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    Comments You Will Not Hear at the 06-23-2013 WT Study (APRIL 15, 2013, pages 22-26)(MAKE SURE)

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    “MAKE SURE OF THE

    MORE IMPORTANT

    THINGS”

    “Make sure of the more

    important things.”

    —PHIL. 1:10.

    (Philippians 1:9-11) 9 And this is what I continue praying, that YOUR love may abound yet more and more with accurate knowledge and full discernment; 10 that YOU may make sure of the more important things, so that YOU may be flawless and not be stumbling others up to the day of Christ, 11 and may be filled with righteous fruit, which is through Jesus Christ, to God’s glory and praise.

    POINTS FOR MEDITATION

    What confidence do the visions

    of Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel

    give us?

    What lesson do we learn by

    considering the clear focus of

    the earthly part of Jehovah’s

    organization?

    What determination has this

    article given you?

    OPENING COMMENTS

    Based on the above extended quote from Philippians, did the WTS make sure of the more important things and not stumble others?

    START OF ARTICLE

    1, 2. What prophecy regarding the last days must have intrigued

    Jesus’ disciples, and why?

    PETER, James, John, and Andrew were finally alone

    with their Master. Jesus’ earlier comments regarding

    the destruction of the temple weighed heavily

    on their minds. (Mark 13:1-4) Thus, they asked:

    “Tell us, When will these things be, and what will

    be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion

    of the system of things?” (Matt. 24:1-3) Jesus began

    to tell them about events, or conditions, that would

    not only result in great changes to life but also identify

    the last days of Satan’s wicked system of things.

    One particular event must have intrigued Jesus’ disciples.

    After telling of such distressing matters as

    wars, food shortages, and an increase of lawlessness,

    Jesus foretold that something positive would

    also mark the last days. He said: “This good news of

    the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited

    earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the

    end will come.”—Matt. 24:7-14.

    COMMENTS

    End of Satan’s wicked system of things: 1914 or yet in the future SOON?

    http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/failed-1914-predictions.php

    So did they think Jesus was talking about a time 2,000 years in the future? Did a system of things conclude in the first century?

    Did they think that the preaching was far in the future or did it start in 33 C.E. for first century Christians?

    How does the WTS interpret “preached in all the inhabited earth” for 1 st century Christians? Was the land from Spain to Rome to Asia Minor to Ethiopia “all the inhabited earth”?

    2 Jesus’ disciples had enjoyed preaching the good

    news of the Kingdom along with Christ. (Luke 8:1;

    9:1, 2) They may have recalled that he said: “The

    harvest, indeed, is great, but the workers are few.

    Therefore beg the Master of the harvest to send

    out workers into his harvest.” (Luke 10:2) But how

    would they preach “in all the inhabited earth” and

    give “a witness to all the nations”? Where would the

    workers come from? If only they could have looked

    into the future while sitting with Jesus that day!

    They would no doubt have been amazed to see the

    fulfillment of those few words that we now read at

    Matthew 24:14.

    COMMENTS

    So did they preach in all the inhabited earth, or as the WTS explains, throughout the Roman Empire was enough to fulfill this?

    Was this fulfilled in the first century or not or was it a “miniature” fulfillment as the WTS likes to say?

    3. How is Luke 21:34 being fulfilled today, and

    what self-examination should we make?

    3 We are living in the time of the fulfillment

    of Jesus’ prophecy. Millions

    have joined together to fill the earth

    with the preaching of the good news of

    the Kingdom. (Isa. 60:22) Jesus indicated,

    though, that some would find it challenging

    to maintain their focus in these

    last days. They would be distracted and

    become “weighed down.” (Read Luke

    21:34.) We are seeing the fulfillment of

    those words as well. Some among God’s

    people are getting sidetracked. This

    may be seen in the decisions they make

    with regard to secular work, higher education,

    and acquisition of material possessions,

    as well as the amount of time

    spent in sports and entertainment. Others

    are tiring out because of the pressures

    and anxieties of everyday life. Ask

    yourself: ‘How am I doing? What do my

    decisions say about my focus in life?’

    COMMENTS

    Was Isaiah talking about preaching at Isaiah 60:22?

    Distracted, sidetracked….from what?

    Secular work, higher education, material possessions

    How many jws quit jobs, sold homes, and went pioneering shortly before 1975? Should most jws be doing the same today?

    *** km 5/74 p. 3 How Are You Using Your Life? ***

    Reports are heard of brothers selling their homes and property and planning to finish out the rest of their days in this old system in the pioneer service. Certainly this is a fine way to spend the short time remaining before the wicked world’s end.—1 John 2:17.

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    4. (a) What did Paul pray about for the Christians

    in Philippi, and why? (b) What will we

    consider in this and the following article, and

    with what objective?

    4 Christians living in the first century

    had to put forth effort to maintain their

    spiritual priorities. The apostle Paul saw

    the need for praying that those in Philippi

    would “make sure of the more important

    things.” (Read Philippians 1:9-11.)

    Like the apostle Paul, most back

    then were “showing all the more courage

    to speak the word of God fearlessly.”

    (Phil. 1:12-14) In a similar manner,

    by far most of us today courageously

    preach God’s Word. Still, can a consideration

    of what is now being accomplished

    in Jehovah’s organization

    help us to focus even more on the all-important

    preaching work? Indeed it

    can! In this article, let us reflect on the

    arrangement that Jehovah has in place

    to facilitate the fulfillment of Matthew

    24:14. What is the focus of his organization,

    and how can knowing this motivate

    us and our families? In the article

    that follows, we will consider what can

    help us to endure and to remain in step

    with Jehovah’s organization.

    COMMENTS

    “by far most of us today courageously preach” = so who is not doing it, eh?

    Jehovah’s organization = WTS (where is Jesus, the king of the Kingdom in their picture?)

    Of what importance is preaching if jws do not call back to teach people?

    Why is the saving of lives not enough of a motivation?

    THE HEAVENLY PART OF JEHOVAH’S

    ORGANIZATION IS ON THE MOVE

    5, 6. (a) Why did Jehovah provide visions of

    the heavenly part of his organization? (b) What

    did Ezekiel see in vision?

    5 There are many things that Jehovah

    chose not to include in his written

    Word. For example, he did not provide

    details about how the brain works

    or how the universe functions, even

    though such information would have

    been very fascinating! Rather, Jehovah

    provided information that we

    need in order to understand his purposes

    and to live our lives in harmony

    with them. (2 Tim. 3:16, 17) How interesting,

    then, that the Bible does provide

    glimpses of the invisible part of Jehovah’s

    organization! We thrill at reading

    the descriptions of Jehovah’s heavenly

    arrangement written by Isaiah, Ezekiel,

    and Daniel and in John’s Revelation account.

    (Isa. 6:1-4; Ezek. 1:4-14, 22-24;

    Dan. 7:9-14; Rev. 4:1-11) It is as if Jehovah

    pulled back a curtain and allowed

    us to peer into the heavens. Why did he

    provide this information?

    COMMENTS

    There are many things that Jehovah chose not to include in his written word because he knew the WTS was directed by holy spirit and could fill in the blanks.

    Did not provide details about how the brain works = because the WTS would filter out the proper information for imperfect men and put in their publications

    *** g88 6/8 p. 9 The Brain—“More Than a Computer” ***

    *** g 5/11 p. 6 Appreciate Your Special Gifts ***The Human Brain

    With astonishing efficiency, the brain decodes the streams of signals pouring in through the nerves from the sense organs. Moreover, it links these signals with details stored in its memory. Thus, a certain smell may immediately trigger the brain to retrieve a long-forgotten experience or event. And if you see just a small part of something familiar—the tip of your cat’s tail, for example—your brain will fill in the missing details so that you know your cat is nearby.

    How the universe functions

    *** g 8/09 p. 16 A Universe Full of Surprises ***

    Understand his purposes

    WT = end in 1914, no yet future

    WT = all anointed going to heaven in 1914, no 1918, no just those already dead…

    Invisible part of Jehovah’s organization…but only through earthly part

    What is more important understanding prophecy or treating each other in love? What is the true identification mark of Christians?

    (John 13:34, 35) 34 I am giving YOU a new commandment, that YOU love one another; just as I have loved YOU, that YOU also love one another. 35 By this all will know that YOU are my disciples, if YOU have love among yourselves.”

    Is peering into the heavens or peering into how we can help each other more important. The fallen angels have seen God but it did not make them love him.

    (James 2:19) 19 You believe there is one God, do you? You are doing quite well. And yet the demons believe and shudder.

    6 Jehovah wanted us never to forget

    that we are part of a universal organization.

    There is much more going on

    in support of Jehovah’s purposes than

    what we can see. For example, Ezekiel

    saw the invisible part of Jehovah’s organization

    depicted by a colossal celestial

    chariot. This chariot could move swiftly

    and change direction in an instant.

    (Ezek. 1:15-21) With each revolution of

    its wheels, the chariot could cover great

    distances. In vision, Ezekiel was also

    able to get a glimpse of the Rider of the

    chariot. He said: “I got to see something

    like the glow of electrum, like the appearance

    of fire all around . . . It was the

    appearance of the likeness of the glory

    of Jehovah.” (Ezek. 1:25-28) How awe-inspiring

    it must have been for Ezekiel

    to see this vision! He saw Jehovah in full

    control of his organization, directing its

    movement through his holy spirit. What

    an amazing representation of the heavenly

    part of Jehovah’s organization on

    the move!

    COMMENTS

    So what connection to heaven can the WTS prove by what it has said and done; have they been consistent? Has their communication with God been faulty?

    Is that how Ezekiel interpreted that vision or the WTS?

    Is the WTS part of that organization? Or do they resemble the Jewish priests of Ezekiel’s time?

    7. How does the vision given to Daniel fill us

    with confidence?

    7 Daniel too saw much to give us confidence.

    He was allowed to see Jehovah

    depicted as “the Ancient of Days” sitting

    on a throne with flames of fire. The

    throne was on wheels. (Dan. 7:9) Jehovah

    wanted Daniel to see that His organization

    is in motion, accomplishing

    His purpose. Daniel also saw “someone

    like a son of man,” Jesus, being given

    oversight of the earthly part of Jehovah’s

    organization. Christ’s perfect rule

    does not exist for just a few short years.

    Rather, it is “an indefinitely lasting rulership

    that will not pass away, and his

    kingdom one that will not be brought to

    ruin.” (Dan. 7:13, 14) We are moved to

    trust in Jehovah and to recognize what

    he is accomplishing. He gave “rulership

    and dignity and kingdom” to his tried

    and proven Son, Jesus. Jehovah puts

    trust in his Son. Thus, we can have confidence

    in Jesus’ leadership as well.

    COMMENTS

    I always wondered why Daniel and others were given visions. Was their faith based on sight?

    (2 Corinthians 5:7) 7 for we are walking by faith, not by sight.

    How much did Daniel understand?

    *** w05 5/1 p. 12 par. 18 The Resurrection—A Teaching That Affects You ***

    Some time during that third year of Cyrus, Daniel received a vision of the march of world powers that culminates in the coming great tribulation. (Daniel 11:1–12:13) As he could not fully understand the vision, Daniel asked the angelic messenger who delivered it: “O my lord, what will be the final part of these things?” In answer the angel called attention to “the time of the end,” during which “the ones having insight will understand.” As for Daniel himself, what were his prospects? The angel acknowledged: “You will rest, but you will stand up for your lot at the end of the days.” (Daniel 12:8-10, 13)

    The WTS says prophecy is not understood until it has been fulfilled!!!

    *** w04 2/1 p. 21 pars. 12-13 “The Scene of This World Is Changing” ***

    In recent years, politicians have often used the phrase “peace and security” to describe various human schemes. They even dubbed 1986 the International Year of Peace, although that year did not live up to its name. Do such efforts by world leaders constitute the complete fulfillment of 1 Thessalonians 5:3, or was Paul referring to a specific event of such dramatic proportions as to claim world attention?

    Since Bible prophecies are often fully understood only after they are fulfilled or are in the process of fulfillment, we will have to wait and see.

    8. What impact did visions from Jehovah have

    on Ezekiel and Isaiah, and how should we be

    affected?

    8 How should this view of the invisible

    part of Jehovah’s organization impact

    us? Like Ezekiel, we are surely

    awed and humbled by what Jehovah is

    accomplishing. (Ezek. 1:28) Meditating

    on Jehovah’s organization can move us

    to action, just as it did Isaiah. When the

    opportunity arose for him to tell others

    about what Jehovah is doing, he seized it

    without hesitation. (Read Isaiah 6:5, 8.)

    Isaiah was confident that with Jehovah’s

    backing, he could successfully face any

    challenge. Similarly, this glimpse of the

    invisible part of Jehovah’s organization

    should fill us with awe and spur us to

    action. How motivating to contemplate

    that organization, ever on the move and

    completely focused on accomplishing

    Jehovah’s purposes!

    COMMENTS

    Remember Ezekiel, Daniel, Isaiah, saw visions of God’s “heavenly” organization not an earthly organization like the WTS.

    What was going on in Israel in their time? Were they a nation any more; were they worshiping God according to his law?

    THE EARTHLY PART OF

    JEHOVAH’S ORGANIZATION

    9, 10. Why is there a need for a visible part of

    Jehovah’s organization?

    9 Through his Son, Jehovah established

    an arrangement here on earth

    that works in harmony with the invisible

    part of the organization. Why is a

    visible arrangement needed to accomplish

    the work described at Matthew 24:14?

    Consider three reasons.

    COMMENTS

    If through his Son, why don’t jws not have “Christian” or some form in their name?

    Do they work in harmony with heaven? Did heaven tell them that Jesus’ presence would come in 1874 or 1914; that the end would come in 1914, 1925, 1975, or yet a future time? Sounds like there was static on the line.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1paHu-cfuWI

    10 First, Jesus stated that this preaching

    work would take his disciples “to

    the most distant part of the earth.”

    (Acts 1:8) Second, arrangements would

    be needed to provide spiritual food and

    to care for those engaged in this work.

    (John 21:15-17) Third, provisions would

    have to be made so that those preaching

    the good news could gather together

    to worship Jehovah and be taught how

    to carry out the work. (Heb. 10:24, 25)

    Accomplishing these goals could not be

    done by accident. For Christ’s followers

    to be successful, the work would need

    to be well-organized.

    COMMENTS

    Not only that, Acts 1:8 says that his disciples would be Witnesses of Jesus, not Jehovah.

    So how widespread does the WTS say the preaching work would go?

    *** km 1/02 p. 1 par. 5 ‘How Will They Hear?’ ***

    On how much greater a scale the witness work is yet to be done, we do not know. Jehovah is responsible for this work and is using his angels to oversee it. (Rev. 14:6, 7) He is the one to determine to what extent the witness is to be given to all the nations. If Jehovah chooses, he can see that the Kingdom message is spread in ways that we cannot yet imagine so that many more people may “hear the word of the good news and believe.” (Acts 15:7) What Jehovah does will be in full harmony with who he is—a loving, wise, and just God.

    *** w00 1/15 p. 13 par. 17 “Keep on the Watch” ***

    Today, that prophecy is in the course of fulfillment on an unprecedented scale. True, untouched territories still exist, and it may be that in Jehovah’s due time, a large door leading to greater activity will open. (1 Corinthians 16:9) Nevertheless, the Bible does not state that Jehovah will wait until every individual on earth has received a personal witness. Rather, the good news must be preached to Jehovah’s satisfaction. Then the end will come.—Compare Matthew 10:23.

    *** w95 11/15 p. 16 par. 5 Stay in the “City of Refuge” and Live! ***

    Some people have caused human death willfully or through carelessness. Others have taken part in collective killing, perhaps persuaded by religious leaders that this was God’s will. Still others have persecuted and killed servants of God. Even if we have not done such things, though, we share community responsibility for the loss of human life because we did not know God’s law and will. We are like the unintentional manslayer ‘who killed his fellowman without knowing it and who did not hate him formerly.’ (Deuteronomy 19:4) Such individuals ought to implore God for mercy and should run into the antitypical city of refuge. Otherwise they will have a fatal meeting with the Avenger of blood.

    11. How do we demonstrate our support for

    the arrangements made by Jehovah’s organization?

    11 How do we demonstrate our support

    for the arrangements made by Jehovah’s

    organization? One important

    way is by always putting our confidence

    in the ones whom Jehovah and Jesus

    are trusting to lead us in our preaching

    work. There are many activities or causes

    in the world today that could vie for

    the attention of those taking the lead

    among us. Yet, what has consistently

    been the focus of the visible part of Jehovah’s

    organization?

    COMMENTS

    Did Isaiah support the wicked religious leaders of his time?

    Did Elijah or Elisha?

    What proof is there that God or Jesus trusts in them?

    Activities: a job that pays to feed you and your family, medical care, transportation, education to get even the basics, or is it preaching etc. 24/7?

    FOCUSED ON “THE MORE

    IMPORTANT THINGS”

    12, 13. How do Christian elders carry out their

    assignment, and why is that encouraging to

    you?

    12 Experienced Christian elders

    around the world have been appointed

    to oversee and give impetus to the

    Kingdom-preaching work in the lands

    where they serve. As these brothers

    make decisions, they seek direction

    from God’s Word, making it ‘a lamp to

    their foot and a light to their roadway,’

    and they earnestly pray for Jehovah’s

    guidance.—Ps. 119:105; Matt. 7:7, 8.

    COMMENTS

    So that means there are inexperienced elders…with the lives of jws in their hands?

    So how many elders did you see actually going door to door, making return visits, conducting studies with their family and others? Not much in my experience…more important things to do; let the army of large women do the actual preaching.

    13 Like those who took the lead in the

    first century, Christian elders who oversee

    the preaching work today are devoted

    “to the ministry of the word.” (Acts

    6:4) They rejoice greatly at the progress

    that is being made in the preaching of

    the good news locally and throughout

    the world. (Acts 21:19, 20) They do not

    set out endless rules and procedures.

    Instead, they follow the Scriptures and

    the leadings of God’s holy spirit as they

    make arrangements that are needed to

    help the preaching work go forward.

    (Read Acts 15:28.) By doing so, these

    responsible brothers set a fine example

    for all in the local congregations.—Eph.

    4:11, 12.

    COMMENTS

    Devoted? Hmm….

    Progress…the COBOE told the congregation at the service meeting that no one except children of jws had been baptized in the last 10 years. Why was that? Of course he had no children. What about your congregation, are non-jws flooding in?

    14, 15. (a) What arrangements are in place for

    supporting the preaching work earth wide?

    (b) How do you feel about the share you have in

    supporting the Kingdom-preaching work?

    14 Unseen to many are the constant

    labors of preparing the spiritual food

    for our publications, meetings, and conventions.

    Thousands of volunteers work

    tirelessly to translate this spiritual food

    into some 600 languages so that as

    many as possible can learn about “the

    magnificent things of God” in their own

    language. (Acts 2:7-11) Young brothers

    and sisters work at producing our literature

    on high-speed printing presses and

    bindery equipment. This literature is

    then distributed to congregations even

    in the remotest regions of the earth.

    COMMENTS

    So how many hours did early Christians devote to the production of scrolls, books, letters?

    So as many as possible – but an individual witness is not necessary.

    What is more important, the bible or a WTS publication? Yet jws today will find that jw bibles are on back order, not available. So do jws offer bibles to non-jws any more?

    15 Numerous arrangements are in

    place so that we can focus on preaching

    the good news with our local congregation.

    For example, thousands volunteer

    to assist with Kingdom Hall and Assembly

    Hall construction, to help those affected

    by natural disasters or who are

    facing medical emergencies, to organize

    our assemblies and conventions, and to

    teach theocratic schools, just to name

    a few activities that go on behind the

    scenes. What is the purpose of all this

    work? To facilitate the preaching of the

    good news, to enhance the spiritual welfare

    of those carrying out this work,

    and to advance true worship. Has the

    earthly part of Jehovah’s organization

    remained focused on the more important

    things? Indeed it has!

    COMMENTS

    Preaching or wasting time…..coffee breaks, return visits from one end of the territory and then across to the other, taking 45 minutes to get to the first door and it was just a block away, quitting at 11:30 and going home.

    Assist only other jws (and perhaps their non-jw spouses) during disasters

    Advance true worship = yes all you non-jws are false worshippers

    FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE

    OF JEHOVAH’S ORGANIZATION

    16. What would be a good Bible study project

    for you or your family?

    16 Do we periodically take the time

    to reflect on the workings of Jehovah’s

    organization? Some have chosen to include

    time in their family worship or

    personal study to do research on these

    matters and to meditate on them. The

    visions given to Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel,

    and John make an exciting study. The

    book Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of

    God’s Kingdom and other publications or

    DVDs available in your language provide

    intriguing insight into the organization.

    COMMENTS

    Reflect on God and Jesus might be more productive.

    Family Worship = a concept borrowed from the Mormons.

    Now do jw fathers and mothers conduct a study with their children more today than before that procedure? Be honest.

    Did the early Christians need more than the scriptures? Perhaps there was a book of letters from the apostles and Paul that did not make the canon.

    17, 18. (a) How has this discussion benefited

    you? (b) What questions should we consider?

    17 Meditating on what Jehovah is accomplishing

    through his organization is

    good for us. Along with this wonderful

    organization, may we be resolved

    to keep focused on the more important

    things. Doing so will fortify us to have

    the same determination as Paul, who

    wrote: “Since we have this ministry according

    to the mercy that was shown us,

    we do not give up.” (2 Cor. 4:1) He also

    encouraged his fellow workers: “Let us

    not give up in doing what is fine, for in

    due season we shall reap if we do not

    tire out.”—Gal. 6:9.

    COMMENTS

    Meditating on what the WTS was not accomplishing that God wants made me leave so that my blows would not be striking the air.

    18 Are there adjustments that we

    need to make as individuals or as families

    so as to make sure of the more

    important things in our daily routine?

    Can we simplify our lives or reduce distractions

    so that we can give more attention

    to the all-important preaching

    work? In the next article, we will consider

    five things that will assist us to keep

    in step with Jehovah’s organization.

    COMMENTS

    Adjustments = a word the WTS uses to explain it changes in doctrine, sometimes even 360 degrees.

    Distractions: higher education, a house, a car, a tv, entertainment, eating, drinking, sleeping…..

    The drum is beating every article: the “faithful” are not putting in enough time

    CONCLUDING COMMENTS

    Sorry for the last 2 weeks….I have been in a lot of pain. Going to see a surgeon on Friday.

    Next Sunday, “DO NOT TIRE OUT”

    Daily text every day; bible reading

    Monday: study for bible study part; family worship

    Tuesday: family worship

    Wednesday: evening witnessing

    Thursday: 3 meetings

    Friday: prepare for Saturday preaching

    Saturday: Saturday am preaching; pm study for WT Study

    Sunday: 2 meetings; Sunday afternoon preaching

    I’m really tired now….don’t know how I ever did it.

    Love, Blondie

  • FreeGirl2006
    FreeGirl2006

    Thanks for all your hard work Blondie. I only read your comments as I can't stomach "food at the proper time." Hope you are able to get relief from your pain-I will keep you in my thoughts.

    Freegirl

  • Ding
    Ding

    “DO NOT TIRE OUT”

    Seriously?

    This from a religion that's an endless treadmill of works...

  • prologos
    prologos

    thank you, you said it all.

  • BroMac
    BroMac

    Organization. I counted 27

    Thanks blondie. Hope the surgeon can make the pain go away.

  • SAHS
    SAHS

    “For example, thousands volunteer

    to assist with Kingdom Hall and Assembly

    Hall construction, to help those affected

    by natural disasters or who are

    facing medical emergencies, to organize

    our assemblies and conventions, and to

    teach theocratic schools, just to name

    a few activities that go on behind the

    scenes.”

    It is true that there are many JW folks working and sweating to further the cause of the JW movement, but all of that just seems a bit self-serving for the WT empire. They build, build, build, and preach, preach, preach, but that is really so they can grow, grow, grow – demographically and financially.

    Where does helping the poor and unfortunate (like the homeless or addicts), and general disaster relief efforts for everyone in the community (including non-JWs) – tangible works of love – come in?

    As for assisting those “facing medical emergencies,” we all know what that is about – the Hospital Liaison Committee is supposed to be informed as soon as possible whenever a JW is facing any kind of surgery or medical situation where there is a chance that blood might be an issue so they can arrange a group of “supporters” (pushy thugs) to convene at the hospital to pressure the heck out of the poor patient and/or their family to ensure compliance with the WT policy.

    They certainly are much more concerned with all of that than practicing that love thing taught by that Jesus fellow. By their fruits – and priorities – they make themselves known.

  • bennyk
    bennyk
    The book Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom and other publications or DVDs available in your language provide intriguing insight into the organization.

    The pre-1914 volumes of Studies in the Scriptures, The Finished Mystery, Millions Now Living Will Never Die!, The Harp of God, and virtually any Watchtower prior to 1950 will really 'provide intriguing insight into the Organisation.'

    (Let the reader use discernment...)

  • Socrateswannabe
    Socrateswannabe

    Blondie, I don't know if this was Freudian or on purpose but it sure gave me a good chuckle. The "army of large women do all the preaching"! Yes they do! I am a big fan of your reviews--I never miss them--and I really appreciate all the work you put into them. You never fail to show the c**p that still spews from the WTS. Thanks.

  • Socrateswannabe
    Socrateswannabe

    Blondie, I don't know if this was Freudian or on purpose but it sure gave me a good chuckle. The "army of large women do all the preaching"! Yes they do! I am a big fan of your reviews--I never miss them--and I really appreciate all the work you put into them. You never fail to show the c**p that still spews from the WTS. Thanks.

  • sd-7
    sd-7

    Has the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization

    remained focused on the more important

    things? Indeed it has!

    Can we pat ourselves on the back a bit more? Indeed we can! Though this is a meeting for worship, it's a good time to praise ourselves, the organization.

    --sd-7

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