Can I count my time while visiting elderly JW's at rest homes?

[Jack Ryan]

A couple of my friends currently do and I don't think it is correct. Or am I mistaken?

[Joe Smith]

You see Jay - the focus is all skewed. here you are obsessing about the TIME and you have not told us about the VISIT itself. Who did you visit? How are they? What Experiences did they have to share with you ? What Gift did you impart to them by way of the interchange? What needs do they have? etc etc etc

Instead the man-made Pharasaical style rules cloud the whole matter for you - its the TIME the TIME all about the TIME

I do volunteer work in poverty-stricken communities in my city - the last thing on my mind is the TIME I spend there -

And btw NO ! According to the man-made Pharasaical Style Rulz you cant count the TIME - it should be part of your Sacred Service - If they are baptised you cant count the TIME -

So dump the visits to the faithful oldies if you are concerned about getting your TIME in !

[Γιαννης Διαμαντιδης]

I cannot agree more with Joe Smith.
When The Almighty spoke through Jeremiah about the future covenant, He said: "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts". If you want to keep a record of whom you visit and for how many hours is up to you. Now if you want to share this record with some earthly organization this is up to you too. But one thing is clear: Do not be good to others just because someone told you you must fill up some hours of visits. You must do it because the Law of the Almighty is in your heart not written in some paper.
If you ask my personal opinion ...  that is you can write this hours and every hour that glorifies JAH and His king our Lord Jesus.

Continue to do good and be blessed !

[Queen Esther]

PS.  You're  both  right  in  some  things...  thats  my  opinion !

[Ann O'Maly]

On 2/25/2016 at 4:39 AM, Joe Smith said:

You see Jay - the focus is all skewed. here you are obsessing about the TIME ...

You may have missed where Jay Witness said he didn't agree with his friends counting time for this. So it's an open question he's asking rather than an 'obsession.'

[Joe Smith]

Ann O'Maly Thanks for the rap on the knuckles - I should have used the 3rd person as my post was a bit of a rant - And it pays not to type any responses when you are ticked off or angry - Point taken - My reference to time-counting being an obsession within the JW ORG still stands though -

Stay well !

Oh....good morning from my world [at time of posting] It should reach 30 deg C today -

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[Ann O'Maly]

7 hours ago, Joe Smith said:

My reference to time-counting being an obsession within the JW ORG still stands though

Lol. Absolutely! And the beans JWs have to count are getting smaller and smaller - every tract, every JW video shown, every pdf sent. I think of Matt. 23:23, 24.

Enjoy your hot, sunny, late summer afternoon. Hmpf. I'm not jealous. Honest.

[runtifus]

To me it's not about counting the time but encouraging our brothers and sisters. If all you are concerned about is counting time...do it elsewhere. If they are baptized I would think it would not be appropriate. Should be putting our hearts into that visit and be genuinely concerned about their spiritual health.

[Melinda Mills]

Enjoyed all the comments.  I also think Jay would get the point and the spirit behind the comments. (Love the reference to Matt 23:23,24) However, the Word of God is alive an these scriptures can reinforce some of the points.

True Christians are never on holiday from their service to God. They serve him full time in thought, word and deed

(1 Cor 10:31-33) ³¹ Therefore, whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God’s glory. ³² Keep from becoming causes for stumbling to Jews as well as Greeks and to the congregation of God, ³³ just as I am trying to please all people in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, so that they may be saved.

True Christians serve God with their power of reason - they use their minds and conscience

(Romans 12:1) Therefore, I appeal to you by the compassions of God, brothers, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, a sacred service with your power of reason.

True Christians are interested in doing good work and helping others at all times (whether they can report the activity or not)

(Colossians 3:22) You slaves, be obedient in everything to those who are your human masters, not only when they are watching, just to please men, but with sincerity of heart, with fear of Jehovah.

Do what you have resolved in your own heart for God and your neighbour. Enjoy your service and be happy. God will not forget your good work and the love you showed for his name (written down or not written).

Agape

 

 

 

 

[The Librarian]

Technically no. But it is still a good thing to do. 

Agape!

[Joan Kennedy]

Usually there are opportunities to visit other residents in the nursing home with a cheerful smile, upbuilding comment or scripture if you are “time conscious” while visiting the JW. 

[Evacuated]

1 hour ago, Joan Kennedy said:

opportunities to visit other residents

Don't you give the staff a chance too?