"Keep testing if you are in the faith" Just like a Doctors visit??

by stuckinarut2 3 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • stuckinarut2
    stuckinarut2

    A thought came to mind.

    Often when we awaken to the "Truth about the Truth", JWs will ask "What made you start questioning things? Why are you doing this??"

    They act as if WE are doing something wrong by questioning facts.

    But, the scripture at 2 Cor 13:5 clearly says "Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you are"

    So, this implies regular checks of our faith, and all we believe to be true.

    It is like going to the Doctors for a regular check up. We may not feel sick, but we go regularly to ensure all is ok with our health. In the course of that check-up, we may be made aware of something. Do we just ignore it and say to ourselves "well I felt fine last time, and I dont need to give attention to this issue!"

    NO, we take the Drs advice and take steps to give attention to the things before us! We dont bury our heads in the sand.

    So, it is no different to "waking up" to TTATT. WE have carried out a regular check of our faith, and found glaring issues that can not be ignored.

    Thoughts?

  • Perry
    Perry

    The 2nd half of that scripture ends with: "except ye be reprobates"? (KJV)

    So the only ones who don't apply a test to see if their faith is genuine are reprobates.

    Definition: When a sinner is so hardened as to feel no remorse or misgiving of conscience, it is considered as a sign of reprobation.

    This is how I reasoned when I left in Nov. 1995. I lived through the 1975 false prediction as a 12 year old. I lived through the generation prediction collapse with the Nov. 1995 issue of the Watchtower at age 32... I saw no remorse, no apologies; just more misdirection and denials.

    They failed the test of faith. And with their failure, my misplaced faith also failed.

    I'm so glad I got out when I did.
  • stuckinarut2
    stuckinarut2

    Thanks for your comments Perry. Nice point!

  • MightyV8
    MightyV8
    But, the scripture at 2 Cor 13:5 clearly says "Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you are"

    If you don't keep testing you become a brainwashed drone.

    It is like going to the Doctors for a regular check up. We may not feel sick, but we go regularly to ensure all is ok with our health. In the course of that check-up, we may be made aware of something. Do we just ignore it and say to ourselves "well I felt fine last time, and I dont need to give attention to this issue!"

    Well said Brother, you receive a G for illustration and can now move on to your next point of council.

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