The Watchtower—Study Edition | November 2022
STUDY ARTICLE 48
Keep Your Senses When Your Loyalty Is Tested
14 Vlado, a 73-year-old elder in Slovenia, struggled when his congregation merged with another congregation and the Kingdom Hall that he attended was closed. He says: “I did not understand why such a beautiful Kingdom Hall would be closed. I felt hurt because we had recently renovated the hall. I am a carpenter, and I had built some of the new furniture. Also, the reorganization required many adjustments that were not easy for us older publishers.” What helped Vlado to support the direction? He explains: “Adapting to changes made by Jehovah’s organization always brings blessings. These refinements are preparing us for even greater changes in the future.” Are you struggling with the adjustments that come with a congregation merge or an assignment change? Be assured that Jehovah understands your feelings. When you support such changes and loyally stick to Jehovah and the organization that he is using, you will surely be blessed.—Ps. 18:25.
Poor Vlado! He's getting up in age, and all his hard work serving as an elder is being tested. Vlado built furniture for his congregation and contributed money for the upkeep and renovation. His beautiful Kingdom Hall was recently renovated.
What does Vlado get for all his hard work? He is sent packing to a new Kingdom Hall.
Doesn't Vlado realize that loyalty only works one way to the Watchtower Society? Kingdom Halls all over the world are being sold, members are merging with other congregations and members are told, “Adapting to changes made by Jehovah’s organization always brings blessings. These refinements are preparing us for even greater changes in the future.”
The only thing this article didn't address is, What are the blessings Jehovah brings to each individuals and what new changes does the Society have in store?
If any member doesn't run out of this organization after reading this article, deserves all the unpleasant changes coming their way!