"THE TRUTH DIVIDES"

[Witness]

I'm sharing this comment made elsewhere by "Joseph".

The truth divides (Hebrews 4:12). The truth divides people who hate it, because it exposes their lies from those who are strong enough to embrace it. It divides the cowards, the hypocrites, the idolaters and all the liars who fear it (Rev 21:8), from those powerful enough to take it on the chin and be corrected by it (Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 2:25), like the apostle Paul (Acts 9:4; Acts 22:17-21; Acts 23:11). Those who hate the truth hate those who speak it (Amos 5:10; Luke 21:17). Why? Because it exposes their lies. It takes away their power. Those who love truth know there will be severe consequences for speaking it, but they will not stop, because they love truth (John 8:32). They’ll lose family, friends, jobs, places to live, they’ll even go to the point of losing their own personal lives for it (Mark 8:35; Revelation 12:11). Jesus set the pattern to give our lives for the truth (Luke 9:23-27; Acts 14:22). Despite the pain, adversity, opposition, persecution, and pure hate, he didn’t stop.  He went up against the religious leaders (Matthew 26:57-68), the apostles didn’t stop despite opposition from the religious leaders (Acts 4:20), and we will not stop speaking of what is to come (Isaiah 13:6-9; Matthew 16:24).

Contrary to physical understanding, this “division”, this testimony of truth, this is Armageddon. It is a dividing of hearts who love truth that will be completely divided from the hearts who love lies (Joel 3:14; Revelation 16:14-16; 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11).

A testimony given of truth, as simple as you must obey God as ruler rather than men (Acts 5:29), will not be accepted when you're brought before the elders (Matthew 10:18; John 3:11). It certainly will not be an easy message to relay (John 3:19; Acts 7:51-54), especially because they will not accept anything but unquestioning obedience to them (the elder body 2 Thessalonians 2:4), and their governing rulers (Revelation 17:1; Jeremiah 51:13; Revelation 19:2). You will be disfellowshipped. But this testimony is exactly how Satan and his agents are defeated, because you will not submit to their demonic lies; instead you will expose them (Eph 5:11).

“And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die (John 16:2; Hebrews 2:14-15).” - Revelation 12:11

But we will follow Jesus’ example no matter how hard it gets (John 12:26; John 10:27; Romans 8:31; Numbers 14:9). This includes persecution and hate from JW’s.

“Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.” John 15:20

This is it, stand firm, you have to make a choice. It’s either the Harlot-led Watchtower, or God and His Son, Jesus. This is the final witness.

“the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what will YOU DO when the end comes?” Jeremiah 5:31

Armageddon

[Patiently waiting for Truth]

3 hours ago, Witness said:

Contrary to physical understanding, this “division”, this testimony of truth, this is Armageddon.

So what is the cleansig of this earth called ?  What is the "bring to ruin those ruining the earth" ? 

What is the destruction of all false religions ? 

It seem that you are sayig that it's all spirual, Non physical............ but there has to be physical removal of the devil, demons, wicked people, polution, and much more ......................

[Witness]

3 hours ago, Patiently waiting for Truth said:

So what is the cleansig of this earth called ?  What is the "bring to ruin those ruining the earth" ? 

What is the destruction of all false religions ? 

It seem that you are sayig that it's all spirual, Non physical............ but there has to be physical removal of the devil, demons, wicked people, polution, and much more ......................

This is the promise: 

 ^“But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. ²¹ For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. ²² For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.

²³ But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; (144,000) afterward, at his coming, those who belong to Christ. – “Those who belong to Christ” are the “remaining ones of the woman’s seed” who were victorious over the Beast and its lies, by giving their testimony to truth. (Rev 12:17; 15:2; 12:11)  The Beast  of Rev 13:1 “killed” them, yet they were given “life”/spirit by God and continued to fight against lies. (Rev 11:3,7,15; 11: 11-13)  These faithful anointed “remaining ones”, are last “living stones” that will be added to spiritual Temple of God. They then join the “144,000” – their brothers in Christ.  This completes the collective “Bride”.   (Zech 4:6,11-14; Rev 11:1-4; Jer 23:29)

THEY are the “great crowd” that comes out of the Great Tribulation and serve God in His Temple, as the scriptures in Rev 7:9-17 show us.

²⁴ Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he abolishes all rule and all authority and power. 

²⁵ For he (Jesus) must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet. (Ps 110:1,2)  This is war of truth against lies as Joe talks about in his comments above.   

But then,

^26 “The last enemy to be abolished is death”.   Which means Satan’s kingdom in all aspects, will be abolished.  All, are judged according to their heart condition. 

²⁷ For God has put everything under his feet. Now when it says “everything” is put under him, it is obvious that he who puts everything under him is the exception. ²⁸ When everything is subject to Christ, then the Son himself will also be subject to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.

Dan 7 speaks of the lying Beast of Rev 13:1,2, and how it “tramples” the holy ones. This Beast took “captive” the anointed over the last 150 years.  (Matt 24:24,25; Col 2:8; Rev 13:10; 16:13-16)  Rev 16:13-16 speaks of the “demonic expressions” coming from the false prophet who directs this Beast.  (1 Tim 4:1)

Dan 7:25 - “He will speak words against the Most High and oppressthe holy ones of the Most High. He will intend to change religious festivals and laws, and the holy ones will be handed over to him for a time, times, and half a time.   

Rev 13:5-7 - The beast was given a mouth to utter boasts and blasphemies. It was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. ⁶ It began to speak blasphemies against God: to blaspheme his name and his dwelling—those who dwell in heaven. ⁷ And it was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. It was also given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation. 

I have yet to hear a JW on this forum comment on the “war” against God’s saints by the Beast.  Rev 13:1,2.  They will say that “Gog” will come against God’s people as a coalition of nations, but not this Beast that they have another name for  – which is the same as Gog and Magog, AND the MAN OF LAWLESSNESS that “sits” in the Temple of God.  (Rev 13:18; 2 Thess 2:1-4; Rev 11:1-3)

We are already aware it is the holy ones who are oppressed in the organization; trampled down by the representatives of the holy priesthood -  the living stones of God’s Temple. 1 Pet 2:5,9; 1 Cor 3:16

Dan 7 tells us the outcome. 

 But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away, to be completely destroyed forever. ²⁷ The kingdom, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the holy ones of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey him.’  Dan 7:26,27

A “new heavens” and “new earth” is a solid promise that we have – they are the righteous “heavens” and the righteous “earth” – they are the anointed and people from all nations that will serve God in His Kingdom, on a cleansed earth.  Rev 21:1-5

For evildoers shall be cut off;
But those who wait on the Lord,
They shall inherit the earth.
¹⁰ For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more;
Indeed, you will look carefully for his place,
But it shall be no more.
¹¹ But the meek shall inherit the earth,
And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.  Ps 37:9-11

Those "ruining the earth" will be gone.  Satan, as the Destroyer, will cause the havoc and destruction.  (John 10:7-10)  I have hope in the God who reads our hearts, that He will judge in righteousness, each individual fairly. He can undo all damage that man has caused.  But to His people, He gives a warning, and to those with them, which is being sounded now.  Their judgment is a different matter.  (Rev 18:4-8: 14:6-13)