I was thinking... does the members of the Governing Body participate in field service? If these are men who are to take their place in heaven with Jesus Christ, then shouldn't they be the ones fearlessly leading the charge?
When Jesus was here on earth, his disciples went on to preach about him long after Jesus had died. They've spent countless hours in preaching to everyone far and wide. So, shouldn't their example be one for all of the Anointed to follow? What excuse could the GB give to justify their not going from door-to-door on a daily basis?
Just wondering.
karnage
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The GB and Field Service Activity
by karnage ini was thinking... does the members of the governing body participate in field service?
if these are men who are to take their place in heaven with jesus christ, then shouldn't they be the ones fearlessly leading the charge?
when jesus was here on earth, his disciples went on to preach about him long after jesus had died.
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Did You Feel "Good" When You Were Being Persecuted?
by minimus ini know that as a youngster, i felt pretty good about myself because i remained "faithful" and didn't eat birthday cake while everyone else was enjoying it.......i know of wives that came into the hall with a black eye "for jehovah" and were almost deified because of their "stand".
were you persecuted for righteousness sake?
how did it make you feel????
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karnage
I can remember when I was a kid and in elementary school, and there would be a simple little Christmas activity in where we would exchange gifts in the class. I was not allowed to participate due to my (or should I say, my parent's belief) in not taking part in such events. The pain that I would feel from the other kids making fun of me was immense.
This was the usual for all holidays, birthdays, sporting events, and whatever else the Watchtower Society has deemed unworthy and worldly. I think that growing up as a Witness was persecution enough. -
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My Letter of Disassoc-part 3 elders are after me
by love2Bworldly inany comments?
i'm thinking of mailing this letter.. .
march 13, 2007. to west c elders of jehovahs witnesses religion:.
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karnage
Very nice letter. Although they may not understand the truths that are mentioned in your letter, they certainly will label you as an apostate. Welcome to the club! The letter was very precise and directly to the point filled with excellent references in which they would not want to openly debate.
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If your mate cheated on you, could you forgive?
by avidbiblereader invery personal and yet it happens way too often, but would you forgive and if you did, how would it change you and the relationship?.
or is it over?.
abr.
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karnage
It's kinda hard to say at this point. We never really know until we are placed in that situation. And I would hope that none of us would be placed into that situation, but reality is another thing. I would just hope that I am good enough of a man to not cause my wife to wander in the first place.
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My Pet
by Woodsman inbig red.
she's 8 feet now and growing.
yesterday she asked if it was really so i couldn't eat of the tree in the middle of the garden..
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karnage
I have pet boa constrictor, but he is no where near that big... yet.
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Need help, What is viewed as appropriate, I can't remember
by YoungAmerican inmy grandmother just passed away this weekend and is a witness as is alot of my family.
i have been out for so long and haven't had to deal with death in my immediate family.
i need to know what is the jw view of sending flowers or arrangement to the memorial service they will be having at the kh.
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karnage
Welcome to the board YoungAmerican! You should be able to send flowers. I have never heard of that being an issue for a funeral at the KH.
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karnage
Isn't there a song called "Evil Woman"?
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Watchtower increases pace of accelerated change
by truthseeker init's not even april yet, and the watchtower society is revving up it's change at an alarming pace.. this year, the changes have all been big.. first, they announce that there will be two editions of the watchtower - a private edition for members only with only the study articles in and a public edition with no articles.
the 24 elders may be involved in communicating divine truths to the governing body.
the long held teaching that 1935 is the cutoff date for selection and gathering of the anointed has gone the way of the 1914 generation change in a convenient "questions from readers" article.. you cannot wear casual clothes after the convention, even if going out to eat.. .
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karnage
No casual clothes after a convention? What is that all about?
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Who gets under your skin easier than anyone else you know?
by avidbiblereader inwho can just tick you off more or easily than anyone else you know?
a spouse, a child, a parent, a workmate, a certain elder or ms?.
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karnage
My ex-wife has a way of getting under my skin like no other. I mean, it's like she was born with the ability.
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My reinstatment letter part deux
by nonamegiven inwell, a while ago i posted a letter i wrote requesting reinstatment.
i waited a while and decided it's time to give it to the guys.
i'm going to give it to them tomorrow night.
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karnage
I know that we all have our reasons for doing whatever it is that we do, but after reading the information here on this board and seeing what the WTBTS is really all about, why would you want to go back?
No matter what, I wish you the best. I just hope for your sake, no one from that congregation is reading this board.