Lately, I have had different Jehovah Witnesses coming to my door, and they seem to want to come in, but I do not let them; I just take their books.  I do not like being unkind.  Is this wrong, or should I invite them in?  I really do not know what they believe; they say they are Christians, too.  Is that so?

Sincerely,
Feeling Inhospitable

Dear Feeling Inhospitable,

Jehovah’s Witnesses say that they are Christians, but they don’t follow the Bible.  They don’t believe that Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit are all deity, they don’t believe that everyone will go to heaven (they only believe that 144,000 people get to go), they only use their own “personal” translation of the Bible which conveniently alters verses that don’t agree with their beliefs, they also believe that their organization (the Watchtower Society) is made up of prophets that are directly inspired by God, and that you can’t understand the Bible unless their prophets “interpret” it for you.  These are just a few things that clearly separate the Jehovah’s Witnesses from Christianity.

Whether or not you study with them when they come to your door is up to you.  If you feel comfortable teaching them and think that you might be able to bring them around to Christ – go right ahead.  However, if you find (like we have) that they aren’t interested in honestly studying the subject but are just trying to indoctrinate you… there is nothing wrong with politely, but firmly, saying, “No, thanks.”