Watchtower May 15,2010 "Brothers Sow to the Spirit and Reach out"

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  • MrMonroe
    MrMonroe

    I recall moving to a new congregation after having "served" as an MS in my previous one. I was working Saturdays, so I could do "only" an hour of witnessing Saturday mornings before I had to leave for my job. Sundays was never much fun because the pioneers all teamed up and left me to work with the smelly old women who had nothing else to do with their life. My monthly total was about eight hours. One arrogant young elder asked me if I was keen on becoming an MS again. I told him, sure ... I did actually like to help people in the congregation. He told me, "Well, if eight hours a month is all you can do, you're really wasting your time, because it's not enough."

    It was actually a revealing, and ultimately helpful, response. I immediately decided that if I was wasting my time spending eight hours a month annoying people at the doors, I could just as easily waste only an hour a month and claim I was doing two. I never reported more than five hours a month from that day. It was one of those eye-opening moments that, looking back, helped to pave the way for my eventual exit.

  • Billy the Ex-Bethelite
    Billy the Ex-Bethelite

    MrMonroe,

    Although you have been a member since 1/2/2010, we notice that you have posted only 4 times.

    Well, if four posts in a month and a half is all you can do,... that's fine. Whatever works for you is fine with us.

    Welcome. We realize that you have a life outside of JWN... we certainly HOPE you have a life outside of JWN!... and wisely use your time for your career, family, fun, and whatever good works you can do to help humanity.

  • Think About It
    Think About It

    He told me, "Well, if eight hours a month is all you can do, you're really wasting your time, because it's not enough."

    It was actually a revealing, and ultimately helpful, response. I immediately decided that if I was wasting my time spending eight hours a month annoying people at the doors, I could just as easily waste only an hour a month and claim I was doing two. I never reported more than five hours a month from that day. It was one of those eye-opening moments that, looking back, helped to pave the way for my eventual exit.

    I like it when someone sees the big picture.

    Think About It

  • SirNose586
    SirNose586
    I actually didnt mind doing the MS thing. I was busy, but not overly so, and for the most part left alone. Had i remained a MS, I may or may not have found my way to Freeminds and this message board.

    They put me to work right away. I don't know if--comparatively speaking--I was busier than most MSes, but I got tired of it. It didn't help that I didn't believe what I was supposed to teach the people.

  • Bonnie_Clyde
    Bonnie_Clyde

    Clyde says he would consider being an elder again but his doctor says he has to cut back on his drinking.

    Bonnie

  • Heaven
    Heaven

    should I analyze the reasons why I amnot serving?

    Sure ...the reason that I am not serving anymore is that I have a conscience . I cannot stand on a platform and repeat words that are patently untrue. I cannot go house to house with literature that makes God out to be an executioner of those who have a different way of serving him than I do.

    BluesBrother nailed it.

  • drew sagan
    drew sagan

    I remember hearing this at a DC years ago. It comes as no surprise.

    Anybody have the full quote?

  • hoser
    hoser

    the full article can be found on jw.org in the pdf download page

  • DaCheech
    DaCheech

    one elder called me out with a threat too, and I responded with my pre-written resignation letter!

    f&%$ck you, self-righteous bastard!

  • Cadellin
    Cadellin

    Clyde says he would consider being an elder again but his doctor says he has to cut back on his drinking.

    ROFLMAO!!!

    Actually, ROFLMTA (rolling on the floor laughing my tail off) Damn, I'm getting scales everywhere!

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