the june1 watchtower tells us in its article on highlights from the book of lamentations.
"the prophet jeremiah sees the fulfillment of the judgement message that he has been uttering for 40 years.
............. composed in 607 b.c.e.....".
thankyou Narkissos
In fact the book opposes Jeremiah's theological and political stances on many points (there are no true prophets, 2:9, looking to Egypt for help, 4:17, praise of Zedekiah, 4:20).
that's interesting - wonder what the wts has to say about those verses - am going to check later.
bernadette
i've never really mentioned my real dad or our relationship but since we've just passed fathers day i thought i would.. the man mum lives with now is my stepdad who i've never seen eye to eye with until these recent months and despite the pain he caused me in the past i feel that i should look out for him now (he's quite a bit older than my mum, in his mid 50's now...not necessarily old but he had a stroke and his mental state isnt what i would describe as normal).
with him i've been on an emotional journey because i can finally move on from the problems he caused and even use my experiences for the better.
megan has played her part in this of course in more ways than one, her stepdad died recently and she didnt have the chance to forgive the things he did properly and it hurts her, i dont want that.
KW13 thanks for sharing your experiences with your dad and your step-dad
He has hurt me a fair bit during my life and in a sense i know he's never had a father to copy off but its no excuse because already i set out to be his opposite.
that's a very important point regarding the effects of our past experiences, we can make a choice and be determined to be different. But it means we have to step out into the unknown with courage and trust that we will be successful.
Maybe one day he will grow up and see himself for who he is and then (only then) i will go and make effort to have a relationship with him.
bernadette
to zenism - sorry about posting this openly but sending a pm doesn't work on my computer.
i just want you to know that i got your pm and the answer to your question is "no, i don't" - i appreciate the sentiment you expressed in your pm - sometimes i wonder if anyone actually is interested in what i have to say.
if you care to pm me your email address i can send you the address of another site i post at which is dedicated to discussing "waking up"......... poppers
Poppers
I alway read and appreciate what you and zenism and all the Buddhists have to say but don't always have anything to say. Do you mind telling us openly about the other site you post on if not then I will send you my e-mail address.
thanks
bernadette
1.ok so in a marriage what would you say is the most important thing besides love.
2.in a marriage with young adults 21/22 what should they know in particular?
if you have a personal experience of advice i would love to hear how it worked out.
Also understanding
are you a man or woman seriously desiring a career in the highly lucrative field of religion?
if so, you've made a very wise career choice!
a career in religion offers you the opportunity to utilize both your creativity and your dynamism.
hallelujah, amen
How To Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. Also, How To Stop Worrying and Stat Living. The first volume will enable you to successfully manipulate your flock without their realizing it, and the second will be a source of unending sermon ideas.
I know of a couple of congregations where those 2 books are staples.
bernadette
the june1 watchtower tells us in its article on highlights from the book of lamentations.
"the prophet jeremiah sees the fulfillment of the judgement message that he has been uttering for 40 years.
............. composed in 607 b.c.e.....".
The June1 Watchtower tells us in its article on highlights from the book of Lamentations
"The prophet Jeremiah sees the fulfillment of the judgement message that he has been uttering for 40 years. ............. composed in 607 B.C.E....."
When was it composed and by whom?
Also the NWT has the composition date for the book of Jeremiah as 580 and 607 for lamentations ?????
I apologise if this question has already been dealt with.
bernadette
i have been reading posts here since long time.hope to have nice and productive conversations.
i have been a jw for a long time.
there some interesting issues that have developed here.as time permits i will participate in some of those issues.take care you all.one thing,english is not my first language,so patient with my grammar.thanks.
Hi Samson
We all love a good discussion.
Welcome to the board
bernadette
do not put apart what god has yoked together.
therefore, what god has yoked together let no man put apart.
(b) why do the principles found in god's word really work, even when problems arise in a marriage?.
15) Paul also stated that a wife "should have deep respect for her husband." A Christian wife should manifest a "quiet and mild spirit," not arrogantly challenging her husband or taking an independent course. (1 Peter 3:4) A godly wife works hard for the good of the household and brings honor to her head. (Titus 2:4, 5) She will endeavor to speak well of her husband and thus do nothing to cause others to disrespect him. She will also work hard to make his decisions succeed.-Proverbs 14:1.
not arrogantly challenging her husband or taking an independent course...works hard for the good of the household...speak well of her husband and thus do nothing to cause others to disrespect him.
she will also work hard to make his decisions succeed
^Even if they have failed ten times before or are not based on "scriptural principles"? What about Abigail, what would have happened if she had made Nabal's decisions "succeed."
^There's one NT example they failed to mention in this article. She disobeyed and saved herself, her husband, and all his household from being slaughtered by David for failing to show hospitality. I wonder why that isn't a df'ing offense; it would have resulted in someone's execution?
para 15 had me
In the message bible proverbs 14:1 is transalated "Lady wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick."
thanks blondie
bernadette
i received an email from a lawyer who has been studying with witnesses for some time.
he wanted to know my story, if i am disfellowshipped and if i have an axe to grind, in order to know if the information at jwfacts.com can be trusted.
i was raised a jw, my aunty and uncle, many cousins and grandparents are jws.
interesting points about how statisitcs can be manipulated
jw: "where does the bible say that?".
jw: "by the bible!".
" open the family happiness book to page 169, and read the first two sentences of paragraph 17. then ask for a response.
lol, some of it is hilarious
Me: "So you don't enforce anything that was only found in the mosaic law?"
JW: "Well, it still contains a lot of good principles."
Me: "But marrying your dead brother's wife isn't one of them. So how do you know which principles to ignore and which ones to use?"
JW: "Like you said, marriage is a lot different now, so you have to choose which ones apply today and which do not."
Me: "So basically you need to use common sense?"
JW: "Yeah."
Me: "So if I can do that, what do I need the Bible for? It seems like just some extra step to make the whole process even MORE confusing"
good reasoning
bernadette
