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  2021 Annual Meeting Talk, "I Will Never Abandon You"

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  this 19 minute talk by “governing body” member samuel herd lacks enthusiasm, energy and mostly reads his script.

  looks like he was forced to talk about something he no longer believes, but goes along what was written to appease the rest of the ''governing body.''.

  mr. herd says, ''sometimes we have to make adjustments.

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  Here is what I wrote about Samuel Herd!

  This 19 minute talk by “Governing Body” member Samuel Herd lacks enthusiasm, energy and mostly reads his script. Looks like he was forced to talk about something he no longer believes, but goes along what was written to appease the rest of the ''Governing Body.''

  
  

  The comments that follow are the reasons I love : https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/

  
  

  Well he is old. I remember the CO losing enthusiasm after the generation thing. I sure did.

  Or Sam Herd is an Uncle Tom and the Token Black Man Puppet of the Otherwise White Gibberish Buddy.

  Herd has always been a really poor speaker , though - I heard him at an international convention many years ago and even then he basically just read the talk word for word from the script ( losing his place a few times ) , including the rather painful scripted "jokes" that he comes out with.

  He's the diversity hire for their propaganda show.

  Probably more to do with his age and failing health. He has suffered from diabetes for many years.
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  2021 Annual Meeting Talk, "I Will Never Abandon You"

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this 19 minute talk by “governing body” member samuel herd lacks enthusiasm, energy and mostly reads his script.

  looks like he was forced to talk about something he no longer believes, but goes along what was written to appease the rest of the ''governing body.''.

  mr. herd says, ''sometimes we have to make adjustments.

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  If they all have to be dead before Armageddon, it seems to me there could be a bit of a wait ahead.

  I think that is the Watchtower's thinking. Delay, stall, and wait a little longer! Since there are more members ''partaking the emblems'', the end will never come. They will use that excuse on why Jehovah is delaying Armageddon!
  
  
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  2021 Annual Meeting Talk, "I Will Never Abandon You"

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this 19 minute talk by “governing body” member samuel herd lacks enthusiasm, energy and mostly reads his script.

  looks like he was forced to talk about something he no longer believes, but goes along what was written to appease the rest of the ''governing body.''.

  mr. herd says, ''sometimes we have to make adjustments.

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  This 19 minute talk by “Governing Body” member Samuel Herd lacks enthusiasm, energy and mostly reads his script. Looks like he was forced to talk about something he no longer believes, but goes along what was written to appease the rest of the ''Governing Body.''

  Mr. Herd says, ''Sometimes we have to make adjustments. Now, you may have heard of a few adjustments in our understanding of things already today, and there could be more adjustments that will have to be made later on.''

  What are these ''adjustments''? The Governing Body taught 10 years ago that the ''anointed'' would survive Armageddon and move into paradise with the ''other sheep'' and later would go to heaven. He explains that Jehovah puts on a light of understanding when he sees it time.

  
  

  What is this new adjustment? That all ''anointed brothers will be in heaven'' before Armageddon starts. The new ''adjustment'' that Jehovah shines a light on is, ''because Jehovah is behind it.''

  

  So, let me see if I understand Mr. Samuel Herd. What the Governing Body taught 10 years ago was old light, and with God's permission, they only see the new light because Jehovah shined a light on it ONLY RECENTLY.
  

  God never changes, only the Watchtower Society changes!

  James 1:17

  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
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  Is the preaching work Jesus taught being diluted during the pandemic?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  the real preaching work:.

  2 timothy 4:2. preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.. matthew 10:8.

  “heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons.

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  THE REAL PREACHING WORK:

  2 Timothy 4:2
  

  Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.

  Matthew 10:8
  

  “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.”

  Matthew 4:23
  And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.
  

  
  

  THE JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ( 21ST CENTURY ) DILUTED VERSION OF THE PREACHING WORK:

  APRIL 15, 2020
  GLOBAL NEWS

  Young Witnesses Become Resourceful Evangelizers During Pandemic

  Our young people around the world are showing determination to keep up a good spiritual routine by finding ways to preach and encourage fellow worshippers during the coronavirus pandemic.

  In New Zealand, communities have been placing toys, teddy bears, and pictures in windows for children to see while taking walks in the neighborhood. Seeing an opportunity to preach, young people in various congregations are making signs depicting Caleb and Sophia that read “Watch me on jw.org.”

  

  Caleb and Sophia displayed in the window in New Zealand
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  Caption this WT picture!

  by Iamallcool in

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  " 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 in

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  we 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 in

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  a 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 in

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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.

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  The Watchtower—Study Edition | November 2021

  
  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 in

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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.

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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.

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  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 in

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  the 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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  The 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? (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.”