...simon, are you speculating? ๐ฎ๐๐
There is any number of plausible explanations for his purchase. But, it all really boils down to 2 things;
1. How it looks
2. How the money is spent
If it can be perceived as bad, it can bring reproach on Gods name and a Christian would want to refrain from participating in anything of the sort. This is the council often found in publication, as well as drilled into every witness, from the platform.
When witness children are being shaken down for their ice cream money, do not even the GB have a responsibility to lead by example, regardless if it's their personal pocket money, or donated funds?
And that is why it's hypocrisy