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In other words, you prefer your food served in regulated fashion; after all, you pay for it with your donations and dedication (surrendering your life) to the organization. You prefer the GB’s words over God’s, and the soothing sound of a lie. Yes, it is your weakness, your nasty habit; but as with many nasty habits, shedding them can prolong life. “I have heard what the prophets have said, who prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed. How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart? who think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers forgot my name for Baal. The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream; and he who has my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat? says Yahweh. Isn’t my word like fire? says Yahweh; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? Therefore behold, I am against the prophets, says Yahweh, who steal my words everyone from his neighbor. Behold, I am against the prophets, says Yahweh, who use their tongues, and say, He says. Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams, says Yahweh, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting: yet I didn’t send them, nor commanded them; neither do they profit this people at all, says Yahweh. Jer 23:25-32

There are plenty of riches within the Watchtower to question just what they do with it. Notice how the GB is dressed? Have you noticed the video of the family in Ghana (I believe) and the table the father sat at outside? What about the opulence of Warwick in contrast to the families surroundings - the radiant look on Sanderson's face as he describes the beautiful setting for Warwick. Tell me just where he has set his "treasure". Matt 6:19-21 Why are you comparing the Watchtower's riches to "Christendom" at all? If we see our brother in need we help them. The GB is apparently immune to this command of Christ. Luke 12:33; 1 John 3:17

Holy Spirit is no longer active? It doesn't have the ability to put truth in one's heart? That alone is a "powerful work". Acts 2:17; Rev 1:1; 11:3

And it is being done, in truth and not in the lie of 1914.

When you read the scriptures, let me know.

Did you read the scriptures I attached (one has been repaired) or do they bore you?

Are you putting the Son of God on the same level as the GB? Are you dismissing the power of Holy spirit within Christ and his ability to empower others? Ps 110:1-4 Didn’t he use the Holy Spirit to perform powerful works in the first century; and, are you forgetting who his Father is? I realize the GB is not inspired, but this doesn’t mean other anointed ones are not inspired, that Christ would choose to use. Rev 11:1-3; John 15:4,5; John 14:12-14,26; Luke 10:19 Perhaps you are saying that Jesus would have to take Satan up on his offer of riches and power and prominence in the world to get the work done in the way the Watchtower does. Luke 4:5-8; John 14:26 The “good news” will not reach all of “Israel” before the son of Man comes; I believe he will see that it is taken care of without the need of a showy display. Matt 10:23;28:20; Rom 9:6; 1 Pet 2:5,9,10; Isa 10:17-23; Matt 24:30,31; Rev 7:4 It is an unrealistic perception to believe God must choose man’s way to get his will done. Zech 4:1-14

Regarding earthly riches Jesus taught just the opposite of what the Watchtower practices. He carried a money bag to give to the poor. He turned over the money tables on the temple steps, shouting, “stop turning my father’s house into a marketplace!” John 2:16 He said, “sell your belongings and give to the poor”. As the Wt. sells KHs, do they “give back” to those in need? Or…do they invest in more shady stocks, like those in the the link I provided? The GB reside in comfort, their physical needs are met. Why are they any more worthy than anyone else, to receive physical comfort? Jesus, who had nowhere to lay his head, said “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:25 The leaders will tell you with apparent sincerity that the example of Jesus is what you, as a sheep should display. So, you give to what you think is the true need – the organization. Along with you, are thousands digging into their pockets and who will not be eating three meals a day as the GB does, or sleeping in plush surroundings as the GB does. These poor ones will save from their want to serve the needs of the organization. The Wt leaders are to be walking in Jesus’ footsteps, even to the point of denying oneself. Matt 16:24 Clearly, they have left that path and desire all that the world’s riches can provide them; including power and prestige. Didn’t Jesus say to love one’s neighbor as yourself? By doing so, wouldn’t the needs of the other person become paramount? “Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 The flock is fleeced not only monetarily, but spiritually. Rev 3:17,18

Don't tell me you're going to join them in their little secret!

Still going forward? https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2017/01/10/watch-the-pentagons-new-hive-mind-controlled-drone-swarm-in-action/?utm_term=.0c802910c121

http://www.die-vierte-wache.eu/EN/share-earnings-of-the-watchtower.html

You can't be serious. Shiwiii attached a document addressing “How to Donate to the Worldwide Work” At the bottom of the Watchtower article I noted is a long explanation of how to become that "generous person" who "will be blessed": “How Some Choose To Contribute To The Worldwide Work” As in the apostle Paul’s day, many today “set something aside,” or budget an amount of money, and place it in the congregation contribution box labeled “Worldwide Work.” (1 Cor. 16:2) Each month, congregations forward these contributions to the office of Jehovah’s Witnesses that serves their branch territory. It is also possible for you to send donations directly to a legal entity that is used by Jehovah’s Witnesses in the country where you reside. To learn the name of the primary legal entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses in the country where you live, please contact the branch office. The address can be found on www.jw.org. Depending on local conditions, the types of donations that you can send directly may include: OUTRIGHT DONATIONS Donations via electronic bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. In some branches this is also possible using jw.org or another designated website. Donations of cash, jewelry, or other valuable personal property. Include a letter indicating that the cash or the item is an outright donation. CONDITIONAL DONATION ARRANGEMENT Donations of cash with the condition that it can be returned if needed by the donor. Include a letter stating that the donation is conditional. CHARITABLE PLANNING In addition to gifts of money and valuable personal property, there are other ways to benefit Kingdom service worldwide. These are listed below. Regardless of the method or methods you would like to use, please first contact the branch office that serves your branch territory to see which avenues are available. Since legal requirements and tax laws vary, it is important to consult qualified tax and legal advisers before choosing the best way to donate. Insurance and Retirement Plans: A donation made by specifying an entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, individual retirement account, or a retirement/pension plan. Bank Accounts: Bank accounts may be made payable on death to an entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses in accord with local bank requirements. Stocks and Bonds: Stocks and bonds donated to an entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses as an outright gift or by means of a written agreement to transfer on death. Real Estate: Salable real estate donated to an entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses, either by making an outright gift or, in the case of residential property, by reserving a life estate to the donor, who can continue to live in the residence during his or her lifetime. Wills and Trusts: Property or money may be bequeathed to an entity used by Jehovah’s Witnesses by means of a legally executed will or by specifying the entity as the beneficiary of a trust agreement. This arrangement may provide certain tax advantages. As the term “charitable planning” implies, these types of donations typically require some planning on the part of the donor. To assist individuals desiring to benefit the worldwide work of Jehovah’s Witnesses through some form of charitable giving, a brochure entitled Charitable Planning to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide has been prepared in English and Spanish. The brochure was written to provide information on a variety of ways that gifts may be made now or later, such as through a bequest at death. The information covered in this brochure may not apply fully to your situation because of tax laws or other laws in the country where you reside. By using such methods of charitable giving, many have helped to support our religious and humanitarian activities worldwide and maximize tax benefits. If available in the country where you reside, the brochure may be obtained by requesting a copy from the secretary of the local congregation. For more information, select the link “Make a Donation to Our Worldwide Work” at the bottom of any page on jw.org, or contact the branch office.

I will attempt to clear it up, I am sorry if I sound repetitive. Out of all those who put their hope in Christ, he chose 12 at the time to be joined to his Body. John 6:70 They formulate the foundation of the Temple. Eph 4:11-13 Jesus continued to choose the other “living stones” over the span of time until now. The Body/Temple has been building all along when those chosen ones succeed in faithfulness and receive the mark of God. 2 Chron 7:14; Ezek 9:4; Mal 3:16; Rev 7:3; 14:1 The number “144,000” is complete when God says it is; Revelation is symbolic; whether it is literal or symbolic is up to God; but the number alone bears symbolism. “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” John 15:16 Contrast this with, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matt 11:28-30 “Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 “To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours” 1 Cor 1:2 The majority of us have the choice to believe in Christ; not so with the anointed ones, who God appoints to serve the rest of his children who desire to believe. These appointed ones are those Jesus said we will know them by their “fruits”. Matt 7:15-20; 12:33-36; Heb 13:15 Yet, it is true that false prophets and teachers are found among those not anointed also. The “living stones” of the Temple are called the “firstfruits” with foundation stones as the apostles and prophets. Eph 2:20 “But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 1 Cor 15:23 (Jer 2:3; Rom 9:6; Rev 14:4; 21:12) …and they are priests/kings 1 Pet 2:5,9; Rev 5:10 (Num 3:11-13) whom Christ shares his inheritance with first; he, as the firstborn and the “second Adam”. (1 Cor 15:45) That inheritance is the earth. Gen 17:7; Heb 5:5; Gen 28:13,14; Rom 4:13 Gal 3:16 – Christ Gal 3:29,26 – and those who belong to him - the “firstfruits” Is it not logical to believe that Christ makes his choice of who will be his Bride and who are the “firstfruits”? 1 Cor 11:2; Eph 5:25 The rest of Abraham’s seed comes through this union. Rev 19:7; 22:17 In Rev 22:17, who are being addressed if not the rest of God’s children? There are those anointed and those not anointed, but all can believe in Christ. If one not anointed listens to God’s truths from Christ and his faithful priests, they will be written in the Lamb’s scroll of life. Zech 8:23; John 13:20 And there is no doubt in an anointed one’s mind that he or she has had Holy Spirit poured out into their heart. It is an unmistakable “supernatural” event. Rom 5:5; 1 John 2:27 “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matt 10:40-42 Sealed anointed ones are the “new creation”, both human and spirit. 1 Pet 1:23; 2 Cor 5:17; John 3:5; 1 Cor 15:44,50; Heb 8:5;Eph 2:6; 1 Cor 3:16 They are the “angels”/stars/servants/messengers/priests Christ “sends” during the last days, and who will appear with him on the earth in the Kingdom. Mal 2:7; Rev 1:6; 20:6; 2 Cor 5:20; Heb 1:6; Rev 21:2; John 1:51; Matt 13:40-42; Rev 11:1-3 They can be deemed as “angel/messengers” while still in their physical bodies on the earth. Rev 5:10; Heb 13:1,2 Are the anointed only found in the Watchtower? Except for those who have left to serve Christ fully, and who have rejected an idol - yes. They are “gathered” in the organization – Gog and Magog - to face the fourth beast of Daniel and Revelation and the “divisive sword” of truth against lies is the final test to come upon the remaining “living stones”. Dan 7:23; Rev 13:5-10; 20:7-9; Matt 10:34; Heb 4:12; Rev 1:16; 19:11-16 Any other visible display of the coming end, originates with Satan, who only cares to divert the attention of the spiritual war based on truth against lies, that is raging now. 2 Cor 10:3-6 Why would he make his most deceptive trap to kill off the seed of Abraham, easily visible? Ezek 13:20-23; Matt 2:7; 2 Thess 2:9-12; Col 2:8 The organization is known as “the truth”. How ironic it is that Christ, the firstborn, is “the truth”. John 14:6; 1 John 1:6; 2 Cor 11:3-4; Rev 16:13-16 The struggle the anointed face, as well as everyone in there, is whether they are determined to serve God and Christ without the organization. Ps 86:11; Ezek 11:19

We are all familiar with the greatest sin, as described by Jesus himself. But if we read all the cross references to this discourse, those contexts add many details which clarify how (and in what situation) one commits the unforgivable sin. It first helps to view the circumstance, when Jesus decided to mention this sin. First, at Matt.12:31,32; Jesus describes this sin as "speaking" "against the Holy Spirit". What sort of speech, is demonstrated in Matt.12:22,24?... "Then one was brought to Him who was demon-possessed, blind and mute; and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw. Now when the Pharisees heard it they said, “This fellow does not cast out demons except by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.” By what means did Jesus perform this deed? By means of Holy Spirit! What "speaking" against that, did the religious leaders commit? They attributed the work of Holy Spirit within Christ, as demonic (John8:48). Jesus continues at Matt.12:31-33... “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come. “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit." Jesus added here, that it is NOT the sin/blasphemy against the human vessels in which Holy Spirit dwells (1Cor.6:19; John14:17; Matt.10:20; Rom.8:11; 1Cor.3:16); (although this "grieves" spirit) but rather, it is the failure to acknowledge that Holy Spirit is genuinely within them, and to instead, attribute the spirit within them to the evil one. This was what the religious leaders did with Christ (Matt.12:24)...And they spoke publicly about that charge. And then in the very next verse, Jesus adds that we recognize trees by their fruit (Luke 6:45; Matt.12:33). What does this have to do with sinning against Holy Spirit? (Luke 12:1; Mark 8:15; Matt.5:20; 7:21-23; 23:27-28,37,33-35; Rev.18:24,20; Matt.23:29-31) Jesus is saying that when there are two religious sides, each accusing the other of having an evil spirit (John8:44,48)... that we will be able to discern the false prophets from the true (John7:17; 1Cor.11:19), those who genuinely possess Holy Spirit from those who don't, by their "fruit" (Luke 6:43,45; Matt.13:52; 12:36-37). This tool to identify the true from the false prophets, is repeated at Matt.7:15,20 However, Jesus is also teaching us, that the false prophets who publicly slander the spirit which leads the genuine, are committing an unforgivable sin. They "blaspheme"/speak against, God's Holy Spirit at work. Now if we look further to the additions the other writers afford us, this understanding widens. Sure enough, at Mark3:28-30, we are told clearly what this sin is... “Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; 29 but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation”— 30 because they said, “He has an unclean spirit.” If we move on to Luke12:10,11,12; we can now apply that definition of this sin (attributing the Holy Spirit within one of it's vessels, to that vessel having an evil spirit), to recognizing how this context can be committed long after Christ ("in the age to come" -Matt.12:32 C).... “And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven. 11 “Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities (judicial committees), do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. 12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” In this account, Jesus links together this sin, not only to the miracles which HE performed, but also to the witness the genuine give when brought to trial (John16:2; Matt.10:25; John15:20). He links this sin to the vessels who genuinely possess Holy Spirit...the words they speak coming from Holy Spirit...and those words falling upon ears that are judging God's genuine vessels. (Luke12:11,12) After these faithful speak from God's spirit (Matt.10:20).... What will the verdict of these religious judges be? Will they acknowledge that these ones being judged are genuine vessels of the Most High God, possess God's Holy Spirit, and that their words are inspired expressions of scriptural Truth? Or, will they condemn and publicly brand ("speak" against) the spirit within these brothers of Christ, by calling them "human apostates" working "with Satan" in Satan's kitchen of lies? If one considers how those currently being publicly judged and expelled, are viewed for their faithfulness to God...would you describe the accusations as attributing a demonic spirit to these faithful? Are those accusations being "spoken" publicly? You see, sinning against the Holy Spirit is alive and well this very day. Faithful anointed (and others) are waking up to this Organizational idolatry, repenting, and taking their spirit-inspired stand for truth all over the world. How are these labeled by the Organization? Is it not how Jesus himself was labeled in the moment he gave us these words? "because they said, “He has an unclean spirit.” (Mark3:30; Matt.10:25) By the fact that Jesus himself said that this is the worst sin, and that the WT is currently practicing it each and every time someone is disfellowshipped for voicing their scriptural stand, and for their loyalty to the God of Truth (rather than to the wicked steward and his Gentile Beast representatives), and that person is publicly labeled as having an unclean, lethal, wicked spirit, (and so, must be avoided at all cost), that sin is committed. There is one more thing I myself learned from all these scriptures... Jesus said, “And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven." Luke12:10 What wise and considerate foresight, for Jesus to make plain to us, that it is not sinning against the individual vessel that is unforgivable. But how might this information be of use today? When we are judged and expelled today, is it not because we have "sinned against" "the 'faithful and discreet slave'"? I know from personal experience as well as the many reports I have heard of the experiences of others, that despite weighty scriptural backing for every assertion the anointed defendant makes, it is made clear to them by their accusers, that the basis for their expulsion, is exclusively, a lack of harmony and subjection to the GB. After their condemnation, the defendant is thereafter considered spiritually dead, as if they have sinned against Holy Spirit, when they have simply rejected the false doctrines of men, as the scriptures advise us to (2Tim.3:5; 1John4:1; Mark7:7; 2Cor.11:3,20,4; Rev.2:20)(Rev.2:2). There are therefore (so far), two counts of this sin... Declaring Holy Spirit within it's chosen vessels, as demonic, and raising men above Christ, and equal to Holy Spirit. ...For, if it is forgivable to sin against/blaspheme Christ, (Matt.12:32 A) but not forgivable to sin against/blaspheme the GB, then they sin against God's spirit by claiming equality with it. (Isa.46:5; 40:18,25; Rev.13:15,8,4) But there is a third sin against the Holy Spirit which the GB is guilty of! Not only do they claim that the spirit-sanctified members of the temple of God contain Satanic spirit... They claim that God's Holy Spirit dwells in the unclean, common, unconsecrated, and un-sanctified. We read at Rev.13:15,12,14... 15 He (the false prophet) was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 12 And he (false prophet) exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. And he deceivesthose who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived." Without going into every detail of meaning here, we see that the false prophet (GB) incites and convinces people to worship the image of the Wild Beast (image of Org. as spirit appointed). How does he convince people to commit this idolatry? Rev.13:15 said that the false prophet gives "breath" (spirit) into the image, enabling that image to have divine-like appearance, power, and a stature... deserving of what constitutes worship (unquestioning obedience, praise, honor, service). This "breath" (John20:22), is counterfeit Holy Spirit (Rev.13:15). This is spiritual fraud of the most blasphemous kind! (Rev.13:6) The source of the Wild Beast's spirit appointment, is not from God at all, but just as Revelation exposes...the false prophet's misleading deceptions are the only source of the Wild Beast's seeming divinity. The unclean Wild Beast is not endorsed or inspired by God in Heaven... it is endorsed only by the false prophet who is using it (Rev.13:12 A; Rev.19:20; Dan.8:11,24,25; 11:31). How blasphemous to impersonate God's Holy Spirit, and lie about it's endorsement! To teach that God's HOLY Spirit is embodied within this counterfeit Temple of God (composed of counterfeit Gentile priests -Eze.44:6,7,8,9; Mark13:14), is most certainly to sin against that spirit. ( The Organization says that elders (who represent the Image of the Org.) are appointed by Holy Spirit ) Are your local elders part of the anointed Temple of God? (1Cor.3:16; 1Pet.2:5; Eph.2:20,21,22) Are all elders spirit appointed? Who really are those "appointed as overseers"? (Acts20:28) 1Pet.5:1-4 reads: "To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: (Rom.8:19) 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away." (Deut.15:10; Isa.65:22; Rom.8:18,19) (See Rev.6:2; 3:11,21) If we allow all these scriptures to impact our understanding of who the shepherds of God's flock are; they are the Chosen Ones. Each and every living stone inducted into the anointed Temple of God, must undergo grievous tribulation and refinement to be cleansed, previous to their seal (Mal.3:3; 1Pet.5:10; Heb.12:5,6,7,8,9,10,11; Prov.3:11,12; 1Cor.11:32; Rev.3:19). Not so the spiritual Gentile Elders comprising the Wild Beast. These counterfeit priests only need comply with Organizational arrangements, expectations, standards, and suggestions. The claim that these are only chosen based upon 1Tim.3 is just not the whole truth. The greatest requirement for priestly service is "spiritual qualifications" (Gal.6:1), which is not referring to the list at 1Tim.3 as the WT professes. The original words for "spirit qualifications" is "those who are lead by spirit/walk by spirit/live by spirit", and these are defined at Rom.8:14(Rom.8:16,17) as those who will reign with Christ. "Elders" have been empowered to trample and expel God's genuine chosen priests with impunity...for now. In the meantime, to erect and empower a counterfeit Temple priesthood, claim it is filled with Holy Spirit and appointed by God, and then demand that all worship it's Image, is a third sin against Holy Spirit. (Eze.44:6,7,8,9; 2Chron.13:9; Num.3:10; Rev.11:2; Mark13:14) In conclusion, the worst sin the WT has done, is the same worst sin according to Christ. They 1. attribute the work of the faithful to Satanic spirit 2. condemn and punish those who reject men's lying doctrines, as if they rejected Holy Spirit. 3. mislead millions to believe that they have license to pour God's spirit into an Idol made of those God has not chosen, and then to place that counterfeit Temple of abomination above the true Temple of God (2Thess.2:4; Rev.13:6), where it can desolate and trample underfoot, any genuine priest who refuses to worship it. [Matt.24:15; Dan.8:13; 11:31; Luke21:24; Jer.12:10 (1Cor.3:9); Isa.6:11,12; Rev.11:2]. Pearl Doxsey 4 woman in the wilderness

There's a recent Watchtower study edition on this very topic. “The Generous Person Will Be Blessed” 11/2017, pp. 18,19 Quote: "We can be assured that “the generous person will be blessed.” Moreover, when we give our valuable things (monetary valuables, of course) to Jehovah, we honor him.—Prov. 3:9;22:9." Not according to Jesus, or his apostles. Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Matt 19:21 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." Matt 6:24 "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." 1 Tim 6:10 "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life." 1 Tim 6:17-19 Obviously, the GB has it all wrong. "Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.This too is meaningless." Eccl 5:10

Yes, there are two mindsets. Luke 17:21 - “Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” KJV I realize the NWT says, “in your midst”. The Wt. Kingdom Greek Interlinear translates it as, “look for the kingdom of the God inside of you is”. “entos” means “inside, within you. i.e. your soul” Those chosen to be part of God’s Temple (John 2:19-22) “house” God’s spirit. The completed “144,000” become the “holy city”/Temple and God’s dwelling place. So, yes the Kingdom of God is within them – within their heart. Ezek 36:26; 2 Cor 3:3; Jer 24:7; 31:33; Rom 2:29 It doesn’t originate with an organization and where JWs set their vision. 1 Cor 3:16; 6:19; Rom 8:9,11; Eph 2:22; Heb 3:6

They wouldn’t actually be literal (like the “ten virgins”) but their symbolic meaning helps with the application and understanding, which understanding is granted by God through Holy Spirit. Coinciding with Jesus’ use of illustrations is the admonition to dig for their meaning. If our heart craves truth as valuable, we struggle to know it. It takes humility to submit ourselves to God’s direction. John 6:27; Matt 13:44,36,51; Luke 8:8-11; Rev 2:29; 3:22 Only then do we receive insight into the signs of the end. If we are bent on being the “natural man”, spiritual insight is lost and doctrines of men take over; any ‘digging’ is beneath us. 1 Cor 6:6-16; Luke 16:3; 11:13; Matt 7:7; 21:22 When we worship in spirit and truth, we are sanctified by truth. John 17:17 “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” We know “Peter” means “rock” - petros (G4074) – apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock - “a stone” - one of the twelve disciples” “on this rock” – petra - feminine of the same as G4074; a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively):—rock. Peter was one of many “stones” selected to build Jesus’ church, which is the “living” Temple under the New Covenant. Peter wrote to “God’s elect” speaking of the living Stone, corner stone, stumbling stone - Christ. He says, “ you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual houseto be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” Not everyone is chosen to be part of the Temple priesthood, or to be Christ’s Bride; only those anointed ones since Christ. John 13:20; Matt 10:40; 7:20; 1 Pet 2:9 If the early temple pattern was built by the template in heaven and we know the priesthood duties were specific in the early temple as outlined by heaven’s spiritual diagram, how much more so in the heavenly Temple, and under Christ the High Priest. Heb 8:5 The priesthood then was designated to teach God’s laws and serve mankind; thus since Christ, they ready themselves during their lifetime through intense refinement, to do so in the Kingdom. Mal 2:7 Yet scriptures outline how important it is that the anointed ones follow the arrangement now, but many refuse to submit to Christ and his direction…and fall. All of this choosing, testing that God allows at the hands of Satan, and refinement from sin, (labor pains, Matt 24:8; Rev 12:1,2) is to ‘set’ the sealed ones onto the ‘rock mass’, and complete the “church” of Christ – God’s Temple. Zech 4:7-10; Rev 7:15 This “birth” of the New Covenant woman/promise, and which is also the union of the Bride and Christ, (Christ chooses his bride, not us) brings forth the Kingdom and the rest of Abraham’s seed – the “birth” of the Kingdom promise. Isa 66:8 Can serving Christ, the Father, as well as all mankind be done by this priesthood/kingship only from “heaven” as the Wt. teaches? Of course not. The “Holy City”, New Jerusalem is the Temple, which “comes down out of heaven”. 1 Cor 3:16,17; Rev 21:10 Jesus showed us by walking among the people, teaching them. He also told Peter to “feed my sheep” only possible through Holy Spirit and by remaining on the vine of Christ. John 15:4 The “Temple” of living stones will reside on the earth, yet also have access to God in “heaven”. This means Christ, who is the cornerstone of the Temple, will also be on the earth. John 1:51; Rev 21:2; Gen 32:12 “What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” 2 Cor 6:16 I don’t believe that all false prophets are anointed. I believe the last of the prospective “priests/kings”/ anointed ones are within the Wt facing the final test that has come upon the “living stones”, played out by Gog and Magog - the two Beasts of Rev 13 - the GB and the organization. Rev 12:42 Thess 2:1-12 It is there that the remaining anointed ones are gathered. Rev 20:7-9; 16:13,14 When I look at the meaning of the Greek term, “tameion,” for "inner rooms" it defines it as: “a dispenser or distributor; akin to τέμνω témnō, to cut); a dispensary or magazine, i.e. a chamber on the ground-floor or interior of an Oriental house (generally used for storage or privacy, a spot for retirement):—secret chamber, closet, storehouse. I see the organization and how it is treasured in the physical sense, and how that treasure affects the spiritual heart. Matt 6:19-21; Luke 21:8; Matt 24:23 Jesus follows by saying: “For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. (his parousia) Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.” Matt 24:28 Or Luke uses the term “eagles”. The carcass isn’t Christ, but those of the remnant anointed “killed” by the Beast for their testimony to Jesus. Mark 8:35; Rev 11:1-3; 12:11,14,6 Jesus did say he would “send” those who represent him in truth, and those with perception, like an eagle, would find it. Matt 7:20; Mal 3:18; Rev 11:3,8

Those same "signs" are mentioned in Revelation. Will we also see a literal dragon, a Wild Beast from the sea, a Beast with two horns that "spoke like a dragon, a Harlot? Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah." Matt 12: 38,39 "Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said to them, “When it is evening you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; and in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times. A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” And He left them and departed." Matt 16:1-4 "Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:20-21

God's Kingdom, is symbolized by His Throne in heaven. His Word tells us, "Heaven is my throne", "earth is my footstool" (Isa.66:1). God rules in "heaven". Yet we must not think of heaven as a physical place. God's rule takes place, in the hearts of those who love, serve, and obey Him and his laws. (Col.3:15) If those obedient and faithful, are also His "born again" of the spirit Sons... then their "hearts", are of heaven (Eph.2:6; Rom.8:9; Heb.12:22-23; Luke10:20)... even while their physical bodies, are here on earth. This idea may help to bring clarity to Luke17:20-21. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/… When we read that "earth" is God's "footstool", a footstool is an identity that we subdue under our feet (Ps.110:1; Rom.16:20). When God told Adam to "subdue the earth" (Gen.1:28), it included taking a rulership over all other living things. -- Adam failed, because he gave the physical creation, over to Satan, and became a slave to sin and death (Rom.5:12; 8:20; 1Cor.15:22,45; 2Cor.5:17). Jesus has replaced Adam, and has been charged with subduing the New Creation. Those also called out of this world to be priests and KINGS, are to subdue the old creation (the flesh with all it's desires) within their own heart, and subdue the earthly forces which surround them, to become subject to the sovereignty of Christ (Eph.6:12-13; 5:11; James3:15; 2Cor.10:5; John18:37). https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/… Pearl Doxsey 4 woman in the wilderness

"And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" Eph 4:11,12 If the anointed accepts and understand the spiritual role of each bodily member, the gifts are shared. The whole body is enhanced at “teaching”, “healing”, comforting, etc, all under the same Head, Christ. One who comforts can be equipped to teach, etc. “A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good” 1 Cor 12:7 So, as James says, not all should assume the role of primary teacher, as what is taught could be destructive to the entire anointed Body. 1 Cor 12:29,4,11; 12:17,18 This is how it is with the GB and their “teaching” – a “world of unrighteousness”, defiling the entire anointed body. Also, any other “gift” of the anointed ones who must obey them, may as well be nonexistent. 1 Cor 1:10-13;25,28-30; Col 2:19

Those born again as spirit are the anointed ones, who can be "sealed" while still in their physical body - on earth. They are then, part of "heaven". "But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect," Heb 12:22,23 God can place his "seal" of ownership upon the forehead of a slave once they have proved their worthiness. Satan also "seals" his own slaves, stealing them from Christ. 1 Pet 1:23; John 14:6; John 3:16; John 8:44; Rev 9:11; 1 Cor 10:10; Heb 11:28; John 10:10; 1 Pet 5:8

Funny you should say that, since every “slave” of Christ should be teaching the people, not just a select few. They “teach” through the avenue of the gift given them within the Body. I guess it’s in the “blood”. Mal 2:7; 1 Pet 2:5,9; John 6:53; 5:1,2,4,5,16; John 13:20

Even though the GB dismisses Jesus’ parables as just warnings, Jesus tells us there is more behind them than what appears on the surface. “The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.” Matt 13:10-13 He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, “‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’ Luke 8:10 The parable of the wicked slave, as with all of Jesus’ parables, holds the secrets of the kingdom of God, the signs of the times; which is knowledge that God grants individuals to understand. It is ironic that the parable of the “faithful and discreet slave” of Matt 24:48-51 holds validity with the GB until it speaks of the “wicked slave”. Apparently, it is at that point that the parable’s application ends, and Jesus’ words are held up as just a story, - a warning. Each anointed one is to be found faithful and discreet upon Jesus’ return. Yet, he did appoint a steward over God’s “household” of slaves, and the (composite) GB act in that capacity. Luke 12:42; 1 Tim 3:15; 5:8, 1 Cor 12:28 However, they fulfill the parable of the “wicked slave” who “beats” the other anointed slaves. Matt 24:48-51 The chain of events begins when this slave expected the arrival of the Master sooner. (failed dates, 1914) What is the burr in the GB’s saddle, if not the understanding of “this generation” which must constantly be changed to support the teaching of 1914? Suppression of his fellow slaves under him, who question the GB’s teachings on this, is the next link in the chain, and the wicked slave begins to “eat and drink with drunkards”. Who are the drunkards, and what are they drunk on? They are those whom the wicked slave has set up an alliance with, to carry out the “beating” – the elder body; and who are ‘drunk’ on their given power and prominence. Rev 9:1-3; 13:15,7;19:20; 11:7; Mark 10:42,43; Matt 23:34; Rev 18:3 I called the elder body phony anointed ones. What I mean, is that they have replaced the authentic anointed ones in the role of the “priesthood”, and are regarded as being appointed by Holy Spirit, according to scriptural guidance. I use to consider it rather ignorant to believe all prospective “elders” were approved by the GB’s prayers and answers received; now they describe this appoint based on scripture - scripture that in reality applies to the anointed. 1 Pet 2:5,9; 2 Thess 2:4; Matt 24:15; Rev 13:5-7 Another way to determine if the GB are of the genuine anointed is found in 2 Thess 2:1-4 where it speaks of the coming of Christ announced in the form of a spoken word, letter or spirit (prophesy),“allegedly from us” – from another anointed one. Clearly, the coming of Christ has been announced by the GB. And what followed, is the elder body seating itself as the “man of lawlessness” in God’s “Temple” (1 Pet 2:5,9; 1 Cor 3:16,17; 2 Cor 6:16; Eph 2:20-22) Rom 6:16 There’s a pattern to discern of the premature timing of Christ being the focus of these genuine, yet fallen anointed ones. One of the main reason anointed and all are disfellowshipped, is for the rejection of 1914. As soon as I answered “no” to the question, “do you believe that God’s Kingdom was established in heaven in 1914”, it was immediately stated by the elder that I would be announced as disfellowshipped at the next meeting. John 16:1,2; Rev 11:7-10 “He will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.” Dan 7:25 “Horns” represent kings, and the kings in Revelation are the Chosen ones. Dan 7:8,24; Rev 17:12; 1:5,6; 5:9,10 The “beast from the earth” that expects “all the earth” to glorify the organization/wild beast has “two horns” like a lamb – two representing “truth” as if these “kings” speak on behalf of, or as, Christ (Matt 24:24) – yet they speak like a dragon. Rev 13:11,14,15; John 8:44 This beast represents the fallen anointed GB and are now false prophets used by Satan to carry out his plan, to destroy those in Christ. (Rev 8:10,11;16:13) Surely...surely, it can be determined that Gog and Magog who target the anointed ones does not come from the most suspected source in Satan’s world – political entities. Rev 20:7-9 It would come from the least expected place, and which Christ’s parables help us to discern. There is evidence in the time of the end of the presence of both a wicked slave, as well as a “faithful and discreet slave” who has been assigned to care for God’s household. Matt 24:46 Since the GB has proclaimed that they are the only “faithful and discreet slave”, they fit the parable of the wicked slave; the same parable that unlocks the knowledge of the coming Kingdom of God. Isa 66:5; John 16:1,2; Rev 11:7; 13:15; 6:9; 20:4; 17:6 The choice is before all anointed slaves of Christ to be found either “foolish and wicked”, or “faithful and discreet”. Prov 19:9; Luke 12:20; Isa 28:11,14,15,17-22,29; Matt 25:21; Mark 13:35; Luke 17:10; John 12:26; Rev 19:10;22:9; 16:15

At least I am consistent, and I don’t have to pull out a chart to explain a new doctrine such as “this generation”. "What a tangled web we weave..." Two scriptures are all you need to explain it. The GB are authentic anointed ones, the majority of the elder body are the phony ones; but as we have seen many times in the history of God’s chosen people, they can fall. Deut 29:14-19; Heb 12:15-17 The remnant faces a most difficult test fabricated by Satan using these fallen ones – taking him up on the offer he proposes; the same offer placed before Jesus, and before all of the anointed ones. Matt 24:21,22 He makes it comfortable, a spiritual habitation thought to be one of peace and security, that salvation can only be possible through one’s association with it. A “powerful delusion” is just that – powerful. 2 Thess 2:11 “Powerful” - efficiency ("energy"):—OPERATION, strong, (effectual) working. “In the NT used only of superhuman power, whether of God or of the Devil” “He (false prophet/beast from the earth) was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, (organization) that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.” Rev 13:15 Those faithful to Christ listen only to Christ. There is no man that is their mediator – or yours. Their “light shines” before all men, light directly from Christ. Matt 5:13-16; 2 Pet 1:19; Phil 2:15 The anointed within the organization “buy” their light from a wicked slave, provided through a myriad of books; outdated, discarded and replaced. Rev 13:16,17 Although they have the ability to serve the Father and Jesus on their own merit, a “spirit-directed” iconic image stands in their way; as well as the fear of losing everything, if they do. Matt 10:34-39 I am faithful and loyal to the Lord, not to an organization. My words mean nothing unless backed up by scripture, unlike the GB whose words mean everything with little scripture to validate them. I can’t help but feel you didn’t take the time to read any I provided. Isa 5:20,21

I addressed this in my second post. Hope it helps.