Walk with God DC: My Notes FRI AFT

by ezekiel3 9 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • ezekiel3
    ezekiel3

    See Friday Morn: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/75897/1.ashx

    Walk with God 2004 DC

    FRIDAY AFTERNOON

    2:15 Are You Faithful in What is Least? We find here that some of those who survived the concentration camps of WWII later fell away because of materialism and immorality. The ?little things? include regular field service, meetings, following KM and WT guidelines, dress and grooming. Quote: ?It?s proper to ask what?s in it for me? and get training to respond in the right way.

    2:35 Symposium: Hosea's Prophecy Helps Us to Walk With God OK, even though I took diligent notes on this one, it was the most singularly boring and abstract piece of the DC. Next?

    3:45 Do Not Put Apart What God Has Yoked Together JW divorces are much worse than 30 years ago.

    Advise for husbands: 1) Show in action and word that you love her 2) Earn respect 3) Cherish her. (That?s nice, how about the wife?) Wives: 1) Show subjection and respect, illustration: not like a dog who may not want to do what owner says but still does it. 2) Do not arrogantly change course like car with two steering wheels 3) Do not be inclined to make negative comments about husband, example: sisters talking about WT on intimacy, sister jokes ?My husband could certainly use that!? 4) Communication 5) Soap operas and romance novels could make mate less attractive 6) Communicate your ?intimacy? needs to your husbands. Mutual satisfaction will keep mate from wandering. If wives are giving quote: ?their due begrudgingly?, need to reevaluate relationship. Talk concludes with note: is it necessary for both mates to work? Being away at work for long periods a detriment to marriage.

    4:10 Showing Respect for Our Sacred Gatherings

    Be there and participate in prayer and songs, which are also considered prayers. Dress and grooming. Among other infractions such as chewing gum and rustling papers loudly, kids have been noticed making ?karate-like movements? while playing outside.

    4:35 Good News for People of All Nations

    This is the release of the booklet that contains a translated sermon in multiple languages. Stats: Only 20% of JWs speak English worldwide; 40% of those baptized at a Netherlands DC were foreign. The booklet is released in 3 editions depending on ?branch areas?. The US edition has 96 languages, others less. Features include: a highlighted ?What is your name, my name is? (designed to get name so as to refer to another cong/language group). Also a world map on inside of cover so that person can point to country of origin. (The map is not labeled, so study up on your geography.)

    Keep your badge on folks, Saturday is coming next.

  • blondie
    blondie
    Mutual satisfaction will keep mate husband from wandering. If wives are giving quote: "their due begrudgingly", need to reevaluate relationship.

    That?s right, if a husband commits adultery it is the wife?s fault.

    Yuppers, it?s those cold frigid women. I knew of several sisters who hadn?t been physically intimate with their husbands for several years because hubbie was too busy doing "spiritual things" thus too tired when he got home. One sister tried talking to an elder about it and was told to just endure it for the sake of the good news. Hmmmm

    Among other infractions such as chewing gum and rustling papers loudly, kids have been noticed making "karate-like movements" while playing outside.

    Goodness gracious! I know now that I don?t want to be in a WT-controlled "paradise."

    Remember to use only 2 sheets of toilet paper and sisters, don?t put your makeup on in the restroom; better yet don?t use makeup.

    Also a world map on inside of cover so that person can point to country of origin. (The map is not labeled, so study up on your geography.)

    I wonder what bright fool thought that the country names were unnecessary. Better take the yearbook which does label them.

    Blondie (Thanks zeke)

    subjection and respect, illustration: not like a dog who may not want to do what owner says but still does it.

    I'm sure all the sisters liked be compared to a dog!

  • Kenneson
    Kenneson

    I wonder why the wives need more advice than the husbands.

  • trumangirl
    trumangirl

    LOL at the talks. Thanks zeke, for your self-sacrificing spirit!

  • candidlynuts
    candidlynuts

    well at least they didnt read the "husbandly owner" scripture my ex used to cram down my throat.. i'd tell you what scripture but i've blocked it outta my mind lol

  • czarofmischief
    czarofmischief

    God it's like I was there. I need a beer and a nap.

    CZAR

  • avengers
    avengers
    I need a beer and a nap.

    I'll need more than that to put up with this GB induced abuse.
    But instead I'll just have a beer.

    ezekiel3

    You didn't actually sit through it all, did you?
    Wow!.

    Andy

  • Country Girl
    Country Girl

    Hey! The guys only gotta do *three* things, and the ladies gotta do *six* things to make their marriages work. NO FAIR!!!

    Me thinks the "Mother" or the "Bride of Christ" is one big ole nag on the rag. Wonder if she'll get counseled for not being in "subjection"? Subjection .. what a gross word. Reminds me of the word a King uses when dismissing his royal subject. EGADS!!

    Maybe that's why I have such authority problems now. When my life was finally mine, I wasn't about to let anyone take away my freedom!

    Reading this makes me feel like I'm back in grade school. Barf.

    Country Girl

  • ezekiel3
    ezekiel3

    Blondie: Thanks for the kudos! Consider it a trade for your excellent WT analysis.

    Candidlynuts: They did use 1 Cor 7:28 as a reality check for wedded bliss:

    But even if you did marry, you would commit no sin. And if a virgin [person] married, such one would commit no sin. However, those who do will have tribulation in their flesh
    Avengers: The only way for me to get through a convention or assembly is to take notes. I've got 9 pages of typewritten note of the DC for sale - impress your elders!
  • Maverick
    Maverick

    Thank you E-3 for enduring the mind numbing drivel of the WTS DC! Just reading your pointed posts made me sleepy! This is no reflection on your writing style, just the subject being reported! It brought all the boring BS back to mind! I am glad I volunteered at most DC's, I now realise it helped me stay awake! Mav

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