MEMBERSHIP IN VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Determine whether joining a particular organization could put a Witness in line for being disfellowshipped or would mean disassociating himself from the congregation. Determining the nature of its activities as well as what membership would require.
Ask yourself these following questions: ‘What are my rea-sons for wanting to become a member of this organization? Is it simply for edu-cational or business benefits that are not otherwise available? Or does it involve a desire for association with worldly peo-ple in a social way? What effect would membership in this organization have on my spirituality and on the time I have available for studying the Bible, at-tending meetings, sharing in field ser-vice, and caring for my responsibilities at home? If I become a member, what would I be called on to do? Are the char-tered purposes of the organization in harmony with Bible principles? Would others be stumbled or upset if I be-come a member of such an organiza-tion?’
—John 15:19; 1 Cor. 10:29, 31-33; Eph. 5:15-17; Phil. 2:4; 3:12-15; 1 John 2: 15-17; Rev. 18:4; w97 6/1 3-4; w79 1/1 30-1; Gal. 6:1; Jas. 5:19, 20.
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