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What Bible principles apply to the useof cell phones while attending Christian meetings and sharing in the ministry?
“ For Everything There Is an Appointed Time.” (Eccl. 3:1)
Cell phones give people the ability to text or speak with one another at virtually any time. However,there are occasions when Christians donot want to be distracted by their phone.For instance, our meetings are a time to worship Jehovah, receive spiritual instruction, and enjoy
an interchange of encour agement. (Deut. 31:12; Ps. 22:22; Rom. 1:11, 12) Could we turn o? our phone when we arrive and retrieve our
messages afterleaving the meeting? If the possibility of an emergency requires that we leave ourphone on, we should put it on a setting that will not disturb others.
“ Do All Things for the Sake of the Good News.” (1 Cor. 9:23)
At times, thereare valid uses of a cell phone in the ministry. For example, a brother taking the lead might use it to check on those preaching
in others parts of the territory. Publishers sometimes use their cell phone to call an interested person or Bible student before making a visit,
especially if the person lives some distance away. If we have a phone with us, we should take precautionsto prevent it from interrupting us
while weare speaking with a householder. (2 Cor.6:3) While waiting on other publishers,rather than phoning or texting a friend,would it
not be better to keep our attentionfocused on the ministry and those withwhom we are working?
Be Considerate of Others. (1 Cor. 10:24; Phil. 2: 4)
Never would we want tobe lax about being on time for the meetings for ?eld service with the idea that we can always phone or text someone to
?ndout where the group is witnessing. When we arrive late, the group must often be reorganized. Of course, circumstances be yond our control may
occasionally causeus to be late. However, when we make it a habit to arrive on time, we show consideration for Jehovah’s arrangement, the brother
taking the lead, and our fellowpublishers.
Next time in the KM Question Box: What Bible principles apply to the use of toilet paper when making use of the restroom?