Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 12-02-2012 Watchtower Study (ADVERSITIES)

Lately, I have been brushing up on my “survival” skills, not to be confused with “prepping.” I live in tornado and blizzard areas and the occasional flood (not by me so far). No hurricanes, earthquakes, big fires, civil wars. I finally put together a bag with my meds, clothing, first aid, water, fire starting, knife, copies of important papers, and a few other things. But do jws do that now even in Louisiana (2005) or New Jersey (2012)? Do jws pack Armageddon bags…totally different….something they teach will be worldwide. Where do you run to?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eShmMrCN9Zs

CAN YOU ANSWER?

How can we avoid being

overwhelmed by distressing

events?

What reasons do we have

for displaying courage?

What provisions has

Jehovah made to help us

face adversities?

START OF ARTICLE

1, 2. What adversities have many experienced, but what is

the desire of God’s servants?

WE LIVE in a time of adversities. The earth

has been inundated with disasters.

Earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, floods, volcanoes,

tornadoes, typhoons, and hurricanes have

wreaked havoc on humankind. In addition, family

problems and personal dilemmas have brought fear

and sorrow. It is so true that “time and unforeseen

occurrence” befall us all.—Eccl. 9:11.

COMMENTS

So is the WTS saying that there have not been earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, floods, volcanoes, tornadoes, typhoons, hurricanes in the past? Part of the increase in damage can be tied directly to the great increase in population not in number or intensity.

Is the WTS saying that personal and family problems have increased saying that people in past centuries had fewer problems? Child labor, abuse of women, slavery, fewer medical advances, even worse, treatments that caused illness?

Time and unforeseen occurrence, certainly being used this weekend in regard to the bus accident where 2 jws and over 30 injured jws on the way to an assembly. And the ones who did not go, still living.

2 God’s servants as a whole have coped well with

such distressing circumstances. Even so, we would

like to be ready to deal with any difficulties that may

confront us in the future as this system nears its end.

How can we cope with these challenges and not be

overwhelmed? What will help us meet today’s adversities

with courage?

COMMENTS

God’s servants = only jws = other “Christians” are “professed” or “so-called”

Do non-jws face adversity with courage = www.forum18.org

LEARN FROM THOSE WHO

FACED LIFE WITH COURAGE

3. As shown at Romans 15:4, how might we be comforted

when facing depressing circumstances?

3 Although difficult circumstances affect more

people than ever before, distressing problems are

not new to mankind. Let us see what we can learn

from some of God’s servants who in the past successfully

faced life with courage.—Rom. 15:4.

COMMENTS

Not surprisingly, the WTS picks an OT example for Christians to imitate, and who traits were serious, not worthy of imitation.

4. What adversities did David endure, and what helped him?

4 Consider David. Among other things, he had

to put up with the wrath of a king, enemy attacks,

the abduction of his wives, treachery in his own

ranks, and emotional distress. (1 Sam. 18:8, 9; 30:

1-5; 2 Sam. 17:1-3; 24:15, 17; Ps. 38:4-8) The Bible

accounts of David’s life clearly reveal the pain

these adversities caused him. However, they did not

destroy him spiritually. Full of faith, he

said: “Jehovah is the stronghold of my

life. Of whom shall I be in dread?”—Ps.

27:1; read Psalm 27:5, 10.

COMMENTS

David, an adulterer, and murderer, a deliberate disobeyer of God’s laws even when warned of the danger by a close friend, census, then choosing a punishment that killed 70,000 innocent Israelites, not himself. Did God forgive the other “repentant” adulterers and murderers in David’s time, no, no provision under the Law, only accidental ones.

5. What helped Abraham and Sarah to cope

with a hard life?

5 Abraham and Sarah spent most of

their life living in tents as aliens in

strange lands. Life was not always easy

for them. Yet, they resolutely coped with

things like a famine and dangers from

surrounding nations. (Gen. 12:10; 14:14-

16) How were they able to do this? God’s

Word tells us that Abraham “was awaiting

the city having real foundations,

the builder and maker of which city is

God.” (Heb. 11:8-10) Abraham and Sarah

stayed focused on the things ahead,

not getting dragged down by the world

around them.

COMMENTS

Remember these were not Coleman tents for the weekend……..living in rags but was a wealthy man, with many hired workers and property.

*** it-1 p.31 Abraham***

Abraham was a very wealthy man with great flocks and herds, much silver and gold, and a very large household numbering many hundreds of servants. (Ge 12:5, 16; 13:2, 6, 7; 17:23, 27; 20:14; 24:35)

Would God have allowed them to starve to death and not fulfill the promise to Abraham?

How did Abraham protect himself from famine; he lied and said his wife was only his sister (half-sister was true) because he was afraid Pharaoh would kill him not depending on God.

*** it-1 p.29 Abraham***

In time a severe famine compelled Abraham to move temporarily to Egypt, and to protect his life, he represented Sarah as his sister. This resulted in Pharaoh’s taking beautiful Sarah into his household to be his wife, but before he could violate her, Jehovah had Pharaoh give her back. Abraham then returned to Canaan to the campsite between Bethel and Ai and again called “on the name of Jehovah.”—Ge 12:10–13:4.

That’s why David was not executed…because of the promise to him.

*** w05 9/15 p.28***

King David committed grave sins during his reign. These included adultery, plotting an innocent man’s death, and taking an illegal census. However, Jehovah noted David’s repentance and loyally stuck to the Kingdom covenant by allowing him to serve as king until his death.—2 Samuel 12:9; 1 Chronicles 21:1-7.

So what covenant or promise has made to individual jws to protect them? The WTS makes sure that in its publications it says “as a group”.

*** w11 1/15 pp.3-4 par.5***

The great day of Jehovah that struck Jerusalem was an indication of the judgment to come upon apostate Christendom in our time. Furthermore, the rest of “Babylon the Great,” the world empire of false religion, will be destroyed. Thereafter, the remaining parts of Satan’s wicked system of things will be annihilated. Yet, God’s people as a group will survive because they are taking refuge in Jehovah.—Rev. 7:14; 18:2, 8; 19:19-21.

6. How can we imitate Job?

6 Job experienced extreme pressures.

Imagine how he felt when everything in

his life seemed to go wrong. (Job 3:3, 11)

Making matters worse, he did not fully

understand why all those things happened

to him. Still, he never gave up. He

maintained his integrity and his faith in

God. (Read Job 27:5.) What a fine example

for us to imitate!

COMMENTS

Remember like David, Job did not die and unlike David, Job was not a deliberate, deceptive sinner, yet it was Job’s 10 children who died, his servants that died.

Job’s difficulties came from his supposed friends and his own wife. Jws think that they are directly chosen and persecuted by the devil himself directly. But is that true according to the WTS written doctrine?

*** w049/15 p.12par.8 ***

Against the righteous man Job, the Devil used severe economic problems, the death of loved ones, family opposition, physical suffering, and unfounded criticism from false friends. Job became depressed and felt that God had abandoned him. (Job 10:1, 2) Although Satan may not directly cause these problems today, such hardships do affect many Christians, and the Devil can use them to his advantage.

7. What did Paul experience as he served God,

but what realization gave him the courage to

continue?

7 Consider, too, the apostle Paul’s example.

He experienced ‘dangers in the

city, in the wilderness, and at sea.’ He

speaks of ‘hunger and thirst, cold and

nakedness.’ Paul also mentions spending

‘a night and a day in the deep,’ likely

because of one of the shipwrecks that

he went through. (2 Cor. 11:23-27) Despite

all of that, note the attitude he

expressed after he had faced death for

serving God: “This was that we might

have our trust, not in ourselves, but in

the God who raises up the dead. From

such a great thing as death he did rescue

us and will rescue us.” (2 Cor. 1:8-10)

Not many people have had as many

bad experiences as Paul did. Nevertheless,

many of us can relate to his feelings

and can take comfort from his courageous

example.

COMMENTS

I guess not, “not many people have had as many bad experiences as Paul did” then why use him as an example. If not having experienced, how much empathy can we have? Can the jw family with 2 homes, 3 cars, island vacations, relate to the feelings of the family whose home has been foreclosed on because they lost their jobs? I remember a pioneer sister who crabbed because their 2 nd car was 2 years old and she always had a new one (her husband’s business was faltering).

AVOID BEING OVERWHELMED

BY NEGATIVE EVENTS

8. How might today’s problems affect us? Illustrate .

8 In today’s world so full of disasters,

challenges, and pressures, many feel

overwhelmed. Even some Christians

have felt that way. Lani,* who was enjoying

the full-time service with her husband

in Australia, says that when she

was diagnosed with breast cancer, it

was devastating and struck like a bolt

of lightning. She says, “The treatments

made me very ill, and I was left with no

self-esteem.” On top of everything else,

she had to care for her husband, who

had undergone spinal surgery. If we find

ourselves in such a situation, what can

we do?

* Some names have been changed.

COMMENTS

Christians = only jws remember the non-jws are only “professed” or “so-called”

So how did Lani and her husband afford these treatments if both were full-time pioneers? What is that health service program in Australia?

http://australia.gov.au/topics/health-and-safety/health-insurance

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Australia#National_health_policy

9, 10. (a) What must we not allow Satan to

do? (b) How can we cope with the reality mentioned

at Acts 14:22?

9 We do well to remember that Satan

wants to use the tribulations we suffer

to undermine our faith. However, we

must not allow him to sap our joy in

this way. Proverbs 24:10 says: “Have you

shown yourself discouraged in the day

of distress? Your power will be scanty.”

Meditating on Biblical examples, such

as those discussed earlier, will help us to

muster up courage in the face of adversities.

COMMENTS

That’s right if you should go into a coma, have another jw put tracts by your bed so you can count time.

So if you are in good standing but are shunned because your congregation is infected with cliques….

If a “brother” cheats you out of your pay, your property…………

If an elder and/or his wife spread terrible lies and the other cowardly elders do nothing…..

Adversities that come from those you are told love you and are trustworthy………

10 It is also good to keep in mind that

we cannot remove all problems. In fact,

we can expect to experience them.

(2 Tim. 3:12) Acts 14:22 tells us: “We

must enter into the kingdom of God

through many tribulations.” Rather than

becoming dejected, why not view them

as opportunities to manifest courage

based on your faith in God’s ability to

help you?

COMMENTS

Yes, the elders should remember that all the problems cannot be removed and are not caused by the suffering, individual jw.

Remember though what bothered Paul most of all were not adversities from outside the congregation but….”false brothers” 2 Cor. 11:26

11. How can we avoid being overwhelmed by

life’s adversities?

11 We need to focus on positive

things. God’s Word tells us: “A joyful

heart has a good effect on the countenance,

but because of the pain of the

heart there is a stricken spirit.” (Prov. 15:

13) Medical researchers have long

recognized the curative value of positive

thinking. Many patients given sugar

pills (placebos) have experienced relief

of symptoms simply because they

thought they were getting help. The opposite,

called the nocebo effect, has also

been demonstrated. Patients’ health deteriorated

simply because they were told

that a drug would have negative effects.

Constantly dwelling on situations we

cannot change may only tear us down.

On the positive side, Jehovah does

not give us “sugar pills.” Rather, even

in times of disaster, he gives real help

through the encouragement found in his

Word, our supportive brotherhood, and

the strength provided by holy spirit. Focusing

on these things will lift us up. Instead

of dwelling on negative events, do

what is practical to cope with each problem

and focus on the positive aspects of

your life.—Prov. 17:22.

COMMENTS

Positive thinking—is that what is presented at the KH of jws…the picture that everyone outside and perhaps some inside are not to be trusted, are puppets of the Devil and doomed to eternal destruction soon. But that is a good thing, because every non-jw is a threat to the jw’s eternal life on a paradise earth.

12, 13. (a) What has helped God’s servants

to endure the effects of disasters? Illustrate.

(b) During times of disaster, how does it become

evident what is most important in one’s

life?

12 In recent times, some countries

have suffered severe disasters. Notably,

many brothers in these lands have

shown remarkable resilience. This does

not mean that it was easy. In early 2010,

a massive earthquake and tsunami in

Chile destroyed many of our brothers’

homes and possessions, and in some

cases, their livelihood. Despite this, the

brothers just kept on going spiritually.

Samuel, whose home was completely

destroyed, said: “Even during these

extreme circumstances, my wife and I

never stopped attending meetings and

preaching. I believe that these habits

helped us not to become desperate.”

Along with many others, they put the

disaster behind them and moved on in

Jehovah’s service.

COMMENTS

Resilience = does that translate, able to do with nothing….can you imagine better off jws in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, wouldn’t crab? In my area if people had no cars, good luck getting to the meetings. There’s no public transportation to the KHs and it is hard enough now to get jws to inconvenience themselves to pickup up poorer jws. The concept of walking or using bikes to get to territory would get me a look that I must have lost my mind. Are they saying that no jws gathered their belongings that survived, find shelters and food the government and charities provide while the WTS decides if you are worthy because they can’t find your publisher card. That jws don’t help their community but only jws?

13 In September 2009, over 80 percent

of Manila, Philippines, was flooded

by torrential rains. A wealthy man who

lost much said, “The flood was a great

equalizer, bringing difficulties and sufferings

to both the rich and the poor.”

This reminds us of Jesus’ prudent advice:

“Store up for yourselves treasures

in heaven, where neither moth nor rust

consumes, and where thieves do not

break in and steal.” (Matt. 6:20) Building

one’s life around material things, which

can so quickly disappear, often brings

disappointment. How much wiser it is

to center our life on our relationship

with Jehovah, which can remain intact

no matter what happens around us!

—Read Hebrews 13:5, 6.

COMMENTS

Was this wealthy man a jw?

Abraham (Sarah) was wealthy.

David was wealthy.

Job was wealthy.

All by God’s direct hand.

The rest of us struggle on our own, due to our own hard work, with no hope of any material help through the congregation or WT organization.

REASONS FOR DISPLAYING COURAGE

14. What reasons do we have for displaying

courage?

14 Jesus acknowledged that there

would be problems during the time

of his presence, but he said: “Do not

be terrified.” (Luke 21:9) With him as

our King and with the Creator of the

universe backing us up, we have every

reason for confidence. Paul encouraged

Timothy by saying: “God gave us not a

spirit of cowardice, but that of power

and of love and of soundness of mind.”

—2 Tim. 1:7.

COMMENTS

Time of his presence: 1874 or 1914 till now?

Christians did not experience problems from 33 CE to 70 CE?

Except for Paul, why no other Christian examples given.

15. Give examples of the conviction of God’s

servants, and explain how we can have similar

courage.

15 Note some expressions of the

strong conviction of God’s servants. David

said: “Jehovah is my strength and

my shield. In him my heart has trusted,

and I have been helped, so that my

heart exults.” (Ps. 28:7) Paul expressed

his unwavering confidence, saying: “In

all these things we are coming off completely

victorious through him that

loved us.” (Rom. 8:37) Likewise, as danger

loomed, Jesus left no doubt in his listeners’

minds that he had a strong relationship

with God, saying: “I am not alone,

because the Father is with me.”

(John 16:32) What is evident in these expressions?

Each reveals unwavering trust in Jehovah.

Our developing similar confidence in God can give us the

courage to face any of today’s adversities.—

Read Psalm 46:1-3.

COMMENTS

Once again an OT very flawed example, David, murderer, adulterer, wanted others to die for his choices.

Remember that Jesus had know his Father face to face to millions of years. How many others on earth could have or can say the same today?

Have you trusted in the WTS and its representatives to realize their statements change frequently even back to the original statement?

(Malachi 3:6) “For I am Jehovah; I have not changed. . . .

BENEFIT FROM PROVISIONS TO MAINTAIN COURAGE

16. Why is the study of God’s Word important

for us?

16 Christian courage is not self-reliance.

Rather, it is a result of our getting

to know God and relying on him.

We can do this by studying his written

Word, the Bible. A sister suffering from

depression explains what helps her,

“I read especially comforting passages

over and over again.” Have we applied

the direction to have a regular time

for family worship? Doing these things

will help us to have the attitude of the

psalmist who said: “How I do love your

law! All day long it is my concern.”—Ps.

119:97.

COMMENTS

Relying on God = Relying on the WTS

Do jws study the bible or WTS publications that explain the bible as the WTS currently understands it?

“passages over and over again” = not the snippet quotes and citations you see in this article…few contiguous verses

So are families only worshiping at a prescribed time and day, not daily and often, family prayers. How many jw families spend more time on cell phones, laptops/computers, video games, televisions, playing non-jw music compared to “spiritual” activities?

How many jws can name all 66 books of the bible, the 9 fruits of the holy spirit, the 12 apostles of Jesus?

17. (a) What provision may help us maintain

a courageous outlook? (b) Give an example of

how a published life story has helped you.

17 We also have Bible-based publications

containing information that

strengthens our confidence in Jehovah.

Many brothers have found life stories in

our magazines particularly helpful. One

sister in Asia who suffers from bipolar

mood disorder was delighted when she

read the life story of a former missionary

brother who successfully dealt with

the same disorder. She wrote, “It helped

me to understand my own problem and

gave me hope.”

COMMENTS

Even now jws must adjust this teaching but still believe they can only know God through the governing body of the WTS.

*** w94 10/1 p. 8***

Even as Bible prophecy pointed forward to the Messiah, it also directs us to the close-knit body of anointed Christian Witnesses that now serve as the faithful and discreet slave. It helps us to understand the Word of God. All who want to understand the Bible should appreciate that the “greatly diversified wisdom of God” can become known only through Jehovah’s channel of communication, the faithful and discreet slave.—John 6:68.

PICTURE: When you face adversity, take advantage of the help Jehovah has provided

18. Why should we utilize the provision of prayer?

18 Prayer can help in all kinds of situations.

The apostle Paul drew attention

to the value of this provision, saying:

“Do not be anxious over anything, but

in everything by prayer and supplication

along with thanksgiving let your

petitions be made known to God; and

the peace of God that excels all thought

will guard your hearts and your mental

powers by means of Christ Jesus.”

(Phil. 4:6, 7) Do we take full advantage

of this avenue of help to gain strength in

the midst of adversities? Alex, a brother

in Britain who has long suffered

from depression, said: “Talking to Jehovah

in prayer and listening to him by

reading his Word has been a lifeline for

me.”

COMMENTS

So prayer cures depression. Does prayer cure cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.?

19. What should be our view of attending Christian meetings?

19 Association at meetings is another

vital provision to help us. A psalmist

wrote: “My soul has yearned and also

pined away for the courtyards of Jehovah.”

(Ps. 84:2) Do we feel the same?

Lani, mentioned earlier, explains her

view of Christian association: “Attending

meetings was not optional. I knew

that I had to be there if I expected Jehovah

to help me cope.”

COMMENTS

So how sick can you be for the WTS to excuse you from meeting attendance? Do jws only receive holy spirit at the meetings and not at home? What about homebound jws or ones in nursing homes?

I knew many elders and other brothers that traveled for their jobs and did not attend the meetings where they were at (pick an excuse). Some even “lied” and said they did. A couple who did travel in those areas, did attend meetings in those areas, and none of the elders had heard of them, even after years and their being only congregation in the area.

That includes snowbirds and vacationers (6 weeks at a time) who never attended a meeting…after all they were on vacation, right?

20. How will sharing in the preaching work help us?

20 We also get courage by keeping active

in the Kingdom-preaching work.

(1 Tim. 4:16) A sister in Australia who

has experienced a multitude of problems

says: “Preaching was the last thing

I wanted to do, but an elder invited me

to go with him. I went. Jehovah must

have been helping; each time I shared in

the ministry, I felt so happy.” (Prov. 16:

20) Many have found that by helping

others to build faith in Jehovah, they

strengthen their own faith. In so doing,

they keep their mind off their own problems

and keep focused on the more important

things.—Phil. 1:10, 11.

21. What assurance do we have regarding the

difficulties we face?

21 Jehovah has provided abundant

help to meet today’s adversities with

courage. By taking advantage of all

these provisions and by meditating on

and imitating fine examples of courageous

servants of God, we have the assurance

that we can face difficulties

successfully. Although many negative

things may yet happen as this system

nears its end, we can feel as did Paul,

who said: “We are thrown down, but

not destroyed. . . .We do not give up.”

(2 Cor. 4:9, 16) With Jehovah’s help, we

can meet today’s adversities with courage.—

Read 2 Corinthians 4:17, 18.

COMMENTS

So how many practical ways did you count that jws receive as help in their congregations?

Is it rather just saying, keep arm and well fed?

(James 2:15,16) . . .If a brother or a sister is in a naked state and lacking the food sufficient for the day, 16 yet a certain one of YOU says to them: “Go in peace, keep warm and well fed,” but YOU do not give them the necessities for [their] body, of what benefit is it?

(1 John3:17-18) . . 17 But whoever has this world’s means for supporting life and beholds his brother having need and yet shuts the door of his tender compassions upon him, in what way does the love of God remain in him? 18 Little children, let us love, neither in word nor with the tongue, but in deed and truth.

CLOSING COMMENTS

My adversities, serious chronic illness but new things are invented every year…I guess that’s it. We’ve been plugging along keeping our financial as controlled as we can. More importantly we celebrate 11 happy years away from the WTS. We’ve learned who are real friends are.

Love, Blondie

Calebs Airplane

So the cure for cancer is regular meeting attendance and regular field service... got it... I'll remember that if I ever get cancer...

blondie

Caleb, and I'm not exaggerating. jws are so good at discouraging true medical treatment but then recommending every crazy, undocumented "cure." Of course the Golden Age medical suggestions were supported by the WTS.

1) Grape cure for cancer (I think that one still hangs on)

2) Microwave ovens kill people (if you put your head in and turn it on)

3) Aluminum pans poison you

4)Immunizations give you the disease they supposed treat your for

I can remember congratulating an elder on getting his medical degree after he tried to give me medical advice. He confusedly said, "I don't have a medical degree." "Exactly," I said.

breakfast of champions

Thanks for the review, BLONDIE!

Calebs Airplane

Blondie... true... growing up, we didn't get a microwave until just before I moved out... an elder finally enlightened my mother but then glossed it over by saying something like... microwaves have safer technology than when they first hit the market... I also remember when aluminum pans were worldly...

bobld

Thanks Blondie

Notice the pix,got bad news from Doc.your cure,get your ass out in service for the cure.

Read the crap from the gb/wtbs that will forget your pain/cancer or what ever.

This was one wt that shut my mind.When they used the EX. of David.

00DAD

That "power of positive thinking" point in paragraph 11 made me laugh. They write, " Constantly dwelling on situations we cannot change may only tear us down. " And yet THEY are the ones that start so many lessons out just like this one, focusing on adversities and the inevitable doom and gloom.

Classic example of WT Indoctrination method:

Don't think of blue.
Why are you thinking of blue? Don't you know it's bad for you?
We know there's a lot of blue out there in the mean-old, nasty world alienated from Jehovah. But you really need to stop thinking about blue because it will only make you depressed.
Notice how other JW's that were depressed by constantly thinking about blue got better:
- "I read the WT from cover-to-cover and that made me happy again!" says one sister suffering from breast cancer. She quit thinking about blue and started thinking about pink.
- One brother in a Third World Country lost his job, his house and all his worldly possessions including his one-eyed Chihuahua, but he was able to stop thinking about blue because he never stopped engaging in the preaching work. Notice his comment, "Even though there were no doors to knock on because they'd all been destroyed in the most devastating natural disaster ever to occur, we never lost our joy because we knew we were making Jehovah happy by giving Watchower magazines to people that had no food!"
So STOP thinking about blue.
There! Now don't you feel better? We knew you would.

00DAD

LostGeneration

What a messed up pile of steaming bullshit! I try to read this stuff a few days before wifey goes off to the meeting to know what she is going to be feeding on, but fortunately we had a weekend away from town, glad she missed it!

So the whole point of the article is how to show "courage".

From what I read, going to meetings and in service is what the WTS defines as courage.

Para 12 - JW loses his house, but doesn't stop going in serve-us or to meetings! Damn, you better have one hella an excuse to ever miss a meeting again!

The pictures aren't here but saw them in the article of a woman diagnosed with something or the other. The last two pictures show her back at the meetings and in serve-us! Hallelujah, meetings and serve-us now cure almost anything out there!

Para 19 - Lani, mentioned earlier, explains herview of Christian association: “Attending meetings was not optional. I knewthat I had to be there if I expected Jehovah to help me cope.”

So now Jah only helps those in bad situations if they go to the meetings!?!??!?!?!?! WTF? If you are going through chemo, or an operation, or anything else that might have you laid up for a few months, you have to get your ass to the KH?

And their take on "positive thinking" has me rollin on the floor. Hey idiots in Brooklyn - You teach seven billion people are gonna get slaughtered any day now. That isn't positive! No matter how they disguise it, the troops get this gloom and doom drip fed to them week after week, month after month, year after year. And since it never is gonna happen, they are always going to be disappointed! No wonder they can't "think positive"!

00DAD

Just to be clear, I wasn't even anywhere close to " dwelling on situations we cannot change [which] may only tear us down" until I started reading this article. It wasn't even on my mental radar.

In other words, I wasn't thinking about "BLUE" until the WT said, "Don't think of BLUE!"

ziddina

Thank you, Blondie!!!

lillies

Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 12-02-2012 Watchtower Study (ADVERSITIES)

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