John Houston

Read both of them, didn't float my boat! Thanks but no thanks.

Great idea, I will pass this information throughout my congregation. Again much love!

Question? Of the 3 cited scriptures only one states "OTHER SHEEP". Matthew and Revelation do not say anything about other sheep. Are we making references to them in these instances, please clarify for me, if I am misunderstanding your intent. I gave my previous answer on the premise. John 10:16 makes mention of "OTHER SHEEP." Neither of the other cited verses do. Help me out. Agape, my friend!

Great answer! Once Jesus performed that healing, he used that occasion to confirm that non-Jews of faith will be favored with blessings, saying, "Many from the east and west will come and recline at the table with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of the heavens." What about faithless Jews? Jesus says that they "will be thrown into the darkness outside. There is where their weeping and gnashing of their teeth will be." Hence, natural Jews who did not accept the opportunity offered first to them to be part of the kingdom with Christ would be rejected. But Gentiles would be welcomed to recline at his table, as it were, "in the kingdom of the heavens."

If just to the anointed, how would we know they are to rule over us? Aren't we being bombarded by those right now who want to rule over us? Aren't they going from state to state selling their promise of what they would do for certain groups and factions if they became president. So if the Greek scriptures were only for them, what of those who they were to rule over, when and how would we know, by coup? No, we have to be also informed of what is going on with those who are going to rule over us. It has not changed since Israel wanted a king over them. When Jehovah had his talks with Adam, Adam had some knowledge what was going on, he was not in the dark. We would have rules and procedures and parameters and protocols to follow, so these kings and priests would have to let the other sheep, those they are to rule over what they are. Remember the scrolls that are to be opened during the 1000 yrs., we are to so educated on these things. We are getting our mind set on that path now, but then without satanic influence and imperfection, we will be able to conquer. How did I do?

Why? Do you think that everything will have a scriptural answer? Or should have one? Scripture tells us that Paul reasoned with people to prove it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and die, and then be raised up to life. Do you think every answer he had came from scripture, if he reasoned with them? Adam was quite happy upon seeing his new likeness of life when Jehovah presented the female to him, would you think Adam celebrated that date annually, commemorating it happy to have a woman with him, in essence celebrating a birthday? Many wonder why we do not do so, why should we? I am glad to be alive. I think back as a child getting presents on certain days, but coming into the truth, I got them randomly, not just on those day or during those certain seasons. My parents did not get onto debt also trying to satisfy the cravings of 5 children during holidays and birthdays when they could show their love when they wanted to, not when it was dictat d to them by our birth dates or some pagan holiday we would celebrate. Being born living and good health would be cause to celebrate, and a time of joy for the parents. The mother who had just spit this living being from her body would so be relieved and happy, and the father also from all the anxiety the mother has put him through, I know this having gone through this myself 2 times. Would I celebrate that time again, truthfully? Not really, my children were cause of strife and joy through the years and now as grown men, they are doing well with their own lives and families. Celebrating a wedding anniversary, would that be something of joy to celebrate over and over again? Yes, but to me no! It again is just another day. I was thankful of wedding legally my wife and we both serve Jehovah. The fan fair that goes with it I do not ascribe to it. Never have. Adam said nothing more about his wife, after the poem other than she would be the one from which all others would come. Period! No more, no less. That is how I see and do it. But that is me. You have a great day my friend, agape!

The pink one.

So it continues.

You guys are great. Love the story.

I am loving reading them, please do not stop. If you have the time keep them coming. They give me peace of mind and strength of spirit.

Touching story!

You are welcome.

Thank you Arauna, will use thes tips in my field service activities. Will look forward to other tips you share with us!

Amen! Now do we pass the plate?

Things are getting bad?!!??!! I do not understand this advertisement? Truly it is not illegal to use this method, but what does it show of our spiritual health if we have not count the cost of our ministry? Maybe we should not be in this work, if we can not rely fully on Jehovah! Something to think about! You think????

Thank you very much!

You yourself see as we do the letters are YHWH, are we trying to be perfect in this matter? NO!!!! The fact is no on wants to use his name at all. We have not clue what it sounded like when he spoke to Adam and Adam called him by name, or how even Moses pronounced his name. But we will not use fear and superstitious reasonings to stop us from calling God, our God by his personal name. This sets him apart from the other gods whose names are written and preserved in scripture. So when we pray and shout in praise we know who it is directed to, Jehovah, the owner of those letter YHWH, characters which are linked to the Most High!

Thank you so much.

The attitude of most of us, is that people of fame and fortune should give it all up and be exactly like Jesus himself, one without a place to sleep or means to feed others , as we now it. But that is not what Jesus taught, it is what we have grown to think being humble should be. And it shouldn't be do. When our friends are of more wealthy than ourselves, we should not think I'll of them as long as they put first the Kingdom, correct? And those whose livelihoods are on television,sports,film and other venues which bring them fame, if they too are seeking first the Kingdom, what matter is it of ours? We say as JW, we are like our neighbors, but when this happens we tend to judge them, finding something wrong in how they are living somehow, why? We are federal judges, lawyers, doctors, film producers, actors, musicians, firemen, emts, security officials, and many other things in this life. So that statement is true, we are just like our neighbors around us. What we have different is our outlook on life and its future. And we look to a heavenly government to solve the problems that plague this world today. Would that not be a fair statement about our beliefs as Jehovah's witnesses? So with a widow mite, or a millionaire worth, we are all still part of this brotherhood, right? That shows self sacrificing love, correct? It may be hard, but not impossible, so let's love one another, all of us, all 8.2 million and growing of us. Agape my friends.

There is no grey area in thei matter, no loop hole.

We know the protocol for disfellowshipped ones, it is the same regardless whom it is. Disfellowshipped is such. Our actions should be the same, per scriptural teachings. Period!

Yes, I enjoy reading your posts and share them with others in my congregation. Some ARE Short sighted,Not seeing THE Trees for the forest, so to speak. We constantly say there are this number of us,well we should have a sense of well-being for them. Not just for those who are in need,under going hardships, but those who have different cultures, language, likes and dislikes. We can learn by this means and I enjoy it,again thank you. As Paul says Agape!

Great poem, may I make copy? I would like to pass it around in my congregation. I think it would shake the cobwebs off their tussles and let them know, if they believe the hype of the brotherhood of over 8+ million of us then this friendship, the self sacrificing love we should have for ALL , everyone of us should be there in action and deed, not just a part on the meeting or during the meeting then gone like the mist or fog of the morning. Best wishes, my friend. And I hope I get your permission, I await your response.

Go to the most obvious, Walmart and target. There are witness sites that cater to our needs and have kits that might fit your needs. Still 3 people? Then look for survival mode for 3 adults, for food to last for 7 or more days. This way if a young person is in the count the food could be divided or even now shared more.