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JOB HELD HIGH THE NAME OF JEHOVAH
"Let the name of Jehovah continue to be blessed."--JOB 1:21[/b]
OPENING COMMENTS
Does God speak directly to anyone but through the Word?
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3:8—Did Jehovah God speak to Adam directly? The Bible reveals that when God spoke to humans, it was often through an angel. (Genesis 16:7-11; 18:1-3, 22-26; 19:1; Judges 2:1-4; 6:11-16, 22; 13:15-22) God’s chief spokesman was his only-begotten Son, called “the Word.” (John 1:1) Very likely God spoke to Adam and Eve through “the Word.”—Genesis 1:26-28; 2:16; 3:8-13.
VERY LIKELY
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Today, God does not speak to his servants directly as he did to Job. Instead, he reproves them by means of his Word and his spirit-directed organization.
SPOKE DIRECTLY TO JOB but NOW THROUGH ORGANIZATION
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Did Jehovah God speak to Adam directly, or did he speak through the Word, the only-begotten Son of God?
The Bible does not give us an explicit answer to this question. While God could have spoken directly to his perfect human son in Eden, likely He communicated with Adam through the Word...God said to the first man: “From every tree of the garden you may eat to satisfaction.” (Genesis 2:16, 17) Jehovah did not need some mechanical or electronic device, such as a megaphone or a shortwave radio. As The Watchtower of August 1, 1989, said: “The man saw no one doing the speaking. The voice came from the invisible, the unseen realm, and it was addressing him. It was the voice of the man’s Maker, his Creator! . . . The man needed no modern scientific radio receiver to hear the divine voice. God conversed with him directly.”
Did God speak through an angel, perhaps the Logos, who became Jesus? That is quite possible. While not being dogmatic, C. T. Russell wrote:
“Jesus perhaps was the Representative of God in the Garden of Eden with Adam.” (The Watch Tower, February 1, 1915) God’s firstborn Son
long served in the exalted capacity of his Father’s “Word,” or Spokesman, to angels and men. (John 1:1; 12:49, 50; Revelation 1:1, 2) So even if
the Genesis account conveys the impression that God spoke directly to solitary Adam, that does not rule out His speaking through an angel,
including the Word, Jehovah’s heavenly Son. Especially would this be so considering that Jehovah used the Logos to create man in the first place, and this one ‘was fond of the things involving the sons of men.’—Proverbs 8:22, 31; John 1:3...It is true that when the Logos was later on earth, the Father three times spoke audibly so that this “last Adam” could hear. (1 Corinthians 15:45; Matthew 3:16, 17; 17:1-5; John 12:28-30)
On these occasions, why should God speak to or about his precious Son through an intervening angel? More logically, Jehovah would speak directly; his perfect Son, and even imperfect humans nearby, heard God’s own voice. So when the perfect man Adam was created, his loving
Father could have dealt directly with this perfect new creation. However, in view of the foregoing, it is likely that he used the Word.
LIKELY...QUITE POSSIBLE...PERHAPS...COULD HAVE (directly speak to Adam)
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Did Jehovah God speak to Adam directly or through an angel?
Likely God spoke to Adam through his Son, who later became Jesus.
The Bible reveals that often when God spoke to humans it was through an angel, who might even be spoken of as if he were Jehovah. (Gen. 16:7-11; Judg. 2:1-4; 6:11-16; 13:15-22; compare Exodus 3:2-4 with Acts 7:30, 35.) The Scriptures pointedly say that God transmitted the Law to Moses through angels.—Gal. 3:19; Heb. 2:2, 3.
God’s chief spokesman was his only-begotten Son, called “the Word.” God often used him to communicate with humans. (John 1:1) Through him
God created all other things. (John 1:3; Col. 1:16) The Word, then, would be the one to whom Jehovah said: “Let us make man in our image.” The
creation account adds that God “said to [Adam and Eve]: ‘Be fruitful and become many.’” Logically, God said this and other things to Adam and
Eve through “the Word” who was so involved with humans.—Gen. 1:26-28; 2:16; 3:8-13; Prov. 8:31.
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Q 1. Who likely wrote the book of Job, and when?
Moses was about 40 years old when he fled from Egypt to escape the wrath of Pharaoh and took up residence in Midian. (Acts 7:23) During his
stay in that land, he could have heard of the trials of Job, who was living nearby in the land of Uz. Years later, when Moses and the nation of Israel
were near Uz toward the end of their wilderness journey, Moses may have learned about Job's final years. Jewish tradition holds that Moses wrote
the book of Job sometime after Job's death.
Once again we are in the land of OT scripture.
COULD HAVE HEARD
MAY HAVE LEARNED
JEWISH TRADITION (does the WTS rely on Jewish tradition?)
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*** w07 1/15 p. 12 Milestones in the Production of African-Language Bibles ***Instead, they followed the superstitious Jewish tradition of replacing the divine name with titles, such as God or Lord.
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Take, for example, the case of Saul of Tarsus. According to the Bible account, he at one time violently opposed the Christian congregation
because he followed rigid religious traditions. (Acts 8:1-3) He was fully convinced by Jewish tradition that all Christians were apostates and
enemies of true worship. His prejudice led him to support the killing of Christians. The Bible says that he was “breathing threat and murder against the disciples of the Lord.” (Acts 9:1) While doing so, he imagined that he was rendering a sacred service to God.—Compare John 16:2.
Q 2. In what ways is the book of Job an encouragement to Jehovah's servants in modern times?
2. The book of Job strengthens the faith of God's servants in modern times. In what ways? The narrative opens our eyes to events of far-reaching importance that occurred in heaven and underscores the paramount issue of God's universal sovereignty. The account of Job also deepens our understanding of what is involved in keeping integrity and helps us to grasp why Jehovah sometimes allows his servants to suffer. Furthermore, the book of Job identifies Satan the Devil as Jehovah's chief Adversary and mankind's enemy. The book also shows that imperfect humans like Job can remain loyal to Jehovah despite intense testing. Let us examine some of the events described in the book of Job.
Jehovah's servants in modern times--only jws
why "God" sometimes allows his servants to suffer--so are each of us proving over and over than humans can keep integrity to God without an
ulterior motive? Didn't Job and Jesus cover all the bases?
Did Job know of Satan's existence?
The word Satan does not even appear in the NWT until 1 Chronicles 21:1
But that doesn't stop the WTS from inserting it into earlier scriptures:
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“And Jehovah God proceeded to say to the serpent [Satan, the invisible instigator of the rebellion]: ‘ . . . And I shall put enmity between you and the woman and between your seed and her seed. He will bruise you in the head and you will bruise him in the heel.’” (3:14, 15)
Job Tested by Satan
Q 3. What do we know about Job, and why did Satan target him?
3. Job was a wealthy and influential man, a patriarch of good moral character. He was evidently a highly regarded counselor who befriended the needy. Most important, Job feared God. Job is described as a man, who "proved to be blameless and upright, and fearing God and turning
aside from bad." It was Job's godly devotion--not his wealth and influence--that made him a target for the attacks of Satan the Devil.--Job 1:1;
29:7-16; 31:1.
God tests no one but allows Satan to? How is God not involved in the testing?
Why was Job not required to give away his wealth and step away from his influential position to be considered blameless and upright? Doesn't that mean that jws today can be wealthy and influential and blameless at the same time?
Are jws expected to think that each one of them is targeted directly by Satan?
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The Ultimate Excuse
“It is God’s will.” “Blame it on the Devil.” Probably the ultimate excuse is to blame either God or the Devil for our own failures. It is true that God or Satan may influence some events in our lives. However, some believe that practically everything, good or bad, in their life is the result of
intervention by God or by Satan. It is as if nothing that happened to them was a consequence of their own actions. “If God wants me to have that new car, he will see to it that I get it.”
Such ones often live their lives recklessly, making financial and other decisions on the assumption that God will save them. If their imprudent
actions result in some disaster, economic or otherwise, they blame the Devil. To do something rash without first ‘counting the cost’ and then to
blame Satan for the failure, or worse yet, to expect Jehovah to intervene, would be not only presumptuous but also contrary to Scripture.—Luke
14:28, 29.
Q 4. What is integrity?
4. The introductory narrative of the book of Job describes a gathering in heaven where the angels took their station before Jehovah. Satan was
also present, and he leveled charges against Job. (Read Job 1:6-11.) Although Satan mentioned Job's possessions, he focused his attention on
challenging Job's integrity. The term "integrity" carries the thought of being upright, blameless, righteous, and faultless. As used in the Bible,
human integrity denotes a completeness of heart devotion to the person of Jehovah.
Why was the "apostate" Satan allowed in heaven and to talk to God? Wasn't his presence a danger to the "faithful" angels?
Was David an example of integrity? Wasn't the punishment under the Law, execution of murderers? Were other murderers in Israel allowed to avoid execution if they "accepted reproof" and "corrected their way"? I don't think so.
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Because of his weaknesses, David committed several serious wrongs, but he nevertheless ‘walked with integrity of heart.’ (1 Kings 9:4) How? By
accepting reproof and correcting his way. He thereby showed that he genuinely loved Jehovah. His devotion to God was complete.
Q 5. What did Satan claim about Job?
5. Satan claimed that Job's worship of God was based on selfishness, not integrity. Satan alleged that Job would be loyal to Jehovah only as long as God continued to reward and protect him. To provide an answer to Satan's charge, Jehovah allowed Satan to attack that faithful man. As a result, within the course of one day, Job learned that his livestock had been stolen or destroyed, his attendants had been killed, and his ten children had lost their lives. (Job 1:13-19) Did Job cave in to Satan's attack? The inspired record describes Job's reaction to his misfortune: "Jehovah himself has given, and Jehovah himself has taken away. Let the name of Jehovah continue to be blessed."--Job 1:21.
Would jws today keep going if they were told that everlasting life was not in the cards? Were Job and wife expecting to live through some global
destruction of the "wicked"?
NOT ONLY JOB INVOLVED--TEN CHILDREN (Job was merely given 10 new children, the previous ten stayed dead, where is the justice in that?) While God told Satan not to kill Job, he could kill ten children instead? Job felt his children were taken away by God not Satan (who he had no knowledge of).
Q 6. (a) What happened during another gathering in heaven? (b) Whom did Satan have in mind when he challenged Job's integrity to Jehovah?
6. Later, there was another gathering in heaven. Again Satan leveled charges against Job, saying: "Skin in behalf of skin, and everything that a
man has he will give in behalf of his soul. For a change, thrust out your hand, please, and touch as far as his bone and his flesh and see whether
he will not curse you to your very face." Notice that Satan expanded his accusations. By saying, "Everything that a man has he will give in behalf of
his soul," the Devil challenged the integrity not only of Job but of any "man" who worships Jehovah. Thereafter, God permitted Satan to strike Job with a painful disease. (Job 2:1-8) But that was not the full extent of Job's trials.
So how many jws have had their physical life challenged?
How many expect to die before the great tribulation, would they not be disappointed.?
Taking Stock of Job's Position
Q 7. In what ways did Job's wife and his visitors put pressure on Job?
7. Initially, Job's wife suffered the same blows that her husband suffered. The loss of her children and the family wealth must have devastated her.
It must have hurt her to see her husband suffering a painful disease. She cried out to Job: "Are you yet holding fast your integrity? Curse God and
die!" Then, three men arrived--Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar--ostensibly to offer Job comfort. Instead, they used deceptive reasoning and proved to
be "troublesome comforters." For example, Bildad suggested that Job's children had engaged in wrongdoing and deserved their fate. Eliphaz
insinuated that Job's suffering was punishment for past sins. He even questioned whether those who keep integrity are of any value to God! (Job
2:9,11; 4:8; 8:4; 16:2; 22:2, 3) Under such heavy pressure, Job kept his integrity. True, he could be faulted when he turned to "declaring his own
soul righteous rather than God." (Job 32:2) Still, he remained faithful through it all.
So was Job's wife integrity being tested? Would her integrity have mattered or did it have to be a man?
How many elders are really "false comforters"?
Bildad = children had sinned that's why they died
Eliphaz = Job being punished for past sins
But elders do consider themselves superior to those they "correct."
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Unlike the three false comforters, Elihu did not consider himself superior to Job...Elihu’s wise counsel contrasts with the hurtful words of Eliphaz,
Bildad, and Zophar. “You men have not spoken concerning me what is truthful,” Jehovah told them. (Job 42:7) Even if they claimed that they had had good intentions, they acted as tools of Satan rather than as faithful companions.All three assumed from the outset that Job himself was to blame for his calamities. (Job 4:7, 8; 8:6; 20:22, 29) According to Eliphaz, God has no confidence in his servants, and it does not matter to Him if we are righteous or not. (Job 15:15; 22:2, 3) Eliphaz even accused Job of errors he had not committed. (Job 22:5, 9)
Q 8. What good example did Elihu provide for counsellors today?
8. Next, we read of Elihu, who had also come to visit Job. Elihu first listened to the arguments presented by Job and his three companions.
Although younger than the other four men, Elihu showed greater wisdom. He addressed Job considerately, using Job's personal name. Elihu commended Job for his upright course. But he also said that Job had focused too much on trying to prove his own faultlessness. Then Elihu
assured Job that serving God faithfully is always worthwhile. (Read Job 36:1-11.) What a fine example for those who need to offer counsel today!
Elihu--younger--first listened
Does the WTS feel that using the person's first name is showing closeness?
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What is the proper use of the terms “brother” and “sister”?
Because of our close spiritual ties within God’s household, we address one another as “Brother” and “Sister,” particularly at congregation meetings. During these spiritual occasions, the one presiding over the meeting recognizes baptized individuals by using the expression “brother” or “sister” followed by the last name of the person being addressed. Using the expressions “brother” and “sister” at our congregation meetings indicates a bond that is far closer and more precious than any indicated by the use of first names. It reminds us of the very blessed relationship we enjoy as a spiritual family under the one Father, Jehovah God. We are also reminded of the deep love and affection we have for one another.—Eph. 2:19; 1 Pet. 3:8.
Do jws try to prove their faultlessness?
Elder trick is to commend before they lambast you...they are trained that way. The problem lies in the fact that most of them have not said one
word of commendation to you in the last 2 or 3 years if at all. So you know that criticism will soon follow.
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It is good to have in mind, however, that if we give commendation only when we plan to give counsel, our commendation may sometimes fall on
deaf ears. Be generous in giving commendation whenever possible! Then, should counsel be needed on another occasion, it will be more readily
accepted.
Q 9. How did Jehovah help Job?
9. Finally, Job had a truly awe-inspiring visitor! The record says: "Jehovah proceeded to answer Job out of the windstorm." Using a series of questions, Jehovah kindly but firmly helped Job to correct his thinking. Job willingly accepted the reproof, admitting: "I have become of little account ... I do repent in dust and ashes." After Jehovah had spoken to Job, He expressed His anger against the three companions because they
had not spoken "what is truthful." Job was to pray for them. Then "Jehovah himself turned back the captive condition of Job when he prayed in behalf of his companions, and Jehovah began to give in addition all that had been Job's, in double amount."--Job 38:1; 40:4; 42:6-10.
Jehovah "talked" to Job--see opening comments
His anger--actually the WTS says that God could have killed those three "friends."
Job had ten more children (not twenty) but were the original ten given back? Why was Satan allowed to kill them but not Job or his wife?
How Deeply Do We Love Jehovah?
Q 10. Why did Jehovah not ignore or destroy Satan?
10. Jehovah is the Creator of the universe, Sovereign of all creation. Why did he not ignore the Devil's challenge? God knew that neither ignoring
Satan nor destroying him would resolve the issue that had been raised. The Devil had claimed that Job, an outstanding servant of Jehovah, would
not remain loyal if he lost his favored economic situation. Job's loyalty withstood the test. Then Satan claimed that any human would turn away
from God if he suffered physically. Job suffered, but his integrity was not broken. Hence, Satan was proved to be a liar in the case of that faithful
though imperfect man. What of other worshippers of God?
any human--why was the the human issued resolved with Job's integrity? What about Jesus?
Q 11. How did Jesus give a complete answer to Satan's challenge?
11. In effect, each servant of God who keeps his integrity despite whatever Satan brings against him demonstrates that in his own personal case, the accusations of that remorseless enemy are false. Jesus came to earth and gave a complete answer to Satan's challenge. Jesus was a
perfect man, like our first father, Adam. Jesus' faithfulness to the death conclusively demonstrated that Satan is a liar and that his accusations are
false. --Rev. 12:10.
each servant of God--only jws
his (her?)
Q 12. Each servant of Jehovah has what opportunity and responsibility?
12. Nevertheless, Satan keeps testing Jehovah's worshippers. Each of us has the opportunity and the responsibility to demonstrate by our personal integrity that we serve Jehovah because we love him--not for selfish reasons. How do we view that responsibility? We see it as a privilege to be loyal to Jehovah. It also comforts us to know that Jehovah gives us the strength to endure and, as in the case of Job, that He sets limits to the trials we face.--1 Cor. 10:13.
Satan testing or God--Job and "Jehovah's worshippers" (only jws today)
If Job and Jesus provided a complete answer why...................
loyal to Jehovah or organization?
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Our loyalty to the true God and his organization should surpass loyalty to any human, no matter how close.
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A positive spirit will also enable us to bear in mind the many blessings we enjoy because of being associated with the earthly part of Jehovah’s
organization. This is the only organization in the world that is loyal to the Sovereign of the universe.
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*** w01 10/1 p. 22 What Does It Mean to Be Loyal? ***Loyalty to God also includes loyalty to his organization
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Satan-A Defiant Adversary and Apostate
Q 13. What details does the book of Job reveal about Satan?
13. The Hebrew Scriptures provide details about Satan's shameful role in challenging Jehovah and leading mankind astray. In the Christian Greek Scriptures, we find more information about Satan's opposition to Jehovah, and in the book of Revelation, we learn of the vindication of Jehovah's sovereignty and Satan's final destruction. The book of Job adds to our knowledge of Satan's rebellious course. When Satan was present at the gatherings in heaven, he did not attend with the intention of praising Jehovah. The Devil had a malicious attitude and a sinister objective. After he accused Job and received permission to test him, "Satan went out away from the person of Jehovah."-Job 1:12; 2:7.
Not until 1 Chronicles does the NWT mention the word "Satan."
When is Satan's final destruction per the WTS?
Q14. Satan showed what attitude toward Job?
14. Hence, the book of Job identifies Satan as mankind's merciless enemy. Between the gathering in heaven mentioned at Job 1:6 and the one
described at Job 2:1, an unspecified period of time passed, during which Job was cruelly put to the test. Job's faithfulness enabled Jehovah to say to Satan: "Even yet (Job) is holding fast his integrity, although you incite me against him to swallow him up without cause." But Satan did not admit that his claims had been proved wrong. On the contrary, he demanded that Job be put to another severe test. Thus, the Devil tested Job both when he was prosperous and when he was destitute. Clearly, Satan has no compassion for the needy or for victims of calamity. He hates people of integrity. (Job 2:3-5) Nevertheless, Job's faithfulness showed that Satan is a liar.
unspecified period of time?
Satan did not admit that his claims had been wrong.........remind you about the WTS comment about the 1975 fiasco?
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"In modern times such eagerness, commendable in itself, has led to attempts at setting dates for the desired liberation from the suffering and troubles that are the lot of persons throughout the earth. With the appearance of the book Life Everlasting-in Freedom of the Sons of God, and its comments as to how appropriate it would be for the millennial reign of Christ to parallel the seventh millennium of man's existence, considerable expectation was aroused regarding the year 1975. There were statements made then, and thereafter, stressing that this was only a possibility. Unfortunately, however, along with such cautionary information, there were other statements published that implied that such realization of hopes by that year was more of a probability than a mere possibility. It is to be regretted that these latter statements apparently overshadowed the cautionary ones and contributed to a buildup of the expectation already initiated. In its issue of July 15, 1976, The Watchtower, commenting on the inadvisability of setting our sights on a certain date, stated: "If anyone has been disappointed through not following this line of thought, he should now concentrate on adjusting his viewpoint, seeing that it was not the word of God that failed or deceived him and brought disappointment, but that his own understanding was based on wrong premises." In saying "anyone," The Watchtower included all disappointed ones of Jehovah's Witnesses, hence including persons having to do with the publication of the information that contributed to the buildup of hopes centered on that date. Nevertheless, there is no reason for us to be shaken in faith in God's promises. Rather, as a consequence, we are all moved to make a closer examination of the Scriptures regarding this matter of a day of judgment. In doing so, we find that the important thing is not the date. What is important is our keeping ever in mind that there is such a day-and it is getting closer and it will require an accounting on the part of all of us. Peter said that Christians should rightly be "awaiting and keeping close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah." (2 Pet. 3:12) It is not a certain date ahead; it is day-to-day living on the part of the Christian that is important. He must not live a single day without having in mind that he is under Jehovah's loving care and direction and must submit himself thereto, keeping also in mind that he must account for his acts." Watchtower 1980 March 15 p.17
Q 15. What do modern-day apostates have in common with Satan?
15. Satan was the first creature to turn apostate. Modern-day apostates display characteristics similar to those of the Devil. Their mind may be
poisoned by a critical attitude toward individuals in the congregations, Christian elders, or the Governing Body. Some apostates oppose the use
of the divine name, Jehovah. They are not interested in learning about Jehovah or in serving him. Like their father, Satan, apostates target people
of integrity. (John 8:44) No wonder servants of Jehovah avoid all contact with them!--2 John 10, 11.
modern-day apostates = ex-jws??? Notice there is no definite naming of them.
SOME apostates oppose the use of the divine name
Not interested in learning about Jehovah or God...does serving him mean only being a jw?
servants of Jehovah (Christians?)
Satan their father--the father of the lie
WTS Lies
http://www.xjw.com/1914lies.html
http://www.4jehovah.org/jehovahs-witness-history.php
http://www.randytv.com/secret/lieforun.htm
Job Held High the Name of Jehovah
Q 16. Job displayed what attitude toward Jehovah?
16. Job used and praised the name of Jehovah. Even when crushed by the news of the death of his children, Job did not ascribe anything improper to God. Although Job wrongly attributed his loss to God, he nevertheless upheld the name of Jehovah. In one of his later proverbial utterances, Job declared: "Look! The fear of Jehovah--that is Wisdom, and to turn away from bad is understanding."--Job 28:28.
Wrongly attributed his loss to GOD...nevertheless upheld the name of Jehovah--by telling lies?
Q 17. What helped Job to maintain his integrity?
17. What helped Job to maintain his integrity? Clearly, before the calamities struck, he had already cultivated a close relationship with Jehovah. Although we have no evidence that he knew that Satan had challenged Jehovah, Job was determined to stay loyal. He said: "Until I expire I shall not take away my integrity from myself!" (Job 27:5) How did Job develop this close relationship? No doubt, he cherished what he had heard about God's dealings with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were his distant relatives. And by observing creation, Job could discern many of Jehovah's qualities.--Read Job 12:7-9,13,16.
CLEARLY
close relationship with Jehovah--this what happens when an OT example is used for Christians, Jesus is out of the picture
we have no evidence that he (Job) knew that Satan had challenged.....but
NO DOUBT...he had heard about God's dealings with Abraham...distant relatives (PROOF?)
Q 18. (a) How did Job show his devotion to Jehovah? (b) In what ways do we imitate Job's fine example?
18. What Job learned aroused in him the desire to please Jehovah. In case his family members might have done something displeasing to God or "have cursed God in their heart," he regularly offered sacrifices. (Job 1:5) Even when being severely tested, Job still said positive things about
Jehovah. (Job 10:12) What a fine example! We too must regularly take in accurate knowledge of Jehovah and his purposes. We hold to a healthy
routine in such spiritual activities as study, meeting attendance, prayer, and the preaching of the good news. Moreover, we do everything in our
power to make known the name of Jehovah. And just as Job's integrity pleased Jehovah, so the integrity of God's servants today makes Jehovah's heart rejoice. This subject will be considered in the following article.
So does this mean that jw fathers are authorized to give prayers in behalf of families, that individual Christians cannot pray through Jesus but
through their father (Another example of how using OT stories puts Jesus on the roadside).
Regularly take in knowledge of Jesus (see above)
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(John 17:3) This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.
routine = meeting attendance, study, prayer, preaching...I wonder how often jws pray apart from the meetings?
name of Jesus?
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(Acts 19:17) 17 This became known to all, both the Jews and the Greeks that dwelt in Ephesus; and a fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus went on being magnified.
Do You Recall?
• Why did Job attract the attention of Satan the Devil?
• What tests did Job endure, and how did he react?
• What will help us to maintain integrity as Job did?
• What do we learn about Satan from the book of Job?
CLOSING COMMENTS
Did you notice that the WTS does not specifically identify ex-jws as apostates nor say what so-called half-truths they tell. It would make some jws start looking at the WTS publications more carefully.
Hang them by their own words.
Love, Blondie