How Do Bible Principles Benefit Us?

How Do Bible Principles Benefit
Us?
1. Why do we
need guidance?
Our Creator is wiser than we
are. As a loving Father, he
cares for us. Also, he did not
intend for us to be
independent of him. ( Jeremiah
10:23 ) So just as a small child
needs the guidance of
parents, we all need the
guidance of God. (Isaiah
48:17, 18 ) Bible principles
provide guidance that is a gift
from God.— Read 2 Timothy
3:16 .
Jehovah’s laws and principles
teach us the best way of life
now and show us how we can
gain everlasting rewards in
the future. Since God created
us, it is only right that we
respond appreciatively to his
guidance.— Read Psalm 19:7,
11; Revelation 4:11 .
2. What are Bible
principles?
Bible principles are
fundamental truths. Laws, on
the other hand, may be for
specific circumstances.
( Deuteronomy 22:8 ) We must
use thinking ability to
understand how a principle
applies in a particular
situation. (Proverbs 2:10-12 )
For example, the Bible
teaches that life is a gift from
God. That basic principle can
guide us at work, at home,
and while traveling. It leads us
to take safety precautions.—
Read Acts 17:28 .
3. Which two
principles are
primary?
Jesus spoke of two principles
of prime importance. The first
reveals the very purpose of
human life—to know God, to
love him, and to serve him faithfully. This first principle
should be considered in all our decisions. (Proverbs 3:6 )
Those who take this principle to heart gain friendship with
God, true happiness, and everlasting life.— Read Matthew
22:36-38 .
The second principle can guide us into peaceful
relationships with others. ( 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ) Applying
this second principle involves imitating God’s way of
treating people.— Read Matthew 7:12; 22:39, 40 .
4. How do Bible principles benefit
us?
Bible principles teach families how to be united by love.
( Colossians 3:12-14 ) God’s Word also protects families by
teaching another guiding principle—that marriage should be
permanent.— Read Genesis 2:24 .
By following Bible teachings, we can protect our material
and emotional welfare. For example, employers often prefer
workers who live by the Bible principles of honesty and
diligence. (Proverbs 10:4, 26; Hebrews 13:18 ) God’s Word
also teaches us to be content with the things that are
necessary and to value friendship with God above material
things.— Read Matthew 6:24, 25, 33; 1 Timothy 6:8-10 .
Applying Bible principles can protect our health. ( Proverbs
14:30; 22:24, 25 ) For example, adhering to God’s law
against drunkenness protects us from deadly diseases and
accidents. ( Proverbs 23:20 ) Jehovah permits us to drink
alcoholic beverages but only in moderation. ( Psalm 104:15;
1 Corinthians 6:10 ) Godly principles benefit us by teaching
us to guard not just our actions but also our thoughts.
( Psalm 119:97-100 ) Yet, true Christians do not respect
God’s standards merely to benefit themselves. They do so
to honor Jehovah.— Read Matthew 5:14-16 .