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Or the weak person is easily stumbled or offended. The cross reference takes us back to Romans 14. (Romans 14:1-3) 14 Welcome the man having weaknesses in his faith, but do not pass judgment on differing opinions. 2 One man has faith to eat everything, but the man who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let the one eating not look down on the one not eating, and let the one not eating not judge the one eating,+ for God has welcomed him. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=45014001&srcid=share Eating vegetables instead of meat also cross references with 1 Corinthians 8. (1 Corinthians 8:13) 13 That is why if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat at all, so that I will not make my brother stumble. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=46008013&srcid=share (1 Corinthians 10:23, 24) 23 All things are lawful, but not all things are advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things build up. 24 Let each one keep seeking, not his own advantage, but that of the other person.+ https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=46010023&srcid=share All things are lawful, but not necessarily advantageous. Paul had the right, the freedom to eat meat, but that might offend a brother or sister that is weaker in faith. Paul would choose to forego his rights and not eat meat if that meant not offending or stumbling one of weak faith. In this instance, it's not that the weak one insists on their rights, but that the weak one is shocked or offended by a certain conscience decision made by another Christian. This principle applies to anything we may choose to do that might stumble or offend others. Substitute alcohol, or Disney movies, or nose rings in place of meat. Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should. Just because we have the right to drink alcohol, talk about Disney movies, or wear a nose ring doesn't mean we should if we know these things offend or stumble others. Instead of insisting on our rights, we yield to the weaker Christian. We avoid these choices, not because they are wrong, but because we know they offend others. For peace in the congregation, we give up our rights. To avoid stumbling a weaker person who simply cannot handle or accept a Christian would have a tattoo or wear a beard, or get our nose pierced, we choose not to do these things. We honor and respect those weaker ones by not causing undue offense.

If those friends from Africa were to move to Texas, would they continue to dress as they did in Africa or would they assimilate to their new home?

Hum. Interesting.

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Thanks. This is what Google says Temporary members of the UN Security Council serve two-year terms. These non-permanent members are elected annually by the UN General Assembly for staggered two-year terms. Each year, five new members are elected to fill five of the ten non-permanent seats. Here is a breakdown of how the 15 seats are filled: Five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States hold their seats permanently and do not rotate. Ten non-permanent members: These members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. The election process is staggered so that five new non-permanent members are chosen each year. How the rotation works The rotation ensures that the composition of the Security Council evolves gradually. Consider how the non-permanent seats transition from one year to the next: In Year 1, five non-permanent members are elected and begin their two-year terms on January 1. They serve alongside the five permanent members and the other five non-permanent members who were elected the previous year. In Year 2, a new election takes place for another five non-permanent seats. These members will begin their terms on January 1 of the following year. Meanwhile, the five non-permanent members who were elected in Year 1 continue to serve their second year. In Year 3, the five non-permanent members elected in Year 1 conclude their terms, and the new members elected in Year 2 begin their first year. The cycle repeats, with five seats turning over every January. Therefore, the group of 15 members serving at any one time is composed of the five permanent members and two different "classes" of five non-permanent members, each on a different year of their two-year term.

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I wonder how that works since not all are permanent members and there are only 12 months in a year.

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This is an example of different cultures and why it's advisable to reconsider our decisions when the elders express their concerns. The elders know the appearance of the flock, particularly in their congregation. They can sense when a particular choice of dress and grooming is going to be disruptive to the congregation. A modest swimsuit in Sao Paulo, Brazil might be very immodest in Farmville Virginia. How short is too short? How long is too long? How tight is too tight? These can be very subjective and vary from location to location.

President Donald Trump is willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, he told his South Korean counterpart during a meeting on Monday where they discussed peace in the Korean Peninsula and Pyongyang’s nuclear weapon capabilities. This isn't just a meet and greet. He wants to end the Korean War.

Work it Donald. Shake it. Keep grasping for that Peace Prize.

It sounds like you are saying Jehovah will use the UN to influence world leaders to accept his one thought. I apologize if I misunderstood. Jehovah is not going to give his one thought through the United Nations. He will influence the nations directly.

I don't understand your point. But that's ok. Let me explain my point. Here is an entire brochure that encourages us to "Keep on the Watch". *** kp p. 1 Title Page/Publishers’ Page *** Keep on the Watch! https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1102004250&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=2 I don't see anywhere that says in order "keep on the watch" we need to pay attention to and discuss world events the way those events are discussed in this 425 page and growing topic. What I do see being encouraged is: Be Alert and Ready, like a Watchful Homeowner or Servant. This doesn't mean being focused on the news beyond recognizing we are deep in the last days. Ensure faithfully. Don't serve for a date. Love Jehovah with your whole heart, mind, and strength. Apply Biblical Lessons from Warning Examples such as the Flood and the destruction of Sodom Turn away from wickedness and maintain deep respect for Jehovah, read the Bible, preach the good news. Avoid Spiritual Drowsiness and Complacency To “keep on the watch” means to stay spiritually vigilant and ready—being motivated by love for Jehovah, guided by biblical lessons, devoted to God’s Kingdom, and persistent in faithful living, especially in light of the urgency of these times.

That's exactly the point. We need to be on guard because the end will come suddenly. You put on the seat belt and practice safety like sitting down before you start driving. Why? Because a traffic accident can happen suddenly. You don't watch for the potential accident to develop before you put on the seat belt. You prepare now. Keeping on the watch has never meant staying abreast of the latest news developments and wondering how they might lead to the fulfillment of prophecy. Keeping on the watch has always meant staying spiritually awake, drawing close to Jehovah and the congregation, and fully accomplish our ministry.

Yah. Yes. Bi believe that does. Thanks.