Do Not Deceive Yourself.

by Blueblades 5 Replies latest jw friends

  • Blueblades
    Blueblades

    The Society says it is easy to deceive ourselves.In fact,it may be very difficult to give up or even question deeply cherished opinions.Why?Becuse we become emotionally attached to our views.

    Then we deceive ourselves by rationalizing--by manufacturing reasons to justify what are really mistaken and misleading beliefs.

    Now notice how the Society explains this.---One indication that we may have fallen prey to this kind of self-deception is if we find ourselves becoming angry when our beliefs are challenged.

    Now notice what comes next.--Instead of getting angry,it is wise to keep an open mind and " Carefully Listen"to what others have to say---even when we feel sure that our opinion is right.

    According to this counsel,are they deceiving themselves?

    Blueblades

  • Hamas
    Hamas

    On many occassions, the Society has stabbed itself in the back.

    I never cease to be amazed at this.

  • dmouse
    dmouse

    Interesting comments Blueblades, where do they say this (refs please)?

  • Blueblades
    Blueblades

    Hi dmouse! The reference is July 15,2003, page 21,The article on "Think Straight,Act Wisely.Page 22,sub title:Look Out For "the Trickery of Men" and Do Not Deceive Yourself.

    This is the issue being studied for the WT.today; How should we view people?

    Blueblades

  • Elsewhere
    Elsewhere

    Of course this applies to everyone except for the boys in Brooklyn.

  • rocketman
    rocketman

    They don't follow their own advice well at all. They belive that such things apply only to others, since they have the "truth".

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