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  1. Righteous hearts can discern that the "man of lawlessness" "sits" - RULES - over the Temple of God, just as the scriptures indicate. The Temple/dwelling of God, is the anointed, and only the anointed. 2 Thess 2:3,4; 1 Pet 2:5,9; 1 Cor 3:16,17; Eph 2:20-22. I wish you and all JWs weren't so blind. "Representing the royal priesthood are appointed elders, who serve in positions of responsibility in congregations of Jehovah’s people around the earth. These men deserve our respect and wholehearted support, whether they are of the anointed or not. " Rather than challenge their authority, we truly appreciate our hardworking elders!" Wt 02/8/1 "Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. 6 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." When we verbally challenge someone, we create a "war" of words. God does not excuse anyone who challenges His appointment to serve as priests. We have the example of the outcome of Korah. The elder body has been given wicked authority by a wicked slave, (Matt 24:48-51; Rev 13:11,13) to rule and judge people from all nations, languages and "tribes". (Rev 13:15) It is your false priesthood that you and all JWs listen to, instead of the anointed priesthood of God.
  2. As it is said, the apple does not fall far from the tree. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Gen 2:16,17 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; 3 but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.’ ” 4 Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Gen 3:2-5 “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.” Matt 12:33 “You (the Pharisees) are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.” John 8:44 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 0 And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Matt 3:7-10 "Brood" - γέννημα génnēma, ghen'-nay-mah; from G1080; offspring; by analogy, produce (literally or figuratively):—fruit, generation. "There is a generation—oh, how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, And whose fangs are like knives, To devour the poor from off the earth, And the needy from among men." Prov 30:13,14 "They have corrupted themselves;They are not His children,Because of their blemish:A perverse and crooked generation." Deut 32:5
  3. "Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. " Eph 5:6-11
  4. I believe there is more sadness about this thought, than humor. You are not far off at all in your harmless illustration, and the reaction that would come from it, since it reminded me of the question posed on facebook at the time the W 13/11/15 was studied. You may remember this: Question: "If you were to go to the Kingdom Hall next Sunday and listen to a letter from the Governing Body instructing ALL in attendance to swallow an unknown pill, would you obey without hesitation, keeping the admonition from today's Watchtower in mind? Yes or No? Here's one frightening answer: "With faith, I will take it. Even if I perish, jehovah will remember me". Obviously, not all JWs would feel this way. But, they cooperate with an organization that has convinced thousands to submit to any direction by the Governing Body. Surely, this alone would make the more sensible ones to sit up and take notice of the manipulative power this organization is capable of. "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. 3 In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping." 2 Pet 2:1-3 Jesus Christ's headship is barely referred to by the GB. Yes, they have denied "who bought them". 2 Pet 3:17; Rev 8:10,11; (John 7:38) Millions of people are following uninspired men, and an organization whose teachings are laced with deceit and pitfalls. In Mr. Gockentin's presentation, he stated, "protect yourself from lies". This is exactly what those who leave the organization are doing - protecting themselves from an outlandish, devilish lie. 2 Thess 2:9-12 Here is the article - https://jwsurvey.org/cedars-blog/would-you-take-the-pill-a-simple-facebook-test-has-shocking-results Wormwood/The False Prophet/Armageddon - https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/12/wormwood-armageddon-false-prophet.html "
  5. Mr. Glockentin stressed, ‘Protect ourselves by limiting our exposure’...to the news. Judge the ‘quality and quantity of information’. ‘Pick the most reliable source. Set a personal time limit.’ He then used Prov 14:15 – "The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps." For the very devout JW, this seems tedious and rather a frightening task; so the easiest thing to do is put “complete trust in the Governing Body”. They sift through all of the “fake news”, and “misinformation” for them. Their “wisdom” on the matter, is a blessing from God. 🙂 In actuality it is the "simple" who believe anything, and must have "complete trust" in what the GB tells them, since the "prudent" GB have shown them what "steps" to take. There really is no thinking, no reasoning for yourself, and this is what the organization wants. Why else would Mr. Glockentin highly emphasize the need to trust the GB in all things? An account came to me from my son, of a JW household where a man, wife and his two children live with the man’s father and his wife. They share one kitchen, but the son put cameras in various places of the kitchen so that his immediate family would not wander in when his parents may be using the kitchen, all because of the virus. His parents finally said, enough is enough, and packed up their motor home and took off, promising to return when “this” is all over. By the way, he is an elder, who seems to be thinking for himself.
  6. I couldn't help but think of the irony here. What makes a JW vulnerable? Having complete trust in the GB. One would be vulnerable to the the results of their misguidance, which they admit, can happen. Yes. On so many fronts, they are dealing with opposition and outcry against their leadership. Mr. Glockentin gave three ways that "Lies create doubts and destroy trust". "Outright lies" - each false prediction and false doctrine in the organization fits this category "Cunning reasoning" - 'if Jehovah and Jesus trust the slave, shouldn't you?' Here's another - The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err indoctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870. Of course, Jesus did not tell us that his faithful slave would produce perfect spiritual food. So how can we answer Jesus’ question: “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave?” Wt 17/2 p. 26,27 "Easy solutions with empty promises" - his own quote: Of course, he was referring to the media's "fake news" and the "misinformation" from apostates. He stated, that the "greatest lie in the near future" is that of "peace and security". It is "fake news and many, most people will believe it". Well, if you're are a part of the only "way to succeed", wouldn't you have inner "peace and security" knowing that you will be led safely through the great tribulation? 1 Thess 5:3
  7. “ When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods **WHO WILL GO BEFORE US.**” Exod 32:1a “So Moses went back to the Lord and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made themselves gods of gold.” Exod 32:31 Just recently on a jw video, Gajus Glockentin, a GB helper, said: “LIES CREATES DOUBTS AND UNDERMINES OUR COMPLETE TRUST IN THE GOVERNING BODY. THIS MAKES US VULNERABLE” Vulnerable to what? To learning the truth about the idol JWs follow? That trusting the GB is following blind men into a pit? Matt 15:14 Obviously, this is damage control resulting from the release of Furuli's book. He continues: “Jehovah will use his **organization** to **LEAD US** through the great tribulation. THERE IS JUST NO OTHER WAY TO SUCCEED” This is a lie, and it definitely should create doubts in the JW mind. It is no different than the rebels under Moses creating a golden calf to LEAD them, "GO BEFORE" them, through the wilderness. “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 “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matt 17:20
  8. "Fleeing to God’s organization and its exalted pure worship also means fleeing from the false religious systems of this world, severing all connections with them." w82 11/15 pp. 5-7 A religion can be considered “false” when it teaches lies. Check “Beliefs Clarified”. Still, as a people, “the chosen ones” and their loyal companions will physically survive the end of apostate Christendom by taking refuge in Jehovah and his mountainlike (rocklike) organization. w11 1/15 pp. 3-7 "Do not fear, nor be afraid; Have I not told you from that time, and declared it? You are My witnesses. Is there a God besides Me? Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one.’ ” Isa 44:8 “For who is God, besides the Lord? And who is a rock, besides our God? 2 Sam 22:32 "The second angel sounded, and something like a great burning mountain was thrown into the sea. One third of the sea became blood" Rev 8:8 (Matt 21:21) "Go into the rocks, hide in the ground from the fearful presence of the Lord and the splendor of his majesty! 11 The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled and human pride brought low; (1 Cor 10:12; 3:18) the Lord alone will be exalted in that day. 9 So people will be brought low and everyone humbled— do not forgive them." (Luke 14:11) 17 The arrogance of man will be brought low and human pride humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day, 18 and the idols will totally disappear. (Rev 13:8) 19 People will flee to caves in the rocks and to holes in the ground (Rev 13:4,3) from the fearful presence of the Lord and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth. “For I will give the command, and I will shake the people of Israel among all the nations as grain is shaken in a sieve, and not a pebble will reach the ground.” Amos 9:9 Haggai 2:6,7; Ps 18:7; Isa 13:13; Heb 12:26; Ezek 38:19; Rev 11:13; 16:18; Joel 3:16 Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?" Isa 2:10,11,9,17-19,22 Revelation and Daniel’s depiction of the fourth Beast (Rev 13:1) and the harlot/false prophet who “rides”/directs it (Rev 13:11) come against God’s “Israel”, and those with them, through deceitful tactics. (Rev 16:13,14) JWs have full faith that a "rock" other than only God, will lead them into the Kingdom. The establishment of the WT organization is in complete rebellion against God. And it will come down with the completion of the authentic Holy Zion - the Temple of "living stones". So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. 7 “What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of ‘God bless it! God bless it!’” 8 Then the word of the Lord came to me: 9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you." Zech 4:6-9
  9. "Psychological projection is a defense mechanism people subconsciously employ in order to cope with difficult feelings or emotions. Psychological projection involves projecting undesirable feelings or emotions onto someone else, rather than admitting to or dealing with the unwanted feelings." I am convinced this is what you suffer from. Your continual targeted references toward me of my supposed hate, my theorized OCD, as well as the apparent regret of not being recognized as a teacher while in the organization, of not achieving the label as a “leader”, all stem from your own negative feelings, unfulfilled desires, and emotions. These are what you deal with, not me.
  10. Oh dear, then we must have this unending circle of followers following followers, based on upvotes and likes.
  11. Perhaps the joke is on you. Where and what is God's Temple of 2 Thess 2:3,4? The Beast of Rev 13:1 (the same "man of lawlessness" as 2 Thess 2:3. See Rev. 13:18) cannot be the United Nations that "makes war with the saints". Rev 13:7. It cannot "sit" in the Temple of God, ruling over the holy priesthood. That is being accomplished already, in the organization.
  12. “Now then, listen, you lover of pleasure, lounging in your security and saying to yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or suffer the loss of children.’ 9 Both of these will overtake you in a moment, on a single day: loss of children and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and all your potent spells. 10 You have trusted in your wickedness and have said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge mislead you when you say to yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ 11 Disaster will come upon you, and you will not know how to conjure it away. A calamity will fall upon you that you cannot ward off with a ransom; a catastrophe you cannot foresee will suddenly come upon you. Isa 47:8-11 "16 The beast (organization/elder body) and the ten horns ( "kings"/anointed) you saw will hate the prostitute. They will bring her to ruin and leave her naked; they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 17 For God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to hand over to the beast their royal authority, until God’s words are fulfilled. 18 The woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.” Rev 17:16-18 The "kings of the earth" that this spiritual prostitute/harlot rules over ,are specified as Christ's kings. Rev 1:5; 5:10
  13. The GB has lost any Holy Spirit they may have been given. I do believe that there are men on the GB that were genuinely anointed, but I have my personal doubts about all of them receiving an anointing. Who would know, since their “anointing” is kept a secret? What are the signs of one losing Holy Spirit? The pursuit of power, dominance, and material riches. Do they not have access to all of that? Power, to decided what their brothers in Christ are to do and preach? What to build, where the money goes, etc? They assumed the position of a "faithful slave" over the house of God. Isn't that to be Christ's choice and revealed when he returns? It's pretty bold of them to assume they are the faithful steward when what they offer as "food", rots while it sits on the table. (John 15:16; Isa 28:7-10) And shouldn't that be up to the individual who is admonished by Christ, to test the fruits /teachings each slave offers? (Matt 7:15-20) Since they walked into that role, with "new light" up their sleeve, they are indeed, "wicked". “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. 7 If you worship me, it will all be yours.” Luke 4:5-7 Compare that scripture with Jesus’ words in Matt 6:19-21 - "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. The GB treasure their organization of material riches. They “treasure” their assumed responsibility over God’s household. (Luke 12:42) Jesus would not have warned of a wicked slave/steward rising over God’s anointed house, if it were not a possibility. After all, it was he, a perfect being, who was initially offered those “gifts” by Satan. How much harder would it be for a human to resist Satan’s temptation? (Matt 24:45-51) “I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 10 So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. He also stops those who want to do so and puts them out of the church.” 3 John 1:9,10 The GB has no desire to “welcome” the anointed in Christ. They fully reject their opinion, turning to a “Gentile” elder body for assistance, to produce spiritual food. Are their actions of disfellowshipping any different than what Diotrephes did? They preach a “different Jesus”. (2 Cor 11:4) HE should be the focus; instead, THEY are the focus. All obedience is given to them, over Jesus Christ. They have replaced the “Head” of the Body, thus severing themselves from Jesus. “ They have lost connection with the head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow.” Col 2:19 “You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Pet 3:17,18 Just because an individual is anointed, it doesn’t mean they are all found to be “faithful” slaves when Jesus returns. (Matt 25:26-30) If they had remained part of the Body, the vine of Christ, the spirit would have led them to seek out all anointed in the organization. As humans, we would dread losing one of our physical bodily appendages. Spiritually, all anointed should desire to seek out the “members” of Christ’s body. (1 Cor 12) And yet, the "rule" is that they should not "BOND". Surely, you should ask, why. Their bonding together would threaten the GB's headship over them. I speak here, knowing there are anointed listening in. It is my prayer that they wake up and get away from the wicked rule of the organization. This includes everyone. Rev 18:4-8 https://pearl-finetrees.blogspot.com/
  14. You jogged my memory about that. It is a thought we on the outside recognize, since we're not loaded down with all the "do's and dont's". (Col 2:20-21; Gal 1:10) We can cut to the chase. I could say that more bluntly.
  15. “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. Luke 21:2 - “But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings (false priests) and governors (GB), and all on account of my name." John 16:2 - "They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God." Heb 13:13 - "Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore." Does this happen to JWs? Are they “thrown out of the synagogue”, the Jewish meeting places? Or, are individuals thrown out of the organization where the majority of God’s anointed “Jews” reside? One can easily be disfellowshipped, considered spiritually “dead”, for turning solely to Christ Jesus. (Rev 13:15) 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. Spiritual “murder” is committed daily by the organization. In Russia, the act of disfellowshipping – the breaking up of families - is considered extremism. For that, JWs “suffer”. Thievery is a daily occurrence as the sheep are expected to support with their labor and money, a falsehood known as “the truth”. 2 Thess 2:9-12 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, (the anointed) what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? The judgment begins with the anointed spiritual house of God. (1 Pet 2:5,9; 1 Cor 3:16,17;Eph 2:20-22) Will they be foolish and remain under the rule of a wicked slave and its elder body, continuing to “buy” their spiritual oil from the wicked slave? (Matt 24:48-51) Or, will they suffer for turning to their Head, Jesus Christ, and enter the Marriage Feast? Matt 25:1-13 18 And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” 1 Pet 4:12-18 So, I am guessing you really believe that God will turn a blind eye to the organization’s sins – the same sins that are committed by others in the world, just because 8 million people call on the name of “Jehovah”, yet put total faith in an earthly organization. Who, what, is your ROCK? A "mountainlike organization"? or, the Almighty God? We cannot slave for two masters. Matt 6:24 Rev 8:8,9
  16. You must have missed this: Thanks to the organization and the GB, your understanding of "leadership" is skewed. Just because I speak with scripture, does this mean I desire to replace the GB? The thought alone is revolting. ANY anointed one who speaks scriptural truth - the teachings of Christ (not their own teachings and doctrine) LEADS people to Christ - NOT TO THEMSELVES! Think about it, 1914,1925,1932,1975 (which are just a spattering of WT's false predictions) - are teachings of men speaking for themselves, and not for Jesus Christ. The doctrine of a faithful anointed priest, would be in harmony with Christ's doctrine... Jesus answered them and said, “My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me. John 7:16 "Therefore by their fruits you will know them." Matt 7:15-20
  17. Anna, you have brought out so many good thoughts. No, they don't believe that one's faith in God is fragile since they are well aware that people can leave the organization and maintain and develop further, their faith in God and Christ. They keep watchful track on the works of especially the anointed, who have left and continue in declaring their praise to God. Realistically, they fear for the life of the organization that they live for, and it is the only reason for hiding its sins from the sheep. It must appear clean since it is "Jehovah's organization". It is the only reason that they would feel moved to express that "Jehovah and Jesus trusts the slave", so also, should the sheep.
  18. In light of such atrocities, it gives them the right to question an organization that says it belongs to the Almighty God.
  19. To begin with, under the headship of Jesus Christ, there would never be an organization visibly built in the world where Satan wields his authority. (1 John 5:19) I do not plan to be part of such a counterfeit scheme ever again. Jesus made it clear that worshiping God is not through any material source, any “mountainlike organization”, but in spirit and in truth. (John 4:23,24) Those two words describe the Temple of “living stones” – a temple of truth, led by the Spirit of God. It is not a requirement to join the WT to worship God. (1 Pet 2:4-6; Eph 2:20-22; John 13:20) Here’s an ironic quote made by your own “beloved organization”, that tells the truth at times, yet practices the lie. (Matt 23:3) "As Christians, we face up to similar challenges today. We cannot take part in any modern version of idolatry—be it worshipful gestures toward an image or symbol or the imputing of salvation to a person or an organization." WT 1990/11/1 p. 26 There you go. Satan has briefly revealed that the organization is an idol, but will your eyes see this? (Eph 4:17-19) Therefore, as long as the WT exists, it will never be superior in any way, to any other earthly organization in the world. Attaching God to an idol, as the WT calls "organization", is blasphemy. By implying that God leads an organization where the flock are led astray with false teachings, and victims of abuse and misjudgment are rampant, is pure madness and will lead to its downfall. (Deut 28:15,28,29; Zech 4:7; Rev 8:8) “Do not make an idol for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. 5 Do not bow in worship to them, and do not serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the fathers' iniquity, to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me” Exod 20:4,5 “For though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became worthless, and their senseless hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools…They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served what has been created instead of the Creator, who is praised forever. Amen.” Rom 1:21,22,25 In God’s Kingdom, it will be the symbolic “144,000” under Christ, who will teach and judge God’s children, as has been God’s plan all along. (1 Pet 2:5,9; Mal 2:7) Before that time, it is Satan’s plan to crush and trample down this holy arrangement in Christ, using man’s creation that you are taking part in. (Matt 24:15; 2 Thess 2:3,4; Rev 11:1,2; Rev 13:1,7; 20:7-9) The elders’ lack of Holy Spirit and failures to judge righteously, is evident in the travesties the organization has devised. Jesus did not “send” men not anointed to be shepherds and judges; he sends those anointed by God as branches of the vine – the vine being Jesus Christ. (John 15:5; 1 Cor 6:2) Without Holy Spirit from Christ, without recognizing only Jesus as their head, even they can do nothing. Thus, the organization, which requires obedience to men (GB/elders), who have replaced Jesus as the Head of the vine…of the anointed Body…has become a deadly trap for everyone involved. (2 Thess 2:9-12) God has only one Temple of “living stones” (1 Pet 2:5,9; 1 Cor 3:16) as His dwelling. The “man of lawlessness”/elder body “sits” in, rules over, that Temple. (2 Thess 2:3,4) And as a result, these living stones look to an idol as salvation along with the rest of the wayward sheep. The elder body acts as God’s representatives, as fake priests, yet they represent and give sole dedication, and veneration, to an idol. (Rev 13:4) Do you really believe God does not see that His anointed have left Christ to follow and grovel before men? Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For youare the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” 17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” 18 “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Cor 14-18 https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/02/jehovahs-genuine-mountain.html https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/12/follow-up-question-hello-sister-doxsey.html
  20. This can't even be categorized as “new light”. It is the simple act of loving compassion that should be shown to the victim, and righteous judgment enacted on the perpetrator. Does it take a good 70 years to understand this? Where are the "loving shepherds" motivated by Holy Spirit? As they say, talk is cheap. On the JW home front, things may seem to have improved, but the organization removes this pious-looking mask in the courtroom when the victims confront them with their failures; and now they have taken their stance against the ARC. In that arena, most JWs will not know the bold, brazen face that the organization exposes, when confronted by a victim suffering from WT’s cold judgment made against them. JWs are told not to go there.
  21. And now the elders “good deeds” are to destroy the paper trail. How does that fit in with practicing what they preach? To add to your selective statistics, “A typical pedophile will commit 117 sexual crimes in a lifetime”. This of course, would include crimes committed to more than one child, over and over again. Using the figure of one pedophile per a congregation of one hundred JWs, among just one thousand JWs, 117,000 crimes against children could be committed by JW pedophiles. Not such a rosy picture to look at, is it.
  22. JWs are spiritually blind. Satan may be getting ready to do just as you say. But, what should be your concern? What's happening on the outside of your organization, or where spiritual "Israel" resides...in sin? Can there be a difference to the same sin according to who commits it? Does it take on a better, acceptable hue within the organization, than outside of it? Who are "my people" in Rev 18:4-8?
  23. If I have abused scripture, then prove it, with scripture. I wish you could see just who the "self-righteous" are - the GB who exalt their own "word" over that of God's. Thus the Lord God showed me: Behold, a basket of summer fruit. 2 And He said, “Amos, what do you see?” So I said, “A basket of summer fruit.” Then the Lord said to me: “The end has come upon My people Israel; I will not pass by them anymore. The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: “Surely I will never forget any of their works. 8 Shall the land not tremble for this, And everyone mourn who dwells in it? All of it shall swell like the River, Heave and subside Like the River of Egypt. “And it shall come to pass in that day,” says the Lord God, “That I will make the sun go down at noon, And I will darken the earth in [d]broad daylight; 10 I will turn your feasts into mourning, And all your songs into lamentation; I will bring sackcloth on every waist, And baldness on every head; I will make it like mourning for an only son, And its end like a bitter day. “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord God, “That I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine of bread, Nor a thirst for water, But of hearing the words of the Lord. 12 They shall wander from sea to sea, And from north to east; They shall run to and fro, seeking the word of the Lord, But shall not find it. “In that day the fair virgins And strong young men Shall faint from thirst. 14 Those who swear by the sin of Samaria, ( ironically meaning, "watch tower") Who say, ‘As your god lives, O Dan!’ And, ‘As the way of Beersheba lives!’ They shall fall and never rise again.” From Amos 8 This prophesy concerns God's chosen people - today - "Israel". God does not vindicate a people who hide their sins and chose to rule by the desires of men.
  24. Do you realize that you are probably the only person on this forum who uses the words “hate” and “hateful” repeatedly? Who really hates, Arauna? Is it you, hating “apostates”? I believe that not one exjw here, hates JWs. Instead, they are probably disgusted with the tyrannous leadership of the organization that they lived under for years, and are most likely dumbfounded that millions still tolerate its lies and hypocrisy. I am. Shall we put this “wisdom” and its application to the test, and grade the WT’s actions against it? An anointed priest is to teach the people. (Mal 2:7; 1 Pet 2:5,9) Who “represent” the priesthood and teach JWs instead? Is it acceptable according to God’s word that the elder body have taken on that role which cannot be challenged? (yes! OCD kicking in!) Is it acceptable that men not anointed can judge God’s chosen priesthood, that they can pass judgment on anyone above and beyond Christ Jesus? Here are the scriptures - the “wisdom” of the Bible – which verify that Watchtower gets a zero mark in this category: Num 16:3-7,10,11,18,20,21,35,40; 2 Chron 23:6,7; Num 18:7; Ezek 44:6-9; 2 Chron 13:9; 2 Thess 2:4,8; Rom 14:4 Whose wisdom will you accept – that of the GB or that of God? I’ve provided you with scriptures that show there is no building, no organization that can be called “God’s house”; yet, the WT calls every building constructed, just that: “God’s house”. WT’s “Bethel” is patterned after the sanctuary and city in ancient Israel. It is not patterned after God’s dwelling, “house”, signified since the coming of the Messiah as the Body of Christ. Has Christ become a “stumbling block” to the GB? (1 Pet 2:4-8) The “house/dwelling of God” today, is outlined in 1 Cor 3:16,17; 2 Cor ; Eph 2:20-22 Whose wisdom will you accept – that of the GB or that of God? With the unyielding “two witness rule” adhered to in cases of child abuse and rape, do you realize that during the ARC, GB member Geoffrey Jackson was presented with God’s perfect justice outlined in Deut 22:25,26 and he said it held no weight in matters of abuse today? Why not? Was the GB unable to perceive what loving justice in the case of victims is all about? Whose wisdom will you accept – that of the GB or that of God? In the organization, who have become like beasts of burden? Who must obey the GB/”wicked slave” or pay the penalty of disfellowshipping? Every letter written by an anointed one questioning the GB’s doctrine, and warning them of their false steps, is ignored, just as Balaam ignored the beast of burden he rode. Everyone must obey a wicked slave, or be kicked to the curb. The reason required for the expulsion of the GB, will need to be inexcusable and offensive. How do we know? Rev.18:20... "“Rejoice over her, you heavens! Rejoice, you people of God! Rejoice, apostles and prophets! For God has judged her with the judgment she imposed on you.” (also Matt.7:2). Well, the GB cause the righteous, to be condemned to death (1John3:12,14)! See.... "In her was found the blood of prophets and of God’s holy people, of all who have been slaughtered on the earth.” (Rev.18:24) Rev.13: "15 The second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed." Rev.11: "7 Now when they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will attack them, and overpower and kill them. 8 Their bodies will lie in the public square of the great city—which is figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where also their Lord was crucified. 9 For three and a half days some from every people, tribe, language and nation will gaze on their bodies and refuse them burial. 10 The inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and will celebrate by sending each other gifts, because these two prophets had tormented those who live on the earth." Matt.5: "11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." - Now of course we know that the faithful who are unjustly accused and sentenced, suffer for righteousness' sake. Not so, the last harlot (GB). As the apostle Peter said; "14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.” -- "19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God." (1Pet.3; 1Pet.2) So, our suffering can be for either doing good, or for doing bad. The wicked steward, beats his fellow anointed brothers and slaves of Christ, for their doing good. Like Balaam, he beats the beast of burden who has enough perception, to see where the path of Balaam is leading (Num.22). The donkey is trying to save Balaam's life, and Balaam arrogantly beats the donkey in cruelty and frustration, because Balaam is not as perceptive as the ass. The angel of the Lord is about to strike Balaam dead, for his offenses against God and God's nation. This applies in the time of the End, as we observe by the inclusion of this scenario within Revelation (Rev.2:14; Jude1:11; 2Pet.2:15). Just as the wicked steward/harlot/false prophet/Jezebel... has her faithful brothers in Christ, condemned to death as wicked through the Gentile force (elder body) they manipulate.... --- (just as occurred with Jesus -Rev.11:8; Matt.23:37,35; Rev.18:24; John19:12,15-16; Rev.13:15; 11:7-8); ....so too, “She” will bear a double portion (Rev.18:6), the shame of condemnation to death, but in her case, it will be deserved (Rev.19:2). Written by an anointed priest, Pearl Doxsey.
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