Facts speak loudly.
Today, Jehovah’s people, are sometimes looked down on. Even ridiculed as being unintelligent and weak. Because many disagree with them and the attitudes of others around them. Their' trying to be humble, meek, and obedient. The world, on the other hand, admires the proud, the arrogant, and the rebellious. In addition, they do not get involved in politics, and do not join the military forces of any country. So they do not fit into the world’s mould. Hence considered to be inferior to others. John 15:19; Rom. 12:2. Even brainwashed!
Despite what the world thinks, Jehovah, their' God, is achieving extraordinary things. He is accomplishing the most significant and effective preaching campaign in human history. His servants today produce the most widely translated and distributed journals on earth and use the Bible to help millions of people to improve their' lives. All credit for these remarkable accomplishments goes to Jehovah, who uses a seemingly weak group of people to perform these powerful works.
Over 50 Kingdom Halls are built in a week. Very many Kingdom halls are actually built in a day!
Here in Kettering for example. The footings and foundations were done on a Saturday. Because of the cement etc. drying out!
Then on a sunday, three weeks later, many Witnesses, from many different places, all skilled tradesmen arrived early.
Across the road, many seats were put out and tea and coffee service by a local furniture store.
Yes, Very many people came to watch!
The walls up and the roof placed in and finished. Walls plastered inside. Water and plumbing are done. Likewise the electric etc. etc. All done/built in a day!
At seven o'clock that night all doors fitted etc. etc. A service was held.
Now 36 years later we have replaced a little strip of wall vinyl. Had got scratch and scuffed by seating placed to close!
-- Tesco enquired as to whether they would develop their' new stores. Time saved etc. etc. Of course, it was declined as these volunteers had their own workplaces. Yes, it takes a lot of planning.
Also, the only persons paid were the Site Agents to watch and pass as the project took shape and was up to standard! These, of course, weren't Witnesses. As that, mostly it wouldn't be allowed. Nor sit well with other building concerns.
The hall is still as good as new and very well kepted. Cleaned after, and before the next meetings.
Bibles, or other enlightening magazines etc. are published in over 1000 different languages.
Over 350.000 persons a year are baptised!
Very often the Witnesses are first in line to help disasters of Rain, fire earthquakes tornadoes, and hurricanes etc. Even 3 days working before any government are there.
They proudly help all, regardless of race or religion(s). Putting their' hands, freely without any costs, to all and sundry. Buildings, water supplies, food, transporting etc. etc.
Yet, they are are very often misunderstood. Indeed, very often called, with nasty untruths implied.
The Bible foretells a time when “no more will there be heard. The sound of weeping or a cry of distress'. (Isaiah 65:19) This will be true when the earth is transformed into a paradise under God’s Kingdom. (Psalm 37:11. 29) Disasters will be a thing of the past. Any painful memories and lingering trauma will be wiped out forever because Almighty God promises:
'The former things will not be called to mind, nor will they come up into the heart'. Isaiah 65: 17