Excellent - thanks for posting the outline Tired of the Hypocrisy!
They have really dumbed this down to the point where there is not much substance to the presentation - here are some of my observations...
Rather than teaching that all religion is acceptable to God, the Bible clearly speaks of worship that is not approved by him (Jg 10:6, 7; Mr 7:6, 7; 1Co 10:20;rs 322-323)
(Mark 7:6-7) . . .He said to them: "Isaiah aptly prophesied about YOU hypocrites, as it is written, 'This people honor me with [their] lips, but their hearts are far removed from me. 7 It is in vain that they keep worshiping me, because they teach as doctrines commands of men.'
Can they not see that they "teach as doctrines commands of men" and that their worship is in "vain"?The Scriptures show that some worship is futile but that there is a form of worship that God approves [Read James 1:26, 27](James 1:26, 27) If any man seems to himself to be a formal worshiper and yet does not bridle his tongue, but goes on deceiving his own heart, this man's form of worship is futile. 27 The form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation, and to keep oneself without spot from the world
How are they applying the charity work James emphasised?God places great importance on how people treat one anotherJust lip service - every JW knows that obedience to WTS is more important than any human kindnessLeading a godly life is linked to having an accurate knowledge of God (Tit 1:1) [Read Colossians 3:10]Do JW's have accurate knowledge?*** w90 9/15 p. 17 par. 6 Bless Jehovah's Holy Name! **
We should also zealously make known the glory of God's kingship. Zeal for such Kingdom service surely was evident when, in 1922, J. F. Rutherford, then president of the Watch Tower Society, addressed conventioners at Cedar Point, Ohio, and said: "Since 1914 the King of glory has taken his power . . . The kingdom of heaven is at hand; the King reigns; Satan's empire is falling; millions now living will never die. Do you believe it?
***g94 8/11 p. 10***
As indicated on page 4, "this magazine builds confidence in the Creator's promise of a peaceful and secure new world before the generation that saw the events of 1914 passes away." This time of the end is, however, to be a relatively short period-stretching over one generation. (Luke 21:31, 32) The fact that we are now 80 years beyond 1914 indicates that we can soon expect the deliverance that God's Kingdom will bring. This means that we will see "the lowliest one of mankind"-Jesus Christ-take complete control of "the kingdom of mankind" and bring about a peaceful and just new world.-Daniel 4:17.
***w76 5/15 p298***
It is a serious matter to represent God and Christ in one way, then find that our understanding of the major teachings and fundamental doctrines of the Scriptures was in error, and then after that, to go back to the very doctrines that, by years of study, we had thoroughly determined to be in error. Christians cannot be vacillating - 'wishy-washy' - about such fundamental teachings. What confidence can one put in the sincerity or judgement of such persons?Hence, true religion from God's standpoint must be based on the truth as found in the Holy Scriptures (Joh 8:32; 17:17)
Why do they continually go beyond the things written then? Incredible how the whole Bible has a secondary/greater fulfilment in some way and reflects JW events after 1919!True religion will produce people who do God's will and reflect the wisdom from above [Read James 3:17, 18]
Wonder how they will apply this scripture and how is it that only JW's reflect the "wisdom from above"?
It must guide people in the way of love (Joh 13:34, 35; 1Jo 3:10)
In what practical way do JW's show love for non JW's??
***w90 12/1 p19*** We have the opportunity to show love for our brothers who take the lead in the congregation or in connection with Jehovah's visible organization worldwide. This includes being loyal to "the faithful and discreet slave." (Matthew 24:45-47)
People who practice religion that is true from God's standpoint exalt God's name and preach about his Kingdom (Ps 83:18; Mt 24:14)Do they even know what Gods name is exactly?
*** it-2 p. 5 Jehovah ***
Correct Pronunciation of the Divine Name. "Jehovah" is the best known English pronunciation of the divine name, although "Yahweh" is favored by most Hebrew scholars. The oldest Hebrew manuscripts present the name in the form of four consonants, commonly called the Tetragrammaton (from Greek te·tra-, meaning "four," and gram′ma, "letter"). These four letters (written from right to left) are ???? and may be transliterated into English as YHWH (or, JHVH).
Are they preaching the same good news Jesus did?
***w67 12/15 p. 753***
What vital thing has now been added to the good news of the kingdom of God that Jesus Christ and his zealous apostles used to preach nineteen hundred years ago? This, namely, the birth of God's Messianic kingdom in the heavens at the end of the Gentile Times in 1914
They are readily identifiable by their works of faith
What works of faith specifically?
True religion encourages everyone to examine the Scriptures and prove to themselves the perfect will of God (Ro 12:2)
Really?
*** km 9/07 p. 3 Question Box ***
Does "the faithful and discreet slave" endorse independent groups of Witnesses who meet together to engage in Scriptural research or debate?-Matt. 24:45, 47.
No, it does not. And yet, in various parts of the world, a few associates of our organization have formed groups to do independent research on Bible-related subjects. Some have pursued an independent group study of Biblical Hebrew and Greek so as to analyze the accuracy of the NewWorldTranslation. Others explore scientific subjects related to the Bible. They have created Web sites and chat rooms for the purpose of exchanging and debating their views. They have also held conferences and produced publications to present their findings and to supplement what is provided at our Christian meetings and through our literature. Throughout the earth, Jehovah's people are receiving ample spiritual instruction and encouragement at congregation meetings, assemblies, and conventions, as well as through the publications of Jehovah's organization. Under the guidance of his holy spirit and on the basis of his Word of truth, Jehovah provides what is needed so that all of God's people may be "fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought" and remain "stabilized in the faith." (1 Cor. 1:10; Col. 2:6, 7) Surely we are grateful for Jehovah's spiritual provisions in these last days. Thus, "the faithful and discreet slave" does not endorse any literature, meetings, or Web sites that are not produced or organized under its oversight.-Matt. 24:45-47.This can be done by learning what the Bible teaches (Joh 17:3)
Learning how?
***w81 12/1 p.27
But Jehovah God has also provided his visible organization, his "faithful and discreet slave," made up of spirit-anointed ones, to help Christians in all nations to understand and apply properly the Bible in their lives. Unless we are in touch with this channel of communication that God is using, we will not progress along the road to life, no matter how much Bible reading we doAllow the Bible's teachings to produce good fruitage in you (1Th 2:13)
Only JW's produce "good fruitage" or are all Christians who endeavour to follow Christ's example doing so?
Examine the evidence for yourself, and practice "the form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and Father"
"Examine the evidence" with the view of convincing yourself that:
***w89 9/1 p.19***
Only Jehovah's Witnesses, those of the anointed remnant and the "great crowd," as a united organization under the protection of the Supreme Organizer, have any scriptural hope of surviving the impending end of this doomed system dominated by Satan the Devil.
