Watchtower Study for the week of November 30 to December 6, 2026

Let Us Avoid “the Spirit of the World”

1. How does Satan use the spirit of the world? (1 John 2:15, 16).

1 John 2:15-16 — Do not love either the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him; because everything in the world—the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life—does not originate with the Father, but originates with the world.

Answer 1: Satan uses the spirit of the world to fuel desires that draw us away from Jehovah. This passage shows that this influence can act through what we desire, what we see, and the desire to make a showy display. Therefore, protecting ourselves involves more than avoiding wrong actions; we must also examine what we are coming to love.

Answer 2: Satan uses the spirit of the world to spread his influence without having to be personally present everywhere. The paragraph clarifies that the Bible does not attribute this power to angels, whether good or bad. However, the way of thinking he promotes is widespread. This helps us identify the danger: we may encounter his ideas in the environment around us even when no one mentions the Devil directly.

Answer 3: One reason this method is so dangerous is that people may be influenced without realizing it. Even someone who does not believe in Satan may adopt the way of thinking he promotes and end up doing what pleases him. So it is not enough to know that the Devil exists. We need to compare our attitudes and decisions with what Jehovah teaches us.

Answer 4: The spirit of the world is one of the weapons Satan uses in his fight against Christians. He is furious and wants to turn us away from Jehovah. Besides having the demons, he promotes an influence that reaches countless people. Remembering this helps us avoid viewing an attitude as harmless simply because it is popular. What matters is not how many people share it, but whether it draws us closer to God or away from him.

Answer 5: Satan wants people to do his will, and the spirit of the world helps him trap them. He does not need to convince them to worship him consciously; it is enough for them to be led by the desires and values he promotes. For us, the lesson is to stay alert to the influence we accept. Asking whom we are pleasing by our decisions can help us recognize a trap before falling into it.

2, 3. (a) What is the difference between Jehovah’s servants and those who do not love God?

Titus 2:11-12 — For the undeserved kindness of God has been manifested, bringing salvation to all sorts of people. It trains us to reject ungodliness and worldly desires and to live with soundness of mind and righteousness and godly devotion amid this present system of things,

Answer 1: The difference is that Jehovah’s servants learn to reject the desires of the world and strive to live in a way that pleases God. This does not mean that we have never been influenced by it. Many of us changed when we studied the Bible. What distinguishes us is our decision to keep accepting Jehovah’s teaching and acting in harmony with it.

Answer 2: Jehovah’s servants want to please him rather than be led by the environment around us. That choice has great value because Satan exerts enormous influence. Whenever we reject an attitude or desire that conflicts with God’s standards, we show which side we are on. The paragraph encourages us by reminding us that Jehovah is pleased to see us firmly resist the spirit of the world.

Answer 3: Many of us once thought and acted like the world, but Bible study helped us recognize the spirit behind that way of life. Then we decided to change. So the difference is not in our background but in how we respond to what we learn from Jehovah. Knowing the truth moves us to reject what he disapproves of and to keep drawing close to him.

Answer 4: Our resistance to the spirit of the world proves that we love Jehovah. We do not merely say that we believe in him; we try to obey him when our desires or the environment push us in another direction. This difference is seen in our daily decisions. Although the struggle requires effort, we can be encouraged: Jehovah sees that effort and is very pleased that we want to please him.

2, 3. (b) What danger must we not overlook?

Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the complete suit of armor from God so that you may be able to stand firm against the crafty acts of the Devil;

Answer 1: We must not forget that Satan uses crafty acts. The world can take advantage of our wrong tendencies in ways we initially barely notice. Therefore, having resisted in the past does not mean that we can let down our guard. We need to keep accepting the protection Jehovah provides and examine whether any attitude of ours is changing because of the environment.

Answer 2: There is a danger of gradually becoming infected by the spirit of the world, even after having fought firmly for the faith. The paragraph mentions that this happened to some. The lesson is not to live in fear but to avoid overconfidence. Past faithfulness does not replace today’s vigilance. We should keep reviewing our desires and decisions to detect any change that could distance us from Jehovah.

Answer 3: The world tries to take advantage of our wrong tendencies. This means that the danger comes not only from what surrounds us but also from how we react to it. Something may attract us precisely because it feeds a desire we need to control. Recognizing our weaknesses helps us to be humble and careful. Rather than thinking that a certain influence could never affect us, we do well to apply Jehovah’s suggestions.

Answer 4: The subtle nature of this influence is what requires special attention. It does not always appear as an open invitation to abandon Jehovah. It may gradually modify our thinking until we accept something we once rejected. That is why it is important to identify what the spirit of the world is and how it operates. The better we recognize its manifestations, the better prepared we will be to prevent them from becoming part of our own attitude.

4. What is “the spirit of the world,” and how does it affect those infected by it?

1 Peter 4:3 — For the time that has passed by is sufficient for you to have done the will of the nations when you carried on in acts of brazen conduct, unbridled passions, overdrinking, wild parties, drinking bouts, and lawless idolatries.

Answer 1: The spirit of the world is the way of thinking and acting of those who are not friends of God. The text shows some results of allowing this influence to lead us. Instead of doing what our Creator wants, a person ends up following the practices of the world. Therefore, we need Jehovah—not the environment—to guide our decisions.

Answer 2: Those who allow themselves to be infected by the spirit of the world often become selfish. Their own desires become more important than God’s will. This detail helps us examine ourselves, because the problem is not limited to especially obvious conduct. It also involves the attitude behind our decisions. We can ask ourselves whether we are primarily seeking to satisfy our desires or whether we truly want to please Jehovah.

Answer 3: This influence can lead us to reject God’s moral standards, but it can also cause us to adopt a permissive attitude toward what he disapproves of. Someone may not practice a certain conduct and yet begin to view it approvingly. So we need to guard both what we do and our viewpoint. We want to preserve Jehovah’s way of thinking, not become so accustomed to the world’s ideas that they no longer seem dangerous.

5. In what ways are the spirit of the world and “the air” similar? (Ephesians 2:1, 2; see also the picture.)

Ephesians 2:1-2 — Furthermore, God made you alive, though you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you at one time walked according to the system of things of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.

Answer 1: They are similar in that they are everywhere and it is easy to be influenced by them. Paul connects that air with the spirit that leads to disobedience. But it is not healthy air; it is like polluted air. The comparison reminds us that something very common can harm us spiritually if we accept it carelessly.

Answer 2: We normally breathe without thinking about it. Similarly, we could absorb the world’s way of thinking without stopping to examine it. This comparison reminds us that it is not enough to avoid one clearly wrong decision. We must also pay attention to what we hear, see, and allow into our mind. The fact that an influence is part of daily life does not mean that it is harmless.

Answer 3: The comparison with polluted air highlights the harm the spirit of the world can cause. A person may become accustomed to the environment and stop perceiving the danger, but that does not eliminate its effects. Likewise, becoming accustomed to attitudes contrary to Jehovah can weaken our rejection of them. Protection consists of recognizing the contamination and taking measures, not assuming that we can continually expose ourselves without being affected.

Answer 4: The image of the married couple helps us see how this influence can enter the home through entertainment. The brother is watching a violent movie, his wife is looking at her phone, and the Bible is covered by magazines. We do not need to add anything to the scene to grasp the lesson: we may be very busy with other things and neglect spiritual matters. We do well to examine what kind of environment we are allowing to develop in our home.

6. How is the spirit of the world reflected in the way people speak?

Ephesians 5:3-4 — Let sexual immorality and every sort of uncleanness or greediness not even be mentioned among you, just as is proper for holy people; neither shameful conduct nor foolish talking nor obscene jesting—things that are not befitting—but rather the giving of thanks.

Answer 1: It is reflected, among other things, in vulgar language and obscene jokes. The passage makes clear that such speech is not appropriate for Christians. Even if it is common among adults and children, we should not take it as a model. Jehovah wants our words to be clean and to reflect gratitude, not the influence of the world.

Answer 2: The spirit of the world is seen in arrogance and an unwillingness to reach agreements. When someone wants only to impose his opinion, his speech may become increasingly aggressive. The paragraph mentions arguments that even end in violence. This reminds us that words are not a minor matter: they can reflect and fuel an attitude completely opposed to Jehovah’s way of thinking.

Answer 3: It is also manifested within families when members speak to one another in a humiliating or aggressive way. Such treatment may seem normal because it is repeated often, but it remains a sign of the spirit of the world. The lesson for us is not to measure our speech by what other families do. We should ask whether our words show respect for those who live with us.

Answer 4: The way people speak reveals attitudes that the Bible foretold for the last days, such as arrogance and a lack of self-control. The problem therefore is not limited to a few unpleasant words. Pride, aggression, or contempt for others may lie behind them. Recognizing this connection helps us avoid imitating what we hear around us and identify what kind of spirit is influencing a conversation.

7. What questions can we ask ourselves about our speech?

James 1:26-27 — If any man thinks he is a worshipper of God but does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he is deceiving his own heart, and his worship is futile. The form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.

Answer 1: We can ask ourselves whether we control our tongue even when we are angry or when no one knows that we are Jehovah’s Witnesses. James shows that our speech is connected with our worship. So we do not want to guard our language only in front of the brothers; in every situation we want to show that we desire to please Jehovah.

Answer 2: When speaking with the brothers, we can ask whether we tend to be negative, critical, or sarcastic. Perhaps we do not use vulgar words, yet we could still hurt others by our tone or by comments that put them down. This examination should include conversations in person as well as electronic messages. What matters is not merely that what we say appears acceptable, but that our manner of communicating is exemplary.

Answer 3: A particularly useful question is what our family would say about the way we speak to them. We may think that we are not hurtful, but those who hear us every day may perceive something different. Examining whether we are inconsiderate at home helps us to be honest with ourselves. We want our family members to receive the same respect we try to show outside the home.

8. How can we avoid the world’s way of speaking? (Colossians 3:8-10).

Colossians 3:8-10 — But now you must put them all away from you: wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old personality with its practices, and clothe yourselves with the new personality, which through accurate knowledge is being made new according to the image of the One who created it,

Answer 1: We must keep cultivating the new personality, not merely replace some words with others. Colossians connects speech with attitudes such as anger and badness. Therefore, if we detect a problem, we need to ask Jehovah to help us change what we think and feel, in addition to what we say.

Answer 2: To improve our speech, we must get to the root of the problem. Jesus explained that what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart. So if we speak harshly, we should examine whether we are feeding resentment or anger. Momentarily controlling our words will not solve everything if we retain those feelings. We want Jehovah’s teaching to transform our inner person and be reflected in more considerate treatment.

Answer 3: We can ask Jehovah for help and search our publications for articles that address the difficulty we have identified. We may need to work on resentment, fury, or hurtful words. Rather than resigning ourselves to thinking that we have always spoken that way, we can keep cultivating the new personality. Recognizing the problem is a first step; then we need to make use of the help available so that our attitude and words change.

Answer 4: It is not enough to eliminate offensive expressions; we must also try to make our words benefit those who hear us. The paragraph directs us toward speech that builds up. This goal helps us think before speaking—not only about whether what we are going to say is wrong, but whether it will be useful to the other person. In this way we avoid the world’s influence and give our conversations a positive direction.

9. How is the spirit of the world reflected in people’s view of Jehovah’s standards?

Isaiah 5:20 — Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good, Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!

Answer 1: It is reflected in the fact that many people change their criteria about what is right and wrong. They come to approve or promote conduct that Jehovah disapproves of. Isaiah shows that this reversal of values is dangerous. Therefore, we should not decide whether something is right based on its social acceptance, but on what Jehovah teaches.

Answer 2: The paragraph mentions that some people approve or promote abortion, homosexual relations, and sex before marriage. This reflects contempt for Jehovah’s moral standards. For us, the danger would be becoming so accustomed to such opinions that we gradually stopped rejecting what he considers wrong. We need to watch our own viewpoint and maintain confidence in the guidance he gives us.

Answer 3: Another manifestation is thinking that Bible standards are outdated and that current ideas make more sense. The article reminds us that Jehovah knows far more than any human. His teachings do not lose their value with time. When we hear criticism of his standards, it helps to remember that our confidence does not rest on a trend but on the wisdom of the One who knows what benefits us most.

Answer 4: The spirit of the world can gradually weaken our rejection of what is bad. The change may not begin with an action but with thinking that one of Jehovah’s standards is too strict. That is why it is important to remember the purpose of his teaching: it always seeks our good. Viewing his commands as beneficial guidance protects us from the idea that the world could offer better direction.

10. What questions can we ask ourselves about the things Jehovah hates?

Psalms 97:10 — O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.

Answer 1: We can ask ourselves whether we truly reject what Jehovah considers bad or whether, deep down, we would like to practice it. The psalm connects our love for Jehovah with our attitude toward what is bad. So the issue is not merely outwardly keeping a standard but examining whether our desires agree with what he teaches.

Answer 2: A useful question is whether the entertainment we choose reveals that we are attracted to things Jehovah hates. What we seek for amusement may reveal aspects of our desires that we had not recognized. We should therefore be honest and not think only about what we personally avoid doing. We also need to examine what we enjoy watching and whether those choices are strengthening or weakening our rejection of conduct God disapproves of.

Answer 3: We can ask whether we feel that God’s moral laws prevent us from living the life we would really like, or whether we wish he would adapt them to our preferences. These questions help us discover what needs to change—not Jehovah’s standards, but perhaps our desires. Honest self-examination allows us to recognize a dangerous attitude in time and work to bring our heart into greater harmony with him.

11. How can we learn to hate what Jehovah hates?

Psalms 103:14 — For he well knows how we are formed, Remembering that we are dust.

Answer 1: We can begin by not becoming discouraged when we recognize a wrong desire. Jehovah knows our imperfection. This does not justify giving in, but it reminds us that we can turn to him for help. The paragraph explains that we are not obliged to obey our impulses. With his support, we can resist them and learn to reject more and more what would damage our relationship with him.

Answer 2: An important measure is refusing to keep thinking about an improper desire. If something attractive but disapproved of by Jehovah appears, we should look away or immediately remove the thought from our mind. Dwelling on it would only make resistance harder. The paragraph emphasizes the need to act decisively. We do not have to wait until the desire becomes very strong to recognize the danger and move away from it.

Answer 3: Joseph’s example teaches us to think of Jehovah and act firmly. When tempted, he remembered that giving in would be a sin against God, and he fled. We too can reject a wrong desire without remaining near what feeds it. This reaction shows that we value our friendship with Jehovah more than a momentary satisfaction and are willing to protect it with concrete actions.

Answer 4: Thinking about the consequences of giving in helps us greatly. The article highlights the damage we could cause to our relationship with Jehovah and with other people. When we keep those relationships’ value in mind, we see the wrong desire from another perspective. We no longer think only about what attracts us but also about what we could harm. That reflection strengthens our determination to reject what is bad.

12. How is the spirit of the world reflected on the internet?

Hebrews 10:24-25 — And let us consider one another so as to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking our meeting together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as you see the day drawing near.

Answer 1: It can be reflected in content that causes us to attach less importance to spiritual activities. By seeing only other people’s best moments, we might want to spend more time having fun and less time serving Jehovah. Hebrews reminds us of the value of meeting together and encouraging one another. The danger appears when comparison displaces those priorities.

Answer 2: The spirit of the world is clearly reflected in the abundance of pornography and sexting, which consists of sending sexually explicit images, videos, or messages. The paragraph points out that both adults and children can be exposed to these dangers. Therefore, although the internet is useful for many activities, including serving Jehovah, we must recognize that some of its content promotes desires and practices he disapproves of.

Answer 3: It is also manifested in malicious, exaggerated, and deceptive ideas circulating online. Not everything that appears there deserves our trust. In addition, on social media many people show only the best moments of their lives. If we forget this, we might compare our reality with an incomplete image and change our priorities. We need discernment both to evaluate information and to control its effect on us.

13. What questions can we ask ourselves about how we use the internet?

Ephesians 5:15-16 — So keep strict watch that how you walk is not as unwise but as wise persons, making the best use of your time, because the days are wicked.

Answer 1: We can ask ourselves how much time we spend watching videos nonstop simply for entertainment. The counsel to make the best use of our time invites us to examine our habits, not merely our intentions. We may not be watching anything clearly bad but still be spending too much time. Being honest about how long we stay connected will help us decide whether changes are needed.

Answer 2: Another question is what kind of content we are choosing. It is not enough to consider how much time we use the internet; we must also examine the ideas and images to which we expose ourselves. A brief use could be harmful if the content is inappropriate. Reviewing our choices helps us recognize whether we are feeding interests that please Jehovah or allowing influences that could weaken our friendship with him.

Answer 3: We can ask ourselves how long it takes us to look away when an improper image appears. This question focuses attention on our reaction, not only on whether we intended to see it. Sometimes content appears without our requesting it, but we can decide whether to keep looking. Examining our response helps us determine whether we immediately reject what could awaken wrong desires or allow ourselves to linger over it.

Answer 4: We should ask whether we believe everything we read or check whether it is true. Deceptive ideas circulate online, so accepting a claim without examining it can expose us to bad influences. Being prudent means not confusing a convincing presentation with reliable information. This personal examination helps us use the internet with good judgment instead of allowing any message to shape our thinking.

14. How can we avoid the dangers of the internet?

Ephesians 6:4 — And fathers, do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah.

Answer 1: Parents can protect their children by monitoring how they use social media and how much time they spend on it. This attention is part of bringing them up according to Jehovah’s guidance. It is not simply a matter of allowing or forbidding a tool but of being attentive to its use. Bible principles should guide the family’s education and decisions.

Answer 2: We can protect ourselves by setting limits on the time we spend online and avoiding inappropriate content. These measures complement each other: reducing time does not make harmful content good, and choosing acceptable content does not remove the danger of spending too much time online. Applying both recommendations helps keep the internet a useful tool instead of allowing the spirit of the world to influence us.

Answer 3: The paragraph reminds us that young people who spend much time on social media are more likely to experience loneliness, anxiety, and depression. This gives parents an additional reason to take an interest in their children’s habits. We should not assume that everything is fine simply because they are entertained. Applying Bible principles and monitoring both time and content is a way to protect them from internet dangers.

15. What do you learn from Gloria’s case? (See also the picture.)

Answer 1: Gloria’s case teaches me that having learned the truth from childhood does not prevent the world from influencing our goals. She began to desire wealth and fame, started missing meetings, and eventually did not want to continue as a Witness. The change was gradual. We should therefore review where our desires are leading us and act when we detect that personal goals are displacing our service to Jehovah.

Answer 2: I am encouraged to see that Gloria did not merely recognize the problem but took concrete measures. She spent more time studying the Bible and praying, and stopped associating with people who did not serve God. Her experience shows that when we detect the world’s influence, we can change direction. What matters is to act immediately and strengthen what allows Jehovah to guide our life.

Answer 3: Gloria came to value spiritual riches above fame and money. She is now happy that Jehovah guides her life. The picture of the married couple watching the series about Jesus and following the account in their Bibles also highlights the importance of choosing activities that strengthen faith. The lesson is that it is not enough to remove negative influences; we need to make more room for what draws us closer to Jehovah.

16. What does Robert’s experience teach you?

2 Peter 2:19 — While they are promising them freedom, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for if anyone is overcome by someone, he is his slave.

Answer 1: Robert’s experience shows that doing everything one wants does not equal being free. At first he thought he had freedom, but later he recognized that he had become a slave to the world and its desires. The text explains this contradiction. Therefore, we need to examine where our decisions lead us, not just how they initially make us feel.

Answer 2: It teaches me how strongly associations and entertainment can influence us. In Robert’s case, both contributed to his adopting conduct Jehovah disapproves of. When he decided to change, he began spending time only with people who loved Jehovah. This encourages us to examine the influences we accept. If we want to change our conduct, we must also review who influences us and what we choose for entertainment.

Answer 3: Robert made changes involving his behavior, dress, grooming, and even his way of speaking. His experience shows that abandoning the world’s influence may require reviewing several aspects of life, not just one. But the result brought him much happiness: he now values waking up knowing that he is living a clean life. This encourages us to view necessary changes as worthwhile.

17. Why are we sure that we can prevent the spirit of the world from influencing us? (1 John 4:4).

1 John 4:4 — You originate with God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in union with you is greater than the one who is in union with the world.

Answer 1: We are sure because Jehovah is far more powerful than Satan and his world. Our confidence does not depend on believing that we are strong enough on our own. As the text shows, what is decisive is having God’s support. Recognizing the power of the spirit of the world keeps us alert, but remembering Jehovah’s power enables us to fight with confidence.

Answer 2: In addition to knowing that Jehovah is more powerful, we have the help of his holy spirit. The article reminds us that it is the most powerful force in existence and that we can ask our Father for it. This means that we do not have to face our weaknesses by willpower alone. When we notice a dangerous influence, we can turn to Jehovah and seek his help to make the changes we need.

Answer 3: We can succeed if we firmly decide to reject the spirit of the world and follow the guidance of God’s spirit. Confidence in Jehovah does not cause us to remain passive. Instead, it moves us to apply what we have learned in our speech, our view of conduct, and our use of the internet. His help gives us reason to act decisively and not give up.

Answer 4: The article leaves us with a balanced view: the spirit of the world is powerful, but it is not invincible. We can identify its manifestations and take measures to protect ourselves. Rather than thinking that contamination is unavoidable because it is everywhere, we remember that Jehovah offers superior help. This encourages us to keep fighting and to allow his spirit—not the world’s environment—to guide our life.

HOW CAN WE AVOID THE INFLUENCE OF “THE SPIRIT OF THE WORLD” IN THESE THREE AREAS: Our speech?

Psalms 97:10 — O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.

Answer 1: The principle of rejecting what is bad also applies to our speech. If we love Jehovah, we do not want to view vulgar, humiliating, or aggressive words as normal. We therefore examine how we express ourselves and correct anything that causes harm. Our goal is not to imitate what is commonly heard but to show by our words that we want to please God.

Answer 2: We can protect ourselves by examining how we speak at different times: when angry, when talking with the brothers, and when at home. We should also review our electronic messages. This examination helps us discover whether we are critical, sarcastic, or hurtful without realizing it. Our family’s opinion may help us see more clearly whether our words reflect the respect we want to show.

Answer 3: To avoid the world’s way of speaking, we must work on the feelings that produce our words. If we retain anger or resentment, merely trying to use gentler language will not be enough. We need to ask Jehovah for help and keep cultivating the new personality. Searching our publications for guidance about the specific difficulty can also help us change our attitude so that the improvement is not merely superficial.

Answer 4: In addition to eliminating hurtful words, we can try to make what we say build up and benefit others. This positive goal helps us choose both our words and our tone more carefully. We do not want simply to avoid a forbidden expression while maintaining a harsh attitude. We want those who hear us, especially our family and the brothers, to receive considerate treatment that reflects what we are learning from Jehovah.

HOW CAN WE AVOID THE INFLUENCE OF “THE SPIRIT OF THE WORLD” IN THESE THREE AREAS: Our view of conduct that Jehovah hates?

Psalms 119:37 — Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless; Preserve me alive in your way.

Answer 1: We can protect our viewpoint by being careful about what we look at. This psalm encourages us to turn our eyes away from what is worthless. Applied to entertainment, this means not feeding interest in conduct Jehovah disapproves of. Thus we avoid repeated exposure weakening our rejection of what is bad and causing us to view as acceptable what we once recognized as harmful.

Answer 2: We must keep trusting that Jehovah’s standards benefit us and never become outdated. The world may present its ideas as more modern or reasonable, but Jehovah knows far more than any human. Remembering this difference protects us from thinking that he should adapt his commands to our desires. Rather, we want to adjust our thinking to his and preserve our appreciation for his guidance.

Answer 3: It helps to ask ourselves honest questions about our desires. We can examine whether we feel that God’s standards prevent us from living as we would like or whether our entertainment reveals an attraction to what he hates. The purpose is not to discourage ourselves but to detect what needs correcting. The sooner we recognize a change in our attitude, the sooner we can work to bring our desires into harmony with Jehovah’s will.

Answer 4: If an improper desire appears, we should not feed it or think that we are obliged to give in. We can look away, stop dwelling on it, and remember the harm it would cause to our relationship with Jehovah and with others. Our imperfection does not make the struggle useless. With God’s help we can resist and learn to reject what is bad instead of allowing the world to change our viewpoint.

HOW CAN WE AVOID THE INFLUENCE OF “THE SPIRIT OF THE WORLD” IN THESE THREE AREAS: Our use of the internet?

Galatians 5:16 — But I say, Keep walking by spirit and you will carry out no fleshly desire at all.

Answer 1: When using the internet, we too need to be guided by God’s spirit, not by our impulses. This means rejecting inappropriate content and setting limits on the time we spend online. It is not enough to trust that nothing will affect us. Consciously applying Bible principles helps ensure that this tool does not fuel desires contrary to Jehovah’s will.

Answer 2: We can review how much time we spend watching videos and what we are failing to do because we remain connected. Even content that is not clearly bad can occupy too much space in our life. Moreover, seeing other people’s best moments may make us want more entertainment at the expense of spiritual activities. Setting limits helps us maintain our priorities and reserve time for Jehovah.

Answer 3: Another protection is to examine both the content and our reaction. If an inappropriate image appears, we should look away without delay. If we encounter a striking claim, we should not believe it without checking whether it is true. The internet contains useful information but also deceptive ideas and material that fuels wrong desires. Using it carefully means choosing what we view and not automatically accepting everything that reaches our screen.

Answer 4: Parents should monitor how their children use social media and how much time they spend on it. This responsibility includes recognizing that spending much time online can harm them. As a family, we need to apply Bible principles rather than being guided only by what is customary. If we discover that a digital habit is allowing the world’s influence, we should act at once and seek Jehovah’s help to correct it.