in the congregation.
why do so many of those in authority go so badly wrong?
like, really badly wrong.
When it comes to giving men authority, you need to ask, what real qualifications do they have in the first place.
Definetely what I was thinking. What qualities do they have that can take on that role.
I have found that Elders who take control in their own lives, including their relationships, tend to not control other people. But when there is an Elder whose wife clearly lays down the law in the household, that Elder will abuse his authority over others in the congrgation.
i sometimes see what i might refer to as near hatred for jws on this site.
that's not typical of most here.
when we do get a witness on here, at times we beat them up, so to speak, because of the anger we might have toward those that support the religion.. i find myself even telling my mom, whom i respect very much, where the dog died and looking back, i think i sound harsh (but brutally honest).. how do you treat jehovah's witnesses at this point in your life?.
Ohhh Okay, now I understand. You must be an apostate. lol. - i hate that word too.
Your absolutely right, we claim to adhere to that scripture, and Im sure there is a fraction that do, as it relates to apostates.
Jesus said to love our neighbor as ourselves, one of the two laws that everything hangs on. Its unfortunate that the GB has made that decision to treat people who have not necessarly left the faith, but have left some of the banquet food at the restaurant and not in their bellys.
I completely hear you, I hate the fact that some of my friendships in the congregation are completely dependant on me still being in the org. Doesent seem right, and it shouldnt be like that.
I dont personally subscribe to the Disfellowshiping teaching, I subscribe mostly to what the Bible says on how we should treat our neighbor. Thanks.
atlantis has posted a download link for the 2008 book release, "keep yourselves in god's love".
i read a page or so from the book, and the first thing i notices is the simple language used that sounds like it is written to be read by a little child who is in elemenatary school.. the styel if very condescending and actually is insulting as if the reader is expected to have a very low level of intelligence or reading ability.. what is going on?
why is bethel printing such material?.
VM44
An example would be Chapter 4 on How to View Authority
I guess I put my foot in my mouth for that one. (Superior Attitude)
Yeah I noticed in the second paragraph of Chapter 4 where it says that we have to show respect for people that have authority over us, then gives a scripture, Proverbs 24:21 as proof, unfourtunately that scripture relates to the Davidic kings. But if you were just a regular guy that didnt know any better you would have to assume that the`"King" mentioned in that verse is now the WTBS. Then it goes on to say "to remain in Gods love" - theres the carrot. The rest of the chapter keeps on saying the same thing in 15 different ways.
"To remain in Jehovahs Love, you must accept dicipline, and be obedient to those taking the lead." - the elders.
I see what you are talking about, I dont particulary like that paragraph, but it dosent mean the book is a waste of paper. I suppose you have to look at it in a balanced way.
i sometimes see what i might refer to as near hatred for jws on this site.
that's not typical of most here.
when we do get a witness on here, at times we beat them up, so to speak, because of the anger we might have toward those that support the religion.. i find myself even telling my mom, whom i respect very much, where the dog died and looking back, i think i sound harsh (but brutally honest).. how do you treat jehovah's witnesses at this point in your life?.
OK.....Dont get the wrong idea here...im not superior by any means. But Finally-Free you quoted Mathew 7:12. Jesus said this in a positive manner and it refers to the "Golden Rule" in Levitcus 19:18. Where is says "You shall love your neighbor as yourself". So by the you presented your reply, you sound very negative, please correct me if Im wrong.
At any rate It pleases me to hear that you Love Jehovahs Witnesses as yourself.
anybody who has seen or have a scanned copy of the new tract, which is about to replace the "bible tract"?
We rec`d a tract that is specifically for Natives Indians and is produced in 5 Native indian languages.
i sometimes see what i might refer to as near hatred for jws on this site.
that's not typical of most here.
when we do get a witness on here, at times we beat them up, so to speak, because of the anger we might have toward those that support the religion.. i find myself even telling my mom, whom i respect very much, where the dog died and looking back, i think i sound harsh (but brutally honest).. how do you treat jehovah's witnesses at this point in your life?.
Good question. Ive seen sometimes some brutal replys to JWs like myself. But so far personally I have only rec`d good comments and support from the people on this site, which is refreshing. Thanks for bring that up.
atlantis has posted a download link for the 2008 book release, "keep yourselves in god's love".
i read a page or so from the book, and the first thing i notices is the simple language used that sounds like it is written to be read by a little child who is in elemenatary school.. the styel if very condescending and actually is insulting as if the reader is expected to have a very low level of intelligence or reading ability.. what is going on?
why is bethel printing such material?.
Give us an example that shows a superior attitude or condesceding style of writing.
Ive read some of that book and have found that it is similar to reading a newspaper, or any other recent WT publication. I think you have to write in a manner that everyone can understand. If anything they are showing kindness, knowing that some people are not as educated as others. The Bible dosent have to be difficult to understand. When the WTBTS starts writing in a difficult or superior style, you know that Bull S%!* is being shoved down your throat.
2008 keep yourselves in god's love--pdf!
bookmarked searchable reduced to 2.4-mb from (anonymous-5) please note the "appendix" of this book!
click the link at the bottom of the next page.
wow that was fast. i just got that book on Friday.
I love the article in the back regarding masturbation. hilarious, especially the verses used to back it up. My wife and I had a real big laugh yesterday when she found it.
(i don't know if i posted this already, since i got errors every time i tried) .
do you think that a lot of engaged jws have sex before getting married?
i think so, only a few fall into the guilt trip after they're married, and ultimately confess.
i had an enormous amount of sex and some other crazy stuff before joining the borg. Oh and my wife and I had one night of passion before she took away my privileges, told me i had to wait until we were married.
I know of many many that are publishers or baptised regular members of the Club that are doing what they aren`t supposed to.
Wow...im surprised, i figured there would be all kinds of excuses given. Thanks anyway.
