The Gift of Free Will
Early Examples of Choice
Choosing to Serve God
100

The capacity humans have that allows them to make intelligent, meaningful choices.

What is free will?

100

The first human who demonstrated free will by naming the animals.

Who is Adam?

100

The nation that said, “All that Jehovah has spoken, we are willing to do.”

Who are the Israelites?

200

Unlike animals, humans were created with this ability that allows for moral decision-making.

What is a conscience?

200

The command Adam chose to disobey, misusing his free will.

What is the command to not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and bad?

200

Free will allows us to choose whether we will remain in this kind of relationship with God.

What is a loyal, obedient relationship?

300

This aspect of free will shows we are made “in God’s image.”

What is the ability to choose based on reasoning and moral values?

300

This woman was also affected by the consequences of misusing free will.

Who is Eve?

300

This spiritual danger arises when someone misuses their free will.

What is spiritual ruin or sin?

400

Our proper use of free will should be motivated by this quality.

What is love for Jehovah?

400

Adam’s wrong choice resulted in this outcome for all his descendants.

What is sin and death?

400

The article encourages us to use free will to pursue this type of lifestyle.

What is a life that pleases Jehovah?

500

Ultimately, the article says this is the purpose of using our free will correctly.

What is bringing honor to Jehovah?

500

The article compares humans with this creation to show that humans are able to think morally and choose wisely.

What are animals?

500

Making choices that honor God brings this personal benefit mentioned in the article.

What is true happiness or blessings?