Praying at the Door

by TheListener 3 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  TheListener

  An interesting side topic arose on another thread about praying with people at the door.

  I did door to door witnesses for decades and never once prayed with someone at the door, and yes, requests were made.

  By not praying with worldly ones I was following the instructions from the FDS. However, I never really understood the WTS stance on this.

  I would like to hear others thoughts about why praying at the door with someone would be scripturally appropriate or not.

  I realize that it may be a loving and compassionate thing to do. After all if someone requests a complete stranger to pray with them they may really be in some distress. However, what is the bible's view? Or "What Does the Bible Really Say?"
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  Sunspot

  I realize that it may be a loving and compassionate thing to do. After all if someone requests a complete stranger to pray with them they may really be in some distress. However, what is the bible's view? Or "What Does the Bible Really Say?"

  Funny, I saw the same thread (especially Blondies post with WTS quotes) and then I went off to get some housework done! I knew that I would get into a discussion there and I need to get busy before it gets back up to the 90 degree range,

  I thought of many angles that this subject could take (being the old blabber-mouth that I tend to be) and I agree with your thoughts. Like what HARM could it do? I never completely understood the WTS stance on this either. DID Jesus stop to decide who was worthy of prayer when he preached? When he travelled? Ever?

  I'll be busy for a while, but this will be on my mind---and I'll be back later.......

  Annie
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  TheListener

  There are a lot of new posters here. This is a question I asked a couple years ago but only got one response.

  Any thoughts on witnesses praying at the door?
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  carla

  If they were followers of Christ rather than men they would pray with anybody. Heck, my jw won't even say dinner prayers with anybody. How sad a simple giving of thanks is prohibited by men.