OMG Zound, it's so sad!!!
@ Problem Addict, I've posted the conversation below. NB I don't actually believe in Jehovah but use the term on Steven Hassan's recommendation.
ME: So when I said there was a new bible coming that was more readable you chewed me out...however it's good to see you're happy with the new bible. It's a really nice translation
JW: Don't fool yourself ... I never chewed you out about your comments regarding a new bible translation .. It was your negative comments regarding many aspects of the society I found offensive ... You have disappointed me far more then many others have because we have been through similar circumstances and Jehovah blessed you for that and all you want to seem to do now is destroy the Organisations reputation with your negative attitude... If you truly love Jehovah you will put up with imperfection from everyone and stop turning your back on Jehovah and disrespecting the guidelines that Jesus taught us to live by ... I hope that this new gift from Jah sees you returning to meetings and strengthening your relationship with Jehovah because he is worthy of your whole souled praise and so is his organisation.. Agape to you from me always.
Me: Thanks. I feel closer to Jehovah now than I ever have. Thank Him for his blessings always! I am very disappointed about the malicious gossip that has gone around about me from God's loving people (thankfully not all in Mudgee! ) but hey, each one is accountable to Jehovah and it's not for us to judge others.
I find it strange that I've been accused of turning my back on Jehovah and what Jesus taught us to live by...sure, I said some inflammatory things as imperfect people are wont to do, but I've not broken a single Bible command. The Organisation isn't perfect, but it does no good to pretend it is. Five years ago the Faithful and discreet slave was the 144 000 remnant, this year it's 8 men. Truth changes, but if you point it out you're 'negative'.
I trust in Jehovah and wait upon Him.cheers
JW: I've not known any brother or sister of the earthly class and certainly not of the anointed who has ever had the attitude that they are perfect ... Even what you just said was slander, you spoke against Jehovah's own organisation. I just don't understand how you can be so negative against the organisation and feel you are close to Jehovah.. Don't you understand you are insulting Jehovah himself? And what did Jesus say? ANY who say bad against you (anointed) are also saying bad against ME... So your even insulting Jesus when you think negative of the slave class... And No one is gossiping about you.. Your continuous comments about Jahs name and negative articles about JWs were all over Facebook that's what I saw & read and I don't want to associate with ANYONE, who has such on their FB wall. I have enough negativity to deal with in my life without seeing it online.
I will pray that Jehovah gives you the spiritual strength to have clarity with your thoughts in regard to his organisation. As for me I embrace the brighter light of truth which Is going to get brighter still until the New System is here.
Me: I will pray for you too.
Hope your life gets better and the negativity clears up for you. Life is a gift and I'm grateful mine is positive.
May YHWH/Jehovah give you increased light.
xox Julia
Notice how my pointing out the FDS change is 'slander' in her eyes? These sorts of exchanges are good reminders that I was right to leave.