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Arrange Now to Attend the 1991 “Lovers of Freedom” District ConventionKingdom Ministry—1991 | May
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12 Another area where our Christian manners can magnify Jehovah God is in our dealings with those who provide us our places of lodging. We are acquiring good motel rooms at significantly reduced rates. We should show appreciation and be considerate of motel personnel, being courteous and not overly demanding. (Gal. 6:10) Good counsel has been given regarding proper conduct at motels. While most have responded favorably and are earnestly striving to cooperate fully with motel personnel, it is discouraging to note that a negative view toward Jehovah’s Witnesses persists in some places. Why?
13 While we may be concerned with saving money, we should not knowingly neglect those who expect tips for services rendered. The articles “To Tip—Or Not” and “Tips on Tipping” on pages 24-7 of the June 22, 1986, issue of Awake! still deserve our attention. It was pointed out on page 24: “Tipping is more than a thank-you for extra service rendered. It is the principal part of a person’s income.” Awake! also pointed out that when “attending a convention, what you do personally reflects on the whole group. People will judge the group by your behavior.” So regardless of your personal views about tipping, when you visit a city as a delegate to a convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, use good judgment and discernment, and be ready to “do all things for the sake of the good news.”—1 Cor. 9:19-23.
14 It is a matter of some concern to motel managers that some Witnesses have checked out of motels and left their rooms in an unsightly condition. Cleanliness and consideration should be manifested not just in our dress and conduct but also in the way we treat the property of others. Is there any reason why a rented room should not be left neat and clean? Do not waste ice provided by the motel or use motel ice machines to fill picnic chests to take to the convention. This deprives other guests of their share. Inconsiderate behavior mars our good name. At the coming district conventions, all of us should make it our resolve to conduct ourselves so as to “adorn the teaching of our Savior, God, in all things.”—Titus 2:10.
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Arrange Now to Attend the 1991 “Lovers of Freedom” District ConventionKingdom Ministry—1991 | May
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17 In some cases children have been left unsupervised in motel swimming pools while the parents are in the room, out to dinner, or involved in some other activity. This is not proper. Some children have acted in an undisciplined and unruly manner and have even been disrespectful to older brothers and sisters who have tried to correct them in a kindly way.
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