While it is true that Witnesses do not earn a salary for their evangelical work, it cannot honestly be said that they are under no pressure to engage in it.[21] You see, Witnesses keep a careful count of the exact number of hours they spend on people’s doorsteps—indeed, any time that is spent in preaching. These “field service” hours are almost a form of currency among believers. The more hours a Witness writes down, the more spiritually-oriented he or she must be.
