Question. could you do what j-w do,. and go from door to door as a part of your religion, if ask?

Question

day in day out.- year after year. and all the
accusers ,.. I would not like it .??????
matt 28.19.20.

Answer 1

I respect their dedication, however I would rather not have to do what they do.

I am a Christian, and believe in spreading the word, but I think there are more productive ways to do it.

Let me turn this around and ask you a question: What do you think about Mormon missionaries, generally young men on bicycles, nicely dressed, who spend a year trying to spread their message? I am not a Mormon and I generally politely decline what they are offering me, but I do respect their courtesy and dedication.

Answer 2

I can't see myself accepting a religion that would require me to go from door to door spreading the message. It would definitely take a total 180-degree turn from my current beliefs to make me do so. I am adamantly against pushing any religious beliefs on others; at the current time, who am I to say that my way is the "truth" and someone else's religious beliefs are just "bunk." I suppose that if some day I were to be entirely convinced that I had the "grand truth," I would want to share that with others, but then again, I doubt I would accept it unless it were irrefutably proven, and then I suppose most would believe as I did already.

Answer 3

Unfortunately the JWs and LDS folks have gotten a bad rap for this practice. When folks from our church go 'door knocking' it's normally to invite folks in neighborhoods to come to our church. If they have questions, we TRY to answer them. We try not to get into theological discussions because that's not our purpose of the visit.
For the JW and LDS folks it's a REQUIREMENT, for us, it's voluntary. Being a believer in Christ since 1964,I've had some...interesting discussions with JW and LDS visitors AT my door...never in my house. If you don't know a lot about your faith and/or the Bible, it's best not to get into a discussion with them. They have been trained what to say but often cannot DISCUSS the Bible. One young JW had questions in the back of a book he had. I asked him a few pointed questions about his PERSONAL faith and he actually stammered and could not answer but 'beat around the bush.' With the LDS, I often ask about the 'Jews' who landed on this continent and the things Joseph Smith said they found that actually didn't exist here over 2,000 years ago (e.g. ridable horses that weren't introduced to this continent until the 15th century by the Spaniards). If you are not literate in God's Word, merely say, "Thank you for stopping by, but I don't agree with many of your tenets. Bless you." and close the door quietly.
Personally, I only share the Gospel with those who might be interested. If someone isn't interested, 'shake the dust from your sandals' and move on. No one can FORCE anyone to believe. If you're around someone who doesn't seem interested, but you feel you need to 'get to them' merely LIVE your faith. You might be the only Christian they get to know.

Answer 4

I do not see what is rude in giving people an opportunity to learn something that may better their lives. We don't force it on them or persist in conversation with those who don't want to talk.

This method of preaching was established by the Lord Jesus Christ and his apostles, and surely their intent was not to be rude to others, but to express love for others by offering them the way to God's favor and blessing.

The purpose is still the same today. Actually, to take the time and interest to visit someone at their home is an act of kindness. Not everyone may know where the Kingdom Hall is or what is offered there in the way of spiritual instruction. And even if people know where a Kingdom Hall is located, they may not know why it is of benefit to go there.

A home visit allows a person to examine what we teach at their own leisure, and make an informed opinion about its worth, at no personal cost or effort.

Answer 5

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I once met a woman in the course of my door to door ministry who proudly told me that she had begun going door to door preaching the gospel. I commended her on her efforts and asked how it was going. She said she had only done it once and thought people were rude because they were her neighbors and had various issues with her or someone in her family. She planned to do it again in another neighborhood. The next time I visited her, she had given up. She asked "How do you people do this all the time?"

Answer 6

Nope. They probably say the would but i doubt they'll do it. This requires effort and time and i've talked to people who say they wouldnt do it cause they have other things to do plus they're lazy.

Answer 7

I could never disrespect anyone's privacy or beliefs by knocking on their door and sharing my beliefs and booklets. It's very rude. There are Kingdom Hall's all over the world and in the yellow pages under Churches. If someone wants to learn all are welcome at Kingdom Hall. So there isn't any reason to knock on doors.

Answer 8

people say they would, but they don't. it is also in the king james bible. we are the only ones doing it. men, woman and children who love Jehovah and Jesus Christ. the Mormon's only sent two young men door to door and they only do it for two years, that is what I heard. what about the woman and children?. it is a command from Jesus Christ at Matthew 28 verse 19 and 20.

Answer 9

I wish I could believe that strongly in something

Answer 10

Being Agnostic, I don't see who would ask me to do such a thing, but sure. If the bills were paid and that's how I earned my bread, I think I'd enjoy going door to door:

Knock, knock.
"Yes?"
"Hi. I'm here to talk to you about something."
"What is it?"
"Well, I'm not quite sure. And I don't think anyone has quite hit the nail on the head yet. But... there could be a higher power out there. Just wanted to give you a heads up, so you can start thinking about it... or him... or her... or even them."
"Um, okay..."
"Great. Thanks for your time. Its been really great sharing this with you."
"..."
"Thanks again. And be good! Bye!"
"Bye... That was weird."