Jehovah's Witnesses In Russia

I appreciate the laws of the Russian government, especially those that guarantee freedom of religion to all citizens. As Jehovah’s Witnesses, not only do we appreciate the laws set by human governments but we also respect them. At Romans 13:1 it says, “Let every person be in subjection to the superior authorities”. It is our Christian responsibility to cooperate with government officials and to be law abiding citizens. The federal law for extremist activity is being misapplied to Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia. When we attend our meetings and read the Bible or our Bible-based publications we are encouraged to love others. We also strive to work good towards all people. The Bible, at 1 Peter 3:11, even encourages us to “...seek peace and pursue it…”. We just want to live peaceful lives serving Jehovah. It is so refreshing to be at peace with one another but most importantly with Jehovah.
I chose to dedicate my life to Jehovah because I love him and I am convinced that he wants me to have a good life. Everyday I work hard to live a life that honors God. This means that I strive to be honest, kind, patient, and loving. These are just some of the qualities that Jehovah’s Witnesses try to manifest. Millions have made the same dedication and as a result have made positive changes in their lives. We are convinced that this is the life that Jehovah wants for us. Therefore, we would never act in a way that displease