WHAT IS JW VIEW OF HOAXES AND PRACTICAL JOKES?

by badboy 4 Replies latest jw friends

  • badboy
    badboy

    ANY TAKERS?

  • yknot
    yknot

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    So are practical jokes harmless fun? The Bible, as well as countless sad experiences, answers no. Don’t let such a quest for "fun" sidetrack you from accomplishing fine goals in life. "Foolishness is fun to a stupid person, but an intelligent person forges straight ahead."—Proverbs 15:21, TheHolyBibleintheLanguageofToday, by W. F. Beck.

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    Remember, the Bible encourages us to show "fellow feeling, having brotherly affection, tenderly compassionate, humble in mind." (1 Peter 3:8) Even if you do not mind being the butt of practical jokes yourself, most would prefer not to be. "Fellow feeling" will help you to consider their feelings. The fact that you may enjoy playing practical jokes does not make it right. Being "humble in mind" will help you to realize that. And ‘tender compassion’ will surely prevent you from wanting to victimize your fellow human.

    If others around you play practical jokes, it may take moral courage to refuse to get involved. If someone plays a joke on you, it may take self-control not to retaliate. (Galatians 5:22, 23) And if someone is a habitual prankster, it may be wise just to avoid his company. Others might say you take things too seriously. But all too often, practical jokes become serious.

  • badboy
    badboy

    yknot,interesting

  • gloobster
    gloobster
    If someone plays a joke on you, it may take self-control not to retaliate.

    Yes, because surely no one is capable of exercising self-control.

  • RR
    RR

    The biggest joke is on 6 million people, they are NOT God's chosen ones

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