How to Handle Jehovah Witnesses?

[stacey c]

This morning I had two very lovely women come to my door inviting us to church, which turned out to be the Kingdom Hall down the street. I grasciously accepted their pamphlet (which went in the trash after they left), and had a brief but pleasant chat with them. I told them about a blessing that came about just last night and added a "Thank you Jesus" to it. The looks on their faces was priceless, their smiles literally froze on their faces.

Being the nice person I am when they invited themselves back for a time of "sharing" I didn't decline.

So now that I was a big pushover how do I handle these two if they come back? And being JW I'm sure they will.

I have dealt with LDS before, funny they didn't want to talk to me no more, but not JW.

What do they believe?

What types of deception do they use?

What's their "trip up" button? Another words how do you turn the table on them?

Any advice would help. Thanks.

[MorningGlory]

You have to be polite but firm....don't let them in, don't accept their tracts and simply tell them you aren't interested. They can be very persistent if you give them a foothold.

[Believer1997]

I'm in agreement with MorningGlory.... I am not intentionally rude to anyone and I simply thank them for coming by and state that I am a Christian and Jesus is my salvation. I politely, but firmly do not accept their literature and tell them to have a nice day and shut the door. They usually do not return.

[Press Forward]

Any advice would help. Thanks.

You have three things to work with....the bible, the Spirit of Jesus Christ, and your testimony...invite them in ....make them a sandwich and something to drink and share it with them...dialog...plant the seed and let them go... you should be able to handle it all in a holy and righteous manner...choices they have to make...your either with Jesus Christ or not...

[stacey c]

I'm in agreement with MorningGlory.... I am not intentionally rude to anyone and I simply thank them for coming by and state that I am a Christian and Jesus is my salvation. I politely, but firmly do not accept their literature and tell them to have a nice day and shut the door. They usually do not return.

But what about the chance to save them from the false teachings? If everyone shuts the door on them, who will tell them the truth?

From Paul...How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

I was going to say the same thing RG.

If everyone who has the Truth shuts the door in their faces, how will they hear the truth?

I'm not a big one of beating people over the head with the Bible, but if they Come to me willing for discussion wouldn't it be my calling as a born again Christian to share Jesus with them.

And I agree we need to be prayed up and Worded up to aproach those who are decieved.

[stacey c]

Any advice would help. Thanks.

You have three things to work with....the bible, the Spirit of Jesus Christ, and your testimony...invite them in ....make them a sandwich and something to drink and share it with them...dialog...plant the seed and let them go... you should be able to handle it all in a holy and righteous manner...choices they have to make...your either with Jesus Christ or not...

Great words of encouragement Press Forward

With the Holy Spirit we can't go wrong.

[MorningGlory]

I'm in agreement with MorningGlory.... I am not intentionally rude to anyone and I simply thank them for coming by and state that I am a Christian and Jesus is my salvation. I politely, but firmly do not accept their literature and tell them to have a nice day and shut the door. They usually do not return.

Exactly. I don't feel I'm qualified to minister to anyone (yet!) and would be afraid of telling them the wrong things. I do feel sorry for JWs; a dear friend of mine was one of them (she died in '04) and I've worried many times about her soul. She was a wonderful person who just happened to be raised in those beliefs. I, personally, could never be swayed by them or anyone else but....might there be some who are not strong in their faith (yet!) that could be? It's best to avoid that altogether unless you feel empowered to minister to them.

[Bryanfromiowa]

If you google how to witness to JW's i'm sure you'll find tons of info. Basically they reject the diety of christ and instead say that he as the archangel michael. Its easy to poke holes in this and likely why the less zealous among them don't like to talk to christians.

[stacey c]

And I agree we need to be prayed up and Worded up to aproach those who are decieved.

And if it is at all possible I would suggest having a friend with you. It really helps

Thanks RG great advice

"Where two or more are gathered He is in the midst"

[stacey c]

I'm in agreement with MorningGlory.... I am not intentionally rude to anyone and I simply thank them for coming by and state that I am a Christian and Jesus is my salvation. I politely, but firmly do not accept their literature and tell them to have a nice day and shut the door. They usually do not return.

Exactly. I don't feel I'm qualified to minister to anyone (yet!) and would be afraid of telling them the wrong things. I do feel sorry for JWs; a dear friend of mine was one of them (she died in '04) and I've worried many times about her soul. She was a wonderful person who just happened to be raised in those beliefs. I, personally, could never be swayed by them or anyone else but....might there be some who are not strong in their faith (yet!) that could be? It's best to avoid that altogether unless you feel empowered to minister to them.

I can understand where you're coming from Morningglory. I wouldn't suggest a babe in Christ trying to go alone to reach the decieved, but on a personal level I've been with the Lord for over 30 yrs. and He has called me and used me to teach and minister to all sorts of people. JW just haven't been any of them yet.