TR wrote:
Focus,
Listen, I have checked your record, "TR", and it is a sorry one indeed. I have good reason to believe that you are one of these Pharisaical apostates, or at least dwell in the company of these. Contrast the emptiness of your rule-making and interference at http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=41759&site=3 with the Great Freedom heralding the New World Society:
"Let No Man Deprive You of the Prize .. Self-appointed judges and teachers pose yet another danger. Like those in Colossae, they may make issues of purely personal matters. They are often characterized by 'mock humility.' (Colossians 2:16-18) Their holier-than-thou attitude betrays a wrong motive-a desire to elevate themselves above others. They are often 'righteous overmuch,' quick to go beyond what the 'faithful slave' has said or published. Thus they may ignite controversies over such matters as recreation, health care, styles of dress and grooming, or the use of alcoholic beverages. (Ecclesiastes 7:16)"
That is from the 15/7/85 WT pp13-4, and similar is to be found in the 12/1/77 WT p723, 3/15/80 WT p3 and 10/15/95 WT p31.
ROTFLMAO!
Mock me, will you? Well, we know what awaits the Swine Class (Studies in the Scriptures Volume VII)... Your ridicule is itself a confirmation that the end is immibent:
"Partly because of eagerness to be alive when Jesus Christ reveals himself in glory, there have been believers throughout the centuries who began looking for a particular period or a year for the windup of the ungodly system of things. this has happened right down to these 'last days.' Since certain expectations were not realized, many stumbled and returned to the ways of the world. In fulfillment of Peter's words, even today we hear the voice of ridiculers. (2 Peter 3:3,4)" - Choosing the Best Way of Life [bw, 1979] p169
"You can be sure that Satan the Devil does not want you to have this knowledge, and that he will do all in his power to stop you from getting it.. How will he do this? One way is by seeing to it that you receive opposition, perhaps in the form of ridicule.. It may be that even close friends or relative will tell you that they do not like you examining the Scriptures.. Relatives may try to discourage you" - You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth [pe, 1982] p23
"Ridiculers of Jesus often made big issues out of very trivial things. They charged Jesus with being a gluttonous man given to drinking and consorting with tax collectors and sinners. (Matthew 11:19) They called his disciples Sabbathbreakers because they plucked heads of grain to eat on the Sabbath. (Mark 2:23-28) They derided Jesus' disciples because they did not 'wash their hands when about to eat a meal.' -Matthew 15:1,2."... It would be displaying a lack of good judgment to dispute publicly with those trying to cause division. Do not let these opposers disturb you. Their conduct will neither harm the truth nor stop Jehovah from accomplishing what his Word says he will do.. have become jealous, quarrelsome, filled with selfish ambition, often wanting to make a name for themselves.... to undermine the faith of Jehovah's people, to draw away some as disciples after themselves.. Our position toward opposers is, therefore, clearly and distinctly marked out for us in God's Word. Always remember that we are not alone; we have the backing of Jehovah, Christ Jesus and all the holy angels. (Matthew 13:41,42) ... Consider some of the other 'twisted things' used to mislead God's people today. On occasion opposers will question the various teachings that Jehovah's people hold in common. Often this becomes a debate about words, just as it was in the first century. (1 Timothy 6:3,4) They may also question the need for an organization to direct the minds of God's people. Their view is, God's spirit can direct individuals without some central, organized body of men giving direction. They will declare that all one needs to do is to read the Bible.... Opposers Cannot Succeed .. What, then, is our position toward those who oppose and seek to undermine the faith we have received through Jehovah's Witnesses and the Christian organization Jehovah is using? Jesus' counsel regarding opposers is: 'Let them be. Blind guides is what they are.' (Matthew 15:14)" - 3/1/83 WT pp22-5
When you are howling and falling about with your flesh eaten by a plague, your tongue fallen out and your eyes rotting in their sockets, what will you say to me then - or to Zechariah?
dannyboy asked:
I wonder if it would be ok for me to sell my math books and programs?
Surely. You can ask Evariste Galois himself when he is brought back, together with your departed loved ones for whose guaranteed return you can prepare your home.
Any suggestions on a new line of work would be appreciated.
Fine theocratic occupations, leaving due time for God's kingdom preaching and disciple-making work, would be window-washing, roofing or lawnmowing. That way, you will Keep your Eyes on the Pies, and not be distracted by the worldly ones you will encounter if you follow the path of seeking earthly distinction which can lead only to your certain destruction.
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Focus
(Leave your money to the WT and inherit it back after the Great Tribulation! You CAN Take it With You! Class)
Edited by - Focus on 4 December 2002 23:52:53
