blondie’s
first thoughts review 8-18-19 (June 2019)(pages 8-13)(overturn reasoning)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2019441?q=overturn&p=sen
EXCELLENT GENERAL
WEBSITE:
www.jwfacts.com
OPENING COMMENTS
In the WTS
preview of this article the say:
We may find that certain wrong attitudes have
become firmly entrenched in our personality.
How
often over the last 50 plus years have I seen the term “attitudes” used by the
WTS. What are attitudes per the WTS? Basically, the WTS concentrates and any
negative viewpoints jws might have about what the WTS says or is doing.
We may find—true definition other jws or the WTS will
point them out to you, no need to examine yourself in reality.
So
the WTS uses 18 paragraphs to guide other jws to judge what your attitudes are.
My
First Thoughts as reading paragraphs 1-18
Paragraph 1
Why did he give such strong
admonition to men and women who were dedicated to God and anointed with holy
spirit?
Why
would the WTS have to bring out this point?
Because many jws think that the anointed somehow are closer to human
perfection than the other sheep.
What
is the official stance of the WTS on this?
Do the anointed have more holy spirit than the other sheep?
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1996447#h=1:0-10:1010
Can we say
that God’s servants today who have the earthly hope have as much of God’s
spirit as do spirit-anointed Christians?
Yet the fact remains that the same truths and
the same understanding are available to both classes, and it is just how the
individuals apply themselves in study that determines the comprehension of
heavenly and earthly things they acquire. The Lord’s spirit is available in
equal portions to both classes, and knowledge and understanding are offered
equally to both, with equal opportunities for absorbing it.”
Paragraph 2-3
Here is one for the elders: Satan…uses various tactics. One of them is
that of exploiting any tendency we may have toward selfish ambition or
self-promotion.
Here’s another regarding education, yes
advanced education can lead jws to Satan’s thinking
aspects of our background, our culture, or our education to
bring us over to his way of thinking.
Or this:
“we are bringing every
thought into captivity to make it obedient to the Christ.”
Obedient to Christ or to the WTS/GB? If one disobeys the imperfect human GB, is
that the same as disobeying Christ?
The second brother stated: “Such scriptures
as 2 Corinthians 10:5,
about ‘obedience to Christ,’
have helped me to be obedient and cooperate with those taking the lead.
w14 11/15 pp. 8-12 - The Watchtower—2014
Paragraph 4
For many of us, this involved giving up some form of wrong conduct.
So which of the jws had no form of wrong
conduct to give up?
Paragraph 5
Even though we stopped committing serious
sins that we engaged in before baptism, we still need to be diligent
about avoiding anything that would tempt us to return to those former deeds
(not new deeds or were those who were not of the many not committing any
serious sins?)
PICTURE WHICH SAYS
By contrast, the Greek word translated “disguising”
at 2 Corinthians
11:13-15 refers
to a change that is outward only, a superficial change in appearance. (PIMO
jws?)
Paragraph 6
It touches every fiber of our being…
Are the changes I am making to become a Christian only skin-deep,
(to become a Christian or a jw, how many jws
have you known, elders and so-called mature jws, that proved that they their
actions proved their words?)
Paragraph 7
possible to change what we are inside, but it
is not easy to do. We need to do more than just suppress
(I knew too many jws that thought if other jws
had no knowledge of their bad thoughts and actions, that they were safe. It was it they were like the Israelites in
Ezekiel’s time that were worshipping false idols right in the temple with the
Jewish priests officiation, saying, “Jehovah has left the land and he is not
seeing.”)
Paragraph 8-9
brother who had a violent background. After he stopped
drinking and fighting,.. But when the man eventually blasphemed
Jehovah’s name, it was too much for our new brother. He went out and beat up
the man.
(No mention of how the community viewed this
and whether he was disciplined by the BOE.
What about if he beat up his wife and/or children? Would it have been different if this man was
an elder?) Then:
A drunk man was about to beat up one of the
other elders. What did our brother do? In a calm, humble manner, he
reasoned with the drunk man, eased the tension, (so this is how to do,
does he do it at home?)
Paragraph 10
do not take place overnight; nor do they occur
automatically
(so how long after this new brother beat up the
man, was he considered worthy of being appointed an MS or elder?)
Paragraph 11
Prayer is the important first step… Jehovah was willing to
help those Israelites to change, and he is willing to help us too.
(But only through the imperfect, human GB and
their representatives)
Paragraph 12-13
Meditation is the second vital step. As we peer into God’s Word each
day, we need to take the time to meditate, or to think deeply.
(But in the end, it is the elders and the WT
publications that will identify what you need to change as paragraph enumerates)
For instance, ask yourself: ‘Is there a trace of envy
or jealousy in my heart?’ (1 Pet.
2:1) ‘Do I feel a
measure of pride because of my background, education, or financial
status?’ (Prov. 16:5) ‘Do I look down on others who
do not have the same things I have or who are from a different racial
background?’ (Jas. 2:2-4) ‘Do I feel attracted to what
Satan’s world offers?’ (1 John
2:15-17) ‘Do I feel drawn
to immoral and violent entertainment?’ (Ps. 97:10; 101:3; Amos
5:15)
Paragraph 14
Choosing good
association is the third necessary step. Whether we realize it or not, we
are strongly influenced by those with whom we associate.
(and not everyone at the KH is considered good
association by the WTS, in fact the WTS says that 1 Corinthians 15:33 was a
warning from Paul about those in the congregation not outside.)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1993564#h=8:0-9:613
Paul’s counsel at 1 Corinthians 15:33 was
particularly applicable
to whom?
6 In the course of providing firm evidence that the
dead are to be resurrected, Paul told them: “Do not be misled. Bad associations
spoil useful habits.” The point of this counsel concerned those associated
with the congregation who disagreed on the resurrection doctrine.
Paragraph 15-16
Satan is determined to change our thinking.
(so jws think then that Satan is personally
attacking them?)
Did God really say
that . . . Does God really not approve of
same-sex marriage? Does God really not want you to
celebrate Christmas and birthdays? Does your God really expect you to
refuse a blood transfusion? Does a loving God really expect you to avoid
association with disfellowshipped loved ones?’
(No God did not say that, the WTS/GB takes it
upon themselves to speak for God)
Paragraph 17
we may prove to ourselves “the
good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Rom. 12:2) By regular study,
(regular study of the bible or WTS/GB publications which “interpret”
what they say as “god’s” representatives
Paragraph 18
No one else can stabilize your faith for you
(Except the WTS/GB and their representatives as
they help you by examining and judging worthy or unworthy)
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
I have noticed how often the WTS/GB repeats the
“admonition” to the flock to pray, meditate, study, and attend the
meetings. All propaganda sessions
outlining the GB’s viewpoint (attitude).
Yes, jws are unthankful for the GB’s efforts to cut back on the time for
meetings, the length of the publications, the dumbing down of the articles,
only to waste that time on personal entertainment and activities. Shame, shame, shame you jws.
(I think of all of you still attending
meetings. I hope you can take your minds
to a happy place.)
Love, Blondie
