by La Falta Habitacion Por Sr Hor-Hey!! 19 Replies latest jw friends
"Deliverance has often come through being identified as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses."
"Almost as soon as they arrived in Kenya, both contracted malaria, and sadly, Frank died."
Obviously, Frank failed to identify himself as one of Jehovah's Witnesses to the mosquitoes. If he would have been wearing his convention badge, likely he would still be alive today!
Billy the Ex-Bethelite >>
... and yet while it is sad, it is an indication God has no longer any use for that person in the outworking of his purpose - thus, he/she becomes expendable.
The Bible’s Viewpoint - Can True Christians Expect Divine Protection?
TO DELIVER relief items to fellow worshipers, Christians, after prayer, traveled in a convoy over a war-torn area where they were likely to be killed. They made it through safely, much to the amazement of the warring armies. Did God’s angel protect them?
A Christian couple who had served as ministers for many years were killed when an airplane crashed to the ground where they were evangelizing from house to house. Why didn’t God’s angel direct them or the airplane somewhere else at that particular moment? — Compare Acts 8:26.
Comparing these events, we might ask: Why do some Christians die while doing God’s will, whereas others, often in very dangerous circumstances, live? Can Christians expect divine protection, especially in these critical “last days”? — 2 Timothy 3:1.
Used in the Outworking of God’s Purpose
To understand why divine protection is given, we must understand that it is given not simply to enable individuals to live longer but to protect something far more important, the outworking of God’s purpose. For example, the survival of the Christian congregation as a whole is guaranteed because it is closely linked with the fulfilling of that purpose. However, Christ plainly told his disciples that they as individuals could face death because of their faith. After stating this, Jesus stressed, not miraculous deliverance, but ‘endurance to the end.’ (Matthew 24:9, 13) The fact that some individuals were protected, while others were not, does not indicate that God is partial. God simply used the person who was in the best position to accomplish his purpose, which ultimately will benefit all mankind.
Since untimely death in God’s service is a real possibility, Christians should have the same balanced attitude as the three faithful Hebrews who were sentenced to death for worshiping God. They told the king of Babylon: “If it is to be, our God whom we are serving is able to rescue us. Out of the burning fiery furnace and out of your hand, O king, he will rescue us. But if not, let it become known to you, O king, that your gods are not the ones we are serving, and the image of gold that you have set up we will not worship.” — Daniel 3:17, 18.
Jehovah preserved the lives of Peter and John because of their key role in the outworking of his purpose. Peter was used to “strengthen” the congregation by doing a shepherding work, which included the writing of two inspired Bible books. (Luke 22:32) John wrote five Bible books and was a ‘pillar’ in the early congregation. — Galatians 2:9; John 21:15-23.
How Jehovah determines just when and in what manner he will intervene in the lives of his servants is impossible to foretell. All that can be stated with certainty is that Christ promised to be with his followers “all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.” (Matthew 28:20) In particular, he will be ‘with us’ through the angelic direction of the preaching work. (Matthew 13:36-43; Revelation 14:6) Other than these broad indications, we cannot anticipate exactly how divine help will be manifested or who may receive divine protection. What if a Christian feels that he has had God’s protection and guidance? Since this cannot be conclusively proved or disproved, no one should judge the sincere claims of such a one.
Awake! 1996, April 8, pp. 26-27 / Can True Christians Expect Divine Protection?
The WT should just come up with something similar to the Morman Magic underwear to protect it's own people
The WTS says that the angels protect jws when they are engaging in "spiritual activities." Thus, they should be going door to door constantly and pray in their sleep.
Do angels protect us today? If we worship Jehovah according to his Word, we are assured that his powerful, invisible angels provide us with protection. The Bible promises: “The angel of Jehovah is camping all around those fearing him, and he rescues them.”—Psalm 34:7.
Wicked spirits are dangerous, but we need not live in fear of them if we oppose the Devil and draw close to God by doing His will. (James 4:7, 8) The power of wicked spirits is limited. They were punished in Noah’s day, and they face their final judgment in the future. (Jude 6) Remember, too, that we have the protection of Jehovah’s powerful angels. (2 Kings 6:15-17) Those angels are deeply interested in seeing us succeed in resisting wicked spirits.
(The WTS is very adept at speaking out of both sides of their mouth; saying jws are protected but then saying only certain ones are)
No matter what happens, it is Jehovah's will ... unless of course you disagree with something published by the WTBTS, then--of course--THAT is NOT Jehovah's will because no matter what the WTBTS says, THAT is Jehovah's will, even when they change teaching, are wrong, cover-up the past, censure disagreements and make mistakes and blame their followers for "misunderstanding."
All of this is Jehovah's will and it is happifying!
LFHPSHH:
Your post is very true and it makes me mad. Don't even want to think about it.
Bats in the Belfry:
This whole article is offensive to me and hurts my brain (forgive me). Whether it is true or not, I cannot accept this. I have no desire to be a pawn in a giant chess game and the idea that all we are to some creator are just pieces to be moved around is so revolting to me that I cannot love such a being (or beings).
Furthermore, I despise any religion who just wants to exploit people's desire to please (or fear of) this god. These poor people will endlessly toil, spinning their wheels, in order to be "acceptable".
Hah!!! Your title says it ALL!!!
GRRRRREAT!!
Oh, and...
LongHairGal >> Neither do I like what they have put in writing.
... it goes to show you they only are interested in maximizing the ROI of the company.
You croak, then 'God (WTBTS) simply used the person who was in the best position to accomplish HIS purpose' - too bad, he now longer finds you useful. But if you somehow 'miraculously' jumped of the Reaper's clutches - well done, you have approved divine protection.
God, I disapprove of their (GB) imbecile intellects.
The first story is great, but they left out the ending!
"The terrorists escorted the Witness away, and then proceeded to murder the entire village."
Truly heartwarming.
heads i win tails you lose
