Yes and if you choose to do so we should recall the apostle John's comment about "the showy display of one's means of life." He linked such showiness, not with Christians who manifest their faith in actions, but with 'the world that is passing away.' (1 John 2:16, 17) In view of John's inspired observation, should the newlyweds identify to all the giver of each gift? Christians from Macedonia and Achaia made contributions to brothers in Jerusalem, but there is no indication that their names were publicized. (Romans 15:26) Many Christians who give a wedding present would want to remain anonymous rather than attract undue attention to themselves. In this regard, review Jesus' counsel found at Matthew 6:1-4.
Identifying the givers of gifts could lead to "stirring up competition" as to which is the better or the more costly gift. Wise Christian newlyweds will refrain from publicly announcing the names of gift givers. Announcing the names of the givers might embarrass others who were perhaps unable to afford to give a gift. (Galatians 5:26; 6:10) Granted, it is not wrong for the bride and groom to know who gave a certain gift. They could possibly learn that from an appropriate card that accompanies the present but is not read publicly. When buying, giving, and receiving wedding gifts, we all have a chance to prove that even in such a private matter, our faith is affecting our actions.
Source: Watchtower Library 2008
Jehovah's Witnesses have no objection to receiving gifts; they don't celebrate holidays that have pagan origins.
Yes. There is nothing pagan in origin about wedding gifts or wedding anniversary gifts.
This is funny, I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and am happy to answer this questions. Yes you do give gifts. We don't celebrate most holidays or secular observances, but marriage was instituted by God himself with the first human couple and its something that we think is very special. Our weddings our very happy occasions. Enjoy! I am also a Jehovah's Witness and wanted to add that since we celebrate few occasions often there is MANY gifts at weddings!
This is funny, I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and am happy to answer this questions. Yes you do give gifts. We don't celebrate most holidays or secular observances, but marriage was instituted by God himself with the first human couple and its something that we think is very special. Our weddings our very happy occasions. Enjoy! I am also a Jehovah's Witness and wanted to add that since we celebrate few occasions often there is MANY gifts at weddings!
Jehovah's Witnesses are like anyone else. We enjoy giving and receiving gifts. With that in mind, JW's do not accept or give gifts that are associated with religious or nationalistic holidays, nor do we accept or give birthday gifts. Gifts for wedding, maternity, house warming, or gifts just for the sake of giving are no problem. RELATED QUESTIONDo Jehovah
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