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  THE ALTERNATIVE DAILY TEXT by The Witchtower editor

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  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/wicked-people-will-turn-back-to-sheol/

  Alternative Daily Text for Monday, December 2, 2013

  “Wicked people will turn back to Sheol.” (Psalm 9:17, NWT 1984)

  In Biblical times, God often talked to humans. (1 Kings 11:11) He performed miracles, battled against his people’s enemies, and actively intervened in earthly events. (Hebrews 11:29) But for a long time, this has not happened anymore. Today, “God is not using natural disasters to punish people” like in Noah’s day; and he does “not perform miracles in behalf of his servants” anymore. (Our Kingdom Ministry, October 2005, page 5; The Watchtower, January 15, 1995, page 28) Why is that?

  The psalmist David revealed the answer when he said to God: “If I should spread out my couch in Sheol, look! you would be there.” (Psalm 139:8) So God is in Sheol – and “as the inspired Word of God shows, those in Sheol are dead, without consciousness.” (The Watchtower, May 1, 2005, page 14) Everyone there is “completely inactive, without movement, sensation, or thought of any kind.” – The Watchtower, June 15, 2006, page 5.

  Therefor it is not surprising that God does not intervene in earth’s affairs anymore. On the other hand, his death opens up the possibility to “inherit God’s Kingdom,” since you can only inherit something after the decedent’s death. – 1 Corinthians 6:10.
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  THE ALTERNATIVE DAILY TEXT by The Witchtower editor

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  1. watchtower
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  i have published more than 200 'daily text' comments in german, and will now start translating those into english.

  they will be published here:.

  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/.

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  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/true-wisdom-has-prepared-its-meat/

  Alternative Daily Text for Sunday, December 1, 2013

  “True wisdom has … prepared its meat.” (Proverbs 9:1, 2)

  The Bible clearly shows that God eats meat. It says that at the very dawn of mankind’s history, “Jehovah was looking with favor upon Abel and his offering” which consisted of “fatty pieces” from “his flock.” (Genesis 4:4, NWT 1984) On the other hand, “he did not look with any favor on Cain and on his offering” which was comprised of fruit of vegetables. (Genesis 4:5) Later, when Jehovah visited his friend Abraham, he ate “a tender and good young bull” and “butter” and “bread,” but no vegetables. – Genesis 18:1-7.

  This is the reason why the Bible says that “true wisdom … has organized its meat slaughtering.” (Proverbs 9:1, 2, NWT 1984) After all, “animals … are born to be caught and killed;” they “are by nature for the knife.” (2 Peter 2:12, ISV, ABPE) In the Mosaic Law, God had already commanded: “You must eat meat.” (Deuteronomy 12:15, NWT 1984) There were no vegetarians in Israel, for all Israelites were to eat the Passover. (Exodus 12:8) Hence the wise ones will abstain from vegetables and eat meat.
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  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/2013/11/30/the-just-indicator-and-scales-belong-to-jehovah/

  Alternative Daily Text for Saturday, November 30, 2013

  “The just indicator and scales belong to Jehovah.” (Proverbs 16:11, NWT 1984)

  When the Bible says that something ‘belongs to Jehovah,’ this always means that it is not humans. Moses said: “The things concealed belong to Jehovah our God, but the things revealed belong to us.” (Deuteronomy 29:29) Later the psalmist wrote: “As for the heavens, they belong to Jehovah, but the earth he has given to the sons of men.” (Psalm 115:16) In the 20th century some girls shouted, ‘The blood belongs to Jehovah! The blood belongs to Jehovah!’ They wanted to say that blood must not be used by humans. – Awake!, September 22, 1971, page 8.

  Now the Bible also says: “The just indicator and scales belong to Jehovah.” (Proverbs 16:11, NWT 1984) There is no doubt that this statement must be understood in the same sense as the others – just scales belong to Jehovah, hence humans are only allowed to use unjust scales. This is the reason why Jesus instructed his disciples to imitate an “unrighteous” steward. (Luke 16:6-9) Thus dishonest business practices are mandatory for true Christians.
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  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/2013/11/29/the-overseer-should-have-a-fine-testimony-from-outsiders/

  Alternative Daily Text for Friday, November 29, 2013

  “The overseer should … have a fine testimony from outsiders.” - (1 Timothy 3:2, 7)

  True Christians are subject to “public criticism.” (Our Kingdom Ministry, June 1982, page 3) In his sermon on the mount, Jesus said: “Happy are you when people reproach you … and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you.” (Matthew 5:11) As true Christians “we … are privileged to be reproached for more than just ‘the name of Christ.’ We are privileged to be reproached especially for the name of the One for whom Jesus Christ bore reproach.” (The Watchtower, November 1, 1976, page 666) No doubt, “as long as we are faithful, there will always be some who … ‘go on speaking abusively of us.’” – The Watchtower, November 1, 2002, page 19.

  If, however, someone wants to be appointed as an elder in the congregation, “people outside the church must speak well of him.” (1 Timothy 3:7, NLT) “But such popularity has never been an indication of God’s favor.” (The Watchtower, March 1, 1978, page 6) Since all true Christians are reproached ‘as long as they are faithful,’ only unfaithful ones are qualified as elders. To them Jesus’ warning applies: “Woe whenever all men speak well of you, for this is what their forefathers did to the false prophets.” – Luke 6:26.
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  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/2013/11/28/then-he-gave-us-this-land-a-land-flowing-with-milk-and-honey/

  Alternative Daily Text for Thursday, November 28, 2013

  “Then he … gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey.” - (Deuteronomy 26:9)

  God promised to bring the Israelites into “a land flowing with milk and honey.” (Deuteronomy 6:3; 11:9; 31:20) What did this mean? Is “a land flowing with milk and honey” something worth striving for? Milk is used to produce butter; hence in “a land flowing with milk and honey” there would be butter and honey to eat. Regard this, a reference work says: “’Butter and honey are what everyone left remaining in the midst of the land will eat.’ This circumstance was to result from the devastation of Judah by the Assyrians. On account of this devastation, formerly cultivated land would become choked with weeds. Therefore, those left remaining in the land would have to subsist to a considerable degree on dairy products and wild honey.” – Insight on the Scriptures, volume II, page 402.

  Another book says even more clearly what life in “a land flowing of milk and honey” will be like: “’Butter and honey’ will be eaten – nothing else, no wine, no bread, no other staples.” (Isaiah’s Prophecy – Light for All Mankind, volume I, page 110) “To help them keep the proper viewpoint as they entered the land ‘flowing with milk and honey,’ Jehovah reminded them: ‘Not by bread alone does man live.’” But not even such poor man’s food would be there in abundance; rather “the Israelites would have to work hard for their ‘milk and honey.’” – The Watchtower, September 1, 1998, page 20.

  The times when people had to live on butter and honey are gone fortunately. But the “land flowing of milk and honey” actually “provided a small-scale example of what Paradise under God’s Kingdom will soon mean for mankind earth wide.” (The Watchtower, August 15, 1996, page 3) Admittedly, “for many, a bowl of hot oatmeal … is hard to beat,” especially when they “cook it with milk and honey.” (Awake!, February 8, 1974, page 17) But others will share the fate of Addie Clinton Few who said: “I don’t like milk, and I don’t like honey! … I’m gonna starve to death!” – Awake!, July 22, 1974, page 20.
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  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/2013/11/27/go-eat-fat-things/

  Alternative Daily Text for Wednesday, November 27, 2013

  “Go, eat fat things.” (Nehemiah 8:10, YLT)

  All over the world, “overeating … [is] connected with Christmas.” (Awake!, December 8, 1979, page 6) But some nutritionists recommend a “low-calorie Christmas menu” and suggest a “low fat Christmas feast.” (Calorie King, Low Fat Cooking) Should Christians participate in such customs?

  No, for God specifically commanded his worshippers: “Go, eat fat things.” (Nehemiah 8:10, YLT) Even back in the first century, Jesus’ disciples ate while others fasted. (Luke 5:33) Thus, Christian hosts must imitate God who will “make unto all people a feast of fat things.” (Isaiah 25:6, KJV) It is not appropriate to be concerned about one’s health or weight, since Jesus commanded: “Stop being anxious … as to what you will eat.” – Luke 12:22.
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  drink and still not be getting drunk...big danger for Christians

  Actually, the English Watchtower says it a bit differently than the German one (it specifically mentions OVERindulging), so I had to shorten the quote. The German edition says

  "Man kann dem Alkoholgenuß aber auch frönen, ohne sich zu betrinken, und darin liegt die große Gefahr für Christen"

  which means

  "A person could indulge in drinking of alcohol without getting drunk, and there is the big danger for Christians"
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  Alternative Daily Text for Tuesday, November 26, 2013

  “Drink and get drunk!” (Jeremiah 25:27)

  “Wine that makes God and men rejoice” is “a gift from God.” (Judges 9:13; The Watchtower, February 2011, page 29) Hence it is beyond dispute that Christians are allowed to drink alcohol – it is even a direct Biblical command. (1 Timothy 5:23) Certain persons, however, say that Christians must be moderate in drinking; they even claim that it would be “against God’s law to get drunk.” (You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth, page 130) There are even magazines saying that “Christians … must avoid getting drunk.” (The Watchtower, April 15, 1985, page 19) Does the Bible support such an attitude?

  Obviously not. “Noah was a righteous man. He proved himself faultless among his contemporaries. Noah walked with the true God.” (Genesis 1:9) Later “Noah … planted a vineyard. When he drank of the wine, he became intoxicated.” (Genesis 9:20, 21) God did not reproach him for getting drunk; rather he cursed those who had mocked Noah. – Genesis 9:24.

  After this, the prophet Jeremiah became “like a man who is drunk … because of Jehovah and because of his holy words,” and he prompted all nations: “Drink and get drunk!” (Jeremiah 23:9; 25:27) Later the prophet Haggai told the Israelites in the name of Jehovah: “There is a drinking, but not to the point of getting intoxicated” – this was not a compliment but should illustrate their miserable condition. (Haggai 1:6, NWT 1984) “Getting intoxicated” would have been a proof of Jehovah’s blessing.

  Getting intoxicated was common in the early Christian congregation. The apostle Paul said regarding the evening meal: “Some go hungry while others get drunk.” (1 Corinthians 11:21, NLT) True Christians of our day must follow this example and also get drunk. But “one may [drink and still] not be getting drunk … and here is the big danger for Christians.” – The Watchtower, February 1, 1973, page 71.
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  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/let-there-be-luminaries-in-the-expanse-of-the-heavens-and-they-will-serve-as-signs/

  Alternative Daily Text for Monday, November 25, 2013

  “Let there be luminaries in the expanse of the heavens … and they will serve as signs.” - (Genesis 1:14)

  What did God mean in making the stars to “serve as signs?” He obviously was referring to the zodiac “signs” that serve as basis for astrologic predictions. Both, the stars as well as the animals which the zodiac signs are based upon, were created by God. And since “God is not the source of what is bad,” there is nothing to be said against using the zodiac. (The Watchtower, April 15, 2004, page 3) Once the apostle Peter considered certain animals “defiled and unclean” and had to be severely rebuked by God. – Acts 10:14, 15.

  God himself defined that the stars should “serve as signs,” hence it would be appropriate to make use of them. When we want to know, for example, what would be the best time for a return visit or to prepare for an assignment in the Theocratic Ministry School, we could consult a Christian astrologer. No doubt, “the heavens are declaring the glory of God, and … their message goes out into all the world.” – Psalm 19:1, 4, ISV.
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  http://dailytext2.wordpress.com/2013/11/24/every-morning-i-will-silence-all-the-wicked-of-the-earth/

  Alternative Daily Text for Sunday, November 24, 2013

  “Every morning I will silence all the wicked of the earth.” (Psalm 101:8)

  Who are “the wicked of the earth” that are silenced “every morning” by God? Granted, “Jehovah’s Witnesses … refuse to keep silent” and rather “go in field service all day long.” (The Watchtower, January 1, 1985, page 7; 1997 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses, page 213) But they “read … the daily text every morning.” (The Watchtower, October 15, 2012, page 20) While they are “reading and thinking on the day’s text” they keep silent, and thus they fulfill the prophecy of Psalm 101:8. – Our Kingdom Ministry, February 1985, page 2.