All should be . . .
. . . loving Jehovah, the heavenly Father, with their whole heart, soul, mind and strength
(Mark 12:29, 30)
. . . loving their neighbors as themselves
(Matt. 22:39)
. . . real brothers and sisters; no clergy-laity distinctions
(Matt. 23:8, 9; 1 Pet. 5:2, 3)
. . . free from racialism
(Acts 10:34, 35; Rev. 7:9, 10)
. . . humble and meek, not proud and presumptuous
(Ps. 37:9-11; John 13:14, 15; Jas. 4:6, 10)
. . . united, not terribly divided like Christendom
(John 17:11, 21; 1 Cor. 1:10; Eph. 4:1-6)
. . . neutral as regards politics
(John 17:14; 18:36)
. . . not nationalistic, although obedient to “Caesar,” except where God’s law overrules
(Matt. 22:21; Acts 5:29)
. . . guided by God’s Word, the Bible, and living according to its high moral standard
(John 17:17; 2 Tim. 3:14-17)
. . . subject to Christ, earth’s new ruler
(Matt. 7:24-27; Phil. 2:9-11)
. . . faithfully witnessing for Jehovah, Christ and the Kingdom
(Isa. 43:10-12; Matt. 24:14; Acts 1:8)
. . . prepared for opposition, persecution, even death if necessary
(Matt. 5:11; 1 Pet. 5:8-10; Rev. 2:10)
HOW DOES YOUR RELIGION COMPARE WITH THE ABOVE?
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