Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Maintain Political Neutrality?

 Jehovah's  Witnesses remain political neutral for religious reasons,  based on what the Bible/God teaches.  We do not lobby, vote for political leaders  or candidates, run for government office or participate in any action to change governments.  We believe that the Bible/God gives solid reasons for following this course.

* We follow the example of Jesuis, who refused to accept political office.  (John 6:15)  He taught his disciples to be "no part of this world" and made it clear that they should not take sides in political issues. - JOHN 17:14, 16; 18:36; MARK 12:13-17.

* We are loyal to God's Kingdom, which Jesus spoke of when he said:  "This good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth." (Matthew 24:14)  As representatives of God's Kingdom, commissioned to proclaim its coming, we remain neutral in the political affairs of all countries, including the one where we live. - 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20; EPHESIANS 6:20. 

* By remaining neutral, we are able to speak freely to people of all political persuassions about the good news of God's Kingdom.  We try to show by our words and practices that we rely on God's Kingdom to solcve the world's problems . - PSALM 56:11.

* Since we avoid political divisions,we are united as an international brotherhood. (Colossians 3:14; 1 PETER 2:17)  In contrast , religions that meddle in political divide their members. - 1  CORINTHIANS 1:10. 

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