The biggest lie..................................That a bunch of old white men who live in New York represent themselves as the ''faithful an discreet slave.'' They use a ''parable'' to fool everyone into thinking that God chose them in which all members cannot question their authority,beliefs,doctrines,and practices.
To you what was the Watchtower Socity's biggest lie ?
by The Almighty Homer 100 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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Hopscotch
That they alone in all the world have a direct line to god and that he told them he going to destroy everyone on this planet, anyday now, except those who are members of his organisation the WTS. And only the really good members at that.
This kept me living with the Happiness Postponed Syndrome for over 40 years.
Hopscotch
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EverAStudent
Another poster already listed the biggest lie: that Jesus is only a god.
The 2nd biggest: that God's "true" name is Jehovah. There is so much wrong with that one, beginning with the fact that the name Jehovah originated from a translator's mistake.
--for you shall not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous , is a jealous God-- (Exodus 34:14)
For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy , "I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite. (Isaiah 57:15)
"Therefore, I will make you go into exile beyond Damascus," says the LORD, whose name is the God of hosts . (Amos 5:27)
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, "KING OF KINGS , AND LORD OF LORDS." (Revelation 19:16)
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God , Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
"In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell securely; And this is His name by which He will be called, 'The LORD our righteousness .' (Jeremiah 23:6)
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Regarding the biggest lie, that Jesus is only one of many gods, consider the following passage: The Lamb and the Father sit on the same throne (one singular throne in the Greek) and all the redeemed have one name written on them, "His" name, singular, because the Lamb and the Father share one name: YHWH / LORD.
There will no longer be any curse; and the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His bond-servants will serve Him; they will see His face, and His namewill be on their foreheads. (Revelation 22:3-4)
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Casper
I remember when it was pretty much accepted that we'd all have to be vegetarians in the New System. The meatasaurouses of the congregation were quite disturbed. They didn't want to have to go an eternity without a good steak.
This was brought up in our hall also, we were told that, "Quite possibly, since the earth would be going back to perfection, maybe some new vegetables would grow that tasted like beef" !!
This was just speculation amongst ourselves, and a few Elders.
Granted, Portabello mushrooms do have that meaty flavor.
The one thing I felt was the biggest lie, which has already been mentioned, was them telling us that Jesus wasn't the mediator for everyone. I couldn't except that.
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The Almighty Homer
The biggest lie..................................That a bunch of old white men who live in New York represent themselves as the ''faithful an discreet slave.'' They use a ''parable'' to fool everyone into thinking that God chose them in which all members cannot question their authority,beliefs,doctrines,and practices.
Good one Rules and Regulations
The original investors of this publishing corporation ( WTBS. ) such as C T Russell and his father should be laid to blame for most of this commercialized nonsense.
Once the money and power was observed by men such as J. Rutherford, the game was put into motion and the rest now is all history.
Another direct lie they established was that all other religions beside theirs were all false religions governed by and controlled by Satan.
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yesidid
I think many of the things mentioned could be classed as mistakes or Bible interpretations that are open to many other more logical explanations.
The big lie that they have pushed for many years is that they, and they alone were expecting Jesus to return in 1914.
The four quotes below are a small sampling of what they have been claiming (lying about) over the past sixty years.
***w546/15p.370TheRevelationofJesusChrist***
4 "Why, then, do the nations not realize and accept the approach of this climax of judgment? It is because they have not heeded the world-wide advertising of Christ's return and his second presence.Since long before World War I Jehovah's witnesses pointed to 1914 as the time for this great event to occur.
--The Watchtower ' , July 15th, 1965 page 428
"Jehovah's Advancing Organization"
As we look back over the years, we can clearly see how God's organization in modern times has progressed in understanding. For example, it learned that Christ's second presence was to be in the spirit, and not in the flesh as many professed Christians believe. His rule would be from the heavens. This was a new revelation of great importance to God's people who had been anxiously awaiting his second presence toward the end of the nineteenth century.
*** w 1984 12/1 pp. 13-14 Happy Are Those Found Watching! ***
20 Russell and his associates quickly understood that Christ’s presence would be invisible. They disassociated themselves from other groups and, in 1879, began publishing spiritual food in Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence. From its first year of publication, this magazine pointed forward, by sound Scriptural reckoning, to the date 1914 as an epoch-making date in Bible chronology. So when Christ’s invisible presence began in 1914, happy were these Christians to have been found watching!
The greatest Man who ever lived. 1991
***gtchap.132AtGod’sRightHand***
A careful study of Bible prophecies, including Jesus’ own prophecy regarding the last days, reveals that “the Lord’s day” began in the history-making year 1914, yes, within this generation! So it was in 1914 that Jesus returned invisibly, without public fanfare and with only his faithful servants being aware of his return.
The quotes below show that until about 1930 they had been teaching that Christ HAD returned in 1874. Armageddon was expected in 1914.
--The Watch Tower, 1 March 1923, page 67
The Scriptures show that the second presence [of the Lord] was due in 1874 . . . . This proof shows that the Lord has been present since 1874.
--The Watch Tower, 1 January 1924, page 5
Surely there is not the slightest room for doubt in the mind of a truly consecrated child of God that the Lord Jesus is present and has been since 1874.
From the book “Prophecy ‘published in the year 1929, pages 65, 66 l
The Scriptural proof is that the second presence of the Lord Jesus Christ began in 1874 AD. This proof is specifically set out in the booklet entitled Our Lord's Return.
They have continuously lied about this for over sixty years. .
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The Almighty Homer
Careful manipulation with a hidden agenda, commercialism.
Say one thing to draw attention, when that doesn't fulfill itself make up another.
Nevertheless keeping people mind locked on to them was a great indentured importance,
to keep the printing presses rolling and for themselves.
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joelingeorgia
The Chronology Lie has made sooooo many people change their life plans, put off needed surgery, sacrifice their dreams, on and on and on.
The worldly are wicked lie. Yeah, well in my experience there is wickedness everywhere, in every organization.
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diamondiiz
How about this latest BS coming from wts
"Jehovah and Jesus trust fds(gb)"
Not only are these bastards liars but they are arrogant enought to speak for God and Christ.
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The Almighty Homer
Not only are these bastards liars but they are arrogant enough to speak for God and Christ.
Arrogance is definitely a big and major problem.