ugh, close ones who are disfellowshipped is such a struggle. all you can do is pray that they turn around.
I don't mean to be callous about this, but I really don't understand that. These people have rejected Jehovah and his standards and there is no place in my heart for such an one. And as for prayi...
they haven't taken a stand against jehovah UNLESS they have turned apostate. If they are disfellowshipped, they have sinned and not been repentant- hence, warranting their removal from the congrega...
actually - there is a watchtower article about this - Dec. 2001 Questions from Readers. I learned that it wouldn't be appropriate to publicly pray for such ones - but privately (once they've seen a...
check out the more updated Questions from Readers in 2001. I think this is an instance where the light has gotten brighter.....
hey, thx, Dan, you're right:
"Since the person is no longer in the congregation, any change in heart and attitude may be observed first by those close to him, such as a marriage mate or family members. Those observing such changes may conclude that the transgressor did not commit a sin that incurs death. They may be moved to pray that he may draw strength from God’s inspired Word and that Jehovah will act toward the sinner in harmony with His will.—Psalm 44:21; Ecclesiastes 12:14."