I had the misfortune of being born into the JW faith. However, I thank God every day that I was disfellowshipped otherwise I would never have found the Truth. Good riddance to the Watchtower Bible Track Society’s false publications, especially that book they claim contains the Holy Scriptures – it is deceitful and full of darkness, and gets darker with every revision! God’s Holy Word the Bible is now my sole compass to salvation. It guides me into all truths; it is living and powerful, and profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that I, a daughter of God (2Cor 6:18; 1John 3:1; Rom 8:14,16) may be complete, and thoroughly equipped for every good work. (Heb 4:12; 2Tim 3:16-17).
The Bible tells me that God Himself will teach me (Heb 8:10-11; Jer 31:31-34; John 6:45); nowhere does God’s Word say I need a group of men called the faithful and discreet slave to interpret Bible doctrine for me - to the contrary! In fact the Bible says in John 14:26 the Holy Spirit will teach me all things (emphasis on “all”). I believe and fully trust in these promises from God because He has revealed many wonderful truths and teachings in the Bible to both my husband and I who are constantly seeking Him (Jer 29:13). God’s Word, and God’s Word alone has transformed our lives. We have grown stronger spiritually and drawn closer to Him. We can definitely testify that we are now new creatures in Christ (2Corithians 5:17; Rom 6:3-4) and are very happy!
Moreover, God says if I confess all my sins to Him (not to sinful elders as per JW false doctrine), He is faithful and just to cleanse me of all (emphasis on “all”) my sins and unrighteousness (1John 1:9; 2:1-2; Matt 12:31-32). And my High Priest, Jesus Christ cleanses and sanctifies me with His precious blood in the Heavenly Sanctuary (Hebrews chapter 7 and 8). I do not need sinful elders to be my intercessors before God, they do not qualify according to Rom 3:23 – only Jesus has the right to advocate on my behalf to the Father and is the only propitiation for my sins (1John 2:1-2; John 14:6; Acts 10:43). Thank you Lord Jesus, you are perfect!
Jesus warned His followers that they will be put out of the synagogues - even be killed by men who think they are offering God service, and these things they do because they do not know Him or the Father (John 16:1-3). There are many sincere, God fearing elders in the JW organisation who are sadly ignorant of the truth and blindly follow false doctrine set by hand full of men in Brooklyn who they have never met and know nothing about. Unfortunately their ignorance of God’s will, the Bible says, will bring upon them everlasting destruction when Jesus comes (1Thes 1:8-9) – there is no excuse for ignorance, the Bible is very clear about this. I also hope and pray for their sakes, that Matthew 6:14-15; 7:1-5, more specifically verse 2 of the latter will not be read out to them on that day.
Thank God for disfellowshipping!
Kiki