Physical Cleanness Recommends Us

Is physical cleanness still an important element of true worship? While physical cleanness alone does not make one a true worshipper of God, it is certainly fitting that a true worshipper be physically clean as far as his circumstances permit.

Especially today, when many people pay a little attention to keeping themselves, their attire, or their surroundings clean, those who do, are often noticed by people around them.

This can lead to positive results. Just as Paul told the Corinthian Christians:" In no way are we giving any cause for stumbling, that our ministry might not be found fault with; but in every way we recommend ourselves as God's ministers." 2 Corinthians 6:3, 4.

Time and again, Jehovah's Witnesses have been commended by public officials for their clean, orderly and respectful conducty and habits, seen particularly at their large conventions.

For example, about a convention held in the province of Savona, Italy, the newspaper La Stampa commented: "What immediately stands out when one walks through the facilities is the cleanliness and orderliness of the people who use them."