Can you spot the mind control beginning?.............

by Dawn 16 Replies latest jw friends

  • Dawn
    Dawn

    I was just reading through this new brochure "What Does God Require of Us?" that was "placed" with me last week.

    It is set up to be studied with a householder in short sessions - each Lesson is only about 6-7 paragraphs. The first three are quite simple - general statements with a supporting scripture. Now we come to lesson 4. This is the third visit the JW's have made to your home and by now you have most likely told some family or friends who have said "whoooa hold up.....". So let's look at paragraph 7 of Lesson 4:

    "Satan may use persecution or opposition to get you to leave Jehovah. Some of your loved ones may become very angry because you are studying the Bible. Others may make fun of you. But to whom do you owe your life? Satan wants to frighten you so that you will stop learning about Jehovah. Do not let Satan Win. By resisting the Devil, you can make Jehovah happy and show that you uphold His sovereignty."

    So........to stop meeting with the JW's is equal to leaving Jehovah?! Hmmmm....and the only way I can gain life is by continuing my bible study with the JW's?........boy - I better book these bible study appointments in my palm pilot right now so I don't forget any of them!!!

  • Dawn
    Dawn

    oh oh oh........more.........

    Lesson 5 talks about Armageddon - and ends with "God's original purpose for the earth will thus succeed. Would you like to share in these future blessings? If so, you need to keep learning about Jehovah and obeying his requirements. Attending meetings at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses will help you to do so"

  • Euphemism
    Euphemism

    Yeah, I remember that stuff. God it's sick. The Knowledge book has pretty much the same stuff at the end of chapter 2. (If you don't mind my asking, Dawn, how long have you been out? The Require brochure has been out for six or seven years now, I think...) I know many experienced Witnesses who always said that it was important to prepare the student for "persecution" right away.

  • Dawn
    Dawn

    I've been out for about 14 years now.

    I'm "preparing" a bit myself now...............I'm waiting for my return visit.

  • gumby
    gumby
    Some of your loved ones may become very angry because you are studying the Bible.

    They forgot to add the words to the above quote...."with Jehovah's Witnesses" at the end of the sentence.

    The above quote is ridiculous by itself. Who in reality has family members mad at them for studying the bible?

    Gumby

  • shamus
    shamus

    This is classic cult type behavior.

    Make people think that everyone is against you... classic cult. Because people don't agree with you studying with the witnesses you are under "PERSECUTION?"... pplease! They are so stupid and lie so much. That's not persecution, my friends.

  • A Paduan
    A Paduan

    1. (Jws) "You're own family will be against you - it's Satan's design"
    2. Study avoids revealling feelings to their 'satan' family who don't understand
    3. (Family) "We don't think those jws are very good for you"
    4. (Jws) See, we told you so - now do you believe us?

  • blondie
    blondie
    Some of your loved ones may become very angry because you are studying the Bible.

    They forgot to add the words to the above quote...."with Jehovah's Witnesses" at the end of the sentence.

    Wow, Gumby, I was thinking that as I was reading Dawn's post. It is not studying the Bible that upsets families, it is the way the WTS separates family members. Of course, they use a scripture for that. The thing is that is has not been established yet in the study that JWs are teaching the truth from the Bible. It is expected to be a given. JWs teach the truth from the Bible because your family won't let you study with them.

    Blondie

  • AlanB
    AlanB

    Of course there is a scripture to support anything.

  • Zoewrex
    Zoewrex

    I became involved with my Church Bible Studies and so I told my JW Step-mom and got quized about what Bible we're using and concordance. Basically I was using the 'wrong' materials and should review the books she and Dad gave us..................................................................... thank you for showing me how this type of set-up works and reminding me not to say anything negative about JW's in front of them.

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