The Watchtower, August 1, 1974

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August 1, 1974

Vol. 95, Number 15

A watchtower enables a person to see far into the distance and announce to others what is coming. Can a magazine serve similarly in our day? Yes, from its first issue (July 1879) onward, The Watchtower, published by Jehovah's witnesses, has done

IN THIS ISSUE

A Problem That Rivals Drug Addiction 451

The Cause and the Cure of Alcoholism 453

Insight on the News 456

How False Gods Allured Ancient Israel 457

Divine Mercy Points the Way Back

for Erring Ones 460

Maintaining a Balanced Viewpoint Toward

Disfellowshiped Ones 466

Sharing in the Increase of Kingdom

just that.

How can it benefit you? Consider: Do you long for a better world, one of true justice and free from sorrow, hatred and war? Do you want to live at a time when genuine peace and love prevail among people of all races? Then this magazine can aid you. Using God's Word, the Bible, as its authority, it points out the clear evidence that the present wicked system of things will soon end, destroyed by God. But it also announces the coming in of a righteous new order. There, under the rule of God's kingdom, his heavenly government, people will enjoy life forever in true peace, health and happiness

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