matthew 7:1, 2--stop judging that you may not be judged; 2 for with what judgment you are judging, you will be judged.
the greek word in that verse is krino.
there are seven (7) different meanings to that one word.
Having the "right" really means that, standing in the position of the correct thing, one judges the correctness of something.
What it is understood to mean is that one is in some position which has been designated by way of the rule, "might is right," as having the authority to make such judgments. It is largely because of the abuse of the idea of "right" that people object to having their behavior judged
Caliber
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after johnson condemned the statements, the station said it regretted "some offhand remarks" by the pair.. "we can't have people out here making false statements and putting out bad information, because this battle is too big when it comes to hiv and aids," johnson told the associated press in a telephone interview.. "i poured my life into it and a lot of other people have poured their life into it, into getting out the right information so people can protect themselves and know what hiv and aids is all about.".
I'm surely convinced of one thing F.D. will always call you on anything that is not
hard cold provable fact ! ... ...
Caliber
matthew 7:1, 2--stop judging that you may not be judged; 2 for with what judgment you are judging, you will be judged.
the greek word in that verse is krino.
there are seven (7) different meanings to that one word.
We have NO right to condemn one another. To declare what another person is thinking or believing is impossible. That is judging. And that is God's right only.
As for actions...which speak louder than words .. the expression goes your rights end where my nose begins !
Caliber
my wife and i have been reading " releasing the bonds " by steve hassan and it makes some interesting points about assisting people to get out of any cult.
notice this excerpt from chapter 6 from the book.
hassan states, " it is also important to understand that in most bible -based cults, although the member is aggressively taught doctrine, it is not the doctrine that holds him in the group.
it is usually non-productive, creates barriers, and closes down communication. "
Just be authentic and real with the witnesses and by example show we don't live in fantasy land
I think this is good for not just talking to witnesses but anyone in life always using positive and inspiring conversation !
If we wish to get a point across to witnesses be like Satan (this sounds strange ) but use questions that
promote self -analyzing ! Don't give a answer they don't like..direct their thoughts down the path you wish
them to take. (I know some don't even believe in Satan ) but look how effective the Bible account was for
Satan.. he understood that creating doubt works best.. people may be lead to believe they arrived there by
themselves !.. Convincing argument may mean giving them obvious conclusions in their own mind.
Caliber
matthew 7:1, 2--stop judging that you may not be judged; 2 for with what judgment you are judging, you will be judged.
the greek word in that verse is krino.
there are seven (7) different meanings to that one word.
Slappy,
Ahh...be careful not to take portions out of context...as you just did
I am not sure how I could take a scripture out of context by just quoting it and with no application
only a few questions. I merely quoted the most pertaint part of each scripture to promote discussion...
however I do agree that only a few verses may distort the message if they stand alone .. therefore I thank
you for follow up verses that help to clarify the true nature and meaning of each of these references
Thanks to everyone for there personal thoughts which indeed is what I was seeking !
Caliber
in 1989, when the wt said, "the preaching work will be completed before the end of this century", i believed it.
then when they changed it in the bound volume, i was a little nervous, but i didnt say anything.. but then when i was a missionary, and i personally went to the branch office about a pedophile, and they told me to leave it in jehovah's hands, and that jehovah will erase the girl's mind and to stay out of it, that really bothered me.
i couldnt sleep.
There can be explosions all around but only implosions (things reaching the heart and mind )
can bring down the organizational structure. What is it in each of us individually that can do
this ? A death, a loss ..a stabbing in the back .. realizing lies...? who can say !
The power of the mind protects all til we release it of our own will and intent !
Caliber
matthew 7:1, 2--stop judging that you may not be judged; 2 for with what judgment you are judging, you will be judged.
the greek word in that verse is krino.
there are seven (7) different meanings to that one word.
Matthew 7:1, 2--“Stop judging that YOU may not be judged; 2 for with what judgment YOU are judging, YOU will be judged
The Greek word in that verse is KRINO. There are seven (7) different meanings to that one word. How it is used here ?
Corinthians 5:11-13-- "I am writing YOU to quit mixing in company with anyone called a brother that is a fornicator or a greedy person or an idolater or a reviler or a drunkard or an extortioner, not even eating with such a man.
Can you bring these thoughts together... judgement..... discernment what ?
Does it mean we can disagree in a "civil" manner without judging ?
Does it mean if we openly condemn we are judging ?
Is there a difference when we show that it is directly what God condemns or judges as wrong ?
Does not the Bble say to discern and expose false things ?
pondering !
Caliber
mine is al green's "let's stay together".
i .
what song's your fav?
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=FYS4YTVNUo0&feature=related Bitter sweetness of love that can never been The sweetest songs are those of sorrow ! Caliber
mine is al green's "let's stay together".
i .
what song's your fav?
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=lXBkfwj2cy8 Have you ever been in love ? Celine Dion
As Mrs.Jones.." says it all depends on ones mood.". we have many moods therefore many songs !
But this songs sums up my core belief and profound hope in the beauty of love !
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? (Celine Dion)
Have you ever been in love
You could touch the moonlight
When your heart is shooting stars You're holding heaven in your arms
Have you ever been in love?
Have you ever walked on air, ever
Felt like you were dreamin'
When you never thought it could
But it really feels that good
Have you ever been in love?
Have you ever been in love
You could touch the moonlight
When your heart is shooting stars
You're holding heaven in your arms
Have you ever been in love?
The time I spent waiting for something
That was heaven sent
When you find it don't let go
I know...
Have you ever said a prayer
And found that it was answered
All my hope has been restored
I ain't looking anymore
Have you ever been...
Some place that you ain't leavin'
Somewhere you gonna stay
When you finally found the meanin'
Have you ever felt this way?
The time I spent waiting for something
That was heaven sent
When you find it don't let go
I know...
Have you ever been in love?
You could touch the moonlight
You can even reach the stars
Doesn't matter near or far
Have you ever been in love?
Have you ever been in love?
So in love
Caliber
my new question at yahoo answers: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081009225436aanewp1.
please add your reason..
I think it is fair to say that ones faith in the WT can only be broken after several hits. Years of indoctrination
with no free time to think and reason greatly delay any would be quick exit. Even after some cracks appear
fear, guilt and a sense of loyalty interfere with progress. If these things weren't enough then ones sense of pride kicks in..
How could I possibly so fooled ......so wrong ?
But if I had to epitomize (1) lack of support for the 1918-1919 appointment by God (2) lack of true brotherly love
The book C.O.C. was a great aid .. here was not a raging evil apostate filled with anger and hate but a humble
sincere truth seeker freely admitting to error and wasted years within the inner circle of the WT. The fantasy
of the all wise ..all loving Governing Body for me was broken !
Caliber
