the last time i went out in service was 8 years ago.
i hated field service.
i made my short presentation of the watchtower or awake magazine.
The last time I went out in service was 8 years ago. I hated field service. I made my short presentation of the Watchtower or Awake Magazine. The response was either,''I have my own religion'' and ''I'm too busy right now'' or '' I'm not interested.''
What is the respose today? Are people better informed when Witnesses come to their door?
on the basis of the sacrifice of jesus christ, have you repented of your sins and dedicated yourself to jehovah to do his will?
do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of jehovah's witnesses in association with god's spirit-directed organization?
question # 2 had to be drawn up by a lawyer.
Question # 2 had to be drawn up by a Lawyer. I understand that by dedication and baptism you will be identified as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and that you agree with all their beliefs. What I don't understand is the words,''in association with God's spirit-directed organization?''
Can someone explain how and why the WTS use the word ''association'' in the baptismal question? How are you an ''associate''?
let's say you decide to fill out an application for bethel service.
you are approved and sent to haiti.
you hate everything .
Let's say you decide to fill out an application for Bethel service. You are approved and sent to Haiti. You hate everything . The food, living conditions,fellow workers and months later doughts that ''maybe it's not the truth.''
How do you ''fade''? Are you asked to leave if questions are raised about you? Can you just resign?
Q17) What shows that Jesus was interested in children?
17) Jesus was interested not only in adults but also in children. He knew about the games youngsters played and the things they said. Sometimes he would invite children to come to him. (Luke 7:31, 32; 18:1517) Many children were among the crowds listening to Jesus. When young boys shouted out in praise of the Messiah, Jesus took note and showed that the Scriptures had foretold this. (Matthew 14:21; 15:38; 21:15, 16) Today, many children are becoming disciples of Jesus . So how can you help them?
What the writer meant to say was: '' Today,many children are becoming disciples of Jesus because they are being forced by their parents.They will get baptised around 12 years old because of parental pressure. Some of them will get disfellowshipped because of some wrong conduct. When most of them reach 18 years of age,they will abandon the true worship. How sad to see this before the great tribulation!"
Thank you SIR NOSE,V
my uncle was baptised 50 years ago.
he was made an elder a few years later.. started a new congregation with the help of another elder.. has been married for over 50 years.. only missed a meeting due to being in the hospital a few days.. attends all out of town conventions no matter where it's held.. reads only watchtower material.
doesn't watch any television other than the news.. pioneers all year long since retired.. only visits witness friends and congregation members.. still gives public talks,is watchtower conductor and book study conductor.. didn't attend his father's funeral because it was held in a catholic church..
My uncle was baptised 50 years ago.
He was made an Elder a few years later.
Started a new congregation with the help of another Elder.
Has been married for over 50 years.
Only missed a meeting due to being in the hospital a few days.
Attends all out of town conventions no matter where it's held.
Reads only Watchtower material.
Doesn't watch any television other than the news.
Pioneers all year long since retired.
Only visits Witness friends and congregation members.
Still gives Public Talks,is Watchtower Conductor and Book Study conductor.
Didn't attend his father's funeral because it was held in a Catholic Church.
the jehovahs witnesses claim that the 144,000 is a limit to the number of people who will reign with christ in heaven and spend eternity with god.
the 144,000 have the heavenly hope.
those who are not born again will enjoy the earthly hopea paradise on earth ruled by christ and the 144,000. today,the wts claim that there are less than 9,000 heavenly class left on earth.. .
The Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that the 144,000 is a limit to the number of people who will reign with Christ in heaven and spend eternity with God. The 144,000 have the heavenly hope. Those who are not born again will enjoy the earthly hope—a paradise on earth ruled by Christ and the 144,000. Today,the WTS claim that there are less than 9,000 heavenly class left on earth.
How does the WTS explain:
How are they chosen? Is it ......Length of service to Jehovah......intelligence.....knowledge.....they read the whole Bible numerous times.......their lifestyle.....help others in congregations......lots and lots of Bible Studies.....minimal sins..........?
Who are they and why are they chosen and not you or I? What do I need to do to get in this club?
the society and it's circuit overseers love to harp on about apostates being caught in the "trap of the birdcatcher".
(psalm 91:3) but it is jw's who are hopelessly trapped in another, equally dangerous snare.
proverbs 29: 25 "trembling at men is what lays a snare, but he that is trusting in jehovah will be protected.".
Must obey!
The fear of the WTS make you:
Attend 5 meetings per week(You know WTS....... we do work...kids need to do homework)
Sign up for ministry school(become a publisher to peddle books,magazines)
Preach the good news(sell Wts books,magazines)
Attend summer conventions( it's hot outside in July......oh......By the way....how come I see ushers bring you up to the stage holding an umbrella for you?....What it's too hot for you?)
No beards for men.........but...........Didn't Jesus have a beard?
to me, the witness religion is either a hardcore group of watchtower dogma believing "kool-aid" drinkers or a group of non-believing, mentally and spiritually lazy zombies who value their friendships and family over principle.. there are those in the middle who i believe are too fragile to even want to think about reality..
'' faders'' are a thorn on the sides of the wts.
they miss meetings,don't contribute any money,don't go out in service,and can contribute towards the ''spiritual sickness'' of the local congregations.. will there come a point where they will ask each and every ''fader'' if they wish to remain in or out of the congregation?
can they come up with scriptures to warn the congregation that you are a ''fader'' and are be marked?
'' Faders'' are a thorn on the sides of the WTS. They miss meetings,don't contribute any money,don't go out in service,and can contribute towards the ''spiritual sickness'' of the local congregations.
Will there come a point where they will ask each and every ''fader'' if they wish to remain in or out of the congregation? Can they come up with scriptures to warn the congregation that you are a ''fader'' and are be marked? Would ''faders'' ever be asked to leave the organization and come back only if they remain loyal?
Q4) What does Bible study involve?
4) Understanding deep things requires study. However, study is not the same as reading something superficially. It involves carefully examining information to see how it fits the pattern of what we already know. (2 Timothy 1:13) It entails perceiving the reasons for what is said. Bible study should include meditating on how we can use what we learn in making wise decisions and in helping others. Also, since "all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial," our study should include "every utterance coming forth through Jehovah's mouth." (2 Timothy 3:16, 17; Matthew 4:4) Bible study can be hard work! But it can also be delightful, and understanding "the deep things of God" is not too difficult.
Just follow the FDS and you will understand the ''deep things of God.'' (Just make sure you don't ask alot of questions along the way.And by the way.............things will change with the ''new light''.............. so make sure that you follow the pattern that you already know.)
THANK YOU JK666,BLONDIE
