2. Price to pay for serving God, delivering His message God uses people who are strong in faith God asks us to do difficult and challenging things Stand up for the truth, and ourselves as God’s children Challenge false prophets, teachers, religions Effectiveness of prayer Enemies of the cross, threaten us, hope to silence us Shouldn’t allow ourselves to be manipulated When God determines the outcome of a battle, it is certain We must obey God before human authorities God will forgive us and bless us, if we humble ourselves

3. We must love the truth, or we’ll believe a lie and be lost 1 Ki. 22:1-40 Ahab believed false prophets, killed 2 Th. 2:10 must love the truth (2 Th. 1:8; 1 Jn. 5:3) 2 Th. 2:9-12 or we’ll believe a lie and lose our souls Rom. 12:18-21 shouldn’t take our own revenge

4. We must love the truth, or we’ll believe a lie and be lost Obeying a god (religion) other than Jehovah ends in death 2 Ki. 1:1-17 Ahaziah consulted Baal-zebub, died Eph. 4:4-6 one true God, must obey Him Rev. 2:14-16 if we obey anyone but Jehovah, we are lost Heb. 13:8-9 God’s word will not change

5. We must love the truth, or we’ll believe a lie and be lost Obeying a god (religion) other than Jehovah ends in death The next generation must be ready to lead 2 Ki. 2:1-25 Elisha took Elijah’s place Tit. 2:3-8; 1 Pet. 5:5 must prepare future generations