Gianluca stated:
Hello Focus of the « prophet » class,
Try to get it correct. It is "prophet" class, or prophetlike class! << prophet >> however is untheocratic and pagan in origin, for the <<>> resembles a wedding ring.
Please don't disfellowship me as I'm imperfect and make mistakes
When you make mistakes it proves you are demon-possessed. When we (the Watchtowerites) make mistakes, it proves we have the truth. It would be a mistake to think otherwise - a fatal one for you and your loved ones.
*** w86 3/15 16-20 Allow No Place for the Devil! ***
What else does the Devil use in trying to turn us away? Has he not always tried to stir up rebellion, to cause Jehovah's servants to become critical of those taking the lead? 'The elders just do not understand. They are too critical, too demanding,' some may say. A person may go further and claim that the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses or other responsible brothers interfere with freedom of conscience and the individual's 'right' to interpret the Scriptures. But remember Joseph's humble words: 'Do not interpretations belong to God?' (Genesis 40:8). And did not Jesus foretell that in these final days an organization of anointed ones, 'the faithful and discreet slave,' would be entrusted with providing spiritual food at the proper time? (Matthew 24:45-47). Beware of those who try to put forward their own contrary opinions. Also beware of those who want to throw off all restraints or who promise freedom, claiming that Jehovah's Witnesses are slaves!.. Occasionally you may hear someone question whether the Scriptural prohibition against eating blood really applies to transfusions. But what is behind that reasoning? Is it fear - fear of possibly losing one's present life or the life of a loved one? Is hope in the resurrection fading? Faithful Christians do not compromise on God's law or look for ways to water it down. Abstaining from blood to nourish the body is just as necessary as abstaining from fornication and idolatry, all condemned in the same spirit-directed decree of the apostles and older men at Jerusalem. -Acts 15:19,20,28,29.. Some who have a critical attitude claim that Jehovah's organization is too strict about cutting off social contacts with disfellowshiped persons. (2 John 10,11) But why do such critics feel that way? Do they have a close family tie or mistaken loyalty to a friend that they are putting ahead of loyalty to Jehovah and his standards and requirements?.. 'What is often the motive of those who criticize the Society or those taking the lead? Is it not often that some application of Scripture affects them personally? Rather than conform to sound doctrine and direction, they want the organization to change. Let us illustrate this.. A brother insists on some extreme clothing or grooming style. The elders feel that he is not a good example and do not extend to him certain privileges, such as appearing on the platform to give instruction. He becomes resentful, claiming that others are trying to take away his Christian freedom. But what is behind such reasoning? Is it not usually pride, an independent attitude, or a rather childish desire to have one's own way? While this seemingly is a small thing, a person reasoning in that way could 'allow place for the Devil.' But love and humility will cause us to dress and groom ourselves in a modest, acceptable way. We should want to do all things for the advancement of the good news and not to be pleasing ourselves. -Romans 15:1,2; 1 Corinthians 10:23,24.. If you are counseled or even reproved for some wrong practice or attitude, this, too, may prove to be an ideal time for the Devil to prompt you to ask yourself if you are in the right organization. So keep humble.. Finally, we might consider what the Society has published in the past on chronology. Some opposers claim that Jehovah's Witnesses are false prophets. These opponents say that dates have been set, but nothing has happened. True, some expectations that appeared to be backed up by Bible chronology did not materialize at the anticipated time. But is it not far preferable to make some mistakes because of overeagerness to see God's purposes accomplished than to be spiritually asleep as to the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? Did not Moses make a 40-year miscalculation in trying to act ahead of time to remove Israel's affliction? (Genesis 15:13; Acts 7:6,17,23,25,30,34) Were not Christ's apostles over anxious to see the Kingdom established, not to speak of their complete misunderstanding as to what the Kingdom really is? (Acts 1:6; compare Luke 19:11; 24:21.) Were not the anointed Christians in Thessalonica impatient to see 'the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ' and 'the day of Jehovah'? -2 Thessalonians 2:1,2. Yes, Jehovah's people have had to revise expectations from time to time. Because of our eagerness, we have hoped for the new system earlier than Jehovah's timetable has called for it. But we display our faith in God's Word and its sure promises by declaring its message to others. Moreover, the need to revise our understanding somewhat does not make us false prophets or change the fact that we are living in 'the last days,' soon to experience the 'great tribulation' that will pave the way for the earthly Paradise. How foolish to take the view that expectations needing some adjustment should call into question the whole body of truth! The evidence is clear that Jehovah has used and is continuing to use his one organization, with 'the faithful and discreet slave' taking the lead. Hence, we feel like Peter, who said: 'Lord, whom shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life.' -John 6:68.. Rather than being false prophets, what proves that Jehovah's Witnesses have faith in God's Word and its sure promises?.. Late 19th-century and early 20th-century Christians were enabled to live in expectation of God's Kingdom rule well before 1914 because they calculated when 'the appointed times of the nations' were due to end.. Again we ask, What is the motive of these critics? Are they encouraging wakefulness on the part of God's people, or are they, rather, trying to justify themselves for falling back into sleepy inactivity? (1 Thessalonians 5:4-9) More importantly, what will you do if you hear such a criticism? If a person is questioning whether we are living in 'the last days' of this system, or perhaps is entertaining ideas that God is so merciful that he surely will not cause the death of so many millions of people during the 'great tribulation,' then this individual already has prepared his heart to listen to such criticisms.. Yes, to all who are faithfully and loyally enduring in the Christian way, we are sure that Jehovah's truth is still beautiful, satisfying - even more so than when they first heard it.. Let us always appreciate our privilege of being in Jehovah's spiritual paradise, where we are enjoying so many rich blessings. We know who are holding faithfully to the sayings of everlasting life. So maintain close association with them, knowing that they are our genuine, loyal brothers and sisters in the faith. May we continue to have the same joy and satisfaction that we had when we first learned the truth, with the assurance of the grand prize of everlasting life in Jehovah's new system of things. As Paul so aptly said: 'Let no man deprive you of the prize'! -Colossians 2:18.. Therefore, resolve in your heart that you will never even touch the poison that apostates want you to sip.
I am a true « Focus Witness » ! !
With humble reverence
Gianluca
Next thing, I will be privately admitting to be "that servant"!
The Watchtower Society and the Creed of the Jehovah's Witnesses is a CHEAT, a 100% SCAM, a WICKED TRICK, a FILTHY LIE, a BLASPHEMOUS INSULT, a SCANDAL, a FRAUD, a DISGRACE, an ABOMINATION and a DAMNED OUTRAGE from start to finish.
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