"And if we do not fully understand some ... explanations that are given in the publications of the OSB, then is it worth getting impatient? ... We don't need to worry too much and worry that some issues aren't fully clarified." (The Watchtower, October 1, 1999, p.5)

Jehovah's Witnesses have an excuse for the constant changes in their teachings:

«… the discovery of spiritual truths occurs gradually, by illumination..." (The Watchtower, May 15, 1995, p.15)

A Jehovah's Witness must be wholeheartedly devoted to the OSB.

"To be wholeheartedly devoted to Jehovah's visible organization also means to have nothing to do with apostates. Selflessly devoted Christians will not be curious about what these people are talking about. But what does God's Word tell us to do? Quit God's organization? No. Brotherly affection should make us want to remain wholeheartedly devoted to God's organization. When it is difficult to understand what is being said or done in the congregation, wholehearted devotion will not allow us to condemn someone's motives but will help us to conclude that it may be a matter of personal opinion. Remaining wholeheartedly faithful to the congregation and elders despite challenges may be necessary on other occasions as well. We have the opportunity to maintain wholehearted devotion to Jehovah and his representatives . . . Selfless dedication to the congregation also requires us to maintain, to the best of our circumstances and ability, all five weekly meetings. Selfless devotion will motivate us not only to visit them regularly but also to prepare for them and to give as much edifying commentary as possible.—Hebrews 10:24, 25. In order to be on good terms with Jehovah God, we must maintain wholehearted devotion to him during trials. advocating for Jehovah through formal and informal witnessing. We must also, no matter what, maintain wholehearted devotion to Jehovah's visible organization. We must be wholeheartedly devoted to our congregations" (The Watchtower, March 15, 1996, pp. 17-20)

A Jehovah's Witness should never doubt what the Society teaches him.

"Avoid independent thinking... doubts about the indications of God's visible organization... Fight independent thinking...

How does such independent thinking manifest itself? The main way is to ask questions about the counsel given by God's visible organization

And just as in the first century there was only one truly Christian organization, Jehovah today uses only one organization. (Ephesians 4:4,5, Matthew 24:45-47) However, some conclude that the organization must have been regulated in some way before, and they state, "This shows that we should not attach importance to our own belief that we believe." This is independent thinking. Why is it so dangerous? Such thinking brings out the obvious presence of pride" (The Watchtower, Jan. 15, 1983, pp. 22, 27).

"Now is not the time for independent thinking..." (Organized to Conduct Our Ministry. 1983-1990, p.8)

Doubt is a feeling from Satan. In order to convince Jehovah's Witnesses of this, not only articles in magazines on the subject are used, but parables are also concocted. Here is one of the parables, entitled "The Sale of Satan's Inventory".108

"One day, Satan held a tool sale in his garage. He laid out all his shiny and sparkling tricks in heaps. In one corner there were stumbling blocks, in the other there were lenses to exaggerate one's own importance or, if used by the other side, to minimize the merits of other people and even one's own. Against the wall there are "garden" tools for the rapid cultivation of pride: a rake of contempt, a shovel of envy, convenient for digging a hole for a neighbor, as well as such tools as gossip, snitching, selfishness and apathy. All the tools looked wonderful, promised fabulous results, and guaranteed prosperity. Prices, of course, were high, but there was no reason to worry: each instrument could be purchased on credit. "Take it, use it, and pay later!" shouted Satan, towering over his wares.

One customer noticed a couple of pretty battered tools in the corner. Even though they weren't as attractive as the others, the price was significantly higher. When the customer asked why this was so, Satan laughed and said, "It's because I use them a lot. If they were not so plain, then people would guess what they serve for." Satan pointed to these tools: "See, this is Doubt, and this is Discouragement. They work flawlessly even when other tools are powerless."

Because the price of these tools was too high, they remained with Satan. And he still uses them."