Only after taking such steps can a new disciple make a valid dedication to Jehovah in private prayer and then publicly symbolize this dedication by getting baptized before onlookers.
فَيَجِبُ أَنْ يَحْضُرُوا ٱلِٱجْتِمَاعَاتِ وَيَشْتَرِكُوا بِٱنْتِظَامٍ فِي عَمَلِ ٱلْبِشَارَةِ وَٱلتَّعْلِيمِ ،‏ ٱلْعَمَلِ ٱلَّذِي طَلَبَهُ يَسُوعُ مِنْ أَتْبَاعِهِ .‏