The Watchtower, January 1, 1978

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JANUARY THE WATCHTOWER Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom

ONE MAN'S SEARCH FOR IT

IN THIS ISSUE

3 "Abhor What Is Wicked"—Why?

How feeding one's mind on pornography can ruin lives

5 Good Government—Will It Ever Be Realized?

A former head of state in Latin America tells of his frustrations in trying to govern, also how he found a sure hope of good government

12 Fortified to Speak Jehovah's Words Of what value in our day is the message that the prophet Jeremiah proclaimed? Why does Christendom face a doom like that of ancient Jerusalem?

17 Enduring in Faithfulness Jehovah promises his integrity-keeping Witnesses sure protection through the end of this world's system of things

23 Jehovah's Loving-kindness Abounds The worldwide activity of Jehovah's Witnesses during 1977, including outstanding experiences from lands where the Witnesses are restricted

29 Insight on the News 31 Do You Remember?

30 What Did the Wise Man Mean? 32 Questions from Readers

A WATCHTOWER enables a person to look far into the distance and announce to others what is seen. Likewise, this magazine, published by Jehovah's Witnesses, aids the reader to see what the future holds. Since it began publication in 1879, "The Watchtower" has held faithfully to God's Word as its authority. It stays clear of all political involvement. It points to the Bible prophecies showing that Jesus Christ is God's means for restoring peace and harmony to this globe. It shows that this Son of God, on the basis of his shed blood, will release mankind from sin and death to enjoy eternal life in happiness on a paradise earth. Because Jehovah God will accomplish all this soon through his kingdom by Jesus Christ, "The Watchtower" announces that kingdom as the real hope for mankind.

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