Text for February 29, 2012 - No Facts, Just Statements

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  VM44

  Text for Wednesday, February 29, 2012

  You people will again certainly see the distinction between a righteous one and a wicked one, between one serving God and one who has not served him.—Mal. 3:18.

  What a contrast in outlook there is between those who are part of the Christian congregation and those who are not! Even though we as Jehovah’s people have to face many of the same issues and problems our neighbors face, our reaction is quite different. (Isa. 65:13, 14) Why? Because we find in the Bible a satisfying explanation for the condition in which humanity finds itself, and we are equipped to deal with life’s challenges and problems. As a result, we are not overly anxious about the future. Being worshippers of Jehovah affords us protection from unsound and unscriptural reasoning, immoral practices, and the consequences of such. Members of the Christian congregation thus experience a tranquillity unknown to others.—Isa. 48:17, 18; Phil. 4:6, 7. w10 6/15 1:6

  Was anything real said in the text? Only statements with no facts!

  Just some Watchtower Propaganda Pep Talk for the Witnesses!
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  moshe

  As a result, we are not overly anxious about the future.

  In the USA, we have Social Security, Medicare, Disability, Medicade, SSi, Food Stamps, Welfare.

  Jehovah's Kingdom and the KH give you Zero- Caesar gives you all of the above, for JWs who apply and quailfy.
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  Amelia Ashton

  For all those relying on Jehovah surely a true test of faith would be for them not to rely on Caesar.

  As for the distinction between the righteous and the wicked there is a whole lot of ordinary folk inbetween.
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  SweetBabyCheezits

  Members of the Christian congregation thus experience a tranquillity unknown to others.

  Unknown to others.... how modest of them! Did they take a survey?

  
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  Disillusioned Lost-Lamb

  Nonsensical nonsense!
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  WTWizard

  The Bible might be a "satisfying explanation". That is, until it fails because it is the wrong explanation. And worse yet, it is misinterpreted by the Washtowel Slaveholdery--meaning that, when it does fail, it will fail even worse.

  Now, suppose the government fully collapses. No welfare, no social security, no food stamps, no nothing. Now, what can you do for yourself? You can teach yourself one good skill to use in barter situations. You might, for instance, teach yourself how to connect the Internet so you can help rebuild it when it goes down. You could learn to fix computers. You could learn to decorate. Growing your own food is another nice thing to know how to do. How can you recognize gold and silver in the ground if you find it? Knowing how to fix things will give you the advantage when someone throws something in the rubbish that could easily be fixed, or to barter with others in exchange for other necessities. And what about owning gold and silver before the price finally takes off and stays unaffordable? Getting solar energy, or at least getting some NiMH batteries of all sizes and good commercial quality chargers and industrial quality lanterns and flashlights now will help you later on.

  Compare that with Jehovah's Kingdom. Of what practical value is it to present this message when basic necessities are cut off? Can anyone grow or prepare food using it? Can you use it to barter? Remember, when everything gets cut off, Jehovah's kingdom is going to do nothing for you. You will be on your own, and will either have to do things yourself or barter. Does that kingdom prepare you for either? Can you actually fix a car using just the information in the Asleep! rag, and get that car on the road and running safely?