That is as you rightly say, Eisegesis, reading in to Texts what is not there ! Exactly what the J.W Org. does, they are far from alone in this of course.
Doctrines and Bible Interpretations
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tenyearsafter
Even a broken clock is right twice every 24 hours!
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wantingtruth
"With whom, then, will you compare God ?
To what image will you liken him? ” Isaiah 40:18
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Who are these questions addressed to ?
Of course to all those inclined to idolatry, because people have always tended to use various forms of worship, in which they have made many gods.
It is noteworthy that not only those who make a carved or cast face that they use in worship are to be condemned, but also those who, although they call JEHOVAH as their God, still ran after foreign gods.
The doctrine that leads us to believe that only those who were God's people in ancient times were idolaters is totally wrong!
Why?
Because it is clearly shown in the Scriptures that in the last days idolatrous abominations would be worshiped! Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15.
The Scriptures show that such things would happen to God's people in the last days, and it says, "There you will worship man-made gods." "When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days...” (Deuteronomy 4:28a,30).
Related to this, Scripture speaks of the fact that in the Temple would be set up in those times the "adversary", who would pretend to be God (that is, would raise claims to be the sole knower and holder of biblical truth)! 2 Thessalonians 2:4
This intruder "would rise, glorify himself," above all gods, "and would prosper until a certain time" (Daniel 11:36), deceiving the inhabitants of the earth (Revelation 13:14). .
Of course, many were drawn into the race to worship him and his organized system (the beast), becoming worshipers of the beast !
So here it is with whom do some men compare God, they who condemn those who worship "the carved images, and the molten images" -literally!
Are not they more guilty for resembling the "slave-class" with the One who did all things? Romans 1:22, 23.
-- But by the way, are you sure that you do not compare Jehovah to anyone?
- The Reaper.
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Phizzy
"wantingtruth", that is a misnomer if ever there was one ! Your Post is a fine example of what Van and I were talking about, Eisegesis, which is an Insult to Scripture !
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Vanderhoven7
Bible-based does not always mean biblical. When it comes to unique WT teachings, Bible-based means unbiblical.