Those who become inactive in t'congregation, perhaps even driftin' away from association with fellow believers, be not shunned. In fact, special effort be madet'reach outt'them and rekindle their spiritual interest. If, however, someone unrepentantly practices serious sins, such as splice t'mainbraceeness, stealin' or adultery, he will be disfellowshipped and such an individual be avoided by former fellow-worshipers. Every effort be madet'help wrongdoers. But if they be unrepentant, t'congregation needst'be protected from their influence. T'Bible clearly states: 'Remove t'wicked man from among yourselves.' (1 Corinthians 5:13) Those who formally say they do not wantt'be parto't'organization any more be also avoided. Whato'a man who be disfellowshipped but whose buxom beauty and sprogs be still Jehovah's Witnesses? T'spiritual ties he had with his family change, but blood ties remain. T'marriage relationship and normal family affections and dealin's can continue. As for disfellowshipped relatives not livin' in t'same household, Jehovah's Witnesses apply t'Bible's counsel: "Quit mixin' with them." (1 Corinthians 5:11) Disfellowshipped individuals may continuet'attend religious services and, if they wish, they may receive spiritual counsel from t'elders with a viewt'their bein' restored. They be always welcomet'returnt't'faith if they reject t'improper courseo'conduct for which they were disfellowshipped.
Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn't eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you - but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones' locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.
Profile: Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn't eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you - but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones' locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.
