9.
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15. What does it mean to nail our old personality “to the stake”?

15 Be willing to take decisive action. The apostle Paul used a powerful word picture to teach us just how serious we must be about changing our lifestyle. He wrote that we must nail our old personality “to the stake.” (Rom. 6:6) In other words, we want to follow Christ’s example. We need to kill off attitudes and practices that Jehovah hates. Only if we take these steps will we gain a clean conscience and have the prospect of enjoying everlasting life. (John 17:3; 1 Pet. 3:21) Remember that Jehovah will not change his standards to suit us. Instead, we need to change who we are and conform to his standards.—Isa. 1:16-18; 55:9.
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11 Learn to hate what Jehovah hates. (Ps. 97:10) The Bible reveals that Jehovah hates “haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.”

When David killed Bathsebas very righteous husband, god said make a choice thousands of your people or your child. So GOD did the killing of righteous people.

Old Testament god is a "jealous" god. Any human acting like Jehovah would be considered a heathen.
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11 Learn to hate what Jehovah hates. (Ps. 97:10) The Bible reveals that Jehovah hates “haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.”

When David killed Bathsebas very righteous husband, god said make a choice thousands of your people or your child. So GOD did the killing of righteous people.

Old Testament god is a "jealous" god. Any human acting like Jehovah would be considered a heathen.
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