I have a friend who has been in Bethel for 15 years. He is still single and looking for the right girl. He is a really nice guy, he tries to help people in his congregation, the young people, the older ones. He really believes its the truth, like I did, and I feel sorry for him. He thinks if he is patient he will find the beautiful girl he is looking for, or if not, there is always the new system which is so, so close. He is 41 years old now. He still talks to the girls in their early 20's, though most of them don't pay attention to him anymore.
Another couple in Bethel has been there for over 20 years. I have known them since I was a kid. They have no children of course, and are now in their mid-forties. They haven't been asked to leave-yet. They are so "faithful" to the Organization, they really believe it all. And they really try in their congregation to invite the younger ones over to their Bethel room and make burgers for them, and watch a movie. They pick up an older sister for the meeting and help her shop.
And some others I think about sometimes, who made sacrifices in good faith, who were raised as Witnesses, and either didn't get married, didn't have children, never got a good education or employment, who live poor and still pioneer and try to do everything the Society says faithfully. They go to all the weddings and funerals and write letters to friends, and in my opinion, have a good heart towards people. They really believe that God looks at everyone's hearts, and will judge everyone fairly. They believe that Jehovah will undo all the suffering, and that he really cares about everyone.
I feel sorry for them. When I talk to them, or email, they sound the same as i was, trying and trying but hoping things will change soon. Some are really depressed, but they don't know why.
They are all trying to keep it up, for however long it takes. Its sad to visit with them now, we are all older, and no Armageddon yet.
Do you feel sorry for the sincere ones in the Organization who really believe and try hard?
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