lgadsden -YOU ARE SAVING THEM FROM WHAT AND LEADING TO WHAT? EVERYTHING IVE HEARD SO FAR AS THE REASON FOR LEAVING IS TO DO WHAT THE WANT LIFESTYLE WISE. AM I WRONG? JUST CURIOUS WHO DO YOU ALL PRAY TO NOW AND IN WHOSE NAME AND WHO ANSWERS ?
(a) We cannot save, only the creator can. Salvation is a GIFT of which cannot be earned. When will JW's get this? This is something JW's forget....get a clue....YOU are not saving anyone, God will. And...it all leads to whatever Jehovah has in store. I was taught from birth that the earth would be restored to a paradise, however, give this some thought....Jesus NEVER once spoke of a paradise EARTH, only a Heavenly paradise. Not saying I know for sure either way, just reflecting on what is written in the Bible, not what someone's interpretation is. Whatever God has in store for us, I'm sure will be filled with Joy.
(b) Lifestyle has NOTHING to do with it. My wife and I are just as morally sound as when we were in...maybe more so.
(c) I still pray to Jehovah God through His son Christ Jesus....and yes, Jehovah STILL answers my prayers as before.
The only thing different is we don't attend meetings...that's it! That's the only thing. You are no more righteous than anyone else, even though you may THINK you are.