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“Won Without a Word” – At What Cost?

December 11, 2011September 16, 2012 Cedars 4038 Viewsdomestic abuse, domestic violence, governing body, help for women, jehovahs witnesses, jw divorce, jw marriage, refuge, spousal abuse, violent husband, watchtower, women, won without a word

Watchtower publications define the role of a Christian wife who finds herself married to a husband who does not share her faith. The scripture they use advises women in such situations that they can win over their husbands “without a word,” or by letting their actions rather than their words give evidence that faith can make one a better person.