Scully, that is so on the mark. To the GB all those things ARE free, provided by those JWs are donated to the worldwide work.
Roses, secretly picked from the Bethel gardens/greenhouses ($0) or given to them by a publisher who heard the GB mention they missed the roses from days gone by
Fruit - banana: GB mentions again that there are never bananas at Bethel ("loving" publisher provides)
Fruit - apple $0 provided by Bethel
Fruit - grapes $0 provided at Bethel
Fruit - oranges $0 provided at Bethel (WTS has its own citrus groves)
Fruit - grapefruit $0 provided at Bethel (WTS has its own citrus groves)
Living Forever in Paradise on Earth?: Free?
Living Forever in Paradise on Earth? (after you learn about "the fine print"): approx $10K/year, before donations (unless you are GB/Bethelite and it is still free or they get money)
Hi johnny_was_good,
The active and passive of course the WT uses the wrong one
Does that mean then that it doesn?t matter how persuasive you are if the one you are talking to is not open to being persuaded?
Hey min, how goes it for my fellow fader?
The "preaching, teaching and disciple-making work" is a JOKE!!!!
I did find it hard not to laugh at what many JWs said from door to door.
are not interested in saving people's lives. They are only interested in acquisitions and money
And a little CYA don?t you think? In their minds their salvation is assured whether anyone listens to them or not.
Yes, wannaexit, we can?t forget these
Sister Along for the Ride & Doesn?t? Ever Have RVs
Or: they have done all their return visits yesterday and could we do yours?
Sister It?s Not Her Gas/Let?s Kill Some Time
Or "I'd love to go with you on your return visit the one that is on the other side of town and takes 1/2 to get there." and if they get to a scripture is always the same few.
Watchtower leaders can harp all they want with these articles . It does not change a thing!
Hi SY,
I had been having scans e-mailed to me but my source has had a change in circumstances. I get them from a JW now that attends occasionally. I haven?t been to a meeting in over a year. I started doing reviews for myself over 2 years ago so I could sit through the meetings. But even that stopped working. I kept wanting to jump up and scream at certain points and had to go back to the restroom/backroom and sit there after I turned off the sound. Finally, I just stayed home and my husband brought home the tapes from a "loving" sister. Finally my hubbie stopped going.
Is that DY as in Doubtfully Yours?
r51785 (what does that mean?)
Always remember brothers that sincerity is the key to our ministry. Once you learn how to fake it you will be blessed with great success."
You certainly understand the unwritten rules of the WTS!
Where?s caleb? Just what I was thinking, welcome back.
They suggest this approach at the beginning, but once you're in, all you will ever get is the dogmatic view of spirituality.
w98 7/1 pp. 22-24
If all were to return to life simultaneously, it would be impossible to care for them adequately. It is reasonable to assume that the resurrection will take place progressively. Faithful Christians who died shortly before the end of Satan?s system will likely be among the first ones raised. We can also expect an early resurrection for the faithful men of old who will serve as "princes."?Psalm 45:16.
Nevertheless, we should not be dogmatic on such matters. On many issues the Bible is silent. It does not spell out the details of how, when, or at what locations the resurrection of individuals will occur. It does not tell us how those returning will be housed, fed, and clothed. Nor can we state with certainty how Jehovah will work out such issues as the rearing and care of resurrected children or how he will take care of certain situations that might involve our friends and loved ones. True, it is natural to wonder about such things; but it would be unwise to spend time trying to answer questions that at present are unanswerable.w97
6/1 p. 14Modesty on the part of the faithful and discreet slave class, commissioned to provide the Christian household with food at the proper time, prevents it from presumptuously running ahead and wildly speculating about things that are still unclear. The slave class strives to avoid being dogmatic. It is not too proud to admit that as of now it cannot answer every question, keeping Proverbs 4:18 clearly in mind.
More hours in field service suggests spirituality.
That?s why we have to turn in field service reports so they can keep track of your spirituality.
if your reasoning doesn't agree with them, then you have a problem.
What ultimately becomes persuasive is the threat of shunning if you see things differently than they do. What a spiritual farce.
Blondie (what great comments! everyone)
