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Presenting the Good News—To Total StrangersKingdom Ministry—1978 | February
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6. What if the householder is rude, definitely not interested? We can offer no better advice than that found in God’s Word. “An answer, when mild, turns away rage.” (Prov. 15:1) “Let your reasonableness become known to all men.” (Phil. 4:5) Being reasonable, we will not take their rejection as a personal affront, realizing that it may well be because they do not understand the value of what we bring. We can leave graciously, with some kind expression and this may have a beneficial effect on the person.—Compare Colossians 4:6.
7. What is our objective in our evangelizing work? Our objective is to preach the good news of the Kingdom, to make disciples of people of all the nations, teaching them. (Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20) Our success is not dependent on what we distribute in the way of literature, though, of course, we know such would indeed be a blessing to those who are receptive. Living the truth as we spread the Word of truth among strangers is what brings great praise to Jehovah.
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Presenting the Good News—To Total StrangersKingdom Ministry—1978 | February
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1. What is the first thing to have in mind? Prayer to Jehovah for his help and blessing to go with us as we seek to do his will.
2. How do you approach the door? We need the right frame of mind. This means we do not want to prejudge the householder. We may subconsciously do so by thinking that the neighborhood in which he lives, the predominant religion of the area, the general view of the people, automatically mean this stranger at the door is not going to be interested in what we have to say. Rather, we want to view each person as a potential friend, interested in the good news that we are bringing, leaving the outcome and the judgment in Jehovah’s hands. With this view we should feel more at ease.
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