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Three Things That MoneyCannot BuyPAGES 8-11

3 WATCHING THE WORLD

4 HELP FOR THE FAMILYWhen a Friendship Gets Too Close

6 INTERVIEWA Biochemist Explains His Faith

12 HEALTHWhat You Should Know About Epilepsy

14 THE BIBLE’S VIEWPOINTDepression

16 WAS IT DESIGNED?The Katydid’s Remarkable Hearing

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ARMENIA

The European Court of Human Rightshas ruled that the government ofArmenia violated the rights of 17 youngmen, all Jehovah’s Witnesses, whowere detained after refusing to performcivilian service under the supervisionof military authorities. The governmentwas required to pay damages and legalfees to the 17.

JAPAN

Of the children who fellvictim to crimes in whichsocial networking sitesplayed a role, 63 percenthad received no warningfrom their parents regardingthe potential dangers. Inthe 599 cases examined,74 percent of the allegedperpetrators admitted thattheir objective in usingthese sites was to havesex with minors.

CHINA

In an effort to ease trafficcongestion, major citiesare limiting new vehicleregistrations. For example,Beijing will issue no morethan 240,000 registrationsper year. In August 2012,some 1,050,000 peopleentered the lottery that as-signed 19,926 registrationcertificates, meaning thatonly 1 out of 53 appli-cants was successful.

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WHY IT HAPPENS

Fulfillment. Simply put, attention from the opposite sexfeels good. It flatters us to know that we are valued,and it makes us feel attractive. After being married for atime, you might begin to find reassurance in the compa-ny of a friend of the opposite sex. But know this: Havingsuch needs fulfilled by someone other than your spousecomes at a cost. When you form an improper emotionalconnection with a member of the opposite sex, youweaken your connection with your spouse. In a sense,you rob your spouse of the affection you owe him or her.˙ Ask yourself, ‘What needs are being fulfilled by thisfriendship that would better be fulfilled in my marriage?’Vulnerability. The Bible acknowledges that those whomarry will have a degree of “tribulation.” (1 Corinthians7:28) For instance, at times you might feel neglected orunappreciated by your spouse, or you may harborresentment over an unresolved conflict. Perhaps yourspouse avoids talking about such issues, leaving youfrustrated and vulnerable to the attention of someoneelse. Some experts say that shying away from discussingdifficult issues can be a significant predictor of unhappi-ness in marriage—and even a predictor of divorce.˙ Ask yourself, ‘Is there a void in my marriage that hasmade me vulnerable to an inappropriate friendship?’

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When aFriendshipGets Too Close

THE CHALLENGE

You have a friend of theopposite sex who reallyunderstands you. The twoof you can talk about any-thing, and you do. ‘We’rejust friends,’ you tell your-self—although your spousemight think otherwise ifhe or she were privy to yourlingering conversations.

Likely, your friendship isalready too close and youneed to address the situa-tion. First, though, considerwhy you might have be-come entangled in sucha relationship.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

Recognize the danger. The Bible says: “Can you carryfire against your chest without burning your clothes?”(Proverbs 6:27, Good News Translation) The fact is,developing a romantic attachment when you are al-ready married to someone else is destructive. (James1:14, 15) It is not just a matter of what might occur.Consider what has already happened. By giving thatkind of attention to someone else, you have robbed yourspouse of the attention he or she should get from you.Give up the illusion. A close friendship might make youwonder what life might have been like had you marriedthis person. Likely, though, you are pitting your friend’sstrengths against your spouse’s weaknesses—an unfaircomparison, to say the least! Remember, too, that theeuphoria you experience when you think about yourfriend is probably the same feeling you initially had forthe person you married.—Bible principle: Jeremiah 17:9.

Set boundaries. People will install an alarm system intheir vehicle or home to prevent theft. You can do some-thing similar for your marriage. “Safeguard your heart,”says the Bible. (Proverbs 4:23) How can you do that?Try the following:˙ Send out clear signals that you are already committed—perhaps by keeping photographs of your spouse atwork.—Bible principle: Genesis 2:24.

˙ Decide what you will and will not tolerate when itcomes to conduct with the opposite sex. For example,it would hardly be fitting to talk to such a friend aboutyour marital problems or to go out for drinks witha coworker of the opposite sex.˙ If you have become too close to a member of theopposite sex, end the relationship. If that seems toomuch to bear, ask yourself why. Instead of trying todefend your relationship with this person, stand up foryour spouse and take steps to protect your marriage.—Bible principle: Proverbs 5:18, 19. ˛

KEY SCR IPTURES

“The heart is more treacherousthan anything else and is des-perate.”—Jeremiah 17:9.

“A man . . . must stick to hiswife.”—Genesis 2:24.

“Rejoice with the wife of youryouth . . . With her love mayyou be in an ecstasy constantly.”—Proverbs 5:18, 19.

“JUST FRIENDS”?ASK YOURSELF:

Do I talk about my mari-tal problems with thisperson?

Do I create opportunitiesto be with him or her?

Do I hide the relationshipfrom my spouse?

If my spouse were present,would I be embarrassed?

Would my spouse feelsuspicious or betrayed ifhe or she overheard ourconversations?

How did you becomeinvolved in scientificresearch?

When I attended university,I chose to study chemistry.I was particularly fascinatedby proteins and nucleic acids,which are by far the most com-plex molecules on our planet.In time, I became intrigued bythe way certain molecules re-spond to sunlight.

Did you believe in God?

I did when I was a little boy.But later, while I was studying

at the Catholic University ofLeuven, I was taught that liv-ing things owe their designs tonatural processes. The profes-sors made some of these pro-cesses sound quite compli-cated. They were experiencedscientists, so I believed whatthey said. Eventually, I found itdifficult to accept the exis-tence of God.

What made you reconsiderthe origin of life?

In 1999, I met a friend frommy school days who had be-

come one of Jehovah’s Wit-nesses, and I attended oneof their meetings. Also aboutthat time, one of Jehovah’sWitnesses visited our houseand left a copy of the bookIs There a Creator Who CaresAbout You?�

What did you think aboutthe book?

I was impressed by thequality of the research that itpresented. I began to wonderif evolution really did explainthe designs seen in nature.

What designs in natureimpressed you?

My work as a biochemist in-volved studying the design ofcertain molecules found inocean-dwelling cyanobacteria,

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A Biochemist Explains His Faith

Dr. Davey Loos is a biochemist in Belgium. At one time,he doubted the existence of a Creator, believing insteadin evolution. Later, he changed his mind. What causeda researcher to reconsider his beliefs about the originof life? Awake! asked Dr. Loos about his science andhis faith.

which are microorganismsthat don’t depend on other liv-ing things for food. Some re-searchers think that these or-ganisms were the first livingthings on our planet. Usingenergy from sunlight, the mi-crobes use an extremely com-plex chemical process, whichis still not fully understood, toconvert water and carbondioxide into food. I was alsoamazed at how cyanobacteriacan harvest light with incredi-ble efficiency.

Leaves also use sunlightto make food. So, what isremarkable about thosebacteria?

The deeper you go in the sea,the less light you find. So thecyanobacteria that live theremust capture every scrap oflight energy that comes theirway, and they do this bymeans of highly sophisticat-ed antennae. The collectedenergy is transmitted to food-producing centers with nearly100 percent efficiency. Thedesign of this light-harvestingmachinery has even attract-ed the interest of solar-panelmanufacturers. Of course,manufactured solar cells arenowhere near as efficientas the systems found inbacteria.

What did that cause youto conclude?

I thought about engineerstrying to imitate the marvel-ous mechanisms found in liv-ing things, and I came to theconclusion that life must havebeen designed by God. Butmy faith was not based solelyon what I studied in science.It was also based on a carefulstudy of the Bible.

What convinced you thatthe Bible is from God?

One of the many things thatconvinced me was the de-tailed fulfillment of Bibleprophecies. For example, cen-turies in advance Isaiah de-scribed in abundant detail thedeath and burial of Jesus. Weknow this prophecy was writ-ten before Jesus’ death be-cause the Isaiah Scroll, foundat Qumran, was copied abouta hundred years before Jesuswas born.

That prophecy says: “He willmake his burial place evenwith the wicked ones, and withthe rich class in his death.”(Isaiah 53:9, 12) Remarkably,Jesus was executed with crim-inals but was buried in thetomb of a wealthy family. Thisis just one example of themany fulfilled prophecies thatconvinced me that the Bible isinspired of God. (2 Timothy3:16) In time, I became oneof Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Why do you enjoy being oneof Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Our faith is not blind faith thatignores the facts of science.Also, the principles that guideus are firmly based on theBible. As one of Jehovah’s Wit-nesses, I enjoy sharing theBible’s comforting messagewith others and helping themto find answers to theirquestions. ˛

Our faith is not blind faiththat ignores the facts of science

I thought about engineers tryingto imitate the marvelous mechanismsfound in living things, and I cameto the conclusion that life must havebeen designed by God

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IT SEEMS so ironic: Even when peopleface the threat of losing their job, their

home, and even their pension, many ofthem are still obsessed with gettinganything and everything that money canbuy.

Such people are easy targets foradvertisers, whose seductive marketingcampaigns tell us that we must havea bigger home, a better car, and brand-name clothes. No cash? No problem—buyon credit! For many, the goal is to lookwell-off even if they are deep in debt.

Of course, sooner or later reality setsin. “Buying flashy consumer goods oncredit in order to look and feel likea winner is similar to hitting the crackpipe in order to improve your mood,” saysthe book The Narcissism Epidemic. “Bothare initially cheap and work really well—but only for a very short period of time.In the long term both leave you pennilessand depressed.”

The Bible exposes the folly of whatit calls “the showy display of one’s meansof life.” (1 John 2:16) The fact is, an ob-session with possessions distracts usfrom the very things that matter most inlife—the things that money cannot buy.Consider three examples.

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1. FAMILY UNITYBrianne,� a teenager in the United States, feels

that her father places too much importance on hisjob and the money it provides. “We have everythingwe need and more,” she says, “but my dad is neverhome because he is always traveling. I know it’sbecause of his work, but I think he has a responsibil-ity to his family too!”

To think about: What regrets might Brianne’sfather experience later in life? By putting too muchemphasis on material things, how is he affecting hisrelationship with his daughter? What does his familyneed from him more than money?Bible principles to consider:

˙ “The love of money causes all kinds of trouble.Some people want money so much that they have . . .caused themselves a lot of pain.”—1 Timothy 6:10,Contemporary English Version.

˙ “Better to eat vegetables with people you lovethan to eat the finest meat where there is hate.”—Proverbs 15:17, Good News Translation.

The bottom line: Money cannot buy family unity.That only comes from spending time with your familyand giving them adequate love and attention.—Colossians 3:18-21.

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“On average,” says The Nar-cissism Epidemic, “materi-alistic people are less happyand more depressed. Evenpeople who simply aspireto have more money sufferfrom poor mental health; theyalso report more physicalhealth problems such as sorethroats, backaches, and head-aches and were more likelyto drink too much alcohol anduse illegal drugs. Striving forfinancial success, apparently,makes people miserable.”

The Key to Happiness?

2. GENUINE SECURITY“My mom is always telling me that I need to marry

a man with a lot of money and learn a trade so thatI can have a good job to fall back on for the rest of mylife,” says 17-year-old Sarah. “The only thing thatseems to be on her mind is where her next paycheckis coming from.”

To think about: When contemplating the future,what legitimate concerns do you have? When doeslegitimate concern cross the line and become inordi-nate worry? How might Sarah’s mom provide a morebalanced approach to financial security?Bible principles to consider:

˙ “Stop storing up for yourselves treasures uponthe earth, where moth and rust consume, and wherethieves break in and steal.”—Matthew 6:19.

˙ “You do not know what your life will be tomor-row.”—James 4:14.

The bottom line: There is more to a secure futurethan stockpiling money. After all, money can bestolen—and it cannot cure disease or prevent death.(Ecclesiastes 7:12) The Bible teaches that genuinesecurity comes from knowing God and his purpose.—John 17:3.

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“When asked about reasonsfor going to college duringthe 1960s and early seventies,most students placed the high-est value on ‘becoming an edu-cated person’ or ‘developinga philosophy of life.’ A minoritydeemed ‘making a lot of mon-ey’ as the main reason to attendcollege. Beginning in the 1990s,a majority of students say that‘making a lot of money’ has be-come the most important rea-son to go to college . . . This shiftin values among college studentstakes place at the same timethat rates of depression, suicide,and other psychological prob-lems have risen dramaticallyamong this group.”—The Price ofPrivilege, by Dr. Madeline Levine.

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3. PERSONAL CONTENTMENT“My parents raised me to live simply,” says 24-year-

old Tanya. “My twin sister and I were happy growingup, even though much of the time we had onlyenough to get by.”

To think about: Why might it be difficult to becontent with basic necessities? When it comes toattitudes toward money, what example do you set foryour family?Bible principles to consider:

˙ “Having sustenance and covering, we shall becontent with these things.”—1 Timothy 6:8.

˙ “Happy are those conscious of their spiritualneed.”—Matthew 5:3.

The bottom line: There is more to life than moneyand the things it can buy. After all, it is as the Biblesays: “Even when a person has an abundance his lifedoes not result from the things he possesses.”(Luke 12:15) Really, the greatest satisfaction in lifecomes from answering important questions such asthese:

˙ Why are we here?˙ What does the future hold?˙ How can I fill my spiritual needs?The publishers of this magazine, Jehovah’s Wit-

nesses, would be happy to help you find answers tothose questions. You may contact them locally or vis-it our Web site, jw.org. ˛

According to Dr. MadelineLevine, spending can be-come “retail therapy” thatgives people a measure ofcomfort in a world where fam-ily, community, and churchhave failed them. “Shopping

is one way to control ourenvironment,” she writes inThe Price of Privilege. “It putsus in charge of transactionsand confers a sense of poweron the buyer. This type ofpower is illusory . . . The real

power is being exerted bylarge corporations and theiradvertisers, who are paid tosuggest that consumer goodsconfer magical and protectivepowers on buyers.”

“Retail Therapy”

AN ACQUAINTANCE falls tothe ground, unconscious.

His body stiffens, and hishead and limbs begin to con-vulse. If you know that theperson suffers from epilepsy,you can provide adequate as-sistance while waiting for help.Let us explore some basicfacts about this often misun-derstood disorder.What is epilepsy? Epilepsy isa brain disorder that producesbrief attacks called seizures.The entire seizure usuallylasts less than five minutes.The situation described at theoutset of this article is typicalof what is called a grand malseizure.

What causes seizures?Researchers believe that sei-zures occur when there is anabnormal surge of electricalactivity between brain cells.Just why this happens re-mains unclear.If I see someone with epi-lepsy having a grand malseizure, what should I do?“Bystanders should let the at-tack run its course and not in-terfere with the patient, be-yond checking to make surethe person is in no physicaldanger and can breathe,” saysThe Encyclopedia of the Brainand Brain Disorders. On theother hand, the book says: “Anambulance should be called if

the seizure continues for morethan five minutes, if anotherseizure immediately followsthe first, or if the persondoes not regain conscious-ness a few minutes after theseizure ends.”How can I help the patientwhile he is having a seizure?Place a soft object betweenhis head and the floor, andmove sharp objects away fromhis head. When the convul-sions stop, turn the patient onhis side as shown in the ac-companying diagram.What should I do afterthe patient awakens? First,assure him that everything isall right. Then help him tostand upright and guide himto a place where he can getneeded rest. Most people areconfused and sleepy after aseizure; others recover quicklyand can continue what theywere doing before the attack.Do all epileptic seizures in-clude convulsions? No. Somepatients experience a momentof impaired awareness withouteven falling to the ground. Thisis called a petit mal seizure(or absence seizure), which isusually brief with no lingeringaftereffects. Some people withepilepsy undergo prolongedpetit mal seizures, lasting sev-eral minutes. In such a case,the patient may wander

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around the room, tug at hisclothing, or otherwise behavestrangely. After the seizure, hemay feel light-headed.What is it like to live with epi-lepsy? Understandably, manypeople with epilepsy contendwith a nagging fear of whenand where the next seizurewill occur. To avoid embarrass-ment, they may tend to avoidsocial situations.How can I give support tosomeone who has epilepsy?Encourage him not to bottleup his feelings. Be a good lis-tener. Ask him what he wouldlike you to do if he has a sei-zure. Since many people with

epilepsy do not drive, perhapsyou could offer a ride or runsome errands for him.Can seizures be reduced—oreven prevented? Some fac-tors increase the likelihood ofa seizure, such as stress andlack of sleep. Experts there-fore encourage epileptics toget proper rest and to exer-cise regularly in order to re-duce stress. In some cases,medications have also beeneffective in preventing sei-zures. ˛

Because of his epilepsy, a young man in South Afri-ca named Sello was dismissed from school at anearly age. He grew up without an education and with-out medication to control his epilepsy. But he want-ed to understand the Bible, and Jehovah’s Witnesseshelped him. They not only studied the Bible with himbut also taught him to read. Additionally, a Wit-ness medical doctor helped him get medicationalong with a social disability grant. “Jehovah’s Wit-nesses are truly loving Christians,” says Sello, whois now a Witness himself and enjoys sharing withothers God’s promise of a new world where sick-ness will be no more.—Revelation 21:3-5.

The RecoveryPosition

After convulsing hasstopped . . .Kneel beside the patientand bend his arm at theelbow, pointing it upward

Gently tuck the hand ofthe patient’s other armunderneath his cheek

With your other hand,pull the patient’s kneetoward you, slowly rollinghim over. Then move thepatient’s knee in front ofhis body so that it rests onthe floor

Tilt the patient’s head upto allow for unobstructedbreathing

WHAT RESEARCHERS SAY Everyone feels down now and then,but clinical depression is a debilitating disorder that is ongoingand that interferes with a person’s daily life. It should be notedthat not all experts agree on what is “normal” sadness andwhat constitutes a “disorder.” However, it is safe to say thatsome people experience profoundly negative emotions, at timesaccompanied by feelings of worthlessness and inordinate guilt.WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS The Bible tells of many men andwomen who experienced negative emotions. For example,Hannah felt “bitter of soul”—a phrase that has been renderedas “brokenhearted” and “deeply distressed.” (1 Samuel 1:10)On one occasion the prophet Elijah was so grief-stricken that heprayed for God to take his life!—1 Kings 19:4.First-century Christians were instructed to “speak consolinglyto the depressed souls.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14) Accordingto one reference work, the term “depressed souls” can referto those “who are temporarily overwhelmed by the stress of life.”Clearly, even faithful men and women of the Bible at timesfelt depressed.

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What is depression?

“I have become discon-certed, I have bowed lowto an extreme degree; allday long I have walkedabout sad.”—Psalm 38:6.

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WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS The Bible teaches that illness is aby-product of the rebellion of the first human couple. For exam-ple, Psalm 51:5 states: “With error I was brought forth withbirth pains, and in sin my mother conceived me.” And Romans5:12 explains that “through one man [the first human, Adam]sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thusdeath spread to all men because they had all sinned.” Becausewe have inherited imperfection from Adam, each of us is suscep-tible to illness, both physical and emotional. As a result, says theBible, “all creation keeps on groaning together and being in paintogether.” (Romans 8:22) However, the Bible also offers a hopethat no physician can extend—God’s promise of a peaceful newworld in which all sicknesses and disorders, including depres-sion, will be gone.—Revelation 21:4.

WHY IT MATTERS You cannot always control your circum-stances, and bad things are bound to affect you at times.(Ecclesiastes 9:11, 12) You can, however, develop a practicalstrategy so that negative feelings do not dominate your life.WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS The Bible acknowledges that those whoare sick need a physician. (Luke 5:31) So if you suffer from a de-bilitating mood disorder, there is nothing wrong with seekingmedical attention. The Bible also emphasizes the value ofprayer. For example, Psalm 55:22 says: “Throw your burdenupon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you. Neverwill he allow the righteous one to totter.” Prayer is not a psycho-logical crutch; it is real communication with Jehovah God, who is“near to those that are broken at heart.”—Psalm 34:18.You may also benefit by confiding your feelings to a close friend.(Proverbs 17:17) “A fellow believer gently coaxed me to talkabout my depression,” says Daniela, one of Jehovah’s Witness-es. “Although I had been avoiding such a conversation for years,I soon realized that this was what I needed all along. I was sur-prised at how relieved I felt afterward.” ˛

Is depression the sufferer’s fault?

“All creation keeps ongroaning together andbeing in pain together.”—Romans 8:22.

How can you cope with depression?

“Jehovah is near tothose that are brokenat heart; and those whoare crushed in spirit hesaves.”—Psalm 34:18.

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THE South American bush katydid(Copiphora gorgonensis) has ears

less than a millimeter long, yet they workin a way very similar to human ears. Theinsect can distinguish a wide range of fre-quencies from long distances. For exam-ple, it can tell the difference between thesound of another katydid and the ultra-sound of a bat that is hunting.

Consider: The katydid’s ears are locat-ed on its two front legs. Like the humanear, the ear of the katydid collects sound,converts it, and analyzes the frequency.

But scientists have discovered a uniqueorgan inside the ear of this insect—a pres-surized fluid-filled cavity that looks like anelongated balloon. This organ, which theynamed the acoustic vesicle, works likethe cochlea of mammals but is muchsmaller. The acoustic vesicle is responsi-ble for the katydid’s remarkable hearing.

Professor Daniel Robert, of theUniversity of Bristol’s School of BiologicalSciences in the United Kingdom, says thisdiscovery will help engineers “developbio-inspired hearing devices that aresmaller and more accurate than ever be-fore.” Researchers believe it will also con-tribute to the next generation of ultrasonicengineering technology, including imagingsystems for hospitals.

What do you think? Did the remark-able hearing of the katydid come aboutby evolution? Or was it designed? ˛

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