Have you noticed that while anything can happen to publishers “for the sake of the good news” the Society can’t risk being sued “for the sake of the good news”?
The Society will quote and site scripture as to the trials Paul experienced for the “sake of the good news”
The Society will tell the life stories of JW’s who have suffered personally, some ultimately “for the sake of the Good News”
All relating to how those faithful people would risk personal harm and suffering to bring the “Good News” to people;
……..but if the risk is law suits directed toward the Society……..well now………we better not risk that!
Policies for everything from how preaching is conducted in “gated communities”to “Do not calls” are affected by – not threats of personal harm to the actual preachers – but threat of law suit toward the Society.
Blood: Children can die “for the sake of the Good News”, but tread carefully Society, make sure all things are worded so that you aren't sued by unbelieving relatives!
Also they have cowardly changed policy to not disfellowship witnesses for joining the military and now for taking a blood transfusion – they have “disassociated themselves” the Society claims.
No longer does the Society “charge” for the magazines – because similar to being sued – they just can’t pay taxes for the “sake of the Good News” – here or in France.
What other things will the Society allow individuals to suffer “for the sake of the Good News” while they avoid “for the sake of themselves”?