Why Be at Yankee Stadium?

ARE you debating whether you should attend the international assembly of Jehovah’s witnesses at Yankee Stadium, July 19-26, 1953? This should not be an issue, but a foregone conclusion. Why? Because it is a divine command for Christians to assemble. We do not debate whether we should eat or not, whether there is need for us to be properly dressed and sheltered. These material necessities are recognized without much thought, and we are moved by thoughts of preservation to provide for such. But these necessities merely provide for a temporal existence. What about our spiritual needs? Jesus said: “Work, not for the food that perishes, but for the food that remains for life everlasting.” (John 6:27, NW) He also stated: “Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every utterance coming forth through Jehovah’s mouth.” “So never be anxious and say: ‘What are we to eat?’ or, ‘What are we to drink?’ or, ‘What are we to put on?’ For all these are the things the nations are eagerly pursuing. . . . Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.”—Matt. 4:4; 6:31-33, NW.

With our treasure in the Kingdom storehouse our heart will be there too, and we will make arrangements to attend assemblies so that we can become rich spiritually, becoming sound instruments for the service of Jehovah. As we conscientiously provide for our physical nourishment and comfort, permit the same sense of moral responsibility to direct you to pray, plan and provide for your spiritual needs, as well as those of your family. It is important that we attend assemblies. It is God’s will that we do. (Heb. 10:25) Need there be any other reason?

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KEEPING THE FLOCK CLEAN

“Cleanse yourselves, ye that bear the vessels of Jehovah,” says His Word to those who are his dedicated servants. (Isa. 52:11, AS) The ways of Satan’s world are unclean, morally and spiritually, and every effort must be made to keep apart from such uncleanness if the salvation of God is to be realized. The Watchtower magazine provides strong spiritual food for persons who wish to conform to God’s righteous requirements and who are distressed by the present unhappy state of earth’s affairs. March will be a month to work with the Watchtower subscription for $1. Join in this good work, and let everyone be a subscriber. Three booklets are given free with each year’s subscription.

SATISFIED WITH YOUR RELIGION?

There are many persons today who are not satisfied with the role religion is playing in world affairs. Some religious leaders advocate more active participation in government; others are adamantly insisting that religion keep separate from world politics. The book What Has Religion Done for Mankind? provides you with a history of religion’s role in human affairs from the time of Adam. Send for your copy today. The cost is 50c.

MEMORIAL FOR 1953

One of the most important days in 1953 is March 30. On that day, after 6 p.m., Standard Time, Jehovah’s devoted people throughout the earth will assemble to observe the Lord’s evening meal. (1 Cor. 11:20-26, NW) Countless persons of good will, by their attendance in company with Jehovah’s anointed, will give evidence of their recognition of the importance of this occasion too. With gratitude and thankfulness the meeting will be opened with song and prayer. Then a capable dedicated and baptized brother, preferably of the anointed, will give a talk on the meaning and importance of the Memorial. The emblems, unleavened bread and red wine, will be served at an appropriate time in the course of the meeting, and the anointed brothers will partake of them.

“WATCHTOWER” STUDIES

Week of April 12: Why the Struggle to Keep Integrity? Also, Integrity Leads to Life, ¶1-5.

Week of April 19: Integrity Leads to Life, ¶6-26.