What Must One Do to Take Refuge in the Name of Jehovah? (Zeph.

3:12)

HH: I always say out Gods name whenever I need his protection. I also put the name Jehovah on the front and back windscreen of my car so that I would get protection from accidents. Because there is a scripture in the Bible that says we must take refuge in the name of Jehovah. P: I see. Thanks for sharing your opinion with me. Many people feel the same way as you do. The Bible mentions about some Israelites who viewed the temple as a talisman that would protect them from enemies. We can read about this at Jeremiah 7:3,4. Lets look up this scripture together. Could you please read? HH: (READ Jeremiah 7:3,4) P:Thank you. At that time, the Israelites had rebelled against Jehovah God and turned apostate. Yet, they felt they would still get Gods protection because the temple is in their midst. Do you think they are right? What does the scripture say? HH: They need to make their ways and dealings good. P: Yes, thats why God said do not put your trust in fallacious words, saying the temple of Jehovah, the temple of Jehovah, the temple of Jehovah they are! That was not what would give them protection. God said they needed to make their ways & dealings good, that means they had to correct their ways if they wanted to be protected. The Israelites did not do this. They continued to reject God. Instead of obeying him and trusting in him, they sought refuge from Egypt. Do you know what happened to them? HH: No.

P: They were taken captive by the Babylonians. And even the country they sought refuge in was swept away. Even though they had the temple, but they did not receive protection because they disobeyed God. Do you think it would be enough to say and use Gods name when were in trouble to receive his protection? HH: I get the point of what youre saying. So how can we take refuge in the name of Jehovah? P: We can find the answer in Psalm 91:1. Could you please read? HH: (Read) What is this secret place? P: This secret place refers to spiritual protection. Today, Jehovah gives his people spiritual protection. He does this by means of his organization on earth. He has provided timely warnings through the Governing Body and congregation elders. If we heed those warnings, we can be protected from many problems that many people in the world face today. I have a brochure here entitled Jehovahs Witnesses. On pages 25-26 it talks about JWS worldwide organization & work. I would like to encourage you to read this to find out more. HH: Thank you. P: You could also join our meetings on Sunday & Wednesday. Here is the address. HH: Thats great. Thanks.