Can a JW go to a non JW wedding?
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Can a JW go to a non JW wedding?
So yes, you can walk into a Kingdom Hall while a wedding is happening and quietly observe the ceremony and then join in the songs. The social ceremony, or reception, is usually by invitation only. If you are invited, then of course you can go. If you’re not invited, then you shouldn’t go.
Why do Jehovah Witness not go to funerals?
Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe that the dead are conscious or that they can have any influence on the living. They avoid such customs as wakes, funeral celebrations and anniversaries, and sacrifices for the dead. There is no celebration or rejoicing following a funeral.
Can a Jehovah Witness live with another Jehovah Witness?
You should live with fellow Jehovah’s Witnesses only. You should ensure when choosing to live with Jehovah’s Witnesses, that they are excellent followers of the rules of Jehovah’s Witnesses. You shall not live in a house with someone of the opposite sex unless you are married to them.
How do Jehovah’s Witnesses view dating and marriage?
Marriage is a permanent union. ( Matthew 19:6) Because Jehovah’s Witnesses consider dating to be a step toward marriage, we view it seriously. Dating is only for those old enough for marriage. Such ones are “past the bloom of youth,” or have passed the peak surge of sexual desire.— 1 Corinthians 7:36. Those who date should be free to marry.
What does the Bible say about marrying a Jehovah Witness?
(1 Corinthians 7:39) Jehovah’s Witnesses view this command as referring not merely to a person who respects our beliefs but to one who shares and practices those beliefs as a baptized Witness. (2 Corinthians 6:14) God has always directed his worshippers to marry only those of the same faith.
What should you not do if you are a non-Jehovah’s Witness?
You should not go into business with non-Jehovah’s Witnesses unless there is no alternative. You should avoid renting a building which belongs to a religious organization. You should avoid buying a building from a religious organization but it is not prohibited as long as the building is not used as a place of worship by both parties.