WARNING ON DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROVERSIAL LITERATURE!              DO 274A                   10/73
                          
         1. Like the message of every true Prophet of God, the Truth often hurts & some people may resent it bitterly & blame YOU for what GOD said! So use LOTS of LOVE & WISDOM. Be VERY CAUTIOUS & try not to take ONE side or the OTHER!--We're on GOD'S side!
         2. Don't argue! Keep sweet, smile!--Love! Just tell them to READ it & SEE what it has to say.--YOU DON'T have to EXPLAIN it in ADVANCE! Never try to FORCE the lit on anyone or be too PUSHY or INSISTENT. GOD will LEAD you to HUNGRY sheep, NOT the overstuffed!
         3. Always go 2-by-2--stick together or at least keep a VERY close EYE on each other.--You may need HELP! "WATCH & PRAY!"--And RUN from trouble!--But if trouble comes, "AGREE WITH THINE ADVERSARY WHILST THOU ART IN THE WAY WITH HIM."--Mat.5:25. And get OUT of the way!
         4. "A SOFT ANSWER TURNETH AWAY WRATH."--Pro.15:1. Expect threatening phone calls & threats on the streets--be always on your GUARD. Just assure them you LOVE them & you're on GOD'S side.
         5. Be very cautious when going or coming, ESPECIALLY when coming HOME, that you are NOT being FOLLOWED, so people won't know where you LIVE. If you think you're being TAILED, walk on BY & try to SHAKE them off--& DON'T return until you DO!
         6. We have to tell the Truth, but sometimes it's dangerous, so we need to be on our guard. Our enemies can be rough. At times they have beaten us up & tried to kill us & some wouldn't hesitate to try to do it again, especially while passions are inflamed. We have actually been driven out of some places by certain people, so we must BE WISE AS SERPENTS & HARMLESS AS DOVES & very CAUTIOUS & PRAYERFUL.
         7. Watch & pray! It's God's Word & we HAVE to WARN them, but it is VERY dangerous business. Pray VERY earnestly BEFORE you go & EVERY MOMENT on the streets!
         8. Avoid any controversies or arguments or discussions with opponents.--Friends?--That's different! Keep VERY sweet & VERY close to the Lord & use LOTS of loving wisdom, because some of these are very highly controversial Letters. But they HAVE to get OUT--the people HAVE to know the TRUTH & we HAVE to OBEY the LORD! WARN them & DELIVER your soul, so their blood won't be on YOUR hands!--But you DON'T have to CONVINCE them.--Leave the DECISION to THEM.
         9. Watch out for suspicious-looking bundles or packages left around or delivered in the mail. Watch out about opening things-even heavy letters that you are not sure of their origin. If in DOUBT, DON'T!
         10. Keep all entrances guarded in the daytime & BEWARE of STRANGERS! Don't give out any more information than you HAVE to, but be FRIENDLY. If suspicious, summon a superior officer. Never let anyone IN who doesn't LIVE there, unless you're SURE of his good intentions.
         11. Keep all doors locked & barred at night & all GROUND-FLOOR WINDOWS closed & locked if possible unless BARRED or needed for VENTILATION. You may need a NIGHT WATCHMAN! Our first Colony, TSC, had 24-HOUR GUARDS patrolling CONSTANTLY!
         12. Try not to bother the police for help unless you HAVE to.--But don't hesitate to summon them if you NEED them: PROTECTION by FORCE is THEIR job! They are "GOD'S MINISTERS to thee for GOOD"!--Rom.13. So CALL on them if you NEED them.--Just be sure YOU'RE in the RIGHT!--And show them how THANKFUL you are for them & that you LOVE & APPRECIATE them. "For they are GOD'S MINISTERS attending CONTINUALLY on this very thing."--Rom.13:6. GBT! PRAY for them & THANK them. Amen?

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