is tremendous, and has taken decades. It could be done only with the blessing of the holy spirit, and it is the only way to return to the unity of true worship, the faith of the apostles, and the favor of God. If the Bible actually teaches a doctrine, then and then only should it be accepted. If it is speculation, human theory, some man’s idea, it should be rejected. The startling result has been that an amazing number of doctrines taught in Christendom are found false, are not supported by the Scriptures. And when one’s own belief conflicts with the Scriptures, the psalmist’s course was the wise one: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Trust in that Word.—Ps. 119:105.

While the houses of twentieth-century religion may look alike from the outside, the Bible, the blueprint, shows misfit construction, false fronts and showy windows foreign to plan. The need to lean together in interfaith self-support is caused by major structural weaknesses. True Christianity never needs to compromise doctrine or principle to gain strength. It has no brotherhood with false teachings, and needs no support from other doctrines. It does not need great numbers to have strength, because its is the firm structure the psalmist spoke of: “In God have I put my trust.”—Ps. 56:11.

It heeds the warning: “Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what portion does a faithful person have with an unbeliever? And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? . . . ‘Therefore get out from among them, and separate yourselves,’ says Jehovah, ‘and quit touching the unclean thing,’ ‘and I will take you in.’” (2 Cor. 6:14-18, NW) God commands separateness from differing doctrines, rather than unity with them. The unity of true worship is internal, among its brotherhood; rather than external, with other denominations. The true Christian organization will hold firmly to the truth, just as firmly as did the apostles. Associating with false doctrine is forbidden, and the Christian principle narrows down to the four-word summary: TRUE FAITH, NOT INTERFAITH!

Syrian Girl Recognizes Shepherd’s Voice

● In the city of Aleppo, Syria, a Bible study aid was placed in a certain home. Upon making a return visit the missionary found that the only one manifesting any interest was the twelve-year-old daughter. She had read most of the book and wanted to subscribe for The Watchtower. A Bible study was started with her, and, being very studious, she made rapid progress. When the priest noticed that she was not coming to church, he paid her a visit. He told her that she must come to church to pray. She opened her Bible to where Jesus said that one should go to his private room to pray. (Matt. 6:6, NW) He had no answer. Then he told her that if she would give up studying with Jehovah’s witnesses and start coming to church again he would give her twenty-five livres. To this the girl replied: “Jesus said, ‘My sheep hear my voice and follow me,’ so if I am a sheep and you have the voice of the Lord, there would be no need for you to offer me money. But since you want to pay money, it shows that you do not have the voice of the Lord.” Upon hearing that reply the priest in rage stormed out of the house. This girl is now having a regular share in making the good news of the Kingdom known to others and expects to be baptized at the first opportunity