how strange today's study was!.
warning examples of apostacy, and saying to all witnesses "watch for bad associations in the cong".
talk about paranoia and distrust amongst themselves!.
OneEyedJoe:
Your point is well taken; I understand the frustration. Nevertheless, tiny drops of water . . .
Having done this for so many years (study and research in minute detail), the backlog of "useful" information pops out at an often opportune time, hence the above comment. It wasn't planned.
Thanks for posting.
CC
how strange today's study was!.
warning examples of apostacy, and saying to all witnesses "watch for bad associations in the cong".
talk about paranoia and distrust amongst themselves!.
"Love produces confidence in one's faithful Christian brothers; a Christian would not suspect them or disbelieve them unless there was absolute proof that they were wrong." -- Regarding 1 Cor. 13:7, INSIGHT ON THE SCRIPTURES, page 278, para. 5.
A paraphrase of the above was my comment at the study. Afterwards, some of the friends thanked me for that information. So much vacillation, however, between extreme points of view.
CC
in this article gerrit talks about his father in the first and last paragraphs, what he says about him and his hope for him goes against all that witnesses have preached about the worldly for the last 100 years... as i recall aren't all the worldly supposed to be destroyed and never have a hope of everlasting life like jw's are, and isn't that the purpose of the preaching work to baptize and warn the worldly of this???
if not why do jws even preach, or even become jws in the first place if all have a hope of everlasting life, jw and non-jw, are they releasing a little hint at new light to come???
or am i just missing or over analyzing something?.
BTW: 'There is to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous (those heretofore unacquainted with God's will).'
in this article gerrit talks about his father in the first and last paragraphs, what he says about him and his hope for him goes against all that witnesses have preached about the worldly for the last 100 years... as i recall aren't all the worldly supposed to be destroyed and never have a hope of everlasting life like jw's are, and isn't that the purpose of the preaching work to baptize and warn the worldly of this???
if not why do jws even preach, or even become jws in the first place if all have a hope of everlasting life, jw and non-jw, are they releasing a little hint at new light to come???
or am i just missing or over analyzing something?.
Thank you, ADJUSTMENTS, for posting this.
During last week's WT study, I looked at the article and was taken by the comment below:
"I also look forward to observing from heaven the earthly resurrection and, at last, finding my physical father."
I will not say how I "was taken." While not taking issue with his sincerity, nevertheless, I puzzled over his declared assurance of the 3 words in bold face.
CC
if the society put out theocratic warfare videos, it would really help jw youths stick around, imho.
in place of commercial videos that are violent and suggestive, wt-sanctioned videos would supply a viable, healthy alternative.
accordingly, concerned and thoughtful witness parents could participate with their little warriors in theocratic warfare videos as virtual ot prophets wipe out the dread canaanites, zimri and cozbi take love to new heights and the beasts of revelation devour their quarry .... and the parents count their time.. any other thoughts regarding family worship night and related meeting parts?
On Facebook I saw a post of Caleb in a space suit . . .
Forgot to ask him what in blazes he was doing there.
Have you seen it?!?!?!?
CC
Edited to add: Found it -- he's manning a literature cart/trolley, but I see no aliens.
Would they accept and embrace the GNOTK?
i was lent a wt yesterday and asked where i could get my own copy.
i learned that you print your own or get a tablet.. i couldn't determine if the congregation actually receives hardcopies anymore.. what's a poor brother to do?
ink's expensive and tablets .
Thanks, Beautiful and St. George!
CC
a question for those that still attend meetings.... how many use tablets or ipads in your hall?.
i did roving microphones this week, and i counted 43 people (variety of ages) out of an audience of 98!.
just curious....
Hi Stuckinarut:
I put up a thread yesterday about the difficulty of finding a hardcopy WT for meeting. When inquiring, I was asked if I could print my own or did I have a tablet. Both ink and tablets are not in the budget. I learned I could order a copy.
I hear champagne is cheaper, comparatively speaking, than ink. Makes me wonder . . . ???
My, how times have changed!
CC
i was lent a wt yesterday and asked where i could get my own copy.
i learned that you print your own or get a tablet.. i couldn't determine if the congregation actually receives hardcopies anymore.. what's a poor brother to do?
ink's expensive and tablets .
You're correct, BD. Regularity at meetings was mentioned as a criterion. I, too, am inactive. Going out in service would be impossible on the basis of my appearance alone.
Just call me Samson, son of Manoah . . .
Thanks!
CC
i was lent a wt yesterday and asked where i could get my own copy.
i learned that you print your own or get a tablet.. i couldn't determine if the congregation actually receives hardcopies anymore.. what's a poor brother to do?
ink's expensive and tablets .
Thanks, Beautiful Dreamer and nonjwspouse:
You both make valid points -- I'm grateful that you took time to comment. Yes, for reasons of my own I do want a copy.
See ya later. I'm off to work in order to buy groceries, pay rent, buy ink . . .
The only tablet in my hand ever is made of paper!
Best.
CC
YES! Place an order. So simple.
i was lent a wt yesterday and asked where i could get my own copy.
i learned that you print your own or get a tablet.. i couldn't determine if the congregation actually receives hardcopies anymore.. what's a poor brother to do?
ink's expensive and tablets .
Good thoughts there, nonjwspouse. You were spot on!
Thank you.
CC
