THE WATCHTOWER October 2012 | Corruption—How Widespread Is It?

What are the causes of corruption? This series identifies them and also points to the cure.

COVER SUBJECT

Corruption—How Widespread Is It?

Effects of corruption can be seen and felt worldwide, sometimes with disastrous consequences.

COVER SUBJECT

Why Does Corruption Persist?

The Bible reveals three unwholesome influences responsible for untold suffering and misery.

COVER SUBJECT

Is It Possible to Be Honest in a Corrupt World?

How two people learned the benefits of honesty and moral principles.

COVER SUBJECT

Corruption Will End!

God will soon take action to rid our earth of corruption. How will he do so?

LIFE STORY

The Power of God’s Word on a Hindu Family

Why did one Hindu family find peace and hope in studying the Bible?

A CONVERSATION WITH A NEIGHBOR

Does God Punish People in Hellfire?

There are good reasons to believe that God is fair, even when he punishes wicked people.

Did You Know?

Did Christians flee from Judea before Jerusalem’s destruction in 70 C.E.? Who were “the sons of the prophets”?

LEARN FROM GOD'S WORD

Can You Live Forever?

The Source of life, Jehovah God, can give everlasting life to others and has promised to do so.

DRAW CLOSE TO GOD

“The Ancient of Days Sat Down”

Who is the Ancient of Days and what does Daniel’s vision mean?

IMITATE THEIR FAITH

“An Excellent Woman”

Ruth the Moabitess was a poor foreigner in Israel. Why was she called “an excellent woman”?

OUR READERS ASK

Does Happiness Depend on Marriage?

Can single Christians be happy? The Bible gives the proper view of marriage, and a perfect example of singleness too.

The Bible Changes Lives

How did two people give up their vices, including alcohol and drugs, and become truly happy?

BIBLE STUDY ACTIVITIES

Guard Against Ambition!

King David’s third son, Absalom, wanted to take over the throne, but his ambition came with a high cost.