W 3-1-2013, p.9
First, let us consider whether that evildoer met the quali ?cations for heavenly life. Humans with heavenly prospects have been baptized in water and with holy spirit and are thus spirit-begotten disciples of Jesus. (John 3:3, 5) Another requirement is that they conform to God’s moral standards and manifest such qualities as honesty, integrity, and compassion. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) They must also remain loyal to God and Christ till the end of their earthly course. (Luke 22:28-30; 2 Timothy 2:12) Only by meeting those requirements can they show themselves worthy of being resurrected and quali?ed for the weighty responsibility awaiting them in heaven, namely, serving as priests and kings with Christ over mankind for a thousand years.—Revelation 20:6.
p.15
What a powerful lesson this is: Telling the truth is important! Yes, we all need to learn it! Yet, we all will make mistakes, especially when we are young. Are you not happy that Jehovah loves you and will forgive you even as he did Peter?
— But remember, we need to tell the truth. And if we ever make the big mistake of lying, we need to ask, yes, beg God to forgive us. That is what Peter must have done, and he was forgiven. If we try hard not to lie any- more, God will forgive us too!
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In light of the dishonest presentation of material in WT publications- misquoting; quoting out of context; cherry-picking, etc- can the Governing Body really claim to be honest?
Can they claim integrity when WT history in regard to docrines, false dates and policies has been hidden, dishonestly revised/flip-flopping or abandoned, then making any discussion of these facts a disfellowshipping offense under the label of apostasy ?
Can the Governing Body claim compassion in light of their ramped-up efforts telling Jehovah's Witnesses to shun family members, not even communicating by e-mail? And by further solidifying their hardline policy of disfellowshipping?
Can they claim compassion while still defending their policies regarding pedophilia in the organization while victimizing the victims? Or, by continuing to publish the hateful message, "if you are not a Jehovah's Witness, god will murder you"?
Has the WT or GB EVER apologized to Jehovah's Witnesses for teaching flawed doctrines and false end-time dates, teachings which JWs have based life-changing decisions on, such as going to college, planning for retirement, starting a family or saving their life by certain medical procedures?
Under the guidelines of the above quoted article, can the governing body claim to qualify to rule in Heaven, or even rule anyone on earth now?
Your thoughts, please....