However, there are good reasons for us not to circulate transcripts or recordings of talks.īecause talks are often delivered with local needs in mind, we could easily misconstrue points from a circulated recording, since we would not be aware of the setting in which the talk was given. In addition, elders may arrange for talks to be recorded for infirm members of the congregation who are unable to attend the meetings. Understandably, there is no objection if we record talks for personal use or for members of our family. Others have created Web sites and posted talks there for anyone to download.
Some have maintained a collection of recorded talks, including talks that were given many years ago, and with good motive they lend these talks or reproduce them for friends. With the advent of various recording devices, a talk can be recorded and distributed to others at a moment’s notice. (Acts 15:32) Therefore, it is natural to want to share such encouraging information with those who were not present. We are strengthened and encouraged by Bible discourses.
▪ Should Jehovah’s Witnesses circulate recordings or transcripts of talks? While this information is encouraging, we need to remember the admonishment from the faithful and discrete slave regarding posting public talks for public consumption.
