" Mom, can I get new pair of tight pants? "
" No dear! The brothers in our Kingdom Hall beat you to it! "
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2/2022 WT: a repeated request & more doubletalk
by neat blue dog inwe all know the now famous quote, "all of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not.
" well, this point is regurgitated in the latest wt, along with yet another new bunker scene:.
"during the great tribulation, we may receive instructions that seem strange, impractical, or illogical .
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We do well to realize that two mature Christians may make different choices, both of which are acceptable. We should not impose our own standards of right and wrong on fellow believers.
Really? Tight pants Tony goes on many rants about the choice of tight pants on the young brothers. The January 2017 Watchtower has a whole article on dress and grooming. Both choices are not acceptable in this photo. See which choice the Society finds acceptable! Two brothers dressed accordingly, talking about ''spiritual food'' or two punky, tight pants brothers looking at their i-phones. We know these two are up to no-good!
- w17 January pp. 22-26
- You Can Remain Modest Under Test
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CO retirement severance?
by road to nowhere ina friend says the wt gives a substantial sum to retiring cos. he says one bought land and built near him, a desirable rural area.
i think it must have been saved green handshake money or inherited.. btw this man also thinks the gb are the smartest men alive..
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My brother is an elder. He told me that his congregation Circuit Overseer had to retire after he turned a certain age. My brother and some other members from his congregation send monthly payments to the Circuit Overseer to help pay for his apartment in Florida.
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The Watchtower—Study Edition | November 2021
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | november 2021. .
13. how did prayer help one family who were unjustly treated?.
13 consider the experience of a sister named vero, who lives in the democratic republic of the congo.
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Paragraph 13 is found on :STUDY ARTICLE 47
How Strong Will Your Faith Be?
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The Watchtower—Study Edition | November 2021
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | november 2021. .
13. how did prayer help one family who were unjustly treated?.
13 consider the experience of a sister named vero, who lives in the democratic republic of the congo.
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The Watchtower—Study Edition | November 2021
13. How did prayer help one family who were unjustly treated?
13 Consider the experience of a sister named Vero, who lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Vero, her unbelieving husband, and their 15-year-old daughter had to flee their village when it was attacked by a militia group. Along the way, the family came to a roadblock where the militia detained them and threatened to execute them. When Vero began to cry, her daughter tried to calm her by praying out loud and by repeatedly using Jehovah’s name in her prayer. When she finished, the commander of the militia group asked, “Young girl, who taught you to pray?” She replied, “My mother did, using the pattern that is found at Matthew 6:9-13.” The commander said, “Young girl, go with your parents in peace, and may Jehovah your God protect you!”
This study article is all about how Jehovah helps those who show faith in him. Faith in Jehovah overcomes obstacles, injustice, great storms and how Jehovah helps materially with those in need.
Paragraph 13 is just another made-up experience that the Society loves to shove onto their faithful followers. A sister named Vero ( no last name ) who lives in Congo ( no village name ) is detained by a militia ( no name of militia ) and are threatened with execution. When Vero's daughter prays out loud to Jehovah, the commander is so moved he say's the following, “Young girl, go with your parents in peace, and may Jehovah your God protect you!”
In the mean time, Jehovah has a tough time helping brothers and sisters in Russia.
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Brotherly Advice Strengthens Brother Vitaliy Omelchenko to Cope With Persecution
OCTOBER 10, 2021
Russian Officers Assault Two Married Couples
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Joyful Despite Extended Detention and House Arrest in Russia
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The Watchtower—Study Edition | January 2022
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | january 2022. during the great tribulation, gog of magog’s forces may try to assault us in our homes.
but we can take comfort in knowing that jesus and his angels are aware of what is happening and will defend us (see paragraph 13).
13. when gog of magog attacks, why will we appear to be vulnerable, but what reason for confidence will we have?
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During the great tribulation, Gog of Magog’s forces may try to assault us in our homes. But we can take comfort in knowing that Jesus and his angels are aware of what is happening and will defend us (See paragraph 13)
13. When Gog of Magog attacks, why will we appear to be vulnerable, but what reason for confidence will we have? (See cover picture.)
13 In the near future, our trust in Jehovah’s ability to protect us will be put to the test. When Gog of Magog, a coalition of nations, attacks God’s people, our lives will appear to be in danger. We will need to be convinced that Jehovah can and will deliver us. To the nations, we will seem like defenseless sheep with no one to protect us. (Ezek. 38:10-12) We will be unarmed, untrained in warfare. The nations will see us as easy targets. They will not see what we see with our eyes of faith—a host of angels camped all around God’s people, ready to defend us. How could the nations see them? They have no spiritual vision. What a surprise is in store for them when the heavenly armies come to our aid!—Rev. 19:11, 14, 15.
This illustration shows a Jehovah's Witness family at home studying the Bible. Little do they know that a police/military force is about to smash in their doors and assault /arrest the family because they are God's holy people. God's angel are aware of this event and will defend the family and come to their aid.
My questions to this silly scenario : Who will have the list of all Jehovah's Witnesses and their home addresses? Where are they brought after being arrested/killed? What will the angels do to prevent harm to ''God's people'' before and after this event? Why can't the angels attack the ''coalition of nations'' before they arrive at the door?
Lao Tzu said:
“There is no illusion greater than fear.”
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Did you encounter any dishonest/shady business owners inside your local Kingdom Hall?
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | december 2021.
7 a merchant might take pride in the fact that he had never taken anything that did not belong to him.
but what about his business practices?
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Calling employees self employed subcontractors when in fact they were not. Avoids FICA and insurance
I worked for 2 landscape contractors over 30 years ago. One was an elder, and one was a ministerial servant. They gave me a paycheck at the end of each week. When the landscape season ended, they handed me a 1099 self-employment form that I was to report on my income tax form. I assumed they both payed the employee taxes, but left me holding the bag.
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Did you encounter any dishonest/shady business owners inside your local Kingdom Hall?
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | december 2021.
7 a merchant might take pride in the fact that he had never taken anything that did not belong to him.
but what about his business practices?
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The Watchtower—Study Edition | December 2021
7 A merchant might take pride in the fact that he had never taken anything that did not belong to him. But what about his business practices? As recorded at Leviticus 19:35, 36, Jehovah said: “You must not use dishonest standards in measuring length, weight, or volume. You should use accurate scales, accurate weights, an accurate dry measure, and an accurate liquid measure.” A merchant who used inaccurate scales or measurements in order to deceive his customers would in a sense be stealing from them. A further consideration of Leviticus chapter 19 makes that clear.
In view of Leviticus 19:11-13, a Christian might make what self-examination about business practices? (See paragraphs 8-10) *
There are many business owners inside Kingdom Halls that are run by local brothers and sisters. The businesses run from office/home cleaning, carpenters/remodelers, landscapers, plumbers, electricians and many others that are owned by honest and hardworking Witnesses.
Here is an illustration in the December 2021 Watchtower Study Edition of an honest Jehovah's Witness handing out what looks like a weekly paycheck to his employee. An honest days work for an honest days pay !
What they don't show you are brothers that don't pay their employees on time, brothers that cheat on material and time spent on the job. Our congregation had a brother who owned a small heating and air-conditioning service. He was caught several times billing local brothers and sisters for new parts, while using used parts on his service calls.
No wonder they need an article about honesty! There are more dishonest business practices inside the congregation than you see and hear!
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How to delete account
by Youngaposthate inhello i’m looking to delete this account completely ya know.
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Henny Youngman joke :
- The patient says, "Doctor, it hurts when I do this." "Then don't do that!"
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What Congregation Scandal Still Troubles You?
by Sea Breeze ini was appointed as a regular pioneer in a certain congregation.
in that congregation, a very obese male pioneer seduced a nice looking married pioneer sister who had two teenage sons.
her husband was a ms. both were df'd.
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After 40 years in ( baptized 1977), I witnessed all the drama, backstabbing, rumors, divorces, cheating, a physical fight inside the Kingdom Hall, spankings of small children where no one said a word, members who would change congregations due to conflicts with Elders, heated words on the podium from one Elder to another Elder, spousal abuse, disfellowshipping, brothers who were contractors who were shady even to fellow members, Elders who favored family when it came down to appointments for Ministerial Servants and new Elders, loans that were never paid to fellow members where Elders had to step in, Elder wives knowing everything that was happening in the congregation, members who took and sold drugs, and alcoholics.
