What are some things a Jehovah's Witness can not do?

Answer 1

He cannot lie or die.

Titus 1:2 - "upon the basis of a hope of the everlasting life which God, who cannot lie, promised before times long lasting."

Psalms 31:5 - "Into your hand I entrust my spirit.

You have redeemed me, O Jehovah the God of truth."

Psalms 90:2 - "Before the mountains themselves were born,

Or you proceeded to bring forth as with labor pains the earth and the productive land,

Even from time indefinite to time indefinite you are God."

1 Timothy 1:17 - "Now to the King of eternity, incorruptible, invisible, [the] only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen."

Answer 2

That's a very good question, many people have come to know that Jehovah Witnesses live a very different life from other religion, however The Bible should always be our guiding force in the choices we make. So let's do example those bible choices:

Living in a way that Please God, this is something that all Christian would want to consider; So What kind of person would you choose as a friend? Very likely you would want the company of someone who shares your views, interests, and values. And you would be drawn to one who has fine qualities, such as honesty and kindness.

Throughout history, God has chosen certain humans to be his close friends. For example, Jehovah called Abraham his friend. (Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23) God referred to David as "a man agreeable to my heart," because he was the kind of person Jehovah loves. (Acts 13:22) And Jehovah viewed the prophet Daniel as "someone very desirable."-Daniel 9:23

Why did Jehovah consider Abraham, David, and Daniel to his friends? Well, he told Abraham: "You have listened to my voice," (Genesis 22:18) So Jehovah draws close to those who humbly do what he asks of them. "Obey my voice." he told the Israelites, "and I will become your God, and you yourselves will become my people." (Jeremiah 7:23)

Jehovah strengthens his Friends; think about what friendship with God means. The bible says that Jehovah is looking for opportunities "to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward his." (2 Chronicles 16:9) How can Jehovah show his strength in your behalf? One way is brought out at Psalm 32:8, where we read: "I (Jehovah) shall make you have insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give advice with my eye upon you."

What a touching expression of Jehovah's care! He will give you needed direction and watch over you as you apply it. God wants to help you get through your trials and tests. (Psalm 55:22) So if you serve Jehovah with a complete heart, you can be as confident as the psalmist said; " I have placed Jehovah in front of me constantly. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be made to totter." (Psalm 16:8; 63:8) Yes, Jehovah can help you to live in a way that pleases him. But, as you know, there is an enemy of God who would like to keep you from doing this.

For those who worship the True God:

*Base their teachings on the Bible

*Worship only Jehovah and make his name known

*Show genuine love for one another

*Accept Jesus as God's means of salvation

*Are no part of the "World"

*Preach God's Kingdom as man's only hope

What do the bible mean being no part of the "World"

True worshipers are no part of the world. When on trial before the Roman ruler Pilate, Jesus said: "My kingdom is no part of this world." (John 18:36) No matter what country they live in, Jesus true followers are subject of his heavenly kingdom and thus maintain strict neutrality in the world's political affairs. They take no part in it' conflicts. However, Jehovah's worshipers do not interfere with what others choose to do about joining a political party, running for office, or voting. And while God's true worshipers are neutral regarding politics, they are law-abiding. Why? Because God's word commands them to "be in subjection" to the governmental(Roman 13:1) Also we are taught to shun what Jehovah hates;

Manslaughter- Exodus 21:13; 21:22,23

Sexual immorality- Romans 1:24,26,27,32

Spiritism- 1 Corinthians 10:21,22

Idolatry- 1 Corinthians 10:14

Drunkenness- 1 Corinthians 5:11

Stealing- Leviticus 6: 2,4

Lying - Proverbs 6: 16,19

Greed- 1 Corinthians 5:11

Violence- Psalm 11:5

Improper Speech- Colossians 3:8

Misuse of blood Genesis 9:4

Refusal to provide for one's family - 1 Timothy 5:8

Participation in wars or political controversies of this world- John 6:15; 17:16

Use of tobacco or so-called recreational drugs 2 Corinthians 7:1

I do hope this information will give you food for thought ...jw.org

Answer 3

Ill tell you a few, never act in violence dont have kids before marrige or anything like that marry the person you love for you will stick with them for the rest of your life

never disobey God even if it means death aways do whats right

there are more if your intrested just ask:)

Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate any holidays or birthdays. don't smoke, don't do drugs, don't have sex before marriage, don't believe in divorce, doesn't believe in heaven or hell. believes there is "a new system" when people who died come back.

Answer 4

There is nothing that one of Jehovah's Witnesses CAN not do. However, there are many things they CHOOSE not to do, based on their Bible trained consciences.

* lie

* steal

* murder

* not pay taxes

* abuse animals or humans

* use profane language, obscene jesting, or relate immoral stories or jokes

* venerate or display religious images or idols

* celebrate holidays which are centered around pagan or man-made traditions

* use tobacco or any other (non medically prescribed) mind or body altering drug

* overindulge in alcohol

* accept blood transfusions or eat any meat that has not been bled properly

* engage in sex outside the marriage bond

If a dedicated, baptized witness of Jehovah WILLFULLY CHOOSES to engage in any of the above, and unrepentantly continues in such a course, then he is directly disobeying God's commands that are set out in the Bible and there is a probability that such a person would be disfellowshipped.

As commanded, Jehovah's Witnesses strive to keep the congregation clean, but are not the ones who do the actual judging. Jehovah is the only one that can decide what the true person of the heart is.

Answer 5

Jehovah's Witnesses do not have a long list of rules and regulations. There is no system within their organisaiton for policing (observing and punishing) their everyday lives. They do however allow the bible to influence the personal decisions that influence their everyday life.

No list exist in any Jehovah's Witness publication but some online non-witness lists are not completely inaccurate. For a list of bible principles and laws see related questions.

This is a list that I found on the internet and as one of Jehovah's Witnesses:

Celebrate Mother's Day

Celebrate Father's Day

Celebrate Grandparent's Day

Celebrate Birthdays

Celebrate Thanksgiving

Celebrate New Year's Eve or Day

Celebrate Christmas

Celebrate Halloween

Celebrate Easter

Celebrate Flag Day

Celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July)

Celebrate Hanukkah

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate Valentine's Day

Sing any Holiday Songs

Join the Boy Scouts

Join the Girl Scouts

Become a Cheerleader

Volunteer for the Salvation Army

Shop at Church run thrift stores

Shop at Church Garage Sales

Join the YMCA

Join the Military

Salute the Flag

Sing the National Anthem

Go to War

Run for any Public Office

Campaign for a Candidate

Contribute to the Presidential Campaign Fund on your tax return

Participate in holiday parties at school

Buy lottery tickets

Gamble

Play Bingo

Cannot work on another Church if it's a regular customer

Smoke cigarettes, pipes or a cigars

Accept Blood

Donate Blood

Store your own blood before an operation

Get divorced unless scriptural (adultery or fornication is committed by one partner) if you do divorce cannot remarry unless ex fornicates first

Toast drinks (pagan origin)

Throw rice at a wedding (pagan origin)

Say "Bless You" when someone sneezes

Say "Good Luck!", "Wish me Luck", "I was Lucky" or "You were Lucky"

Practice Yoga

Engage in any risky acts such as: Sky Diving, Bungie Jumping & Hang Gliding

A woman can't hold a position of responsibility in the congregation

Wear or own a Cross

Sue another Jehovah's Witness

If you are a woman you can't pray aloud in the presence of men, without a covering on your head

Even if you are married, you are not supposed to engage in oral sex with your spouse.

Answer 6

Many Witnesses would say that they choose not to do anything that would conflict with Bible principles. Feeling that we are denied something or told we are not allowed might indicate that these are things we would rather be doing. Instead we have been educated by the truth found in the Bible that shows us the ways Jehovah God would like us to live. Take for instance Holidays. As a child and now as an adult I choose not to celebrate many common holidays. I choose this myself because many of them started not with a foundation in the Bible but as a pagan ritual with many practices condemned in the Bible. The fact that other religions choose to ignore this has no bearing on following Bible principles that are very clear. Does this mean we do not have fun or celebrate , no. It means we choose to find things that would not conflict with Bible principles, like ones marriage to celebrate.

Many times these choices are a blessing as it protects from some of the harmful effect that ignoring them has. Take for instance, smoking. Witnesses do not smoke or use tobacco products. Now the rest of society has become aware of the benefits to this life choice. We have been protected not denied. There you will find convincing evidence that it is not brainwashing as some would caution but education that these choices are the best way of life for you and your family.