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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 11-16-08 WT Study (ESCAPE 2)

by blondie in

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quote.

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2. As we noted in the preceding article, Jehovah proved to be "the Provider of escape" in Bible times. (Ps. 70:5) He is unchanging and true to his word; hence, his worshippers today have every reason to trust in him to "help them and provide them with escape." (Ps. 37:40) How has Jehovah provided escape for his servants in modern times'! How may he do so for us personally?

9. What about today? As "the Provider of escape," Jehovah certainly can deliver individuals frorn perilous situations. Can we definitively say whether Jehovah did or did not intervene in specific cases? No. Still, an individual who has escaped a dangerous situation may feel that Jehovah intervened. It would be presumptuous for others to take issue with his feeling. At the same time, we must realistically acknowledge that many faithful Christians have died as a result of persecution, as was the case during the Nazi era. Others have died under tragic circumstances. (Eccl. 9:11) We might ask, 'Did Jehovah fail to be "the Provider of escape" for faithful ones whose lives were cut short?' That could hardly be the case.

The writer can't make up his mind if Jehovah is "the provider of escape" or he isn't. Paragraph 2 states that Jehovah "proved to be the provider of escape" in Bible times.Today "we have every reason to trust him to help them provide them with escape."

Paragraph 9 asks the question....... What about today? As "the Provider of escape," Jehovah certainly can deliver individuals frorn perilous situations. Can we definitively say whether Jehovah did or did not intervene in specific cases? No. Also,the writer states that "an individual who has escaped a dangerous situation may feel that Jehovah intervened.

So,long ago Jehovah did provide escape to his people. But today, you may only feel that he intervened.

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 11-09-08 WT Study (ESCAPE)

by blondie in

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comments you will not hear at the 11-09-08 wt study (september 15, 2008, pages 3-7 (escape).

review comments will be in red.

q 20. why can we trust in jehovah as our "provider of escape"?

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Blondie,

I went today's snore-fest just to keep peace with my family. The comments at the meetings are like the circus elephants. They are trained to do the same trick over and over until it becomes mundane.

Here is one comment that was made at today's WT Study.....................

Q 1, 2. (a) When do God's worshippers turn to him for help? (b) What question arises, and where can we find the answer? While on vacation, the parents of a 23-year-old married woman learn that their daughter has mysteriously disappeared. Foul play is suspected. At once they pack up and head for home, all the while beseeching Jehovah to help them. A 20-year old Witness is diagnosed with a disease that will eventually leave him completely paralyzed. Immediately he turns to Jehovah in prayer. A single mother struggling to find a job does not have enough money to buy food for herself and her 12-year-old daughter. She pours out her heart to Jehovah. Yes, when faced with severe trials or hardships, God's worshippers naturally turn to him for help. Have you ever called out to Jehovah in a time of desperate need?

2. An important question arises: Can we really expect Jehovah to respond to our prayers for help? The faith-strengthening answer is found in Psalm 70. This stirring psalm was written by David, a loyal worshipper of Jehovah who faced many difficult trials and challenges during his life. This inspired psalmist was moved to say of Jehovah: "O God, ... you are my help and the Provider of escape for me." (Ps. 70:5) An examination of Psalm 70 can help us to see why we too can turn to Jehovah in times of need and fully trust that he will be our "Provider of escape."

One sister's comment to questions 1 & 2: " My daughter went missing for 3 days. We didn't know where she was.We prayed to Jehovah and poured our hearts to Jehovah. Jehovah answered our prayers 3 days later when we received a call that she was found.''

What the sister failed to mention was that her daughter went to Cancun,Mexico and met a local .She decided to stay there 3 extra days to spend time with him. She didn't call for 3 days because she was afraid that her mom would not let her stay. She then called her mom after repeated calls to the hotel.The daughter told her mom that there was a hurricane and couldn't call because the phones were dead.

Jehovah was not the "true provider of escape" in this comment.

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Why hasn't there ever been or ever be a mass exodus from the WTS?

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

the wts have a history of false prophecies, including teachings that armageddon and the end of the world would occur in 1914, 1918, 1925, and 1975. .

most of us didn't see that the true point of authority was not the bible, but the watchtower magazine, awake magazine,ministry school and the ever-changing views of the governing body.

the word of god in the bible does not change and a prophecy that does not come true is not of god's doing.

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The WTS have a history of false prophecies, including teachings that Armageddon and the end of the world would occur in 1914, 1918, 1925, and 1975.

Most of us didn't see that the true point of authority was not the bible, but the Watchtower magazine, Awake magazine,Ministry School and the ever-changing views of the Governing Body. The Word of God in the Bible does not change and a prophecy that does not come true is not of God's doing. This history of false prophecies by "The Society" should have been enough for all of us members to run--not walk away from these false teachings.

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COMMENTS YOU WILL NOT HEAR AT THE WT STUDY 09-07-08 (HOUSE TO HOUSE MINISTR

by Mary in

" (this would harmonize with matt 10:9 that tells them not to take any money with them).

" the interpretation of the acts of the apostles, 1961, pp.120-21.

it became evident, however, that further personal training in the house-to-house ministry was needed.

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Great job Mary!

We know the preaching work is just to get your field service hours in,pass some tracts,books,and magazines,and show the elders and WTS that you are still loyal to the organization.

The house-to-house ministry was started just to sell books for the Book Publishing and Real Estate Corporation. The WTS know that they have a free workforce and wide distribution channels from all of its members. Collect monies from the members first,let them pay for gas and you can see why they push the house-to-house ministry.

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What do you feel is the reason the WTS succeeds in retaining its members?

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

most of my family have been members since the early 1970's.they attend 3 meetings per week,fly or drive to summer assemblies,preach the average 10 hours per month,and read the same boring watchtower magazine week after week.

the congregation has lost nearly all the young teens,many have quit attending all the meetings,some divorced,and some members just going thru the motions.

i'm never going to question them on why they still remain members but shouldn't all the promises of "this generation never dying" make them question the wts.... just a little?

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Most of my family have been members since the early 1970's.They attend 3 meetings per week,fly or drive to summer assemblies,preach the average 10 hours per month,and read the same boring Watchtower Magazine week after week. The congregation has lost nearly all the young teens,many have quit attending all the meetings,some divorced,and some members just going thru the motions. I'm never going to question them on why they still remain members but shouldn't all the promises of "this generation never dying" make them question the WTS.... just a little? Besides promises.....what does the WTS offer?

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 08-17-08 WT Study (PURSUE)

by blondie in

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comments you will not hear at the 08-17-08 wt study (june 15, 2008, pages 11-15)(pursue).

review comments will be in red.

wt material from today's wt will be in black.

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Q 10. What must we do to keep our faith strong? 10. Read Romans 10:17. To attain and maintain strong faith, a Christian must keep meditating on the precious truths found in God's Word. "The faithful and discreet slave" has provided many fine publications. Three exceptional books are The Greatest Mall Who Ever Lived, Leam From the Great Teacher, and "Come Be My Follower," volumes that are designed to help us get to know Christ better and thus be in a position to imitate him. (Matt. 24:45-47) The slave class also arranges for meetings, assemblies, and conventions, many of which highlight "the word about Christ."
Do you see any ways in which you could take greater advantage of these as you pay "more than the usual attention" to what God provides?-Heb.
2:1.

The only way to attain and maintain strong faith according to the writer is to ''read all the fine publications provided from ''the faithful and discreet slave,'' attend all the meetings,assemblies,conventions,and meditate on God's word.''

A couple of questions they don't have an answer to is: From the time the last Apostle died to the time Charles Taze Russell appeared,were there any people on earth who were faithful? If there were,what meetings did they attend and what publications did they read? Would reading only the Bible given them a strong faith? Jesus said,''I will be with you until the end of time." Did he skip this period because ''the faithful and discreet slave'' were given their duty after 1914?

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Please sum up the dc in one or two sentences....

by carla in

please sum up each day of what the dc was about in one or two sentences, can be smart alecky, serious or to make a jw think.. example- friday- do not go to college........ .

thank you..

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"Brothers....Please take your seats as we will inculcate you with the same drivel we have pounded into your heads for the last century.Brother Monotone will instruct us how to place the new book,"The End is Near for the WTS if the End is Not Near Soon." Let's all sing out of tune song #666.......and bow our heads as Brother Tension Mounting will give us a 12 minute prayer thanking everything he can think of so we can be reminded how spiritual he is."

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 07-27-08 WT Study (YOUNG SERVE)

by blondie in

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comments you will not hear at the 07-27-08 wt study (may 15, 2008, pages 17-21 (young serve).

review comments will be in red.

wt material from today's wt will be in black.

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Q 2. Young people today face what secular influences concerning their future?

2. You young ones in the Christian congregation, have you made a dedication to Jehovah? Many may find the choice to serve the true God difficult to make. Business leaders, educators, and sometimes family members and friends point youths toward materialistic goals. When young people pursue spiritual goals, the world often scorns them. But the fact is that serving the true God is the best way of life you can pursue. (Ps. 27:4) In this regard, consider three questions: Why should you serve God? How can you succeed in leading a life of dedication to God despite what others may say or do? What wonderful opportunities of sacred service can open up for you?

Business leaders,educators,family members,and friends do not tell young people that getting a good education leads to materialistic goals. They stress that getting a good education leads to better pay,better working conditions,better benefits,better future opportunities,less physical demanding jobs,earlier retirement,and job stability.

Never have I heard a teacher,parent,family member,business owner ever stress that the benefits of a good education lead to you towards the benefits of a nicer car,larger house,more vacations,and stocks and bonds.

What the WTS want are members who peddle their magazines in the name of God! Never forget that pioneering for the WTS corporation WILL HAVE YOU SUCCEED in these last days.

Thank you BLONDIE for your hard work!

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What's the most ridiculous thing that was ever said to you personally?

by iamthewolf5562 in

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were you told that you werent "spiritually mature"?

you were "acting worldly"?

you need to "rethink your association"?.

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iamthewolf5562

There is an Elder that has been after me for many years to go out in service,have a Bible Study,and attend more meetings to no avail. I know he doesn't like me and that's fine with me.

Often,he walks past me pretending he doesn't see me. One time, I was talking to my mom at the hall and he walks over. Here is the exact conversation FROM THE CONDESCENDING ELDER:

Elder : ''Mrs. ___'',''you seem to be doing better than your son.''

Mom: " Oh,no brother ____'' I have too many health problems to be doing better than my son."

Elder : '' I wasn't talking about health."

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The ''truth'' that lead me to question the WTS.

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

the truth that leads to eternal life says on page 13:.

we need to examine, not only what we personally believe, but also what is taught by any religious organization with whichwe may be associated.

are its teachings in full harmony with god's word, or are they based on the traditions of men?

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The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life says on page 13:

We need to examine, not only what we personally believe, but also what is taught by any religious organization with whichwe may be associated. Are its teachings in full harmony with God's Word, or are they based on the traditions of men? If we are lovers of the truth, there is nothing to fear from such an examination.

WTS traditions that really made me question: Why 3 meetings per week?....Why is field servive mandatory?....Baptizing children(why can't they wait until they are 18years old.... Why do I need to always go on field service with magazines and books printed by the WTS?.....Why are there dress codes for meetings ?......

What are some ''traditions of men'' that lead you to question the WTS?