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my wife is a "zealous" regular pioneer who never talks about the bible or "the truth" and who has no interest in conducting a bible study with anyone.

this is how one remains a jw.. i decided to start a new thread to discuss this, since i didn't want to veer completely off the topic of the original thread.. i can relate to what rufus said - not concerning my wife, but other close jw family members.

compound complex

Thank you, Magnum, for raising this question. I have observed the same thing here, but hadn't formulated the sense of it into words such as you have done.

As an inactive, occasional Sunday meeting attender, I regularly discuss something relative to the public talk or WT study with friend or stranger (speaker or JW of new acquaintance).

The thought never occurred to me that a Witness would be hesitant to discuss the Bible. Well, younger adults raised in the Truth seem disinclined. Yet I note, likewise, that amongst the friends in general -- even older ones -- there is nonstop talk about so-called worldly things: entertainment, trips, recreation, etc. We have lots of pioneers, and I am aware of their "spiritual" works AND extra-curricular activities mainly through Facebook.

Maybe the fire in my bones doesn't permit them an opportunity to broach Bible subjects of their own accord. To be fair, there are several I know personally whose lives truly focus on theocratic pursuits and discussions thereon.

CoCo

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Did you grow weary in "well doing"?

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"and let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

" holman christian standard bible; galations 6:9.. i just now remembered an old wt article about the things that discourage us about our imperfect selves.

one such disappointment in ourselves is that we know we should continue doing good unto others, but we're simply worn out.

compound complex

I agree, rebel8.

I used to feel that what you said was an expression of negativity, a result of either my own low spirits or the fleshly thinking of bad-attitude brothers. Well, I know better now, don't I?

I appreciate your contribution to the discussion.

CoCo, evading the lightning (gee, where are those apropos emoticons?!?!?)

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Did you grow weary in "well doing"?

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jw
friends

"and let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

" holman christian standard bible; galations 6:9.. i just now remembered an old wt article about the things that discourage us about our imperfect selves.

one such disappointment in ourselves is that we know we should continue doing good unto others, but we're simply worn out.

compound complex

Thank you, Just Kidding, for covering the bases so thoroughly.

It always amazes me how another -- in this case, YOU! -- can express so eloquently what we are thinking, but in a somewhat jumbled manner.

Gratefully,

CoCo

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Did you grow weary in "well doing"?

by compound complex in

jw
friends

"and let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

" holman christian standard bible; galations 6:9.. i just now remembered an old wt article about the things that discourage us about our imperfect selves.

one such disappointment in ourselves is that we know we should continue doing good unto others, but we're simply worn out.

compound complex

Greetings, Magnum:

I'm glad I saw your post before heading out the door. Thank you so much.

Will be considering a reply to your heartrending commentary on the life we all endured. I, too, love study and looked forward to meetings in order to share what I had learned, particularly from "All Scripture Is Inspired . . ." Nevertherless, so much was missing, but only now do I realize that.

Good night.

CoCo

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Did you grow weary in "well doing"?

by compound complex in

jw
friends

"and let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

" holman christian standard bible; galations 6:9.. i just now remembered an old wt article about the things that discourage us about our imperfect selves.

one such disappointment in ourselves is that we know we should continue doing good unto others, but we're simply worn out.

compound complex

GET SOME REST, piztjw!

Thanks!

CC