Daily text, Monday, June 6. 2016

[Queen Esther]

The eyes of Jehovah are roving about through all the earth to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him.—2 Chron. 16:9.

Jehovah is intensely interested in those who belong to him. Therefore, we can have absolute confidence that what we do for Jehovah “out of a clean heart” is never in vain. (1 Tim. 1:5; 1 Cor. 15:58) It is also sobering to know that Jehovah does not tolerate hypocritical worship. As his eyes “are roving about through all the earth,” he can detect those whose heart is not “complete toward him.” “Jehovah detests a devious person,” says Proverbs 3:32, such as one who deliberately puts up a front, feigning obedience while practicing sin in secret. Although a devious person may skillfully deceive other humans for a while, Jehovah’s almightiness and righteousness guarantee that “the one covering over his transgressions will not succeed.”—Prov. 28:13; 1 Tim. 5:24; Heb. 4:13. w14 7/15 1:13, 14

 

[Witness]

These words are all very true. Yet, I must ask JWs about this:

 “It is also sobering to know that Jehovah does not tolerate hypocritical worship.”

Please note the contrasting statements from the publications:

“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 ‘90/11/1/p.26

The words of Jesus clearly showed that true worship would not depend upon the presence or use of visible things and geographic locations. Instead of relying on sight or touch, the true worshiper exercises faith and, regardless of the place or things about him, maintains a worshipful attitude. Thus he worships, not with the aid of something that he can see or touch, but with spirit. it-2 pp. 1210-1212

Compare with these:

“Come to Jehovah’s organization for salvation”  WT ‘81/11/15 p. 212

“Righteous flee to God’s Mountain-like organization”  Make Sure of All Things pg 323

“JEHOVAH’S people on earth today worship him in a way that pleases him… They became an organization that represented Jehovah.” ws14 5/15 pp. 21-26 

Now read this first quote then those that follow:

"Ask yourself now, Did Christ Jesus, who set our example and told us to follow his example to gain life, join any church organization in his day? No, God does not require us to do that; but he requires us to worship him... We have the Bible to show us the right way. Certainly it is not necessary for a person to become a member of a church to gain everlasting life." Watchtower 1953 Mar 1 p.143 

If we are to have Jehovah’s favor and blessing as individuals, we must support his organization and accept adjustments in our understanding of the Scriptures. w14 5/15 pp. 26-30 

Jehovah wants us to support his organization and accept adjustments in the way we understand Bible truth and in the way we preach….ws14 5/15 pp. 21-26

Now contrast these two:

No human organization will help Jehovah’s people.... They will need to trust in God for salvation. Wt 12/4/15

One valuable lesson we learn is that we need to trust God’s organization. bt chap. 13 pp. 101-107

Who do YOU trust?  God, or organization, or a combination, which is idolatry?  Can you worship without the organization as stated in the W ’90?  Or must you worship only by supporting an organization as W ’14 states. 

"To whom, then, will you compare me, and to whom should I be equal?" asks the Holy One.  Isa 40:25

Are you completely confused? From the daily text:  "Although a devious person may skillfully deceive other humans for a while, Jehovah’s almightiness and righteousness guarantee that “the one covering over his transgressions will not succeed."

The Watchtower tells you two sides of the coin, but of course you must comply to the lie - that the organization is God's earthly Zion. There is no scriptural evidence of an earthly Zion in the form of an organization built using Satan’s tools and placed in Satan's world. Touting a physical organization to represent God is not worshiping in spirit and truth, but instead relying on what is seen and made - and all centralized religions do the same thing. 

"When you say, 'Let us be like the nations, like the peoples of other countries, worshiping wood and stone', what you have in mind will never happen."  Ezek 20:32

"As for you, house of Israel, this is what the Lord God says:  Go and serve your idols, each of you.  But afterward you will surely listen to Me, and you will no longer defile My holy name with your gifts and idols." Ezek 20:39

"I will act for My own sake, indeed, My own, for how can I be defiled? I will not give My glory to another."  Isa 48:11

 God’s true organization is the Body of Christ, thus the words from 1953 Watchtower above are true.  John 17:22,23; Rom 12:1,2,4-8

"Jesus answered, "Destroy this sanctuary, and I will raise it up in three days."  Therefore the Jews said, "This sanctuary took 46 years to build, and will you raise it up in three days?"  But He was speaking about the sanctuary of His body."  John 2:19-21        

Yes, it is "very sobering to know that God does not tolerate hypocritical worship".

"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.  Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!"  James 4:8

"They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts."  Ps 12:2

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