Temperament Forecast for Partners of Witnesses

jgnat

This is a new idea that I will keep it going if it generates enough interest. Some JW's, especially loyal followers who take each magazine as gospel, adjust their temperament according to the latest WT article. It might be helpful to those of us with JW relatives or partners to access to the theme-of-the-week. Here's and easy chart to keep you prepared, forewarned, and tailor your own response.

The first line is the date of the magazine, the date studied at the KH, and the title of the article.

The second line, indented, are my own comments. Suggested responses are in italics.

WT Mag. Date Stud. Title

Theme-of-the-Week Forecast

2005/08/15 2005/09/18 Will You Reflect God's Glory?

Do-more guilt fest. Expect a brief revival in field service.

2005/08/15 2005/09/25 Christians Reflect the Glory of Jehovah.

People reject JW teachings because of they are rigid and unteachable. Not a good week to pick a fight.

2005/08/15 2005/10/02 A Law of Love in Hearts

Love-more guilt fest. To love is to obey. The best way to love our neighbours is to share in the Kingdom-preaching work. Good time to negotiate with your JW partner.

2005/09/01 2005/10/09 Walk with God in These Turbulent Times

Faith-more guilt fest. The world is on it's last legs. Block the news channel.

2005/09/01 2005/10/16 We Shall Walk in The Name of Jehovah our God

Faith-more guilt fest. People are losing their sense of urgency. Avoid any big "materialistic" purchases this week.

2005/09/15 2005/10/23 TBA

2005/09/15 2005/10/30 TBA

2005/10/01 2005/11/06 "Keep on the Watch" - The Hour of Judgement Has Arrived!

Based on the convention brochure. People are losing their sense of urgency. Watch for signs of urgency-exhaustion. Time to suggest a little fun.

2005/10/01 2005/11/13 Parents - What Future Do You Want for Your Children?

What is the value of Higher Education? Not much, apparently. Great anti-witness article. Copy and distribute to all your friends and neighbours.

GoingGoingGone

jgnat -

That was so funny! I loved it!

GGG (of the I So Love Being Prepared class)

M.J.

Thanks for that jgnat! BTW, where do you get the list from?

It's probably a good thing to go over the article (and read Blondie's comments) so we can perhaps make a few strategic comments before the study.

For example, one WT study that remains on my mind was one about a year ago where the last part of the article praised "Jehovah's Witnesses" to no end...quite revolding for a "worldly" like me. Yet at the beginning of the same article it talked about all glory going to Jehovah alone. If I would have read that article beforehand I could have had a field day with that one.

jgnat

Thanks, GGG. I wasn't even shooting for funny. This is how my life goes.

So....do you think it could be useful?

jgnat

M. J., I typed that bare-handed. All my original thoughts. I intend it to be a one-liner heads-up for those NOT inclined to study. Deeply.

BTW, do you have the September 15 magazine?

GoingGoingGone

I wasn't even shooting for funny

I think I must be in a funny mood tonight...hehe

So....do you think it could be useful?

Sure! I never even look at the mags anymore, partly because they do not interest me in the least, and partly because I'm afraid if my husband should see me looking at them, he'll think I'm getting all dubby on him - Don't want that!

GGG

M.J.

Oh, ok so you looked up the study topic for each date by going through each magazine issue (that's what I meant). As for your comments--I knew they had to be yours.

I really don't look at the mags much. I think I probably have the sept 15 one.

Oh and I see the upcoming topic is not gonna be good for things at home...

How about the public talk portion? Is there a way to know what topics will be presented? I was wondering how much stock the "flock" puts in the public talk portion anyway...Is it considered more of a commentary type thing? ("oh that's nice what brother so-and-so said but what came from the Slave this week?") I made an interesting observation this week. My wife was complaining a little about the brother's talk. Apparently it touched a nerve with some people. He talked about the role of women vs the role of men. He was listing specific duties that men vs women are to take care of in the house. He even made the statement that even if the husband is wrong about something, the wife should still be "of one accord" with him (even if she knows he's wrong). And that the women should handle all the housework, even if both spouses work! (can u believe all this?) Anyway I take it from her reaction that dubs don't digest the public talk as unquestioningly as the WT study.

Will Power

Jgnat - I love this idea. This is why I read blondie's reviews.

Each week is a different disposition. They do this on purpose, we know that. It's all control and manipulation.
So obvious to us outsiders.

And funny? How could it not be! Thats cause its so predictable.

I don't see it having making much difference in my house anymore :-( but for all you out there trying to cope - .
.. This will be more reliable than a good horoscope!

We'll do the test. Everyone take notes next week!

Thanks Jgnat.

carla

Great ideas jgnat! Thank you. carla

jgnat

OK, we'll keep it going. Those of you who DO have the inclination to look it up, see if you can provide your own commentary for the September 15 magazine. Will Power, you crack me up with this:

.. This will be more reliable than a good horoscope!

..and, you are right, we can test out our hypothesis every week!

I DO think the public talk does have an influence, but me, a lowly "un-believing wife" doesn't have access to the schedule.

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