The Witnesses are fond of saying that they have not got a friend in the world, the world being those outside the Society. When members go through a difficult time for domestic or financial reasons, they will find that they do not have a friend in the world - literally. Members are not supposed to have anything more than minor problems. It is an embarrassment to the congregation to have members with serious problems. They are expected to be above the worries that affect worldly people, so when members most need help they often find themselves avoided.
The danger in coming forward and showing oneself to be a true friend is the risk of being identified with the member who is seen as giving a bad witness. Most members will not want to be seen associating with those who are struggling. Some will believe that the member with problems has lost God?s spirit.
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