Witness

Okay, project this spiritually. In the organization, are both “Jews” of “Israel” (anointed, Rom 2:29; 9:6-9; Gal 4:26-28)... ...And “uncircumcised Gentiles". The governing leadership is suppose to be all “Jews” (I have some doubts about this latest crop). The majority of elders are “Gentiles”. Who, has given the elders power to convict other “Jews” as seditionists? Who can put them to "death" in the spiritual sense? (John 16:2; Rev 13:15) The elders have been consistent in upholding the power of the GB, and vice versa; while the anointed “Jews” are told to follow the “oral tradition” of the organization. (Matt 24:48-51)

The Sanhedrin was the JEWISH RELIGIOUS court system of Israel - of God's nation. It had power over the temple activities - over the priesthood. Who today, have power over the anointed Temple "living stones"? The Sanhedrin put Jesus on trial. Who puts the anointed today on trial? Your elder body, under the direction of the GB.

You do know the account concerning this one scripture alone? The apostles were preaching about Jesus Christ in the temple courts. The Jewish high priest and the Sadducees, were filled with “jealousy”, because converts were being made. They had them put in the public prison. This account has nothing to do with the “secular authorities”. It has everything to do with God’s people of the day, and it still does, with God’s spiritual “Israel” today. Who acts like a “high priest” in the organization, replacing Jesus Christ as Head and high priest? Your governing body. They are jealous tyrants who refuse any confrontation, any questioning of their teachings and pseudo authority. In the congregation of JWs, where the temple in the anointed is found, (1 Pet 2:5,9; 1 Cor 3:16,17) anointed ones who… #1 Preach Jesus Christ as their only Head instead of a wicked slave and a “Gentile” elder body who lord it over them (Luke 22:24-27; Rev 9:3-5; Rev 13:1,2,5-7)… #2 Reject an organization (since the authentic organization is the anointed Body of Christ) (1 Cor 12:14; Eph 2:20:22;1 Cor 14:40)… #3Reject changes in God’s “set times and laws” – 1914 and all other dates as well as doctrine that changes as shifting shadows…(Dan 7:25; 2 Thess 2:1-4; James 1:17)… #Obey God as ruler, rather than men… ..are brought before a judicial committee and disfellowshipped – all for following the teachings of Christ and using the example of the apostles, which is to obey God as ruler, rather than men. You would think that your governing body would listen to anyone, especially the anointed who preach about Jesus, but this isn’t the case. God’s anointed people are to be submissive to another headship and other decrees – the GB’s decrees. (Matt 24:24) “If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves.” Gal 6:3 “Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4 Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.” Rom 10:3,4 If ANY JW truly loves God and Christ, that person would discern, that Wt’s leadership has transgressed the fulfillment of the law in Christ – adding to, and expecting obedience to, THEIR word – the word of men not inspired by Holy Spirit. The Wt’s leadership is destructive ,and the primary obstacle to eternal life that JWs are facing. It isn’t the governmental authorities in the world that should concern any of you. (Rev 18:4-8)

“Don’t let others spoil your faith and joy with their philosophies, their wrong and shallow answers built on men’s thoughts and ideas, instead of on what Christ has said.” Col 2:8 (Living Bible) I am sure any past and present JW can come up with just one doctrine that the organization’s leaders had to change their ‘idea’ on, which change is called, “new light”. The list of “clarified” beliefs is extensive. We should remember that nothing that begins in spiritual darkness, can submit to clarification; which is the act of providing more detail to the original statement. If we were to check over the list, we would see the doctrines are not refined to emit progressive spiritual “light” from Jesus Christ, but they are traded out with more lies – more thoughts and delusions stemming from the dark minds of governing leaders. (Isa 5:20; Micah 3:6) This list reveals JWs “stronghold”; teachings that were the cornerstone of their faith when in their heyday, and what JWs relied on to preach, year after year. They proved to be wrong, without having source in the chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ…without having source in the Holy Spirit. (Matt 7:24-27;24:22) This is the most dangerous stronghold that we may allow to overcome us. (Isa 28:7,8,15,18) It affects our spirituality, our prospect of eternal life. Sadly, to fall for such a spiritual refuge requires our whole being; physical, emotional, and spiritual self, to be totally on board with its captive theme and calling. (Ps 9:15; 2 Thess 5:3; 2 Cor 11:3,4) The apostles walked in the footsteps of Christ, speaking his truths, while tearing down worthless ideas of men that contradicted the Word of God. (Zech 8:16; Eph 4:25; 2 Cor 2:17; 4:2,3; 2 Tim 3:1,5,7,8) On the second part of the annual meeting, a Branch member’s wife was interviewed. She mentioned that JWs are at spiritual war, with the focus on advancing pure worship and “primary joy” in God. Spiritual war is raging…against a stronghold of lies. (John 8:44; 2 Cor 4:4; 1 Tim 4:1; 6:12) Pure worship to be given to God is only possible when one acknowledges and teaches steadfast truth, and not human concepts that ultimately will “spoil your faith and joy” as Col 2:8 states. This spiritual decision-making war began in Genesis and continued down through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Now, it is reaching its culmination. (Gen 3:15; Deut 30:15-20; Heb 2:14; 1 John 2:14; Eph 6:16; Rev 12:11,13,15,17; Joel 3:14; Rev 16:13-16) “It is true that I am an ordinary, weak human being, but I don’t use human plans and methods to win my battles. 4 I use God’s mighty weapons, not those made by men, to knock down the devil’s strongholds. 5 These weapons can break down every proud argument against God and every wall that can be built to keep men from finding him. With these weapons I can capture rebels and bring them back to God and change them into men whose hearts’ desire is obedience to Christ.” 2 Cor 10:3-5 “But to do this, you will need the strong belt of truth and the breastplate of God’s approval. In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. And you will need the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit—which is the Word of God.” Eph 6:14,16,17 A farmer cultivates and sows a field in straight rows, and on good ground that produces an abundant crop. Jesus said the “seed” that we are to sow is reliable truth, in the real sense of the word – the Word of God. It is never discarded. (Mark 4:14-20) Truth can only be found in Christ; and in those anointed teachers who remain in him. (Matt 7:15-19; John 15:5,7,8,16; 13:20; 1 John 3:24; 2 John 1:9) Using this illustration, the organization’s packet of "purchased" seeds sown since day one, were never viable, as living truth. (Luke 4:5-7; 2 Cor 11:13-15) What little truth may have been evident, was eventually replaced with men’s ideas. (2 Pet 2:1-3) There is no life in teachings that are constantly shifted and chucked aside for new thoughts and philosophies. (Mark 4:14; John 15:1-4,15; Matt 7:15-20) There is no clear straight path of progressive light ahead when a leader grapples with revamping an old doctrine, to save his livelihood provided through an earthly organization. (Phil 3:19; Jude 1:12,13) “In the past, we thought that the great tribulation began in 1914 when World War I started. We thought that Jehovah “cut short” those days in 1918 when the war ended so that the remaining anointed ones on earth could preach the good news to all nations. (Matt 24:21,22) After that preaching work would be completed, we expected that Satan’s world would be destroyed. So we thought that there were three parts to the great tribulation. It would begin in 1914, it would be interrupted in 1918, and it would finish at Armageddon.” W 13/7/15 p. 13,14 “Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows, so is the person who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!” Prov 26:18,19 That article goes on with more thoughts and expectations that JWs believed and taught (sown) as truths. We can easily say that the organization’s leaders did not sow straight rows or a path leading others to the teaching of Jesus Christ. (Prov 10:9; 4:14; 3:5,6; Ps 16:11; Isa 30:21; Luke 3:4-6; John 14:6) They led' and are still leading their captive ones with crooked, empty teachings spoken from the heart; all, while building not only their earthly treasures with human slavery, but reinforcing their stronghold of lies. (Ps 12:2-4;41:6; Jer 7:8;Ezek 13:10; Matt 15:19; John 8:44; Matt 6:19,20,24; Rom 6:16; Rev 13:10) “Yet those other men keep telling you how wonderful they are, so here I go: You think you are so wise—yet you listen gladly to those fools; you don’t mind at all when they make you their slaves and take everything you have, and take advantage of you, and put on airs, and slap you in the face.” 2 Cor 11:18-20 “Don’t be misled; remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! If he sows to please his own wrong desires, he will be planting seeds of evil and he will surely reap a harvest of spiritual decay and death; but if he plants the good things of the Spirit, he will reap the everlasting life that the Holy Spirit gives him.” Gal 6:7,8 The organization’s “clarified” beliefs is a list of wrong thoughts, ideas and desires of men; with not one glimmer of spiritual light leading to life in Christ. (Jer 14:14; Ps 97:11; John 6:63; 12:46; 2 Cor 6:14) None of us, especially the anointed priests who have the obligation to give God pure worship through their “sacrifices of praise”, (Ps 4:5; 1 Pet 2:5,9; Heb 13:15) should allow the hollow delusions of men and their dominating influence, lead us away from worshiping the Father in spirit and truth. (Prov 12:22; Ps 5:9; 4:5; John 4:23,24) The woman interviewed, also said that God’s sovereignty was first and foremost in importance for her. Will any heart that cultivates lies, be worthy of service in the Kingdom of God? (Ps 5:4; Rev 19:8; 21:8) Someone said, “sovereignty” can be summed up in two words, “who rules?”. Who rules over us, if we choose the decrees and doctrine of men, over the decrees of God fulfilled in Christ? (Ps 119:130; 1:1,2; 4:2; Matt 15:9; 23:13; Mark 7:8; 1 Thess 2:13) Why did Jesus compare our being a useful servant of God's sovereignty, to a farmer ...plowing the ground for the planting of seed? This comparison within the Bible, is not new. The Bible compares the Word of God, to seed (Luke 8:11). It compares the spiritual fertility of our heart, to soil (Luke 8:15; Hos 10:12; 6:3; Isa 44:3; 45:8; 2 Cor 9:10; Jer 4:3; Luke 8:14; 1 Cor 3:6; Eph 3:16,17) From those verses we see, that the purpose of symbolic rain from heaven [living waters (Rev 22:1; John 4:10,14)], is to nurture our growth in righteousness, sanctification, and holiness, by the blessing of God's spirit. We too must supplement God's blessing, by contributing a plowed heart... soil that is softened to accept God's Laws (Heb 10:16) and the life they impart (Rom 8:11,2; Gal 6:8; Prov 6:20-23). We must strive for progressive understanding... nurturing our growth in the knowledge of God within us (John 6:27; Phil 1:9) Pearl Doxsey - "Don't Look Back" The JW ended her interview by saying she had gained peace and confidence in “the decisions this organization makes through the governing body”. She then said, it is “easier to be supportive, and listen, obey and be blessed”. Sadly, this woman and all JWs who support their leadership, are taking part in the spiritual battle against Truth in Jesus Christ. (Rev 12:7; 18:4) Her stronghold is not in God alone and His Word, His laws in Jesus Christ. JWs rely on men and their ideas to lead them, as the Pharisees expected of the early Jews. (Mark 7:6-8; Matt 23:27,28,15) By submitting to the rebellious words of men over the Word of Christ, the anointed priestly “kings of the earth” (Rev 1:5) and those in their company, have blindly rejected the sovereignty of the One they assume they uphold. Their refuge is the organization, while the yoke they have accepted, is in the deceitful scheme founded on a lie – a stronghold that will be brought down, in the light of God’s Truth. (Zech 4:7-9; Ezek 13:13-16; 2 Thess 2:9-12; Rev 13:4,7,8;8:8; 19:20; 20:10; Jer 23:29) (Ps 19:1-7; Matt 14:62; 24:27,30; John 8:12; Heb 12:1; Rev 22:17) “Why do the nations rebel and the people plot (“ponder, imagine, mutter”) a vain (“worthless or empty”) thing? 2 The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and His Anointed One: 3 “Let us tear off their chains and free ourselves from their restraints.” 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them. 5 Then He speaks to them in His anger and terrifies them in His wrath: 6 “I have consecrated My King on Zion, My holy mountain.” 7 I will declare the Lord’s decree: He said to Me, “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. 8 Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance and the ends of the earth Your possession. 9 You will break them with a rod of iron; You will shatter them like pottery.” 10 So now, kings, be wise; receive instruction, you judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with reverential awe and rejoice with trembling. 12 Pay homage to the Son or He will be angry and you will perish in your rebellion, for His anger may ignite at any moment. All those who take refuge in Him are blessed.” Ps 2:1-12 https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/ Who are the "Kings of the Earth"? “Lightning” – “From East to West” "Armageddon"

There is a revealing comment made on a recent organization’s video about trials JWs may face, that would test their faith and hope. The speaker referred to these times as “storms”, using the account of Peter walking toward Jesus on the water, and how he temporarily lost faith before taking hold of Jesus’ hand. (Matt 14:22-33) One example that he gave of someone’s ‘temporary, momentary weakness of faith’, was of a missionary couple who was sent home after many years in service. This was referred to as “adjustments that affect our privileges in service”. Apparently, this “privilege” to serve the organization in this capacity, came to an end. The person claimed to lose all sense of direction, and nothing in life seemed important. I can imagine how losing a “privilege” can be a demeaning experience. We are aware that hundreds of people have been let go from Bethel at a moment’s notice. Who was the source of this “storm” that these ousted ones now had to endure? Who granted, and also removed, the “privilege” that people had thought was toward serving God? The speaker admitted that leaving the ‘comfort zone of full-time service’ can cause a storm. It can produce fear in what is to come. It is interesting that even though the organization caused this upheaval, the speaker puts the burden on the victim, if they are at all affected by the storm and their ‘faith weakens’. This really puts the organization on a “god” pedestal, whose decisions cannot be questioned, and who is never guilty for the suffering of others. It aptly identifies the Beasts of Revelation that demand unwavering loyalty. (Rev 13:1,2,11,12) In the event of a Bethel purge, some individuals have come to realize their entire service was to men, and not to God. At this epiphany, they left the organization because of it. They recognized that no matter how much they gave and sacrificed of themselves, they were replaceable. This really is no different than factory workers dismissed from their job without reason. If we are faithful to God and Jesus, and obedient to His word, would we be replaceable? Is this how God and Jesus express their love to us? (John 3:16; John 14:21; Luke 12:7; 2 Cor 9:8) Well, it seems obvious that there is no love in an organization that terminates people without a second thought, or the reason why. (Matt 22:39; Rom 13:10; John 10:7-13; 1 John 4:9-11; 5:3) Can faith and hope flourish, without love? “But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Cor 13:13 If love is missing, can truth flourish? "Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth" 1 Cor 13:6 Putting our faith in an earthly organization that is fully immersed in this world, is folly. (Prov 14:8; Isa 2:12,17,7,8) Putting our faith in men and their lusts for power and riches, is pure blindness. (Prov 26:4; Isa 2:8,9,22;Luke 16:15; John 12:40; 2 Cor 4:3,4;11:13-15; Rom 1:25) The leadership centralizes their faith and hope in what they have built and desire to keep building. Yes, they have a storyline to promote to their members and recruited new ones; but it is just that – a fabricated deceitful storyline, absent of God’s truth. (2 Thess 2:9-11) It promises salvation, a concept that is ‘bought’ with one’s full commitment to the organization and its leadership. (Luke 21:8; Rom 6:16; 1 Tim 4:1; 2 Pet 2:1-3; 2 Tim 4:3,4; Rev 16:13-16) (John 7:18; 2 Cor 11:3,4,20; Rom 6:16; Col 2:8; Rev 13:1,4,7-10,11,16,17) The speaker used the illustration of Peter grasping the hand of Jesus as depicting a restoration of his faith. Jesus wants us to do the same today when we leave the drowning waters of Wormwood – the apostate “city”. (Rev 8:10,11; 13:11; 17:1,2; Luke 17:26-37; Rev 18:4) Turning back to the ‘beggarly things’ of the world, as in the case of the missionary rekindling his hope in the organization, will only cause terminal downfall. (Gal 4:9; Phil 3:19; Rev 13:4,8) Many who were associated with the "Watchtower" organization, have lost cherished things, due to being cast off as wicked by their local congregation. The spiritual path each one has chosen afterward, has varied. Which of those post-"Watchtower" paths, leads to eternal life? What follows, are excerpts from my reply to someone who asked such questions, after his rejection of the wicked steward's wormwood waters, and his exodus from the "City" of apostate Jerusalem. He wants to know how God views these decisions, and what reward he can expect for his discernment and decisive action to cease his association with God's rebellious and idolatrous nation. Pearl Doxsey 2 Cor 6:16-18; Eph 4:24,25; 5:11; Ps 26:4; Rev 18:4; Jer 51:6,9,45; Isa 48:20; Matt 24:14-16 I encourage any who have left the organization, to read her reply: https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2016/01/is-leaving-city-enough.html Am I being too harsh to say that the organization is an unrelenting, bloodsucking iron beast? Not in the least. (Rev 9:1-3,7-11; 13:5-7)

Oh dear. I would hope you would know me better than that by my comments. Our only leader is God's Word in Christ.

I agree, there is no Bible that is accurate. But, since I believe the organization is a trap to capture the anointed with “empty philosophy” (Col 2:8; Rev 13:10; 12:13,15) I have come to realize just how insidious this predicted war against the anointed (“kings of the earth” Rev 1:5) in Christ is. (Rev 13:5-7) Satan wants the anointed destroyed, so the trap is a false sense of “peace and security” in the organization. (1 Thess 5:3) As we both know, the anointed have been trampled inside by a rulership over them. (2 Thess 2:3,4) Why? Because Satan will lose his kingdom once the last “living stone” of the Temple is sealed. We see how Satan can twist doctrine, and he certainly has used the bible to do so also. I just read this study article that should have “man of lawlessness”/Beast of Rev 13 stamped across its pages in bold letters. As you have seen, scriptures that apply to the anointed are now applied to the elder body. 1 Cor 12:12 is the opening verse of the study. 1 Cor 12 is about the anointed members of the Body of Christ and the gifts bestowed on them through anointing. Now, it is applied to every JW. The anointed were not mentioned in the article at all. https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-august-2020/You-Have-a-Place-in-Jehovahs-Congregation/ I understand your feelings and I respect them. But “in that day” is in the Kingdom when the Bride is united with her husband. (Rev 21:1,2) "She", this mother covenant of life, will know the truth (John 14:6) She is wisdom. (Prov 9:1; 31:10,17,18,26,27) Notice what Jesus says right before that: “A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. (He’s describing the tribulation that each anointed must suffer before being sealed, especially in the last days with the anointed remnant. Rev 12:5-7) “ So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” Notice also what Jesus said: “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:14 The early temple was the designated place of worship. Today’s Temple is built on Christ. He is the chief cornerstone. (Eph 2:20-22) It is where “worship” is in spirit and truth. (John 4:23,24) We come to know how to worship correctly through Jesus Christ. Since this is the case, that the temple is truth (John 14:6) and the dwelling place of God, (1 Cor 3:16,17) then not only do we give God our worship, but also Jesus deserves our relative worship, as the Temple. “Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” But He was speaking of the temple of His body. (John 2:19,21) “But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. 24 And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it. (Rev 1:5) 25 Its gates shall not be shut at all by day (there shall be no night there). 26 And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into [p]it. Rev 21:22-26 How can this be? God, Jesus and the sealed “144,000” are as one. (John 17:1) The doctrine of not worshipping Jesus has changed in the organization, as all doctrine does. Truth becomes lies; lies continue to remain lies. In the end, the entire teaching of the organization is a lie. (2 Thess 2:9-12; Rev 16:13-16) We walked away with the doctrine not to worship Jesus. A friend of mine just related that her JW mother said that the organization admonishes not to love Jesus “too much”, probably for fear of worshipping him. This is absolutely crazy. How much is too much? Where is the stop button? What are the consequences if one loves Jesus too much? And, why would God expect us to honor His Son as we honor Him, but beware of loving him? (John 5:23) This is confusing, evil thinking. “If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! 1 Cor 16:22 Here is the previous teaching on worshiping Jesus: "Jehovah God commands all to worship Christ Jesus because Christ Jesus is the express image of his Father, Jehovah, and because he is the Executive Officer of Jehovah always carrying out Jehovah's purpose." Wt 1939/11/15 p. 339 "During the Millennium, "the princes will lead the people in their worship of Jehovah and of Christ." Vindication Volume 3 (J. F. Rutherford, 1932) p.295 "The people of all nations who obtain salvation must come to the house of the Lord to worship there; that is to say, they must believe on and worship Jehovah God and the Lord Jesus Christ, his chief instrument (Philippians 2:10, 11)." Salvation (J. F. Rutherford, 1939) p.151 Even those anointed priests who are victorious against this last Beast are “worshipped”. (Rev 15:2) “Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.” Rev 3:9 (who are acting as “Jews”? Who has overtaken the Temple as a counterfeit priesthood?) Only one place does the NWT now keep the word, "worship" given to Jesus in place: Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” 14 The four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped. Rev 5:13,14 Well, maybe you will think about this. We cannot "come" to Jesus as he asks us to, without getting to know him personally, as we wish to with the Father. Matt 11:28 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

This is just my opinion, but any group of men who rely on dates to make predictions that consistently FAIL, and who downplay the role of the anointed and Jesus Christ, cannot be trusted to produce a Bible. The “man of lawlessness” “sits”/rules over the Temple/dwelling of God…now. (2 Thess 2:3,4) This is the elder body, whose role cannot be challenged. Devoted JWs will not realize it until it is too late, since their eyes are set on the world’s stage and not what lies in front of them. They believe they have spiritual “peace and security”. (1 Thess 5:3; 2 Thess 2:9-12) It is a demonic play against God’s holy people, which includes translating a Bible in support of their agenda. To liberally splash the Greek scriptures alone, with the hybrid name, “Jehovah”, in places where the name “Jesus” obviously belongs, shows Satan’s ploy. To deliberately remove the word “worship” in relationship to Jesus Christ is also a demonic ploy. This bible is part of a purpose to lead people away from the Father and Jesus Christ. Just as their preaching work is folly, so is this bible. Just one simple example of twisting the meaning: “Therefore, when you catch sight of the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken about by Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place (let the reader use discernment),” Matt 24:15 NWT “a holy place” could mean any holy place and in the past, the organization has referred to the UN. I don’t know what they determine is "a holy place” today, where the man of lawless sits. One JW recently told me the MOL has not been revealed. Most translations say, the holy place. In the first fulfillment of this prophesy, Jesus was directly speaking of Jerusalem and its temple; the only holy place that would concern him and the Father. Today, it is a spiritual fulfillment, where the elder body has authority to “represent the royal priesthood” and silence their “sacrifices of praise”. The anointed are THE holy place/dwelling of God. (2 Thess 2:3,4; Rev 11:1,2) The “holy place” is described as the temple: "His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the regular sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation.” Dan 11:15 "He will make a firm covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and offering. And the abomination of desolation will be on a wing of the temple until the decreed destruction is poured out on the desolator." Dan 9:27 To further verify that this abomination is in God’s Temple in Christ: “It acted arrogantly even against the Prince of the heavenly army; it revoked his regular sacrifice and overthrew the place of his sanctuary.” Dan 8:11 1 Cor 3:16,17 – “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone [a]defiles (“destroys”) the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.” The use of the Greek word for “temple” in these scriptures: "used of the temple at Jerusalem, but only of the sacred edifice (or sanctuary) itself, consisting of the Holy place and the Holy of Holies." Rev 13:6,7: “Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. 7 It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation.” “tabernacle” – “of that well known movable temple of God after the pattern of which the temple at Jerusalem was built” While JWs are busy preaching and distributing their erroneous new bibles, the true message to “Israel” and revealing of the man of lawlessness, has already been in progress. (Matt 10:23; 2 Thess 2:8; Rev 11:1-4; Jer 23:29) https://pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com/

Interesting. They have created a condition where they believe the "world" of 2 Tim 3:1-5 includes everyone else on the outside. The disciples of Christ left the "world" of their own people to follow him. It seems clear that these scriptures were being applied to those they had left behind. Sounds familiar, doesn't it. Just today, I was comparing the GB and their living conditions and status, to what Paul wrote in 1 Cor. 4:9-13: "For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like those condemned to die in the arena. We have been made a spectacle to the whole universe, to angels as well as to human beings. 10 We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored! 11 To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. 12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13 when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage of the world—right up to this moment." The governing leaders are so far from following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, or in the footsteps of the apostles whom they love to compare themselves with.

“In Jewish thought, a name is not merely an arbitrary designation, a random combination of sounds. The name conveys the nature and essence of the thing named. It represents the history and reputation of the being named. This is not as strange or unfamiliar a concept as it may seem at first glance. In English, we often refer to a person's reputation as his "good name." When a company is sold, one thing that may be sold is the company's "good will," that is, the right to use the company's name. The Hebrew concept of a name is very similar to these ideas. An example of this usage occurs in Ex. 3:13-22: Moses asks God what His "name" is. Moses is not asking "what should I call you;" rather, he is asking "who are you; what are you like; what have you done." That is clear from God's response. God replies that He is eternal, that He is the God of our ancestors, that He has seen our affliction and will redeem us from bondage.” https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-name-of-god In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Matt 6:9 “hallowed” - I.to render or acknowledge, or to be venerable or hallow II.to separate from profane things and dedicate to God to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate:—hallow, be holy, sanctify. “To separate from profane things”…like falsehoods, failed predictions of the organization. “The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” Prov 12:22 If a Wt. leader says “Jehovah” enough, does this make him trustworthy? Well, Jesus never said “Jehovah” – a hybrid name that didn’t come into existence until the 15th-16th century. Maybe there is more to this name than what meets the eye. Who is this god “Jehovah”? What has he done? The name seems to reveal the “nature and essence” of a being that tolerates misleading people with lies and the doctrine of men. If this particular god has a people, “Israel”, why does he condone his people to be ruled by “Gentiles”? (Matt 24:15; 2 Thess 2:3,4; Rev 11:1,2) Why does he condone a leadership to spiritually “kill” any who reject this leadership's lies? (Rev 13:15; 11:1-3,7) This god has an evil side to him. He is not my God, who tells His people not to listen to false prophets because their lies make us worthless. (Jer 23:16) If Jesus is so respected in the organization, it seems to me that JWs would follow his lead and call the Almighty God, “Father”. Can they do that? Can they also "hallow" the name of God as he did, by separating themselves from a leadership that has a history of convincing its members to believe 'visions of their own heart'? I know! Let's choose 2034 as the next Armageddon date, because if we add some numbers together, that date will magically pop up! 1914+120 = 2034 In Noah’s day, Jehovah declared: “My spirit shall not act toward man indefinitely in that he is also flesh. Accordingly his days shall amount to a hundred and twenty years.” (Genesis 6:3) The issuance of this divine decree in 2490 B.C.E. marked the beginning of the end for that ungodly world. Just think what that meant for those then living! Only 120 years more and Jehovah would bring “the deluge of waters upon the earth to bring to ruin all flesh in which the force of life is active from under the heavens.”—Genesis 6:17. 12/15/2003 2034-2021=13 years left to repent before Armageddon. When we can perceive the Temple priesthood (1 Cor 3:16,17) trampled by "Gentiles"/elders, we are to FLEE. Mark 13:14; Rev 18:4-8 The Disgusting Thing Standing in the Holy Place

😯 What a frightening, sobering ,yet truthful statement.

And Jesus Christ's teachings, prove it.

Oh, the dichotomy of it all. Satan promised, "The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6 And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.” Luke 4:5-7 Jesus: “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 "Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14:12-14 Has the GB asked for understanding from Jesus Christ? Hmmm. And would Jesus give them this understanding if they have already received authority, splendor and the “kingdoms” (“Gentile” and “Israel”) of the world of JWs? Clearly, they have succeeded in procuring prominence and riches, and an easy life that doesn’t require personal persecution as Jesus suffered. (Luke 9:23) Instead of ‘denying themselves’, they have exalted their own names – names that demand obedience with consequences, if it isn’t returned. Like you said, this is the opposite from what Jesus had taught his disciples. And, they have failed in providing lasting “fruit” from the vine of Christ. So, what spirit is inspiring them. “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 Well, they are bearing fruit. But Jesus doesn’t mean just any fruit/teachings. The fruit must be “good”, full of Holy Spirit, which is truth. (1 John 4:6) To produce this fruit the GB must be inspired by the Holy Spirit. Matt 7:18-20 “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.” There’s our answer. Jesus did not choose the GB to be his “faithful and discreet slave” of Matt 24:45, since they have not produced fruit that remains – fruit that contains the living water of Christ…living, never expiring. (John 7:38) He hasn’t given this lasting truth to them. The evidence is in their continual search for “new light” – scapegoats for errors in teachings, for the bad fruit they have produced. These men have made a pact to receive authority, power and wealth in this life; which for them, is much more satisfying, than the truth from Jesus Christ. There is only one spirit in opposition to Christ, that would indulge men with unlimited earthly desires. “We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 1 Cor 2:12-14

I'm not sure if you are referring to my comment: I do know that the remnant of anointed that is found faithful, is small. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezek+22%3A30%3B+13%3A15%3B+Isa+59%3A16%3B+Ps+106%3A23%3B+Zech+3%3A4%2C8%2C9%3B+Isa+1%3A18%3B+Jer+50%3A20%3B+Isa+64%3A4%3B+10%3A22%3B+Joel+2%3A13%2C17-19%2C31%2C32%3B+1%3A14%2C13%3B+Rev+11%3A3&version=NIV The "Branch" in Zech 3:8 is defined in John 15:1-8 The scriptures seem to reveal that the “banner” is a dual symbol of the exalted being brought low, and the humble, exalted. Ezek 21:26,27; Isa 60:2; Matt 5:14; James 4:6,10 Light, always overpowers darkness.

It really is a struggle to keep power over others. The whole concept of Christ's "rule" is alien to men like the GB. They think in worldly terms' saying they follow Jesus Christ, yet obviously they exalt and follow their own teachings. Teachings which should show JWs and their leaders, how embarrassingly worthless they are, when proven to be false - when the words of Christ contradict those of their leaders. “For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. 14They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. 15Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” Jer 6:13-15

They state they were appointed as the “faithful and discreet slave”. A question frequently asked, since they are not inspired, how did they receive this message from God, to know they should appoint themselves in this position? Use some logical reasoning; they compare themselves to not only the apostles but even Moses – all inspired men, prophets and teachers chosen personally by God and Jesus Christ. It takes total arrogance to make the assumption that God chose them to lead 8 million people, without inspiration from the Holy Spirit. It takes total blindness for these people to believe that He has! (Exod 3:10-12; John 15:16; Acts 9:15) (Mark 4:12; 1 Cor 2:14) Since they are not inspired, they lean on their “Helpers” to share the workload of putting food on the spiritual table. (Ezek 44:6-9) Are the Helpers inspired? Someone has to be, in order to live up to their proclamation that God directs the organization. What about the anointed ones in the congregations? (Male or female – God is not partial, Gal 3:28; Rom 2:29) Could they have some “inspiration” to share? Do they know truth? (1 John 2:27) If they did act on the spirit given them through an anointing, what happens if their heart tells them that the GB are wrong in their teachings? (2 Cor 1:21,22) What happens if they choose to speak up, to defend truth? To defend Jesus Christ as their Head? (Eph 4:25; 1 Tim 2:5-7) They are ignored, silenced, and very possibly, disfellowshipped. (Ray Franz, as an example – one of probably thousands over the last century) (John 16:2; Rev 13:15) There is a huge army in place to take care of these matters - men, not appointed by God although JWs in general believe that once again, God even directs their appointment. (Dan 7:25; 8:24; Rev 9:4;13:7) Can’t you see? The appointments by men are preferred over the authentic anointed appointments by God. Let me tell you why God has nothing to do with appointing elders. When my husband was approached to be an elder, the body wrote the Society of their consideration; but also to let them know he wore a beard for medical reasons. (These men were desperate for help) The letter they received back said it was up to the body of elders to appoint him, and to be aware of possible consequences for their choice. There was no Holy Spirit involved, no prayer uttered; only the opinion of men from the top, down to the congregation level just like it happens in any other organization. Up to that point I had believed that the GB actually prayed over each elder appointment, and received the answer from God. In fact, an elder told me this. Don’t be fooled, JWs. God would not choose men to serve Him, when His priests were anointed specifically to fill the role as shepherds. (Mal 2:7; John 21:17; Matt 28:16-20; John 15:8; 1 Pet 2:5,9; Rom 12:1; Gal 6:9) “But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, a curse be on him! As we have said before, I now say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, a curse be on him!” Gal 1:8,9 If the GB was directed by Christ’s Holy Spirit, the Spirit would aid in leading the anointed members together, to teach truth. Jesus performed miracles while on the earth, couldn’t he do the same from heaven? The GB cannot claim to be a “faithful slave” of Christ, yet also reject their own brotherhood. (1 Cor 12; 1 John 3:10-12; Matt 24:48-51) “Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.” Rom 12:16 “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time” 1 Pet 5b,6 Or, are some of these men total imposters in more ways than one. If anointed, they have become “Israel’s” harlots by transgressing their covenant of life in Christ. (Rev 17:1-6) Yet, perhaps some are total “Gentile” imposters, never to have been anointed to begin with – never appointed as a priest of God. (1 Pet 2:5,9) And no - if they reject their anointed brotherhood, refusing to acknowledge each member as necessary; refusing to acknowledge that this anointed body when working together would soar in speaking God’s truths, they are no longer under the covenant of life. They have disconnected from the Head and become the “head” of the body they have chosen, the “Gentile” elders. (Rev 11:1,2) “ Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God.” Col 2:16-19 Wake up, JWs. These men have shoved the anointed in Christ, into a back corner. (Isa 51:23) Selfish power, not love, is their driving force in this organization. Power over you, and especially over “Israel”. (Ezek 21:21,22,24,25) Deceit, not truth, is the driving spirit behind this organization and its leadership. (Matt 24:24) It is established on the ground, and in the realm where politics, riches, power and authority has become the bedrock of the GB’s “inspiration”. What spiritual entity offers these things? (Luke 4:5-7; Rev 9:1; 13:11) What spiritual entity would just as soon destroy Christ, and those part of his Body? (Rev 12:3,4,7) Can’t you see that this signifies a spiritual war based on deceit? (Eph 6:12;Rev 13:5-7; 16:13-16) The holy priesthood has been absorbed into a nation and has lost its identity. It appears that they would rather remain captive to falsehoods, than to open the door for Christ. ( Matt 25:6;Rev 3:18-20) Oh, how I wish all of you would leave darkness behind; and simply, turn to the light and truth of Jesus Christ. (John 14:6) The opposition that I usually receive to comments such as this, is in defense of the GB and the organization; whereas the Temple priesthood means little to nothing. (1 Cor 3:16,17; Eph 2:20-22) There is no defense given for Jesus Christ. (Dan 8:25) What sort of heavy spiritual blindness are JWs under that would cause them to exalt a man-made corporation, over a heavenly Temple/House built by God? (Rev 13:1,2,4; 16:13-16) The pride that JWs carry in their heart, in believing that doctrine of men and proven falsehoods can be called truth…believing that God has blessed their efforts through manpower (no inspiration by God remember? Zech 4:6)...while His house/dwelling/Temple of “living stones” lies in ruins, will ultimately bring them to their knees. (Ezek 21:6,7; Luke 19:41-44; 2 Thess 2:9-12; Rev 18:4-8) You reside in the “home” of the man of lawlessness – the disgusting thing that “sits” in the Temple of God and “tramples”/rules over the anointed priesthood. How I wish you could perceive this danger. (Matt 24:15,16; 2 Thess 2:3,4) “But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Cor 4:2-6 Christ's Return - When?

Thank you, Srecko. I'll look for the movie! What glorious scenery. My oldest son is named Sebastian. All of my sons have had the mountain experience thanks to their father; and spending weeks in their company, camping at the rivers that flowed from their summits. This, when hardly strong enough to carry their packs on their backs. To this day, it is Sebastian who traverses our mountains off-trail, as this little boy in the movie seems to love. I hope for the day to be found faithful, and graced to spend time unrestrained, exploring a cleansed earth in the companionship of God's children. ❤️

This is a very short 3 1/2 minute video. No speech is given, just written reasoning using the organization's own quotes. Besides what the video presents, please consider this: "And just as a child seeks his parents' protection when a storm rages, we seek protection in Jehovah's organization" (w11 4/15 pp. 3-5) "We should also cling tightly to ‘our rock,’ Jehovah, as well as to his organization." (w06/2/1 pg. 32) "There is no one like You among the gods, O Lord, Nor are there any works like Yours." Ps 86:8 "There is no one holy like the Lord, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. " 1 Sam 2:2 “Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me" Isa 46:9 Where in the Word of God, does it state that we are obligated to attach ourselves to an earthly mess of an organization? Where does it state that God and the Wt. go hand in hand? In the light of its sins of child abuse and trampling down of the anointed ones(2 Thess 2:3,4; Rev 11:1,2), look what your organization boasts: "For example, the Bible says of Jehovah: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. Because Jehovah’s servants follow divine, not human, standards, his organization is theocratic, clean, and wholesome." (w 98/9/1 pg 13 HOW DARE YOUR LEADERS COMPARE AN ORGANIZATION BUILT WITH FALSE TEACHINGS, GREED AND SLAVERY...TO YHVH.

Yes, and it is one of many "idols"/temples encompassed within the main idol - the "mountainlike organization". (Rev 13:4) “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4:21-24

If this was true, then the scriptures I gave you held no meaning before the WT came along. The "courtyard" had never been established on earth before Russell was "inspired" to teach that the great pyramid was God's testimony in stone. It was never established before Rutherford taught that 1925 was the date of Armageddon. You have just attributed to the lies your past leaders kindled.

I am so sorry for your blindness. God's House is spiritual, not the literal earth. 1 Pet 2:5 - "you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." Eph 2:20-22 - "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." Ps 132:7-9 “Let us go to His dwelling place, let us worship at his footstool, saying, 8 ‘Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. 9 May your priests be clothed with your righteousness; may your faithful people sing for joy.’” Ps 132:13,14 - "For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for his home: 14 "This is my resting place forever; I will make my home here because I have desired it." Ps 15:1-5 - Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? 2 The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; 3 whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others; 4 who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind; 5 who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken." God's footstool, His Home, is within the hearts of His chosen priesthood. 1 Cor 3:16,17 - "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple." The anointed are God's "land", "earth", the dwelling of His Spirit. Heb 3:4-6 - "For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. 5 “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,” bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future. 6 But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory." 1 Cor 3:9 - For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.

It is important for YOU and all JWs to know who the anointed are AMONG YOU, and their role under Christ. THEY comprise the Temple, dwelling of God. (1 Cor 3:16,17) Yet the organization no longer acknowledges this. The organization has become the "temple" for JWs. (Rev 13:4,5-7) This is blasphemy.

Arauna, I really don't care if you think I'm anointed or not. I am here to defend the Word of God and Jesus Christ. I gave you quotes from your "prominent", assumed anointed ones, that contradict scriptures about God's priesthood and their role. (Mal 2:7; 1 Pet 2:5,9,10) We all make our choice; whether we will believe God's Word, or we will believe the opinion of men who have modified and changed the meaning of scripture, to support an earthly organization. (Joel 3:1,2,14-16)

"Modestly, anointed ones acknowledge that they do not necessarily have more holy spirit than those with an earthly hope."es17 pp. 57-67 According to the scriptures, and not according to the above opinion, who should be teaching the congregations? Your elders not anointed, or the anointed ones as a Body under Jesus Christ? Who's laws do JWs prefer to follow?

I don't have an army of elders to "direct" as your GB does. (Rev 13:11,12) And, I am no longer drunk on this false prophet/Harlot's wine, as JWs are; who choose the organization over serving God "whole souled". Rev 18:4-8 "They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen." Rom 1:25 This is the "beating" the anointed under the GB rule and elder rule, must accept: "Anointed Christians do not feel that they should spend time only with other anointed ones, as if they were members of a club. They do not try to find other anointed ones so that they can talk about being anointed or meet in groups to study the Bible. (Galatians 1:15-17) The congregation would not be united if anointed ones did this. They would be working against the holy spirit, which helps God’s people to have peace and unity." wt 16/1 pg 22-23 Why does the GB not want the anointed to meet together as one Body under Christ? Because the Holy Spirit working within a united anointed Body, is a threat to the power of a wicked slave and its army of drunkards. "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because no lie comes from the truth. " 1 John 2:20,21 "As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him." 1 John 2:27