Removed from the account, $$$!Refusing "Simony".

Blueblades

It's been two years since we have attended any meetings including the memorial.Now we found out that we have been taken off the bank account of a witness that we were taking care of, because of not attending meetings and not going out in the field service,because we are now inactive.

A lot of money was involved.We were not going to compromise to keep us on the account.In order to remain in good standing with this person we would be required to attend all the meetings, go out in the field service and take this person to places such as the health centers and doctors.Because we stopped doing this, we are no longer going to be the beneficiaries of any financial gain,and or property $$$.including burial plots.

So much for all the years of help we have already devoted to this person.And all the hard work and self sacrifice we have given.This person knows the meaning of "Simony" ( the buying or selling of spiritual things for gain ) and yet is using Simony against us.We will not allow ourselves to be held captive in the Society, which we have broken away from, for no amount of money or property by the use of Simony that this person is trying to impose upon us.

Blueblades

franklin J

Blueblades,

I am sorry that they are attempting to blackmail you. I hope this is not a family member. I think you have made the right decision to not allow yourselfs to be "bought".

give 'em the old Bronx Cheer! ( only a New Yorker would know the true meaning of that!)

Money is not everything...your freedom ( and peace of mind) is worth so much more.

regards, Frank

confusedjw

give 'em the old Bronx Cheer!

Is that the "Yankees Suck! Yankees Suck!" chant - forgive me if I'm wrong

Red Sox Nation

xjw_b12

I had never heard of that term before ...... Simony,

The buying or selling of ecclesiastical pardons, offices, or emoluments.

LOL I thought Simon had removed you from JWD because you haven't paid up! lol. Simon you're famous.

Blueblades. Sorry to hear about this. All things with jwism is so conditional.

metatron

The Watchtower's recent emphasis on simony derives from the widespread practise of giving gifts or money

to Circuit Overseers in particular to help someone become an elder - fixing his car, fancy restaurants, games of golf,

or direct in the hand contributions can help grease the way.

metatron

galaxy7

sorry blueblades

Atilla

A lot of money was involved

Just how much money was involved? It sucks that this old guy would do this to you but I guess older age makes you senile. The only way I would go back to meetings is if I knew the guy didn't have much time left; then it might be bearable for a few months but people are living longer and longer these days. Spiritual warfare is great!

boa

jeece, thats tough blueblade, well, if nothing else, you can really see how all important attendance at the kingdum hell and soivice is to 'true christians', not that you didn't already know.

take care

boa

Sassy

I had never heard of that term before ...... Simony,
The buying or selling of ecclesiastical pardons, offices, or emoluments.
LOL I thought Simon had removed you from JWD because you haven't paid up! lol. Simon you're famous.

I thought the same thing..

what has happened to you is absolutely horrible. Another example of conditional love.. Let's see.. the identifying mark was what?? love?? did it says CONDITIONAL LOVE?

Good for you for sticking to you guns even if it meant a loss of money.. man that bites though!!

blondie

Maybe this person will find a better person to look after their money like this sister did in Montana.

http://www.watchtowerinformationservice.org/fraud2b.htm

Blondie

Removed from the account, $$$!Refusing "Simony".

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